Kenya Harlequin have named matchday squad for their Kenya Cup clash against Menengai Oilers, set for Saturday, 24th January at the RFUEA Grounds along Ngong Road, with kick-off scheduled for 4:00pm.
Quins will be led by Jeff Kiragu from the back row, with Patrick Wainaina and Faran Juma serving as vice-captains in a leadership group that blends youth and experience as the club looks to push for consistency in the 2025/26 season.
In the front row, Nathanial Mwangi starts at loosehead alongside George Otieno at hooker and Jaika Adams at tighthead. The second row sees Micheal Onsando partner Bradley Odero.
The back row features Matthew Ouma and Albert Alela on the flanks, with skipper Jeff Kiragu anchoring at number eight.
At half-back, Patrick Wainaina teams up with Faran Juma, who will marshal play from fly-half, while the midfield pairing of Douglas Kahuri and Jan Remke offers creativity and defensive stability in the centres.
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Out wide, Ramadan Masete and debutant Brighton Omondi take up the wing roles, with Dave Mwangi trusted at full-back to handle the high ball and counter-attacks.
The impact bench includes Samuel Simwata, Mohammed Khaidar and Philip Ikambili covering the front row, while Brighton Mwalawa, Willy Tino and Michael Ochieng Jr. provide forward depth. Alvin Mutachi and Joshua Okello complete the replacements, offering options across the backline.
Quins will be under the guidance of head coach Patrice Agunda, assisted by Simon Odongo, Eden Agero and Oliver Mangeni, with William Ambaka in charge of strength and conditioning, Gerald Omondi as physio and Wayne Mung’ei as team manager.
Kenya Harlequin Starting XV
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Nathanial Mwangi
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George Otieno
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Jaika Adams
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Micheal Onsando
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Bradley Odero
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Matthew Ouma
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Albert Alela
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Jeff Kiragu (c)
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Patrick Wainaina (vc)
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Faran Juma (vc)
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Ramadan Masete
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Douglas Kahuri
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Jan Remke
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Brighton Omondi*
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Dave Mwangi
*On debut
Impact Bench
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Samuel Simwata
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Mohammed Khaidar
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Philip Ikambili
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Brighton Mwalawa
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Willy Tino
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Michael Ochieng Jr.
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Alvin Mutachi
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Joshua Okello
Technical Bench
Head Coach: Patrice Agunda
Assistant Coaches: Simon Odongo, Eden Agero, Oliver Mangeni
Strength & Conditioning: William Ambaka
Physio: Gerald Omondi
Team Manager: Wayne Mung’ei
