Nakuru RFC have unveiled their matchday squad for the highly anticipated Kenya Cup clash against Impala as they look to secure crucial points in front of their home fans.
Caleb Malemo is starting at loosehead prop, Emmanuel Mboya at hooker and Bradford Khalumi anchoring the scrum at tighthead. Captain Felix Okoth partners Wilson Makete in the second row
In the back row, Ike Amaya and Josphat Njunye take up the flanker roles, while Edwin Anunda slots in at number eight in what promises to be a fiercely contested battle at the breakdown.
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Josephat Karanja starts at scrum-half and will link up with Joel Mboya at fly-half as Nakuru aim to control tempo and territory. Out wide, Javan Otieno and James Thiongo occupy the wings, while Kevin Kioko and vice-captain Chrisant Ojwang combine in midfield. Bonventure Opande completes the starting XV at fullback.
On the bench, Nakuru have named Edward Luis, Newton Okeyo, Edwins Makori, Gilbert Ochieng, Derrick Sore, Benedict Muiruri, Victor Matiko and Habbakuk Ouma, with veteran Oscar Ouma also included in the extended squad to provide additional cover.
Nakuru RFC squad vs Impala
Starting XV
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Caleb Malemo
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Emmanuel Mboya
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Bradford Khalumi
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Felix Okoth (c)
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Wilson Makete
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Ike Amaya
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Josphat Njunye
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Edwin Anunda
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Josephat Karanja
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Joel Mboya
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Javan Otieno
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Kevin Kioko
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Chrisant Ojwang (vc)
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James Thiongo
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Bonventure Opande
Replacements
16. Edward Luis
17. Newton Okeyo
18. Edwins Makori
19. Gilbert Ochieng
20. Derrick Sore
21. Benedict Muiruri
22. Victor Matiko
23. Habbakuk Ouma
24. Oscar Ouma
