Mwamba RFC head coach Mark Mshila had named his squad for the crucial match against Impala RFC slated for Impala Club at 4:00 p.m.
Kulabu are battling to avoid relegation and head to this game spirited after a hard fought win over Strathmore Leos last weekend.
Mwamba will be keen on securing a maximum point win to edge closer to safety.
Mwamba RFC starters
Kelvin Juma and Jonah Mbari are the loose and tight head props with co captain Bruce Shiemi at hooker.
Christopher Asira and George Omolla will form the second row pairing.
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Co captain Steve Sikuta and Humphrey Wambui are the flankers with Roxy Suchi coming in at eighth man.
Xavier Kipngetich gets the nod at scrum half pairing with Charles Kuka at fly half.
On the wings, speedster Brian Mutugi starts on the right wing with Joseph Odoyo on the left Ishmael Mokaya and Joel Inzuga will partner in the midfield as inside and outside centers respectively. Brian Ayimba is the full back.
Mwamba squad.
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1. Kelly Omari
2. Peter Ochieng
3. Lance Omondi
4. Aldrine Andanje
5. Ryan Ben
6. Allan Gumbo
7. Aggrey Omariba
8. Jaman Ochieng
9. Washington Ogido
10. Simon Buluku
11. Joseph Omondi
12. Alexander Gachiri
13. Laban Chege (C)
14. Jeff kiplangat
15. Mark Gitonga
16. Quinton Plimo
17. Emmanuel Piccaso
18. Jonathan Bravo
19. Chris Kenyan
20. Atkins Kiguro
21. Joseph Rume
22. Willis Omondi
23. Paul Muga
KENYA CUP
IMPALA VS MWAMBA
1.Kelvin Juma
2.Bruce Shiemi (cc)
3.Jonah Mbari
4.Christopher Asira
5.George Omolla
6.Steve Sikuta (cc)
7.Humphrey Wambui
8.Roxy Suchi
9.Xavier Kipngetich
10.Kuka Charles
11.Odoyo Joseph
12.Mokaya Ishmael
13.Inzugah Joel
14.Brian Mutugi
15.Ayimba Brian
16.Kahura Brian
17.Salaton Muturi
18.Joseph Gitoi
19. Aggrey Oguna
20. Ian Wamalwa
21. Charles Chege
22. Dennis Ndayala
23. Eugene Ojiambo
