Kenya Under-20 back Jackson Siketi will make his first Kenya Cup start for Kabras RFC in their home clash against Kisumu RFC at the Kakamega Showground at 2:00 pm.
Siketi, who featured for Kenya Morans in the Safari 7s and helped them secure third place, will start at fullback.
Siketi senior Kabras RFC journey
This marks a significant milestone for the young talent, nearly a year after completing high school at Koyonzo. He joins Alfred Orege and Griffin Chao, who retain their positions on the wings.
Coach Carlos Katywa has made six changes and positional adjustments for this fixture. Jone Kubu earns his second consecutive start as he moves to fly-half continuing his comeback from a long injury layoff.
Roy Maruti retains his place in the starting lineup, making his third straight Kenya Cup appearance. Meanwhile, Eric Cantona is unavailable for selection due to injury after starting the first two matches.
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The midfield partnership of Walter Okoth and Hillary Salano remains unchanged for a third consecutive match.
In the forward pack, five changes have been made. Emmanuel Otieno, Eugine Sifuna, and Ephraim Oduor come into the front row, replacing Edward Mwaura, Teddy Akala, and Asuman Mugerwa.
Hillary Odhiambo stays in the second row alongside Patrick Lumumba, who is filling in for Clinton Litali, who drops out after back-to-back starts.
Gabriel Adero makes his second start of the season, while captain George Nyambua steps out of the squad.
Collins Indeche earns his third straight appearance, and Jeanson Misoga makes his second of the season.
Kabras RFC will be aiming for their third consecutive win as they seek to keep pace with table leaders KCB Rugby and Menengai Oilers.
Kabras RFC squad for Kisumu
1. Emmanuel Otieno
2. Eugine Sifuna
3. Ephraim Oduor
4. Hillary Odhiambo
5. Patrick Lumumba
6. Gabriel Adero
7. Collins Indeche
8. Jeanson Misoga
9. Roy Maruti
10. Jone Kubu
11. Griffin Chao
12. Walter Okoth
13. Hillary Salano
14. Alfred Orege
15. Jackson Sketta
16. Teddy Akala
17. Edward Mwaura
18. Asuman Mugerwa
19. Andrew Wangila
20. Biden Hayo
21. Collins Osore
22. Alvin Mutachi
23. Humphrey Asiligwa
ESS squad
1. Steve Oluoch
2. Geoffrey Shitambasi
3. Darrel Oluoch
4. Andrew Wangila
5. Joseph Wanjala
6. Gibson Perez
7. Clinton Litali
8. Biden Hayo
9. Collins Osore
10. Warren Kamadi
11. Darrel Omondi
12. Victor Otieno
13. Alvin Mutachi
14. Brian Kipto
15. Humphrey Asiligwa
16. Jibril Lugonzo
17. Mike Murithi
18. Hamza Kassim
19. Branton Lusisa
20. Michael Lukusi
21. Daniel Wafula
22. Bede Enonda
23. Roykean Chisutia
