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3 new signings in South Coast Pirates squad for Mean Machine encounter

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Kenya Cup contest between South Coast Pirates and KCB Rugby. PHOTO/ Tabby Nashipae

South Coast Pirates have named a competitive matchday squad for their encounter against Mean Machine at Seacrest Grounds in Diani on Saturday at 3:00 pm.

Former Kenya Under-20 international Iddo Kuta emerges as the headline inclusion. Kuta, who has previously featured for Kenya Harlequin and Daystar Falcons, is set to make his Pirates debut, bringing top-level experience to the back row.

The front row is led by Abdhala Mohamed, new signing Tirop Silvester from Shamberere , and Jeremy Andati.  In the second row, Adnan Juma partners John Asega form the locking combination.

James Ainea lines up at blindside flanker, while Iddo Kuta slots in at openside. Benedict Wesonga completes the trio at number eight.

At half-back, Ali Rashid starts at scrum-half, linking play while Joseph Musyoki takes charge at fly-half, tasked with steering the Pirates around the park.

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Another new signing Brian Maina and Juma Mwaburashi are deployed on the wings, providing speed and finishing ability out wide. In midfield, Cedric Odhiambo and Charles Tendwa combine in the centre positions.

Robin Odrua starts at fullback, responsible for backfield coverage and counter-attacking opportunities.

The bench, dubbed the Bomb Squad, includes Noordin Abdhala, Sadala Mohamed, and Philip Atichi covering the front row. Anthony Morogo, one of the debutants, joins Paul Angura as forward reinforcements, while Farid Musa, Tonny Oduor, and Abdhul Mwaleso provide backline impact options.

South Coast Pirates will be guided from the technical area by head coach Tonny Khadambi, assisted by Habib Zuga, with Kennedy Wambua overseeing the forwards. The medical and management team is led by Lindah Rabuogi, Mitchell, and team manager Cliphod Odhiambo Ogola.

South Coast Pirates vs Mean Machine

  1. Abdhala Mohamed

  2. Tirop Silvester **

  3. Jeremy Andati

  4. Adnan Juma

  5. John Asega

  6. James Ainea

  7. Iddo Kuta **

  8. Benedict Wesonga

  9. Ali Rashid

  10. Joseph Musyoki

  11. Brian Maina

  12. Cedric Odhiambo

  13. Charles Tendwa

  14. Juma Mwaburashi

  15. Robin Odrua

Replacements
16. Noordin Abdhala
17. Sadala Mohamed
18. Philip Atichi
19. Anthony Morogo **
20. Paul Angura
21. Farid Musa
22. Tonny Oduor
23. Abdhul Mwaleso

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