Kenya Simbas head coach Jerome Paarwater has announced the squad set to travel to Uganda for the Elgon Cup return leg on Saturday, November 16, at Kings Park, Bweyogerere.
Paarwater has made several changes to the lineup, including the additions of Kabras trio Edward Mwaura, Hillary Mwanjilwa, and Teddy Akala, as well as Menengai Oilers winger Beldad Ogeta.
Obat Kuke our of Kenya Simbas
Obat Kuke will miss out due to school commitments, while Ntabeni Dukisa, who sustained an ankle injury last weekend, is also absent from the final 25-man squad.
Kenya Simbas celebrate in a past clash,against Uganda. Photo Courtesy/World Rugby.
Griffin Chao, Tyson Maina, and Andy Cole Omolo, who recently made their debut, have been retained and are set to make their second appearance for the Simbas.
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The team held a training camp in Kakamega on Sunday, November 10, to finalize preparations for the return leg. Their two-day camp concluded on Tuesday afternoon, after which the team began their road trip to Kampala.
Kenya Simbas full squad
Ephraim Oduor (Kabras Sugar RFC), Edward Mwaura, Eugene Sifuna (Kabras Sugar RFC), Griffin Musila (KCB RC), Wilhite Mususi (KCB RC), Hillary Mwanjilwa (Kabras Sugar RFC), Ibrahim Ayoo (Menengai Oilers) , Hilary Odhiambo (Kabras Sugar RFC), Griffin Chao (Kabras Sugar RFC), George Nyambua (Kabras Sugar RFC), Jeanson Misoga (Kabras Sugar RFC), Elkeans Musonye (Menengai Oilers), Brian Wahinya (KCB RC), Samson Onsomu (Menengai Oilers), Barry Young (Kabras Sugar RFC), Beldad Ogeta (Menengai Oilers), Andycole Omolo (KCB RC), Walter Okoth (Kabras Sugar RFC), Paul Mutsami (Kenya Harlequin), Jone Kubu (Kabras Sugar RFC), Emmanuel Silungi (KCB RC), Timothy Omela (Menengai Oilers), Alfred Orege (Kabras Sugar RFC), Teddy Akala(Kabras Sugar RFC), Tyson Maina (KCB RC).
Management: Jerome Paarwater (Head Coach), Carlos Katywa(Asst. Coach), Jimmy Mnene(Team Manager), Joseph Guchu (Asst. Team Manager), Steve Mankone (Physiotherapist), Richard Ochieng (Strength & Conditioning Coach).
