Menengai Oilers head coach Gibson Weru has named his squad for the Kenya Cup semi-final clash against KCB Rugby at KCB Sports Club on Saturday at 4:00 p.m.
Three changes have been made to the lineup, with Destrious Ifedha making way for Francis Atiti, who joins Celestine Mboi and Vincent Mwikhali in the front row. The second row features captain Ibrahim Ayoo alongside Charles Osgood.
Menengai Oilers back row
In the back row, Amos Obae moves to the bench, allowing Fortune Aturo to step into the starting lineup, while Nelson Makokha and Samuel Were complete the loose forward trio.
Samson Onsomu retains his place at scrum-half, linking up with fly-half Samuel Mwaura. The midfield pairing remains unchanged, with Samuel Ovwamu and Chrispine Shitundo continuing their partnership.
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Kenya U20 back Daniel Kipchirchir has been named on the left wing, replacing Alvin Khavoli, who started last weekend. Timothy Omela takes the right wing, while Abutwalib Wesonga starts at fullback.
The bench includes Elkeans Musonye, Victor Were, Wallace Onyango, John Okoth, and Andrew Odero as the only backline cover.
Menengai Oilers starting XV*
1. Francis Atiti
2. Celestine Mboi
3. Vincent Mwikhali
4. Ibrahim Ayoo (C)
5. Charles Osgood
6. Fortune Aturo
7. Nelson Makokha
8. Samuel Were
9. Samson Onsomu
10. Samuel Mwaura
11. Daniel Kipchirchir
12. Samuel Owamu
13. Chrispine Shitundo
14. Timothy Omela
15. Abutwalib Wesonga
Reserves
16. Emmanuel Mulindo
17. Destrious Ifedha
18. Victor Were
19. Wallace Onyango
20. Elkeans Musonye
21. Andrew Odero
22. John Okoth
23. Amos Obae
