Blak Blad have unveiled their Kenya Cup matchday squad ahead of their clash with Menengai Oilers at the Refinery in Nakuru on Saturday afternoon.
The visitors field a forward pack led by Kuke Obat (cc), who marshals a unit anchored by Kidake Brian, Shile Brian, and Ayieko Moses in the front row. The engine room of Okoth Rodgers and Juma Henry while Musyoki Peter, Kuket, and Obukwa Ian form a dynamic loose trio expected to match Oilers’ breakdown intensity.
In the halves, Victor Wakhungila and Enock Oduor will be tasked with controlling tempo and territory, linking with an exciting backline that features Nyamiro Claude and Ogamba Bryson in midfield.
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Out wide Ayieko Winston, and Wesonga Shuaib offer pace and finishing power, with Otete Elvis slotting in at fullback.
Blak Blad’s bench adds further firepower, with debutant Gideon Micah set for his first Kenya Cup appearances. Oguta Jeff, Adero Austin, and Rugar Siso provide front-row and loose-forward cover, while Masese Derrick and Obare Edwin add energy in the final quarter.
Blak Blad Starting XV
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Kidake Brian
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Shile Brian
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Ayieko Moses
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Okoth Rodgers
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Juma Henry
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Musyoki Peter
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Kuke Obat (cc)
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Obukwa Ian
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Wakhungila Victor
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Oduor Enock
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Ayieko Winston
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Ogamba Bryson
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Nyamiro Claude
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Wesonga Shuaib
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Otete Elvis
Bench
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Oguta Jeff
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Adero Austin
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Gideon Micah *
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Odhiambo Steve
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Obare Edwin
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Masese Derrick
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Rugar Siso
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Otete Gabriel *
* Denotes debutant
