Mwamba RFC have named their 23-player squad ahead of their Kenya Cup final against Impala set for Goan Institute as they chase a four-peat.
Staycy Atieno and Laureen Akoth set to co-captain the side. Jane Chanya, Staycy Atieno (C), and Natasha Email form the front row
Celestine Ajiambo and Maureen Chebet will lock the scrum, while Belza Bosibori and Claudia Muhavi partner in the flanker positions, with Ivonne Khatundu anchoring the back row at number eight.
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Mitchell Alivitsa will steer the game from scrum-half, linking up with fly-half Diana Omosso in the pivotal half-back combination.
Margaret Wangui and co-captain Laureen Akoth will handle midfield duties, with Naomi Jelagat and Naomi Amuguni on the wings, and Naomi Kaikai positioned at fullback to complete the back three.
Mwamba RFC Starting XV:
- Jane Chanya
- Staycy Atieno (Captain)
- Natasha Email
- Celestine Ajiambo
- Maureen Chebet
- Belza Bosibori
- Claudia Muhavi
- Ivonne Khatunduw
- Mitchell Alivitsa
- Diana Omosso
- Margaret Wangui
- Laureen Akoth (Captain)
- Naomi Jelagat
- Naomi Amuguni
- Naomi Kaikai
Finishers (Replacements):
16. Millicent Liatuma
17. Geraldine Jane
18. Ann Wanjiru
19. Irene Apiyo
20. Clarice Mutambi
21. Catherine Shantel
22. Yvonne Wanza
23. Sarah Nekesa
Technical Bench:
- Head Coach: Joseph Odindi
- Assistant Coach: John Oduk
- Team Manager: Joyce Odhiambo
- Physiotherapist: Sharon Wanjala
- Strength & Conditioning Coach: Jeff Onyango
- Consultant: Mark Mshila
