The DBA Futures Cup Dream Team is gearing up for an exciting rugby tour, marking a historic first as they travel to Uganda. The team, made up of the top performers from last year’s DBA Futures Cup, represents the best young rugby talent in Kenya. This junior rugby tour will see the squad play three games, helping to develop their skills and rewarding them for the talent and hard work they have put in on the sports field.

A True Kenyan Representative Side

The DBA Futures Cup Dream Team is a unique selection, bringing together players from all seven regional teams that compete in the annual tournament. The squad is a perfect blend of Kenya’s rich rugby culture, with players from public schools, private international schools, and rugby academies.

This diverse selection reflects the strength of sports development initiatives like the Futures Cup, showcasing the depth of young talent across different backgrounds, regardless of the economic environment they were brought up in.

The Road to Uganda – Fixtures & Journey

The team will have a pre-tour Training camp for 2 nights at St Christophers international school, before they depart for Uganda.

The squad will follow in the footsteps of classic junior rugby tours, traveling by bus through Rift Valley and Western Kenya before crossing the border into Uganda. Along the way, they stop to face some of the best junior rugby teams in the region.

For most of the squad, this will be their first trip outside Kenya, making it a memorable experience both on and off the field.

Fixture List:

🏉 9th April –  vs Nakuru DBA Academy Select (Kenya)

🏉 12th April – vs Kyadondo Rugby Club (Uganda)

🏉 13th April – vs RAMS Academy (Uganda)

This tour offers young players the opportunity to test themselves against other junior rugby teams, gain experience playing in different conditions, and learn valuable lessons on and off the field.

Why This Tour Matters

This tour is a major milestone for DBA Africa and its commitment to developing young rugby talent. The opportunity to participate in an international tour helps players improve their game, build confidence, and gain exposure to different styles of play.

It is hoped that many of these players will go on to represent Kenya at higher levels, continuing the country’s strong rugby legacy in Africa and beyond.

By organising such tours, DBA Africa is strengthening its rugby academy programmes, creating pathways for young players to excel, and ensuring that sports development in Kenya continues to thrive.

The sides captain will be named in the upcoming camp, while they will be coached by renowned coaches with Kenya Cup experience, Patrice Agunda and Amady Diallo.

DBA Futures Cup Dream Team – Selected Squad 

Below is the full squad selected for the tour, featuring the best players from the DBA Futures Cup regional teams:

Player Name | Position | Team Represented  

Tiamo Karlson | Prop | Nairobi Lightning

Arthur Nderitu | Prop | Rift Valley Lakers

Patrick Ngei | Prop | Nyanza Hurricanes

Yusuf Kutole | Lock | Western Wanderers

Nasir Shamir | Lock | Nyanza Hurricanes

Danvas Mwangi | Backrow | Nairobi Lightning

Stanley Omondi | Backrow | Nairobi Bulldozers

Garang Manyang' | Backrow | Rift Valley Lakers

Stephen Mwangi | Backrow | Rift Valley Lakers

Brian Moses | Backrow | Rift Valley Lakers

Andrian Abwanga | Backrow | Nyanza Hurricanes

Nathan Van Aswegen | Halfback/Flyhalf | Nairobi Lightning

Mark Ndiritu | Halfback | Central Avalanche

Shaban Shaban | Halfback | Coastal Tsunami

Harrison Mikula | Halfback | Western Wanderers

Vincent Baraza | Halfback | Nyanza Hurricanes

Thomas Sichange | Flyhalf | Rift Valley Lakers

Clyton Sean Avulala | Flyhalf | Central Avalanche

Steve Austin | Flyhalf | Nyanza Hurricanes

Patrick Ombati | Winger | Central Avalanche

Abdallah Mwinyi | Winger | Coastal Tsunami

Darlton Roy | Center | Nairobi Lightning

Teshan Waire | Center | Nairobi Lightning

Christian Ochieng | Fullback | Rift Valley Lakers

Ibrahim Wanda | Fullback | Western Wanderers

Fredrick Okoth | Fullback | Nairobi Lightning

This historic tour has been made possible thanks to the Ugandan Rugby Union, which extended an invitation to the DBA Futures Cup Dream Team, strengthening the growing rugby ties between Kenya, Uganda and DBA Africa. Special appreciation goes to Sadam from The Kampala Giants and Kyadondo Academy Team Manager, whose dedication and efforts played a key role in making this tour a reality.

In addition to the rugby fixtures, the tour will also provide a unique opportunity for the DBA Kampala Lacrosse Academy to showcase their talent. Ahead of the team’s matches in Uganda, the academy will play a curtain-raiser fixture, further highlighting DBA Africa’s commitment to multi-sport development and creating more sporting opportunities for young athletes in the region