Strathmore Leos will host KU Blak Blad in a high-stakes Kenya Cup playoff fixture scheduled for Saturday, 18 April 2026 at the Strathmore Sports Complex.
Kick-off is set for 4:00 p.m. with Captain Arnold Muita set to lead the side from scrum-half, orchestrating play alongside fly-half Amon Wamalwa in a key decision-making axis.
The forward pack sees Jack Angawa and Dennis Tubei in the front row, supported by Bramuel Anekea. Thomas Opio and Stanislaus Shikoli in the engine room.
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Duke Odenyo, Samuel Wafula and Dennis Mbilah complete the loose trio. In the backline, Collins Maina and Matoka Matoka speed while Elton Amalemba and Morgan Ochiel are in the midfield.
Victor Odhiambo slots in at fullback to complete the starting XV.
The bench provides depth and impact, with Maxwell Atera, Adenya Nyandusi, and Ian Masheti covering the forwards, while Brian Mwendwa, Shem Okola, and Salim Owino are expected to inject energy in the latter stages.
Head coach Willis Ojal, assisted by Rodney Ambale, will be banking on a disciplined performance as the Leos look to capitalize on home advantage.
Strathmore Leos Starting XV
- Jack Angawa
- Dennis Tubei
- Bramuel Anekea
- Thomas Opio
- Stanislaus Shikoli
- Duke Odenyo
- Samuel Wafula
- Dennis Mbilah
- Arnold Muita (C)
- Amon Wamalwa
- Collins Maina
- Morgan Ochiel
- Elton Amalemba
- Matoka Matoka
- Victor Odhiambo
Replacements
16. Maxwell Atera
17. Adenya Nyandusi
18. Ian Masheti
19. Jaden Oiyer
20. Barnabas Owuor
21. Brian Mwendwa
22. Shem Okola
23. Salim Owino
Technical Bench
- Willis Ojal – Head Coach
- Rodney Ambale – Assistant Coach
- Harold Tende – Team Manager
- Nashon Owino – Physio
- Joseph Gacheru – Strength & Conditioning
- Evans Bet – Video Analyst
