\n ABUJA, Nigeria, June 5, 2024\/APO Group\/ —
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Nigeria Rugby Sevens head coach, Steve Lewis, has announced his squad for the Africa Cup Sevens Tournament, which will take place over two weekends from June 26 to July 8 in Mauritius.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
The squad features significant changes, including the absence of co-captains Declan Nwachukwu (center) and Olukolade Awobowale (winger), both sidelined due to injuries. Former captain Onoru Jatto is also notably absent from the list.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is an exciting new squad for Nigeria 7s, with seven debutants eager to make a name for themselves in Mauritius against the best teams in Africa,\u201d said Coach Lewis.<\/p>\n
“We want to finish with strong momentum to help us prepare for the next season,” stated Nigeria Rugby President, Dr. Ademola Are.<\/p>\n
In Pool A, the Stallions Sevens will compete against Kenya, Madagascar, and host team Mauritius.<\/p>\n
Pool B includes Uganda, Burkina Faso, Tunisia, and C\u00f4te d’Ivoire, while Pool C features Zimbabwe, Zambia, Ghana, and Algeria.<\/p>\n
Nigeria Sevens Team for Mauritius Tournaments:<\/p>\n
Akpabio Samuel<\/p>\n
Dodo Boluwatife<\/p>\n
Sam Esukuloh<\/p>\n
John Daniel<\/p>\n
Richard Adeniyi-Jones<\/p>\n
Macaulay Ogheneloyeme<\/p>\n
Aniebonam David<\/p>\n
Odunlami Oluwadara<\/p>\n
Ilube Matthew<\/p>\n
Henry-Ajudua Frederick<\/p>\n
Etim Gabriel<\/p>\n
Obano Oghenesuvwe Osereme<\/p>\n
Kitto Oliver Lewis<\/p>\n
Anthony John-Oluwatobiloba<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n