Strathmore Leos will lock horns with Nondies as they kick-start their 2024/2025 campaign with their coach Willis Ojal has named his 23-man squad as he returns to face his former side at race course. .
In the front we will see Ian Masheti and Raymond Chacha being the loose head and tight head props respectively being joined by Dennis Tuibei at hooker to seal the front row. Leo Opiayo and John Aswani are paired in the second row.
Joseph Otieno comes in at blindside flank with Philemon Olang as the open-side flanker. Barnabas Owuor comes in at number eight sealing the starting forwards.
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Darryl Wendo is the scrumhalf pairing with Gideon Makumi at fly half. In the midfield, Felix Njenga forms their first midfield pairing with Shem Okola as inside and outside centers respectively.
The back three will consist of Mathew Mogaya on the blind wing with Kenya 7s ace Gabriel Ayimba on the open wing with the fullback being Mikael Sultan.
Strathmore Leos Squad
1.Ian masheti
2.Dennis Tuibei
3.Raymond chacha
4.Leo opiayo
5.John Aswani
6.Joseph otieno
7.Philemon olang
8.Barnabas Owuor
9.Darryl wendo
10.Gideon Makumi
11.Mathew mogaya
12.Felix Njenga
13.Shem Okola
14.Gabriel Ayimba
15.Mikael sultan
Replacements.
16.Mathew arina
17.Dennis Kisingu
18.Tony amoya
19.Victor mboya
20.Arnold owoko*
21.Arnold muita
22.David kododa*
23.Victor sanganyi