Menengai Oilers head coach Gibson Weru has made a single change to his starting lineup for the upcoming Impala Floodlit semi-final clash against Blak Blad, set for Saturday night at Impala Club.
Denis Abukuse steps into the starting role on the wing, replacing Lucky Onyango, who moves to the bench. Abukuse, fresh off an impressive National 7s Circuit season, joins Timothy Okwemba and Samuel Mwaura in the back three.
Menengai Oilers midfield
In the midfield, Samuel Ovwamu and Chrispin Shitundo will once again partner after their successful debut pairing last weekend. The half-back duo of Samuel Onsomu at scrum-half and Abutwalib Wesonga at fly-half is also retained.
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The back row remains unchanged, featuring Nelson Makokha, Clinton Odhiambo, and Samuel Were. Skipper Hibrahim Ayoo and Charles Osgood continue in the lock positions, while Destrious Ifedha, Celestine Mboi, and Vincent Mwikhali anchor the front row.
Oilers will look to build on their dominant 40-3 victory over Catholic Monks as they push for a spot in the final.
Menengai Oilers squad
1. Destrious Ifedha
2. Celestine Mboi
3. Vincent Mwikhali
4. Hibrahim Ayoo
5. Charles Osgood
6. Nelson Makokha
7. Clinton Odhiambo
8. Samuel Were
9. Samson Onsomu
10. Abutwalib Wesonga
11. Timothy Okwemba
12. Samuel Ovwamu
13. Chrispin Shitundo
14. Denis Abukuse
15. Samuel Mwaura
16. Fortune Arturo
17. Byron Cornel
18. Victor Were
19. Amos Obae
20. Elkeans Musonye
21. Andrew Odero
22. Stephen Arunga
23. Lucky Onyango
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