The Kenya Rugby Union has announced the roster for the Coastal Region Kenya U18 squad, a pivotal component of its recently launched high-performance program initiated in April.
This strategic initiative aims to invigorate rugby development, bridging the gap from grassroots to international competition, addressing concerns over waning talent post-secondary school games.
Operating within the framework of the 15s High-Performance Program, the project meticulously scouts and selects 60 talented players from each region to form the U18 cohort.
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Through this rigorous selection process, which taps into the ongoing 15s school competitions, the program endeavors to identify and nurture the potential stars of tomorrow, ensuring a robust pipeline for Kenya’s rugby future.
Front Row:
- Loosehead Props:
- David Makhoha – Khamis High School
- Braxton Mikaya – Tarasaa Secondary
- Geofrystone Mghendi – Dr. Aggrey
- Dickson Mangi – Tarasaa Secondary
- Hooker:
- Joshua Kamau Mchonyi – Timbila High
- Amir Mzaka Jumbe – Marafa Boys
- Liverson Mwaita – Dr. Aggrey
Tighthead Prop:
- Mohammed Alinur – Shimo la Tewa
- Oscar Mbotela – Shimo la Tewa
Second Row:
- lock
- Soldin Omondi – Kajembe Secondary
- Musa Suleiman – Oda Secondary
- lock
- Omar Kibunugwa – Ngutini Secondary
- Hensky Mwahendo – Tarasaa Secondary
- Nathaniel Dadyi – Oda Secondary
Back Row:
- Blindside Flanker
- Otoro Mwadime – Waa Boys
- Gift Jilo – Tarasaa Secondary
- Samuel Fadhili – Oda Secondary
- Openside Flanker
- Yunus Kassim Dosho – Waa Boys (No.8)
- Derryl Gideon Chesoll – Maweni Secondary
- Delo Ali – Oda Secondary
Halfbacks:
- Scrum-Halves
21. Yunus Mohamed – Khamis High
- Abdirehman Ali – Oda Secondary
- Moses Mwamburi – Dr. Aggrey
- Faraj Fondo – Marafa Secondary
- Fly Halves
25. Mohammed Hassan – Waa Boys
- Ngumbao Katana – Tarasaa Secondary
- Amos Mjawasi – Kajembe Secondary
- Evans Yaa – Marafa Secondary
Back Three:
- Left Winger
- Vadim Sumbua – Khamis High School
- Kevin Lisunu – Shimo la Tewa
- Doyo Wario – Marafa Secondary
- Mathayo Kishingwa – Ngutini Secondary
Centers:
33. Joseph Ngowa – Marafa Secondary (Inside Center)
- Peter Joha – Rabai Secondary (Inside Center)
- David Ochieng – Oda Secondary (Outside Center)
- Twahir Jaka – Rabai Secondary (Outside Center)
Back Three:
37. Andrew Haggar – Timbila Secondary (Right Winger)
- Majele Karungwa – Tarasaa Secondary
- William Baya Mbui – Kajembe Secondary
Fullbacks:
40. Benjamin Katama Chivatsi – Lutsangani Secondary
- Baraka Ngumbao – Khamis High
- Masoud Ndegwa – Mwavumbo High
- William Baya – Kajembe Secondary
