Menengai Oilers have made four changes to their matchday squad for the Kenya Cup encounter against Kenya Harlequin set for RFUEA Grounds on Saturday, with Denis Abukuse and Daniel Kipchirchir returning from the South African camp with the Kenya Sevens team.
The two slot straight into the starting XV after missing last weekend’s outing against Nakuru RFC, where Oilers maintained their core lineup. Abukuse and Kipchirchir replace Phillip Okeyo and Timothy Omela in the backline, bringing pace and international exposure into the squad.
At half-back, Clarkson Keegan comes in for Collins Okoth at scrum-half, while Tony Oketch takes over fly-half duties from Samuel Mwaura, completing the four changes from last week’s team.
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The rest of the squad remains unchanged, with Destrious Ifedha, Celestine Mboi and Vincent Mwikhali continuing in the front row, while captain Ibrahim Ayoo leads from the second row alongside Charles Osgood. The back row of Samuel Were, Amos Obae and Chrispine Shitundo is retained after a strong performance against Nakuru.
In the midfield, Kipchirchir and Samuel Ovwamu keep their places, with Abutwalib Wesonga maintaining his role at fullback.
On the bench, Fortune Aturo, Byrone Cornel, Victor Were, Kabayo Collins, Jadah Abdon, Samson Onsomu, Eric Ogutu and Alvin Khavoli provide cover across the park.
Menengai Oilers squad
1.Destrious Ifedha
2.Celestine Mboi
3.Vincent Mwikhali
4.Ibrahim Ayoo-C
5.Charles Osgood
6.Samuel Were
7.Amos Obae – CC
8.Chrispine Shitundo
9.Clarkson Keegan
10.Tony Oketch
11.Beldad Ogeta
12.Samuel Ovwamu
13.Daniel Kipchirchir
14.Denis Abukuse
15.Abutwalib Wesonga
Reserves
16.Fortune Aturo
17.Byrone Cornel
18.Victor Were
19.Kabayo Collins
20.Jadah Abdon
21.Sam Onsomu
22.Eric Ogutu
23.Alvin Khavoli
