The Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF) has officially unveiled the Stallions Sevens squad that will represent Nigeria at the highly anticipated 2025 Rugby Africa Men’s Sevens Tournament, scheduled for June 21–22, 2025, at the Labourdonnais Sports Club in Mauritius.
This prestigious tournament will feature 12 of Africa’s top rugby sevens nations, including South Africa, Kenya, Uganda, Zimbabwe, Madagascar, Tunisia, Zambia, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso, and host nation Mauritius. The winner will secure qualification for the 2025 World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series, a vital step toward gaining core status on the World Rugby Sevens Series.
Nigeria Rugby Players in action
Nigeria’s Pool B Fixtures (WAT Time)
Drawn in Pool B, Team Nigeria will face a challenging set of group-stage opponents:
- 7:06 AM – Nigeria vs South Africa
- 9:28 AM – Nigeria vs Burkina Faso
- 12:12 PM – Nigeria vs Zambia
Stay updated with the latest match results and live updates on NRFF’s official fixtures page (update with actual URL).
Head Coach Steve Lewis Confident in Squad’s Readiness
Head Coach Steve Lewis expressed strong confidence in the squad after a rigorous two-month training and tournament schedule that included appearances at the:
“We’re pleased with the players’ commitment and growth,” said Lewis. “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.”
Team Nigeria Rugby Players in action
2025 Stallions Sevens Squad
Here is the full squad selected to represent Nigeria in Mauritius:
Starting Lineup:
- 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
Final Preparations & Support
The squad will hold final preparations at a pre-tournament training camp in London, fine-tuning tactics and team chemistry ahead of their journey to Mauritius.
The NRFF extended gratitude to the National Sports Commission, corporate sponsors, and passionate fans for their ongoing support. Their backing continues to play a vital role in the growth of Nigerian rugby on both continental and global platforms.
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