Menengai Oilers head coach Gibson Weru has made four changes to his starting line-up ahead of their Impala Floodlit Tournament semi-final clash against Blak Blad, scheduled for 5:40 p.m. at Impala Club.
In the front row, Fortune Aturo replaces Celestine Mboi, who started against KCB Rugby. Aturo joins Victor Were and Vincent Mwikhali, who both retain their places.
Menengai Oilers locks
The second row remains unchanged, with captain Ibrahim Ayoo continuing to lead from lock alongside Charles Osgood.
In the back row, Elkeans Musonye earns a start at number eight, with Jadha Abdon dropping to the bench. Co-captain Amos Obae starts on the openside flank, while Samuel Mwaura moves to the blindside.
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At halfback, Samuel Onsomu starts at scrum-half, replacing Andrew Odero, while Mwaura takes charge at fly-half.
In the midfield, Chrispine Shitundo returns at outside centre, partnering Samuel Ovwamu at inside centre as John Okoth misses out.
The back three remains unchanged with Beldad Ogeta on the left wing, Timothy Omela on the right, and Abutwalib Wesonga, the match winner last weekend , starting at fullback.
Menengai Oilers, who beat Blak Blad 22-6 in last year’s semi-final, will be out to secure another final appearance as they continue their title defence.
Menengai Oilers squad
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Victor Were
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Fortune Aturo
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Vincent Mwikhali
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Ibrahim Ayoo (C)
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Charles Osgood
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Samuel Were
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Amos Obae (CC)
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Elkeans Musonye
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Samson Onsomu
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Samuel Mwaura
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Beldad Ogeta
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Samuel Owamu
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Chrispine Shitundo
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Timothy Omela
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Abutwalib Wesonga
RESERVES
16. Kevin Mukoyani
17. Bruce Endovo
18. Byron Cornel
19. Wallace Onyango
20. Jadha Abdon
21. Andrew Odero
22. Philip Okeyo
23. Alvin Khavoli
