Menengai Oilers 7s coach Geoffrey Ominde has made five changes to his squad ahead of the Christie 7s scheduled for this weekend at the RFUEA Grounds.
It will be the first outing for Samuel Ovwamu, who impressed in the 15s format and made his Kenya Simbas debut against Algeria in the final match of the season.
Menengai Oilers pick Ovwamu
Ovwamu will be making his maiden appearance in the National 7s Circuit this year. He is joined by Brian Achacha, who returns after missing the Prinsloo 7s.
Also coming into the squad are Lucky Onyango, Kelvin Chebet, and Clarkson Keegan. The Oilers will, however, be without John Okoth, Anthony Owino, Fortune Arturo, Glacius Owino, and Philip Okeyo, all of whom featured in the team that finished fourth at the Prinsloo 7s.
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The squad will once again be led by top try scorer Denis Abukuse, working alongside Samuel Mwaura and Eric Ogutu in leadership roles. The Oilers are pooled with Kabras RFC, Daystar Falcons, and Ruga Ruga.
Menengai Oilers – Christie 7s squad:
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Kelvin Chebet
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Brian Achacha
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Stephen Arunga
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Denis Abukuse (cc)
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Samuel Ovwamu
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Calvin Mulewa
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Beldad Ogeta
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Samuel Mwaura (c)
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Eric Ogutu (cc)
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Lucky Onyango
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Daniel Kipchirchir
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Alvin Khavoli
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Clarkson Keegan
Technical Bench:
Coach – Geoffrey Ominde
Assistant Coach – Lawrence Buyachi
Team Manager – Enos Otieno
Physio – Anthony Maina
Strength & Conditioning – Colman Were
Media – Ibrahim Otieno
