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Kenya Simbas to play Kenya Cup Champions Kabras RFC in a friendly

By Clarence Majani

Posted on October 25, 2023

Kenya Simbas Derrick Ashihundu in action against Zimbabwe. Phot Courtesy/ Kyro Sports.

Kenya Simbas will play Kenya Cup Champions Kabras RFC in a pre-season at Kakamega Showground.

The match is scheduled for Thursday 26 October and is scheduled to kick off at 11:00 am. The two will be using the match to prepare for the upcoming November action.

Kenya Simbas set for action

Kenya Simbas will be returning to action in November for the Victoria Cup. The Kenya Simbas will make their way to Kampala, with their arrival set for October 30, and they will kick off their campaign against Zambia at Kyadondo on November 1.

Kenya Simbas in a past clash,. Photo Courtesy/World Rugby.

Meanwhile, the Uganda Cranes will commence their journey by facing Zambia at King’s Park Arena in Bweyogerere on 28 October.

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A key highlight in the schedule is the showdown between the Simbas and the Uganda Cranes, set for November 5 at King’s Park Arena. This match will also serve as the first leg of the Elgon Cup.

The Simbas will subsequently travel back for the Elgon Cup return leg, scheduled for November 11, 2023.

Kabras RFC vs Kenya Simbas friendly. Photo/Kabras RFC.

Kabras on the other hand are preparing for the Kenya Cup campaign set to commence a month from now. The Sugarmen are without 16 players who are with the Simbas and four more who are with Kenya 7s.

Kenya Simbas squad

FORWARDS: Ephraim Oduor (Kabras Sugar), TJ Okidia (KCB), Ian Njenga (Kenya Harlequin), Edward Mwaura (Menengai Oilers), Eugene Sifuna (Kabras Sugar), Teddy Akala (Kabras Sugar), Griffin Musila (KCB), Emmanuel Otieno (Kabras Sugar), Hillary Mwanjilwa (Kabras Sugar), Wilhite Mususi (KCB), Meshack Tunechi (Kenya Harlequin), Ian Masheti (Strathmore Leos), Hillary Odhiambo (Kabras Sugar), David Bunduki (Kabras Sugar), Emmanuel Silungi (KCB), Hibrahim Ayoo (Menengai Oilers), Clinton Odhiambo (Menengai Oilers), George Nyambua (Kabras Sugar, captain), Sheldon Kahi (Kenya Harlequin), Brian Ndirangu (Menengai Oilers), Reinhard Mwalati ( Masinde Muliro), Jeanson Musoga (Kabras Sugar), Peter Waitere (KCB), Elkeans Musonye (Menengai Oilers)

BACKS: Barry Young (Kabras Sugar), Dan Ang’wech (Kabras Sugar), Brian Wahinya (KCB), Paul Mutsami (Kenya Harlequin), Walter Okoth (Kabras Sugar), Shem Okola (Strathmore Leos), Jone Kubu (Kabras Sugar), Matoka Matoka (Strathmore Leos), Byrceson Adaka (Kabras Sugar), Peter Kilonzo (KCB), Joel Inzuga (Mwamba), Derrick Ashiundu (Kabras Sugar), Alfred Orege (Kabras Sugar), Michael Kimwele (KCB)