JKUAT Cougars have confirmed their match-day squad for their home fixture against Mombasa RFC in Juja.
In the forwards, the front row has Emmanuel Okoth, Bonkke Mwangi, and Wekulo Isaac, forming the base of the pack. Captain Houston Omondi pairs with Janai Liyala in the second row.
The back row features Powell Otolo and Shaddy Odhiambo on the flanks, with vice-captain Clyde Nyayoto at number eight.
The halves see Edwin Mageto start at scrum-half with Smith Muhoya at fly-half. In midfield, Jeff Ojuok takes inside centre while Namamba Godfrey starts outside centre.
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The back three includes Karl Omitto on the left wing, Indeche Fanuel on the right, and Masinga Ooko, also a vice-captain, at fullback.
On the bench, Cougars have Hongo Sammy, Philip Macharia, Mureira Victor, Ochieng Hanington, Manyara Robert, Mike Makau, Sammuel Waweru, and Sammy Ochieng named as replacements.
JKUAT will be keen to start on high as they chase to impress in the season.
JKUAT COUGARS VS MOMBASA
1. Emmanuel Okoth
2. Bonkke Mwangi
3. Wekulo Isaac
4. Houstone Omondi C
5. Janai liyala
6. Powell Otolo
7. Shaddy Odhiambo
8. Clyde Nyayoto CC
9. Edwin Mageto
10. Smith Muhoya
11. Karl Omitto
12. Jeff Ojuok
13. Namamba Godfrey
14. Indeche Fanuel
15. Masinga Ooko CC
16. Hongo Sammy
17. Philip Macharia
18. Mureira Victor
19. Ochieng Hanington
20. Manyara Robert
21. Mike Makau
22. Sammuel Waweru
23. Sammy Ochieng
Management.
Andrew Muthiani – TM
Fanny Atieno – Hc
Francis Mutinda H. Physio
Lizzy Otieno – Physio
Elsie Liz – Physio
