Kenya Harlequin head coach Paul Murunga has announced his matchday squad for the upcoming clash against KCB Rugby on Saturday, February 1, 2024, at the KCB Sports Club, starting at 4 PM.
Dessaily Wafula will make his first start, partnering with Adam Mugo and Mike Mugo in the front row.
Kenya Harlequin skipper
Captain Sheldon Kahi will occupy the number 4 lock position, with Frank Aduda joining him as the number 5 lock to complete the second row.
In the back row, Charlton Mokua will take charge of the blindside flank, while Bill Abuom will man the openside flank, with Edward Shitanda positioned at number 8.
The halfback pairing will consist of Patrick Wainaina and Mike Ochieng who shifts from full back.
In the midfield, fresh from Simbas camp Wiseman Aganya will play as the inside centre, and Vice Captain Paul Mutsami will fill the outside center role.
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The wings will feature Jan Remke and Charles Kinyanjui, while Elvis Asena rounds up the back three as fullback.
Arnold Onzere makes his return and will start on the bench alongside Jeff Kiragu, George Otieno, Abel Matanda, Emmanuel Mavala, Brighton Mwalawa, Dave Mwangi, and Mathew Ouma.
This marks the third consecutive grueling fixture for Kenya Harlequin, and they will be looking to turn around their recent poor form after suffering losses in their last two matches.
They narrowly lost 26-24 in a closely contested battle against Nondies, followed by a heavy defeat of 42-28 against Oilers last week
Kenya Harlequin
1. Dessaily Wafula
2. Adam Mugo
3. Mike Mugo
4. Sheldon Kahi (C)
5. Frank Aduda
6. Charlton Mokua
7. Bill Abuom
8. Edward Shitanda
9. Patrick Wainaina
10. Mike Ochieng
11. Jan Remke
12. Wiseman Aganya
13. Paul Mutsami (VC)
14. Charles Kinyanjui
15. Elvis Asena
BENCH:
16. Jeff Kiragu
17. George Otieno
18. Abel Matanda
19. Emmanuel Mavala
20. Brighton Mwalawa
21. Arnold Onzere
22. Dave Mwangi
23. Mathew Ouma
ESS Squad:
1. Winston Otieno
2. Mike Munene
3. Adams Jaika
4. Charles Orwa
5. Mario Abungu
6. Albert ‘Vela (C)
7. Vincent Otieno
8. Joshua Chisanga
9. Nick Ndegwa
10. Allan Odiyo (VC)
11. Joshua Okello
12. Moses Matonda
13. Franklin Mukaisi
14. Shaquille Bosire
15. Collins Bett
BENCH:
16. Ezra Omondi
17. Ted Edger
18. Samuel Simwata
19. Paul Matani
20. Bradley Odero
21. Livingston Otieno
22. Faran Juma
23. Hassan Yassin
