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Kenya coach Benjamin Ayimba has revealed a twenty-four man squad who will fight it out for selection ahead of the opening legs of the 2010/2011 HSBC Sevens World Series in Dubai (3-4 Dec) and George (10-11 Dec).

Kenya, known as the 'Shujaa' by their fervent fans, recently suffered a disappointing exit at the Plate semi-final stage of the recent Commonwealth Games in Delhi. They will start off their campaign in Dubai in Pool A along with reigning World Series champions Samoa, Wales and hosts Arabian Gulf.

Humphrey Kayange will once again don the captain’s armband in a squad that will see plenty of fresh faces. These include National Sevens Circuit MVP Edgar Abere, Dennis Ombachi, and Seje Owade.

Nondies powerhouse forward Gray Cullen, fresh from making his competitive debut for Kenya in Delhi, will add some steel to the forwards with Kevin Umbuge and Lawi Buyachi also in with a shot for selection. 

Other familiar names are speedster Collins Injera, the 2008/9 top try scorer, Lavin Asego, Leon Agongo, Sidney Ashioya, Gibson Weru , Biko Adema and Innocent Simiyu.

The Shujaa head into training camp this Saturday to start preparations (October 30th).

Fiji Training Squad for Dubai/George:

1. Humphrey Kayange (Mwamba RFC)*
2. Horace Owiti (Mwamba RFC)
3. Edgar Abere (Mwamba RFC)
4. Lavin Asego (Mwamba RFC)
5. Collins Injera (Mwamba RFC)
6. Dennis Ombachi (Mwamba RFC)
7. Wilson Kopondo (Kenya Harlequin FC)
8. Leon Adongo (Kenya Harlequin FC)
9. David Ambunya (Kenya Harlequin FC)
10. Patrice Agunda (Kenya Harlequin FC)
11. Sidney Ashioya (Kenya Harlequin FC
12. Eden Adero (Kenya Harlequin FC)
13. Brian Nyikuli (Impala RFC)
14. Lawrence Buyachi (Impala RFC)
15. Kevin Umbuge (Impala RFC)
16. Seje Owade (Impala RFC)
17. Innocent Simiyu (Impala RFC)
18. Peter Ochola (Impala RFC)
19. Gray Cullen (Nondescripts RFC)
20. Benedict Nyambu (Nondescripts RFC)
21. Biko Adema (Nondescripts RFC)
22. Oscar Ouma (Nakuru RFC)
23. Gibson Weru (Nakuru RFC)
24. Andrew Amonda (Kenya Commercial Bank RFC)

*denotes captain