Ian Simiyu pursues a Springbok at the 2004 London sevens.

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Bill Odongo pursues a player from South Africa's Western Province during the 2004 Safari sevens semi final.

Members of the Kenyan team say a word of prayer before their clash with France at the 2004 New Zealand sevens. And boy did the prayer work. Kenya Upset France 28-21

Benjamin Otieno Ayimba and Lucas Onyango in action against Korea at the 2004 USA sevens

Oscar Osir tackles and England player at the 2004 New Zealand sevens

Dennis Mwanja in full flight as he races towards the try line

Felix Ochieng tackles a USA player with support from Newton Ongalo

Yet again Kenya beat Australia and left them gasping at the 2004 New Zealand sevens. Victor Sudi and Dennis Mwanja celebrate

Kenya celebrate after beating Australia in New Zealand 2002

Kenya players acknowledge cheers from the crowd at the 2004 New Zealand sevens

Lavin Asego tries to escape the clutches of a South African opponent in this first round match of the 2004 Hong Kong sevens

Kenyans attempt to track down this fleet footed Fijian at the 2004 LA sevens

Safari sevens 2003: The speedy Victor Olewe played for Shujaa the year after finishing form 4 at Nairobi school

Oscar Osir vs South Africa in 2002

Hong Kong 2002: Edwin Shimenga grounds a try vs Japan

Wellington 2002: Crowd favourites Kenya greet the crowd to loud cheers: From left : Ben Nyambu, Ian Simiyu, Gordon Aanampiu, Ben Ayimba, Felix Ochieng, Dennis Mwanja, Lucas Onyango, ??, Newton Ongalo

Oscar Osir vs South Africa in 2002

LA 2004: Kenya wave to supporters : From Left: Ben Nyambu, Ben Ayimba, Ian Simiyu, Lucas Onyango, Victor Sudi

Dennis Mwanja and Ian Simiyu celebrate after leaving Australia gasping circa 2002

Shujaa vs Zambia at Safari Sevens 2003

Kenya at the 2001 Dubai Sevens

Paul Odera tackling a Samoa player : Dubai 2001

Odera finally brings down the samoa player

Allan Hicks and a team-mate defend against Samoa : Dubai 2001

Kenya Sevens team in 1998