South Coast Pirates head coach Kevin Amiani has made three changes to his squad ahead of their Kenya Cup clash against Impala, set for Saturday at 4:00 p.m. at Impala Club, Nairobi.
Charles Tendwa misses out due to a hamstring injury, with Steve Ochieng stepping in at number eight.
South Coast Pirates backrow
Ochieng will combine with James Ainea and Newton Okeyo in the back row.
The tight five remains unchanged, featuring Evans Mwakio, Sospeter Rofino, and Hafidh Mohammed in the front row, while Ken Wambua and Collins Kabayo continue their roles in the second row.
In the backline, Anthony Abonyo and Kelly Akengo retain their halfback partnership.
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Clinton Owe takes the left wing position, replacing suspended Brighton Omondi.
Joseph Musyoki and Brian Kimani are once again tasked with midfield duties, while Ken Omaset starts on the open side. Burashi Hassan replaces the injured Hassan Bakari in the matchday squad.
The Pirates, who triumphed over Impala in last season’s KRU Championship final to earn promotion, are eager to secure their first Kenya Cup win.
Impala will also be hunting for their maiden victory in the competition this season, setting the stage for an intense encounter.
South Coast Pirates squad
1 Evans Mwakio
2 Sospeter Rofino
3 Hafidh Mohammed
4 Ken wambua
5 Collins Kabayo
6 James Ainea
7 Newton Okeyo
8 Steven Ochieng
9 Anthony Abonyo
10 Kelly Akengo
11 Clinton Owe
12 Joseph musyoki
13 Brian Kimani
14 Ken Omaset
15 Burashi Hassan
16 Sadala Mohammed
17 Leon Oloo
18 John Maingi
19 Clinton Machero
20 John Asega
21 Cliphord Odhiambo
22 Dennis Njaguru
23 Habib Zuga
