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Kenya U20 squad named ahead of Namibia semifinal date

Kenya Under 20 vs Uganda in a past event. Photo Courtesy/Denis Acre-half.
Kenya U20 vs Uganda in a past event. Photo Courtesy/Denis Acre-half.

Kenya U20 15s have announced their squad for the highly anticipated Barthes Trophy semifinal match against Namibia, set to kick off at 4:30 PM at Nyayo stadium.

The team, led by coach Curtis Olago, will be looking for revenge after their 16-5 loss to Namibia in 2022.

Kenya U20 front row

Geylord Ngasi, Mike Oduor, and Raymond Chacha will make up the front row as props and a hooker, while Stanslaus Shikoli and Eugene Etale will play as locks.

The back row will feature captain Laban Kipsang as flanker alongside Iddo Kuta, with James Asanga in the number 8 position.

Patrick Wainaina will start at scrum-half, with Eddy Wambugu playing fly-half.

The team’s wingers will be Raphael Wanga and Victor Odhiambo, with Chacha Masega and Mike Wamalwa playing as centres. Faran Juma will play fullback.

In addition to the starting lineup, the team has also named an impressive list of replacements, including George Otieno (Hooker), Brian Makaya (Prop), Dennis Kisingu (Prop), Jacktone Omondi (Lock), William Otondi (Back row), Edmond Omondi (Scrum-half), Zephenes Obwanga (Fly-half/Fullback), and Kennedy Claude (Winger).

Kenya U20 squad for Namibia match:

1. Geylord Ngasi 2. Mike Oduor 3. Raymond Chacha 4. Stanslaus Shikoli 5. Eugene Etale 6. Laban Kipsang (Capt 7. Iddo Kuta 8. James Asanga 9. Patrick Wainaina 10. Eddy Wambugu 11. Raphael Wanga 12. Chacha Masega 13. Mike Wamalwa 14. Victor Odhiambo 15. Faran Juma

REPLACEMENTS 16. George Otieno 17. Brian Makaya 18. Dennis Kisingu 19. Jacktone Omondi 20. William Otondi 21. Edmond Omondi 22. Zephenes Obwanga 23. Kennedy Claude

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