IMPALA FLOODLIT

Blak Blad ring 12 changes for Nondies encounter in Floodlit 3rd place

By Amanga collins

Posted on November 1, 2024

Blak Blad. Photo Courtesy/Denis Acre-half.

Blak Blad Head Coach Bernard Rotich has made 12 changes to his squad for the Impala Floodlit third-place playoff match against Nondies, scheduled for Saturday at Impala Club.

Brian Kidake retains his role as the tighthead prop and will co-captain the side. He is joined in the front row by Salbatore Olasa and Brian Shile, who come in for Austin Adero and Antony Amayi.

Blak Blad second row and back row

In the second row, Jared Odare and Onyango Okoth replace Dennis Opiyo and Steve Odhiambo. The back row features Feeney Ahona, Bryceson Ogamba, and James Otieno, who step in for Lowell Mwanika, Obat Kuke, and Randy Wamah.

Jenkins Kipruto earns his third consecutive start at scrum-half and will partner with debutant James Njoroge, as Daniel Oyoo makes way. In the midfield, Benjamin Rugar and Jared Odhiambo are replaced by Ronnie Manyasi and Derrick Wechuli.

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The back three sees Shuaib Wesonga, Archadius Khwesa, and Kelvin Gathu left out, with Duncan Ian, Elvis Otete, and Winston Ayieko stepping in. Three players—Jerry Okoth, Njema Juma, and Samuel Washiali—are set for their debut in this fixture.

Blak Blad will be aiming to secure back-to-back third-place finishes in the tournament.