Menengai Oilers head coach Gibson Weru has named his squad for the Kenya Cup playoff showdown against Blak Blad, set to take place at Nakuru ASK Showground on Saturday at 4:00 pm.
In the front row, Destrious Ifedha leads the charge alongside hooker Celestine Mboi and Vincent Mwikhali.
Captain Ibrahim Ayoo returns to the starting lineup for the first time since Matchday Seven against Nondies and will pair up with Charles Osgood in the second row.
The back row features Nelson Makokha, who has been a consistent performer throughout the season, teaming up with Amos Obae and Barthes Cup winner Samuel Were.
At scrum-half, Samuel Onsomu returns after missing last weekend’s match, while Samuel Mwaura retains his place at fly-half.
On the wings, Alvin Khavoli earns his second consecutive start on the left, while Timothy Omela takes charge on the right.
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In the midfield, Samuel Ovwamu and Chrispin Shitundo will combine in the center, with Abutwalib Wesonga reclaiming his position at fullback.
A major boost for the Oilers sees Kenya 7s star John Okoth available for his first Kenya Cup appearance of the season after making his return in the Enterprise Cup last weekend.
MENENGAI OILERS SQUAD
vs BLAK BLAD
Starting XV:
- Destrious Ifedha
- Celestine Mboi
- Vincent Mwikhali
- Ibrahim Ayoo (c)
- Charles Osgood
- Nelson Makokha
- Amos Obae
- Samuel Were
- Samson Onsomu
- Samuel Mwaura
- Alvin Khavoli
- Samuel Ovwamu
- Chrispine Shitundo
- Timothy Omela
- Abutwalib Wesonga
Reserves:
- Emmanuel Mulindo
- Francis Atiti
- Victor Were
- Wallace Onyango
- Fortune Aturo
- Andrew Odero
- Daniel Kipchichir
- John Okoth
Coach: Gibson Weru
