Kenya Simbas Head Coach Jerome Paarwater has retained his squad that tackled Senegal for the Rugby Africa Cup match against Algeria at Nelson Mandela Stadium in Namboole on Wednesday at 2:00 p.m.
This will be a repeat of the 2022 campaign which Simbas won 36-33. The front row retains Kabras trio Ephraim Oduor, Eugene Sifuna, and Hillary Mwanjilwa.
Kenya Simbas lock pairing
In the second row, Menegai Oilers skipper Ibrahim Ayoo and Hilary Odhiambo have been retained for another outing with their partnership extending from 2023.
Kenya Simbas huddle before a past training session. PHOTO/Uganda Rugby Union
The back row has captain George Nyambua, Thomas Okeyo and Jeanson Misoga. Experienced Sam Onsomu is the scrum-half with Barry Robinson continuing as the fly-half.
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The midfield has Walter Okoth and Bryceson Adaka with Walter Okoth, Derrick Ashihundu and Timothy Omela retaining their back three slots.
Experience scrum-half Michael Wanjala has been called to the bench, and Obat Kuke has dropped out.
ElkeanS Musonye inn actiion for Kenya Simbas against Zambia. Photo Courtesy/ Impala
Kenya Simbas will be eyeing another final appearance as they seek to dethrone Namibia.
Kenya Simbas squad
1. Ephraim Oduor(Kabras Sugar RFC) 2. Eugene Sifuna – VC (Kabras Sugar RFC) 3. Hillary Mwanjilwa (Kabras Sugar RFC) 4. Ibrahim Ayoo(Menengai Oilers) 5. Hilary Odhiambo(Kabras Sugar RFC) 6. George Nyambua – C (Kabras Sugar RFC) 7. Thomas Okeyo (Griffons RC) 8. Jeanson Misoga (Kabras Sugar RFC) 9. Samson Onsomu – VC (Menengai Oilers) 10. Barry Robinson (Kabras Sugar RFC) 11. Beldad Ogeta(Menengai Oilers) 12. Walter Okoth (Kabras Sugar RFC) 13. Bryceson Adaka (Kabras Sugar RFC) 14. Derrick Ashihundu (Kabras Sugar RFC) 15. Timothy Omela(Menengai Oilers)
16. Teddy Akala (Kabras Sugar RFC) 17. Griffin Musila (KCB RC) 18. Edward Mwaura (Kabras Sugar RFC) 19. Malcolm Onsando (Timisoara RC) 20. Elkeans Musonye(Menengai Oilers) 21. Michael Wanjala (KCB RC) 22. Abutwalib Wesonga (Menengai Oilers) 23. Richel Wangila*(Kenya Harlequin)
