New KCB Rugby Coach Oliver Mang’eni has revealed his side that will take on Blak Blad in the 2024 Impala Floodlit tournament at the Impala Club grounds on Saturday October 19, 2024.
New signings who have been included in the squad include Reagan Juma formerly a strathmore Leos player, Ian Omoke formerly Menengai Oilers and Homeboyz player and Davis Nyaundi who joined them from oilers and featured in the National 7s circuit.
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Jacob Ojee will captain the squad being his first 15s match as captain.
Versatile back, William Opaka who was sidelined last season due to a knee injury will be back to the squad, Shujaa’s Samuel Asati has also been included in the squad.
The front row will see the partnership of Patrick Ouko, Nelson Nyandat and Griffin Musila. Brian Munyali will pair with Davis Chenge in the second row.
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Omoke is the blindside flanker with Juma being the open side flanker.The number 8 will be assistant Peter Waitere.
At the scrum-half Michael Wanjala takes charge with Smith Muhoya being the fly-half.
The wings will have Ojee on the left and Opaka on the right.
Bob Muhati and Austin Sikutwa will cordinate in the midfield.
KCB Squad Floodlit squad
1. Patrick Ouko
2. Griffin Musila
3. Nelson Nyandat
4. Brian Munyali
5. Davis Chenge
6. Ian Omoke*
7. Reagan Juma*
8. Peter Waitere
9. Michael Wanjala
10. Smith Muhoya
11. Jacob Ojee
12. Bob Muhati
13. Austin Sikutwa
14. William Opaka
15. Davis Nyaundi*
Reserves
16. Horus Alela
17. Nick Okullo
18. Wilhite Mususi
19. Emmanuel Silungi
20. Felix Ojow
21. Samuel Asati
22. Levy Amunga
23. Isaac Njoroge
* Denotes 15s debut