Menengai Oilers head coach Gibson Weru has announced a reshuffled lineup for their Enterprise Cup pre-quarterfinal match against Daystar Falcons at the Nakuru ASK Showground.
Antony Owino earns his first start of the season, partnering with Chrispin Shitundo in the midfield.
Enterprise Cup start for Ogeta
Beldad Ogeta makes a return to the starting lineup on the left wing, while Timothy Omela and Abutwalib Wesonga retain their spots in the back three.
In the halfback positions, Andrew Odero gets his first start of the season at scrum-half, pairing with Samuel Mwaura, who retains the fly-half role after featuring in the position against Mwamba.
Elkeans Musonye, fresh from scoring five tries in the Mwamba fixture, continues at number eight. He is joined in the back row by Clinton Odhiambo and Amos Obae on the flanks.
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The forward pack features skipper Ibrahim Ayoo and Charles Osgood in the second row, while the front row is comprised of Victor Were, Emmanuel Mulindo, and Allan Otieno.
The Oilers, who skipped the 2024 edition of the Enterprise Cup, are aiming for a strong comeback in the competition.
Menengai Oilers Enterprise squad
1. Victor Were
2. Emmanuel Mulindo
3. Allan Ochieng
4. Ibrahim Ayoo
5. Charles Osgood
6. Clinton Odhiambo
7. Amos Obae
8. Elkeans Musonye
9. Andrew Odero
10. Samuel Mwaura
11. Beldad Ogeta
12. Anthony Owino
13. Chrispine Shitundo
14. Timothy Omela
15. Abutwalib Wesonga
16. Celestine Mboi
17. Destrious Ifedha
18. Vincent Mwikhali
19. Nelson Makokha
20. Eric Omanga*
21. Sam Onsomu
22. Samuel Ovwamu
23. Alvin Khavoli
