Kenya Sevens players boycott training over contracts
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Shujaa players celebrate with the the trophy after winning the Safari Sevens tournament after beating Shogun Rugby in the final on October 13, 2024 at Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos County.
Nation Sports understands that only six players, who were used regularly in the 2023-2024 season, were the only ones on contract last season when Shujaa fought for promotion, with the other 13 playing without contracts.
Players on contracts had signed two-year deals in 2022 which expired in August this year. They are believed to have earned between Sh60,000 and Sh80,000 per month. Players without contracts took home between Sh20,000 and Sh34,000 per month whenever they were on national duty.
Kenya national men’s rugby sevens team players have boycotted training demanding a pay raise in new contracts ahead of their return to the 2024-25 World Rugby Sevens Series next month.
With the Series starting with the Dubai leg on November 30 to December 1, coach Kevin Wambua’s side was scheduled to resume training on October 23 after the mandatory 10-day rest after winning the Safari Sevens in Machakos, but players vowed not to do so until they sign new improved contracts.
