The Kenya Rugby Union has announced the match officials for the anticipated Elgon Cup clash between Kenya Simbas and Uganda Cranes, set to take place at RFUEA Grounds.
Zimbabwe Rugby Referees Society’s Tinashe Kamwenje will take charge of the Elgon Cup match, marking his second international test assignment.
Kamwenje will be supported by assistant referees Praise Mhurudzekunze from Zimbabwe and Victor Oduor from the Kenya Rugby Referees Society. Michael Mwanja will serve as the match commissioner for the encounter.
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In other matches, Kevin Wambugu has been appointed to officiate the Kenya Harlequin versus KCB Rugby Club game, with Vincent Muiruri and Brian Nyambeki assisting on the sidelines.
The Kenya Legends’ match against the UK Tritons Veterans will be officiated by Godwin Kruga, with Anthony Ndong and Karimi Mwangi as his assistant referees.
Elgon Cup match officials
- Kenya Simbas vs Uganda Cranes (Elgon Cup)
Referee: Tinashe Kamwenje (Zimbabwe)
Assistant Referees: Praise Mhurudzekunze (Zimbabwe), Victor Oduor (Kenya)
Match Commissioner: Michael Mwanja - Kenya Harlequin vs KCB Rugby Club
Referee: Kevin Wambugu
Assistant Referees: Vincent Muiruri, Brian Nyambeki - Kenya Legends vs UK Tritons Veterans
Referee: Godwin Kruga
Assistant Referees: Anthony Ndong, Karimi Mwangi
