Kenya Lionesses Head Coach Simon Odongo has made one change and several positional switches ahead of the crucial games against South Africa on Wednesday at 1:00 p.m.
Naomi Amuguni and Enid ouma have switched positions in the back row, Moreen Muritu and Grace Okulu have also switched positions.
Phoebe Akinyi will not be playing in the game because she picked a concussion. Forwards position will be occupied by, Natasha Emali, Naomi Muhanji and Jane Chanua who will play as front rowers.
Maureen Chebet vice captain and Naomi Jelagat will come in as second rowers during the match. With Jelegat replacing Akinyi.
Loose forward will be occupied by skipper Ouma who has taken up the left flank, Amuguni is on the open side and Sheila Chajira.
Backline position will be played by Edith Nariaka vice captain of the team and Moreen Muritu who will come in as fly-half.
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Midfielders position will be played by Faith Livoi and Okulu. Stella Wafula,Freshia Awino and Sinaida Nyachio will take the back three position.
The subs include Knight Otwoma,Noleen khalenyi,Sheila Wesa, Mitchell Akinyi,Doris kimani,Ann Njeri, Christabel Lindo and Juma Angle Charity will be the substitutes for the game.
Kenya Lionesses squad vs SA
1. Natasha Emali
2. Naomi Muhanji
3. Jane Chanya
4. Maureen Chebet (VC)
5. Naomi Jelagat
6. Enid Ouma (C)
7. Naomi Amuguni
8. Sheila Chajira
9. Edith Nariaka (VC)
10. Moreen Muritu
11. Stella Wafula
12. Faith Livoi
13. Grace Okulu
14. Freshia Awino
15. Sinaida Nyachio
SUBS
Knight Otwoma
Noleen Khaleyi
Sheila Wesa
Mitchell Akinyi
Doris Kimani
Ann Njeri
Christabel Lindo
Juma Angel Charity
