Kenya Harlequin have confirmed their matchday squad ahead of their Kenya Cup 2025/26 week three encounter against KU Blak Blad set for Saturday afternoon at the KU Grounds.
Head coach Patrice Agunda has retained the core of last weekend’s group, naming captain Jeff Kiragu to lead the side from the front row alongside Nathaniel Mwangi and Mike Munene.
The second row will feature Vincent Omondi and Bradley Odero, while the back row of Edward Shitanda, Willy Tino, and No.8 Wickliffe Ratemo completes pack.
At scrum-half, vice-captain Patrick Wainaina will link up with playmaker Faran Juma, who also serves as vice-captain. The midfield pairing sees Albert Alela partner David Mwangi, while the back three comprises Franklin Mukaisi, Ramadhan Masete, and fullback Collins Bett.
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Quins have also named a bench, with George Otieno, Jaika Adams, Winston Odhiambo, Mike Onsando, and Brighton Mwalawa providing forward cover. The backline reinforcements include Derrick Shimenga, Victor Gichana, and Deodre Wawire.
The coaching unit, Agunda will be assisted by Simon Odongo and Oliver Mangeni, with William Ambaka (S&C), Kennedy Odhiambo (Physio), and Wayne Mung’ei (Team Manager).
Quins head into the tie aiming to build consistency as they continue their march in the new Kenya Cup campaign.
Kenya Harlequin squad
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Nathaniel Mwangi
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Jeff Kiragu (C)
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Mike Munene
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Vincent Omondi
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Bradley Odero
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Edward Shitanda
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Willy Tino
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Wickliffe Ratemo
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Patrick Wainaina (VC)
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Faran Juma (VC)
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Franklin Mukaisi
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Albert Alela
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David Mwangi
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Ramadhan Masete
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Collins Bett
Impact Players
16. George Otieno
17. Jaika Adams
18. Winston Odhiambo
19. Mike Onsando
20. Brighton Mwalawa
21. Derrick Shimenga
22. Victor Gichana
23. Deodre Wawire
Technical Bench
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Patrice Agunda – Head Coach
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Simon Odongo – Assistant Head Coach
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Oliver Mangeni – Assistant Head Coach
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William Ambaka – Strength & Conditioning
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Kennedy Odhiambo – Physio
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Wayne Mung’ei – Team Manager
ESS Starting XV
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Eriya Wambia
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John Daniels (VC)
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Andrew Ogallo
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Alex Otieno
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Kevin Moturi
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Lemmy Kazinka
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Victor Gichana
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Newton Partet
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Shakur Nyongesa
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Simon Ochieng
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William Wagala
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John Alumasa Okwatch
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Joshua Okello (C)
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Cornelius Ambaka
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Christy Flamming
Impact Players
16. Dexter Injera
17. Denzel Muchoki
18. Jeff Ngugi
19. Lewis Zachary
20. Roogers Odundo
21. Felix Ochieng
22. Hilary Ashivila
23. Mike Ochieng
Technical Bench
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Brian Onyiego – Coach
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Sheila Chajira – Coach
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Hassan Yassin – S&C
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Christeve Wangila – Team Manager
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Gerald Omondi – Physio
