Nondies have announced eight squad changes for their Impala Floodlit semi-final clash against Impala at Impala Club on Saturday evening.
Timothy Lugalia moves to the bench, making way for Martin Juma, a fly-half with experience at Kabras RFC, USIU, and Homeboyz. Juma, a 2016 Kenya Cup winner, will partner at half-back with Ian Mumbwani, while Allen Katoni steps out of the lineup.
Nondies changes
Derrick Mayar misses out on the squad, with John Mark Awiti moving from the open wing to fill his role, allowing Rodgers Omanyi to start on the open side.
Nondies players celebrate. Photo/Denise Namale
In midfield, Billy Omondi who will face his former side, Impala, retains his spot and will pair up with Moseti Nyaenya, who joins as his midfield partner. Stormy Odhiambo is out of the squad for this encounter.
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Up front, Zachary Marrowa takes over the hooker role from Boniface Ochieng, who moves to the bench, with Elisha Koronya and Ambrose Ouko starting as the props. Hillary Baraza and Brian Omondi keep their positions in the second row.
Menengao Oilers vs Nondies in a past match. PHOTO/Scrummage
The back row sees a complete overhaul, with Maxwel Kipsang, Brian Marube, and Tony Owuor replaced by Brian Amaitsa, Geoffrey Magoro, and team captain Steve Odhiambo.
Nondies are determined to secure their third consecutive final appearance in the Floodlit tournament.
Nondies floodlit semis squad
1. Elisha Koronya
2. Zachary Marrowa
3. Ambrose Ouko
4. Hillary Baraza
5. Brian Omondi
6. Brian Amaitsa
7. Geoffrey Magoro
8. Steve Odhiambo (C)
9. Ian Mumbwani
10. Martin Juma
11. John Mark Awiti
12. Billy Omondi
13. Moseti Nyaenya
14. Rodgers Omanyi
15. Dominic Osino (VC)
Replacements
16. Bonface Ochieng
17. Yusuf Abdulahi
18. Bonface Amino
19. Maxwell Kipsang
20. Charles Omondi
21. Tony Owuor
22. Ronnie Omondi
23. Timothy Lugalia
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