Kenya Sevens head coach Innocent Simiyu has named four debutants in the national team ahead of next month's Singapore and Vancouver Sevens.
Homeboyz trio of Redden Marrow, Collins Shikoli and Richel Wangila have been drafted to the squad as Simiyu looks at navigating the challenges of competing in the World Sevens Series and the World Cup qualifiers.
"We will be tested accordingly by playing three tournaments in three different continents and timezones," said Simiyu.
"We have to be at our best to amass as many points as possible as well as qualify for the Rugby Sevens World Cup in Cape Town, South Africa in September."
The former skipper said the team have had a productive training period and are relishing the challenge of competing in Singapore.
"Our target will be to qualify for the quarterfinals and as well improve on our performances. The boys have put in the hard work and we are ready to compete and do the country proud," added Simiyu.
Shujaa performed dismally last two legs in Spain — Malaga and Seville — picking eight points while winning just four matches of 10 matches.
Simiyu said the areas of improvement for the side will be tackling and minimising the error rate.
"Our one-on-one tackling must be better while decision-making in attack must be sharper," said Simiyu
In Singapore, Shujaa are in a tricky pool where they face champions South Africa, USA and Canada with the top two teams advancing to the quarterfinals.
The Singapore leg will see the return of powerhouses New Zealand and Samoa.
Skipper Nelson Oyoo said they are excited about the challenge of playing three key tournaments.
"We will rise up to the challenge and deal with the pressure. It won't be easy but we have a well-balanced squad to get the job done,” said Oyoo.
Shujaa leave for Singapore on Sunday but star winger Alvin 'Buffa' Otieno, Timothy Mmasi and Ben Salem will link up with the squad in Vancouver. on Sunday for Singapore.
Squad: Nelson Oyoo - captain (Nakuru), Herman Humwa (Quins) Kevin Wekesa (Kabras), Zeden Marrow, Collins Shikoli, Bush Mwale,(Homeboyz), Daniel Taabu, Anthony Omondi, Billy Odhiambo (Mwamba), Richel Wangila,(Homeboyz), Edmond Anya, Alvin Marube (Impala), Levy Amunga(KCB)
