The Nigeria Rugby Football Federation has announced the Stallions Sevens squad for the 2025 Rugby Africa Men’s Sevens tournament, taking place from June 21 to 22 at the Labourdonnais Sports Club in Mauritius.
Nigeria will compete alongside eleven of Africa’s top rugby sevens nations. They are South Africa, Kenya, Uganda, Zimbabwe, Madagascar, Tunisia, Zambia, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso, and host nation Mauritius. The winner of the tournament will earn a spot in the 2025 World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series.
Head Coach Steve Lewis expressed confidence in the squad’s readiness following an intense two-month build-up which included appearances at the Abeokuta Cup 7s, London Floodlit 7s, Summer Socials, and Manor 7s tournaments.
“We’re pleased with the players’ commitment and growth,” Lewis said. “It’s great to have Declan Nwachukwu and Kolade Adedoyin back from injury, and we’re excited about the fresh energy from new call-ups like Joshua Addams, Isa Omale, Tuoyo Egodo, and Akeem Yusuf.”
The squad features a blend of experience and emerging talent, with stalwarts like Frederick Henry-Ajudua and Oghenesuvwe Obano bringing physicality and presence, while captain Kitto Oliver provides leadership and composure.
Final preparations will be held at a pre-tournament training camp in London before the team heads to Mauritius.
Drawn in Pool B, Nigeria will face South Africa, Burkina Faso, and Zambia in the group-stage matches on Saturday, June 21. The fixtures are as follows (WAT):
7:06 AM – Nigeria vs South Africa
9:28 AM – Nigeria vs Burkina Faso
12:12 PM – Nigeria vs Zambia
2025 Stallions Sevens Squad:
Isa Omale
Matthew Ilube
Kolade Adedoyin
Gabriel John Etim
Joshua Addams
Kitto Oliver (Captain)
Tuoyo Anthony Egodo
Oghenesuvwe Obano
Frederick Henry-Ajudua
Richard Adeniyi-Jones
Declan Nwachukwu
Akeem Yusuf
Reserves:
Michael Ogunwole
John Tobi Anthony
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