Menengai Oilers have unveiled their matchday squad ahead of their Kenya Cup playoffs showdown against Nondescripts RFC, set for Saturday afternoon at the Nakuru ASK Grounds in Nakuru.
Captain Ibrahim Ayoo leads the side from the second row as he return to the starting squad. He is partnered by Charles Osgood in the engine room, while the back row trio of Collins Kabayo, Nelson Makokha, and Samuel Were are the back rowers as they gee positional switches.
In the front row, Destrious Ifedha, Fortune Aturo, and Vincent Mwikhali are tasked with setting the platform, with their scrummaging expected to play a key role in dictating early dominance.
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The halfback pairing sees Clarkson Keegan at scrum-half linking up with Tony Oketch who comes in at fly-half, a combination that will be crucial in controlling tempo and territory.
The midfield duo of Chrispine Situndo and Brian Achacha in the absence of Samuel Ovwamu. Out wide, Alvin Khavoli and Lucky Onyango occupy the wings, while Abutwalib Wesonga slots in at fullback to complete a back three.
On the bench, the Oilers have named a well-rounded group capable of maintaining intensity, with the likes of Celestine Mboi and Byron Cornel providing front-row cover, while Eric Ogutu and Samuel Mwaura add versatility in the backs.
Menengai Oilers – Starting XV
- Destrious Ifedha
- Fortune Aturo
- Vincent Mwikhali
- Ibrahim Ayoo (C)
- Charles Osgood
- Collins Kabayo
- Nelson Makokha
- Samuel Were
- Clarkson Keegan
- Tony Oketch
- Alvin Khavoli
- Chrispine Shitundo
- Brian Achacha
- Lucky Onyango
- Abutwalib Wesonga
Reserves
- Celestine Mboi
- Byron Cornel
- Allan Ochieng
- Wallace Onyango
- Amos Obae
- Eric Ogutu
- Samuel Mwaura
- Philip Okeyo
