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Khwesa starts as Blak Blad name squad for Kabras encounter

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B;ak Blad's Archadius Khwesa in action against Homeboyz. He has been named in Blad's squad for Kakamega 7s. Photo Courtesy/Denis Acre-half.

Blak Blad have named their matchday squad ahead of their Kenya Cup clash against Kabras Sugar set for Saturday 21 February 2026 at 4pm at Bladbin.

The hosts will be banking on home support as they look to stand up to the reigning champions in what promises to be a physical and tactical battle.

Blak Blad front row

Up front, Austin Adero starts at loosehead prop alongside hooker Brian Shile and tighthead Brian Kidake in the front row. Edwin Obare and Rodgers Okoth pair up in the second row, providing size and lineout presence.

The back row sees Peter Musyoki and Odhiambo Steve flank skipper Obat Kuke, who captains the side from number eight. Kuke will be key both at the breakdown against a powerful Kabras pack.

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At halfback, Derrick Masese starts at scrum-half, linking up with Enock Oduor at fly-half, who will be tasked with dictating territory and managing the game.

Out wide, Winstone Ayieko and Arcadias Khwesa take up the wing positions, while Bryson Ogamba and vice-captain Claude Nyamiro form the midfield partnership. Elvis Otete slots in at fullback to complete the starting XV.

On the bench, Blak Blad have named Antony Amayi, Sterlin Nyalwal, Peter Mbugua, David Kinyua, Cyprian Dawa, Victor Wakhungila, Gabriel Otete and vice-captain Shuaib Wesonga as impact options.

Blak Blad squad vs Kabras Sugar


Saturday 21 February 2026
4pm
Bladbin

Starting XV

  1. Austin Adero

  2. Brian Shile

  3. Brian Kidake

  4. Edwin Obare

  5. Rodgers Okoth

  6. Peter Musyoki

  7. Odhiambo Steve

  8. Obat Kuke (c)

  9. Derrick Masese

  10. Enock Oduor

  11. Winstone Ayieko

  12. Bryson Ogamba

  13. Claude Nyamiro (vc)

  14. Arcadias Khwesa

  15. Elvis Otete

Replacements
16. Antony Amayi
17. Sterlin Nyalwal
18. Peter Mbugua
19. David Kinyua
20. Cyprian Dawa
21. Victor Wakhungila
22. Gabriel Otete
23. Shuaib Wesonga (vc)

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