Impala RFC Head coach Louis Kisia has released the squad for the Kenya Cup enconter against Kabras RFC at Kakamega Showground at 3:00 pm.
Joseph Ingati has been named his debut on the right wing as Derrick Kinyari takes care of the blindside with co-captain Timothy Makiya starting at fullback.
Israel Soi and Hillary Alemba have been tasked with midfield partnership. Michael Omwenga will start number nine with Patrick Muli at 10.
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Onesmus Kinyajui at number eight will be joined by flankers Billy Arigi and Leon Onduso who was named the most promising player in the Impala Floodlit.
Co-captain Tyson Okoth and experienced Davis Makori form the lock pairing and Brian Ochieng. Jerald Wire and Warren Akaranga being the front rowers.
Impala will be returninng to Kenya Cup after two seasons of absence.
Impala Squad
1. Brian Ochieng. 2. Jerald Wire. 3. Warren Akaranga. 4. Tyson Okoth. (CC) 5. Davis Makori. 6. Leon Onduso. 7. Bill Arigi. 8. Onesmus Kinyanjui. 9. Michael Omwenga 10. Patrick Muli. 11. Derrick Kinyari. 12. Israel Soi. 13. Hillary Alemba. 14. Josephat Ingati.* 15. Timothy Makiya (CC)
16. Joshua Matasi. 17. Milton Omondi 18. Tariq Ngige. 19. Eddie Odhiambo.* 20. Brandon Opiyo.* 21. Brian Owino. * 22. Joseph Nzomo 23. Benjamin Madaga. Ambrose Ngega*