South Coast Pirates and Catholic Monks have named their starting line-ups ahead of their KRU Championship Week 9 encounter set for Saturday, 28th February 2026 at Seacrest grounds in Diani kick-off is scheduled for 3:00pm.
The Pirates pack will be anchored in the front row by Abdhalah Mohamed, Sospeter Rofino, and Sadala Mohamed.
In the second row, Alphonse Otieno partners Adnan Juma.
The back row sees James Ainea and Farid Musa operating on the flanks, with Benedict Wesonga controlling matters at the 8.
At half-back, Ali Rashid will link play from scrum-half, while Joseph Musyoki takes charge at fly-half.
Out wide, Burashi Hassan starts on the left wing Brian Maina takes up the right wing.
The midfield pairing features Charles Tendwa and Robin Odrua in the centres with Abdul Mwaleso slotting in at fullback.
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Catholic Monks have Wycliffe Ayieko, Jeremy Odhiambo, and Jakinda Roy form the front row.
In the second row, Burungo Nyanja pairs with Joshua Ongeri.
Isaack Kubasu is the blindside flanker with Felix Okumu being the openside flanker with Ian Bakari at number 8.
Zephenes Obwanga is at the scrum-half partnering Kevin Mburu at fly-half.
Philip Walukana starts on the left wing while Elias Owino occupies the right wing.
Patrick Vieri and captain Hassan Wambani line up in the centres with Brian Nyamboki completing the starting XV at fullback.
South Coast Pirates Matchday Squad
Starting XV
Abdhalah Mohamed
Sospeter Rofino
Sadala Mohamed
Alphonse Otieno
Adnan Juma
James Ainea
Farid Musa
Benedict Wesonga
Ali Rashid
Joseph Musyoki
Burashi Hassan
Charles Tendwa
Robin Odrua
Brian Maina
Abdul Mwaleso
Bomb Squad
16. Paul Angura
17. Philip Atichi
18. Jeremy Andati
19. Anthony Morogo
20. Okoth Oduor
21. Anthony Abonyo
22. Brian Kimani
23. Andrew Barasa
Catholic Monks matchday squad
Starting XV
Wycliffe Ayieko
Jeremy Odhiambo
Jakinda Roy
Burungo Nyanja
Joshua Ongeri
Isaack Kubasu
Felix Okumu
Ian Bakari
Zephenes Obwanga
Kevin Mburu
Philip Walukana
Patrick Vieri
Hassan Wambani (Captain)
Elias Owino
Brian Nyamboki
Replacements
16. Emmanuel Adoyo
17. Cornish Mose
18. Jeremy Kwame
19. Michael Owen
20. Max Barasa
21. Isaac Maundu
22. Wayne Rooney
23. Joseph Omondi
