Mean Machine RFC have announced their 24-man squad for the 2025 Impala Floodlit varsity category opener against Daystar Falcons, taking place on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at the Impala Club along Ngong Road, starting at 12:00 PM.
Head coach Elly Mukaisi has put together a dynamic squad featuring several debutants who are set to make their first appearances for the senior team
Co-captain Ken Mutuku will lead the team from the front row, alongside Ian Mwangi and Nick Okong’o.
The locking pair consists of Samuel Nyameya and Adrian Mabia.
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The back row features Collins Matamari as the blindside flanker, Claude Koroso in the openside flanker position, and Dennis Migiro at number 8.
In the backs, Norman Felix will take on the flyhalf role, with Gabriel Okello as scrumhalf.
Co-captain Emmanuel Carlton is positioned on the left wing, while Alex Wambura plays inside center, Denson Wanjala at outside center, Benedict Bahati on the right wing, and Simon Omondi at fullback.
Among the reserves, debutants Ali Lemiso, Felix Ochieng, and Hamilton Lagat are eager to make an impact if called upon during Saturday’s match.
Mean Machine 2025 Floodlit Squad:
1. Ian Mwangi
2. Nick Okong’o*
3. Ken Mutuku (C)
4. Samuel Nyameya*
5. Adrian Mabia
6. Collins Matamari
7. Claude Koroso
8. Dennis Migiro
9. Norman Felix
10. Gabriel Okello
11. Emmanuel Carlton
12. Alex Wambura
13. Denson Wanjala
14. Benedict Bahati
15. Simon Omondi
Reserves:
Ali Lemiso*, James Oluoch, Ben Mwangi, Jeffery Owiti, Felix Ochieng, Hamilton Lagat*, Patrick Odhiambo, Dancun Shamala, Brian Erick
Technical Team:
Elly Mukaisi (Head Coach), Benjah Ojema (Assistant Coach), Evans Musili (Assistant Coach), Dennis Shiundu (Physiotherapist), Hilda Kimani (Team Manager), KK Mbogo (Media Pundit).
