Strathmore Leos have confirmed their matchday squad for their Kenya Cup fixture set for a 4:00pm kick-off at the Strathmore Sports Complex.
In the front row, Ian Masheti, Dennis Tubei and Adenya Nyandusi will anchor the scrum, while Thomas Opio partners Reagan Juma in the second row. The back row sees Stanslaus Shikoli, Samuel Wafula and Dennis Mbilah start.
At half-back, Arnold Muita continues at scrum-half and will link up with Amon Wamalwa, who shifts to fly-half after starting at fullback in last weekend’s outing.
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The midfield combination of Felix Njenga and Kenya 7s playmaker Nygel Amaitsa will be tasked with steering the attacking shape, while the back three features Collins Maina, Gabriel Ayimba who returns from South Africa with the Kenya Sevens setup, alongside Andrew Matoka, who is set for his second stint with the Leos.
The replacements bench includes Max Atera, Bramwel Anekea, Jack Angawa, Duke Odenyo, Barnabas Owuor, Brian Mwendwa, Nahashon Mwangemi and Elton Amalemba, offering depth across all departments.
On the technical bench, Willis Ojal will be assisted by team manager Harold Tende, with Nahashon Owino serving as the team physio.
Strathmore Leos
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Ian Masheti
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Dennis Tubei
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Adenya Nyandusi
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Thomas Opio
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Reagan Juma
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Stanslaus Shikoli
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Samuel Wafula
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Dennis Mbilah
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Arnold Muita
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Amon Wamalwa
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Collins Maina
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Felix Njenga
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Nygel Amaitsa
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Gabriel Ayimba
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Andrew Matoka
replacements:
16. Max Atera
17. Bramwel Anekea
18. Jack Angawa
19. Duke Odenyo
20. Barnabas Owuor
21. Brian Mwendwa
22. Nahashon Mwangemi
23. Elton Amalemba
ESS
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Peter Njogu
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Dennis Makanji
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Almasi Wachira
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Jaden Oyier
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Abdulmalik Mboko
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Adrian Omollo
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Charles Onyisi
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Manasseh Okallo (c)
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Daryl Wendo (vc)
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Salim Owino
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Cedric Sangwa
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Lee Njorohio
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David Kododa
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Victor Sanganyi
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Chaz Obiero
Replacements:
16. Glenn Aguko
17. Junior Asali
18. Tony Amoya
19. Levy Masigah
20. Adrian Mwangi
21. Luke Cheptile
22. Fitscom Kamulamba
23. Shem Okola
