Blak Blad RFC have confirmed their Kenya Cup matchday squad ahead of their trip to Athi River where they will take on Daystar Falcons in a crucial encounter.
The back row sees Cyprian Dawa and Steve Odhiambo feature on the flanks, while captain Obat Kuke marshals the pack from the base of the scrum at number eight.
Up front, Austin Adero leads the front row alongside Brian Shile and Kidake Brian. In the engine room, Rodgers Okoth partners Juma Henry.
At halfback, Masese Derrick starts at scrum-half and links up with Enock Oduor at fly-half in a combination. Out wide, Otete Elvis and Khwesa Huku occupy the wings, with Benjamin Rugar slotting in at fullback.
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The midfield partnership of Bryson Ogamba and co-captain Claude Kennedy. Blak Blad have also named a balanced bench to provide impact in the latter stages of the match. Amayi Anthony and Mbugua Peter offer front-row cover, while Ayieko Moses and Obare Edwin provide reinforcements in the tight five.
Njiraini David adds depth to the loose forwards, with Daniel Ochieng and Gabriel Otete covering the backline. Shuaib Wesonga completes the matchday 23.
Blak Blad Starting XV
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Austin Adero
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Brian Shile
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Kidake Brian
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Rodgers Okoth
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Juma Henry
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Cyprian Dawa
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Steve Odhiambo
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Obat Kuke (C)
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Masese Derrick
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Enock Oduor
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Otete Elvis
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Bryson Ogamba
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Claude Kennedy (CC)
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Khwesa Huku
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Benjamin Rugar
Bench
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Amayi Anthony
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Mbugua Peter
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Ayieko Moses
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Obare Edwin
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Njiraini David
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Daniel Ochieng
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Gabriel Otete
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Shuaib Wesonga
