Menengai Oilers have named their matchday squad ahead of a crucial Kenya Cup clash against Kabras RFC at Kakamega Showground as they continue their push in the business end of the season.
The Nakuru-based side will be captained by lock Ibrahim Ayoo, who starts in the second row alongside Wallace Onyango as the Oilers look to impose physical dominance up front.
The front row features former Kabras trio Victor Were at loosehead prop, Fortune Aturo at hooker and Destrious Ifedha at tighthead prop.
In the back row, Jadah Abdon starts on the blindside flank while Amos Obae, who serves as co-captain, takes up the openside role. Collins Kabayo completes the loose trio at number eight.
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The halfback pairing sees Samson Onsomu slot in at scrum-half with Samuel Mwaura pulling the strings at fly-half. Out wide, Alvin Khavoli and Daniel Kipchirchir start on the wings while Abutwalib Wesonga is deployed at fullback.
The midfield pairing features Brian Achacha and Philip Okeyo, who will be tasked with providing the attacking spark in the centre.
On the bench, Oilers have named Emmanuel Mulindo, Allan Ochieng and Vincent Mwikhali as the front row cover, while Nelson Makokha and Elkeans Musonye provide the forward reinforcements. Clarkson Keegan, Chrispine Shitundo and Beldad Ogeta complete the bench options for the backs.
Menengai Oilers squad
Starting XV
- Victor Were
- Fortune Aturo
- Destrious Ifedha
- Ibrahim Ayoo (C)
- Wallace Onyango
- Jadah Abdon
- Amos Obae (CC)
- Collins Kabayo
- Samson Onsomu
- Samuel Mwaura
- Alvin Khavoli
- Brian Achacha
- Philip Okeyo
- Daniel Kipchirchir
- Abutwalib Wesonga
Replacements
16. Emmanuel Mulindo
17. Allan Ochieng
18. Vincent Mwikhali
19. Nelson Makokha
20. Elkeans Musonye
21. Clarkson Keegan
22. Chrispine Shitundo
23. Beldad Ogeta
