Kenya Simbas assistant coaches Carlos Katywa and Curtis Aluoch have named the final 25-man squad for the trip to Uganda ahead of the Victoria Cup.
Katywa and Aluoch will lead the team following the absence of Head coach Jerome Paarwater who is currently in Dubai with the Kenya Lionesses.
Mutsami part of Kenya Simbas
George Nyambua retains his place as captain while Paul Mutsami, Peter Waitere, Dan Ang’wech, and Emmanuel Otieno have made the cut and are set for the first Simbas appearance.
KCB new signing Wilhite Mususi in action for Kenya Simbas. Photo/KCB Rugby
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 29, and they will kick off their campaign against Zambia at Kyadondo on November 1.
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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.
Kenya Simbas prepare for a scrum against EP Elephants. Photo Courtesy/ KRU
The Simbas will subsequently travel back for the Elgon Cup return leg, scheduled for November 11, 2023.
Simbas squad to Kampala
George Nyambua (Kabras Sugar, captain) Brian Wahinya (KCB), Elkeans Musonye (Menengai Oilers), Ephraim Oduor (Kabras Sugar), Derrick Ashiundu (Kabras Sugar), Bryceson Adaka (Kabras Sugar), Andrew Matoka (Strathmore Leos), Jone Kubu (Kabras Sugar), Hillary Mwanjilwa (Kabras Sugar), Teddy Akala (Kabras Sugar), Brian Ndirangu (Menengai Oilers), Hibrahim Ayoo (Menengai Oilers), Joel Inzuga (Mwamba), Walter Okoth (Kabras Sugar), Barry Robinson (Kabras Sugar), Jeanson Misoga (Kabras Sugar), Peter Waitere (KCB), Paul Mutsami (Keny Harlequin), Dan Ang’wech (Kabras Sugar), Reinhard Mwalati ( Masinde Muliro), Thomas Okidia (KCB), Wilhite Mususi (KCB), Emmanuel Otieno (Kabras Sugar), Hillary Odhiambo (Kabras Sugar), Alfred Orege (Kabras Sugar)
Non- Travelling Reserves: David Bunduki (Kabras Sugar), Eugene Sifuna (Kabras Sugar), Shem Okola ( Strathmore Leos)
Management: Carlos Katywa (Coach), Curtis Aluoch (Coach), Richard Ochieng (Conditioning Coach), Gerald Omondi (Physio), Jimmy Mnene (Team Manager)
Simbas Fixtures
Wednesday 1 November 2023 | vs Zambia | Kyadondo Kampala | 1600hrs EAT
Sunday 5 November 2023 | Uganda | King’s Park Kampala | 1600hrs EAT
