Mwamba RFC and Homeboyz will renew their rivalry this weekend when they face off at Goan Sports Club in a key KRU Championship fixture, with both sides chasing momentum in the second half of the season.
Kulabu head into the weekend anchored by experienced captain Bruce Shiemi, who partners Jerry Okoth and Kelvin Juma in the front row. The locks are Christopher Asira and Amon Bwambok. Alex Aturo, Humphrey Wambui and Douglas Opani complete Mwamba’s back row.
The halfback pairing of Charles Chege and Gideon Makumi will be tasked with controlling territory, while the backline features pace and creativity through Shaquel Bosire, Jaman Ochieng, Brian Mutugi (assistant captain) and Joseph Odoyo. Charles Kuka starts at fullback.
Mwamba have named a bench, including Kelly Omari, Brian Omani, Ambrose Mbare, Roxy Suchi, George Omolla, Wycliffe Ochieng, Sabala Tendwa and Kennedy Wanyoike, offering depth across all departments.
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Homeboyz travel to Goan with Peter Mbaya captaining the side from lock, supported by Masud Athmani in the second row. The front row of Robert Macharia, Emmanuel Kioko and Ezekiel Owiti will look to set a solid platform.
The back row of Joshua Jothum, Philbert Mwanzo and Collins Otieno while Obed Aberi and Sospeter Yoga (vice captain) steer the ship at halfback.
Out wide, Homeboyz boast pace through Daniel Muriongi and Brayan Juma, with Thomas Ojango and Godwin Kisero in midfield. Emmanuel Mbaka starts at fullback.
The visitors have impact from the bench in Cliff Mogoi, Charles Njue, Steven Mwenje, Stanley Nyatiende, Martin Nyamoi, Winstone Ngulu, Sam Bachai and Collins Ochieng.
Mwamba RFC
Venue: Goan Sports Club
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Jerry Okoth
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Bruce Shiemi (captain)
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Kelvin Juma
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Christopher Asira
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Amon Bwambok
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Alex Aturo
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Humphrey Wambui
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Douglas Opani
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Charles Chege
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Gideon Makumi
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Shaquel Bosire
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Jaman Ochieng
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Brian Mutugi (assistant captain)
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Joseph Odoyo
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Charles Kuka
Replacements
16. Kelly Omari
17. Brian Omani
18. Ambrose Mbare
19. Roxy Suchi
20. George Omolla
21. Wycliffe Ochieng
22. Sabala Tendwa
23. Kennedy Wanyoike
Homeboyz RFC
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Robert Macharia
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Emmanuel Kioko
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Ezekiel Owiti
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Peter Mbaya (captain)
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Masud Athmani
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Joshua Jothum
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Philbert Mwanzo
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Collins Otieno
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Obed Aberi
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Sospeter Yoga (vice captain)
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Daniel Muriongi
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Thomas Ojango
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Godwin Kisero
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Brayan Juma
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Emmanuel Mbaka
Replacements
16. Cliff Mogoi
17. Charles Njue
18. Steven Mwenje
19. Stanley Nyatiende
20. Martin Nyamoi
21. Winstone Ngulu
22. Sam Bachai
23. Collins Ochieng
