Impala head coach Louis Kisia has named his men who will be out facing off Kisumu RFC at Impala Club on Saturday at 4:00pm.
The Gazelles will be seeking to pile their points and avoid relegation after getting promotion at the beginning of the season. Kisia who also doubles up as the Shujaa assistant coach has included debutants in the squad.
Impala debutants
Impala’s midfield will comprise of a debutant. Israel Soi will form a partnership with debutant David Maranga. On the wings, we have Norman Nandabi on the left side also getting his debut while long serving veteran Quinton Ongo is on the right wing and Sultan Mikael is the full back.
David Nyangige is the scrumhalf pairing with Gideon Makumi at fly-half.
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Brian Ochieng and Warren Akaranga are the props and new signing Trevor Opondo is the hooker. Veteran Davis Makori forms the second row pairing with co-captain Tyson Okoth.
Leon Onduso comes in at blindside flank with Raynold Anduvate being the open-side flanker. The number eight is Onesmus Kinyanjui.
Impala Squad.
1. Brian Ochieng. 2. Trevor Opondo. 3. Warren Akaranga. 4. Davis Makori. 5. Tyson Okoth. (CC) 6. Leon Onduso. 7. Raynold Anduvate. 8. Onesmus Kinyanjui. 9. David Nyangige. 10. Gideon Makumi. 11. Norman Nandabi.* 12. Israel Soi. 13. David Maranga. * 14. Quinton Ongo 15. Sultan Mikael.
Replacements.
16. Delvin Mwangi.* 17. Tariq Ngige. 18. Victor Imela. 19. Tobby Odhiambo. 20. Bill Arigi. 21. Martin Oyugi. * 22. Timothy Makiya. (CC) 23. Eric Muthama.
*DENOTES – DEBUTANT
