Nondies head coach Calum Oliver has unveiled his squad for the Impala Floodlit tournament quarterfinal clash against Strathmore Leos, scheduled for Saturday at 5:50 p.m. at Impala Club.
Billy Omondi makes his return to familiar grounds, this time wearing Nondies colours. Omondi, who spent the post-COVID period at KCB Sports Club, previously featured for Impala and Kenya Simbas before the pandemic. He will start in the midfield alongside new signing Stormy Odhiambo, who has joined from Blak Blad.
Another fresh arrival, Timothy Lugalia from Menengai Oilers, will start at fly-half, with Allen Katoni slotting in at scrum-half. The back three will feature Derrick Mayar, John Mark Awiti, and Dominic Osino.
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In the back row, veteran Tony Owuor, formerly of Mwamba RFC, will partner with Brian Marube and Maxwell Kipsang. The second-row pairing includes Brian Omondi and Hillary Baraza.
Elisha Koronya, newly signed from Kenya Harlequin, starts at prop, with former Kenya U20 skipper Boniface Ochieng captaining the side from hooker. Ambrose Ouko rounds out the front row.
The replacements bench will include Kelvin Masibo, who has joined from Menengai Oilers, and Martin Juma, a returnee from Homeboyz. They will be joined by Zachary Marowa, Yusuf Abdulahi, Bonface Amimo, Brian Amaitsa, and Ian Mumbwani.
Nondies RFC squad
- Elisha Koronya*
- Boniface Ochieng (c)
- Ambrose Ouko
- Hillary Baraza
- Brian Omondi
- Maxwel Kipsang’
- Brian Marube
- Tony Owuor*
- Allen Katoni
- Timothy Lugalia*
- Derrick Mayar
- Billy Omondi*
- Stormy Odhiambo*
- John Mark Awiti
- Dominic Osino (vc)
Replacements
16. Zachary Marowa
17. Yusuf Abdulahi
18. Bonface Amimo
19. Kelvin Masibo*
20. Brian Amaitsa
21. Ian Mumbwani
22. Martin Juma*
23. Rodgers Omanyi