Tony Khadambi appointed South Coast Pirates coach

South Coast Pirates RFC have ushered in a new era with the appointment of Tony ‘Lujeshi’ Khadambi as their head coach ahead of the 2025/26 KRU Championship season.

Khadambi arrives with a reputation as both a decorated player and an emerging coach.

He cut his teeth at Impala and KCB before making his mark at Homeboyz, where he lifted multiple National Sevens Circuit titles. Internationally, he captained the Kenya U20 Chipu 7s side and featured in the 15s squad, experiences that cemented his leadership credentials.

In coaching, Khadambi has built a résumé that stretches beyond Kenya. At Moi University Arsonists, he guided the team to back-to-back nationwide semifinal appearances and a KUSF National 7s crown.

He later crossed into Uganda, taking charge of Tororo Crest and serving as player-coach at Jinja Hippos, where he played a part in their run to the Nile Special Premiership Final.

South Coast Pirates hailed his appointment, noting:

“Coach Lujesi embodies the Pirate spirit of ambition, resilience, and family. His passion for player development and grassroots rugby makes him the right man to lead this new chapter.”

The coastal side has been in transition since the exit of Kevin Amiani, with Ken Wambua stepping in on an interim basis.

Khadambi now takes full command, tasked with returning the Pirates to the Kenya Cup after their relegation alongside Mwamba RFC last season.

His arrival injects optimism and purpose into the club’s preparations, with eyes firmly set on bouncing back to the top tier of Kenyan rugby.