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Okello ready to guide Lionesses newbies ahead of Nairobi Sevens

Janet Okello (right) of Kenya Lionesses sprints past Namabiro Lydia of Uganda at the 2025 Safari Sevens tournament at Nyayo Stadium. [Stafford Ondego, Standard]

Kenya Lionesses speed star Janet Okello says she is ready to guide the team’s new faces as the country prepares to host the opening leg of the HSBC SVNS Division 2 at Nyayo Stadium this weekend.

The experienced winger is one of the senior players in a squad that blends youth with experience, with Sheila Chajira captaining the side and Freshia Oduor serving as vice-captain.

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