Strathmore Leos have confirmed their squad to face Nondies in the opening round of the Impala Floodlit Tournament.
Head coach Willis Ojall has named a balanced side as he looks to face his former side. . The backline has received a major boost with the inclusion of new faces Amon Wamalwa and Nahashon Mwangemi.
Amon Wamalwa set for Strathmore Leos life
Wamalwa joins the Leos after parting ways with Harlequin after they failed to agree on terms, while Mwangemi, who previously featured for Mombasa RFC and recently earned a National Team call-up, adds pace and flair to the back line options.
Gabriel Ayimba and Collins Maina will start on the wings with Victor Mola slotting at fullback. Elton Amalemba and Morgan Ochiel form the midfield partnership, while Arnold Muita starts at fly-half.
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In the forwards, Jaden Oyier and Thomas Opio combine in the engine room, supported by flankers Stanlaus Shikoli and Duke Odenyo.
On the bench, the Leos have Bramwel Anekea, Jack Angawa, Felix Ouma, Dennis Mbila, Charles Onyisi, Wamalwa, and Mwangemi ready to provide impact.
Leos technical bench includes assistant coach Charles Cardovillis, team manager Harold Tende, physio Nahashon Owino, and strength and conditioning coach Joseph Gacheru.
STRATHMORE LEOS
Squad
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Adenya Nyandusi
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Dennis Tubei
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Raymond Chacha
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Thomas Opio
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Jaden Oyier
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Stanslaus Shikoli
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Duke Odenyo
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Samuel Wafula
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Luke Cheptile
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Arnold Muita
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Collins Maina
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Morgan Ochiel
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Elton Amalemba
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Gabriel Ayimba
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Victor Mola
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Dennis Makanji
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Bramwel Anekea
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Jack Angawa
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Felix Ouma
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Dennis Mbilah
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Charles Onyisi
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Amon Wamalwa
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Nahashon Mwangemi
Technical Bench
Willis Ojall – Head Coach
Charles Cardovillis – AC
Harold Tende – TM
Nahashon Owino – Physio
Joseph Gacheru – SnC
