Menengai Oilers tactician Gibson Weru has made one change to the squad for their Kenya Cup encounter against Blak Blad at the Nakuru ASK Showground.
Andrew Odero drops to the bench, with Clarkson Keegan earning a start at scrum-half. Samuel Mwaura retains his position at fly-half, continuing to guide the backline.
Samuel Ovwamu and Chrispine Shitundo are set for their fifth consecutive outing as a midfield duo. The back three features Beldad Ogeta on the left wing, Timothy Omela on the right, and Abutwalib Wesonga at full-back.
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In the forwards, the back row comprises flankers Nelson Makokha and Clinton Odhiambo, with Elkeans Musonye at number eight. Skipper Ibrahim Ayoo remains in the second row alongside Charles Osgood.
The front row duties are assigned to Destrious Ifedha, Celestine Mboi, and Vincent Mwikhali.
The Oilers are aiming for their third consecutive win in the competition as they look to solidify their form.
Menengai Oilers squad vs Blad
1.Destrious Ifedha
2.Celestine Mboi
3.Vincent Mwikhali
4.Ibrahim Ayoo-C
5.Charles Osgood
6.Nelson Makokha
7.Clinton Odhiambo
8.Elkeans Musonye
9.Clarkson Keegan
10.Samuel Mwaura
11.Beldad Ogeta
12.Samuel Ovwamu
13.Chrispine Shitundo
14.Timothy Omela
15.Abutwalib Wesonga
16.Emmanuel Mulla
17.Victor Were
18.Allan Ochieng
19.Samuel Were
20.Fortune Aturo
21.Andrew Odero
22.Stephen Arunga
23.Eric Ogutu
ESS 2PM kickOff
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Date:18/01/25
1.Francis Atiti -C
2.Reuben Njoroge
3.Emmanuel Amadi
4.Wallace Onyango
5.Eugene Etale
6.Paywick Munoko
7.Calvin Malewa
8.Erick Omanga
9.Collins Okoth
10.Tony Oketch
11.Lucky Onyango
12.Antony Owino
13.Kelvin Chebet
14.Alvin Khavoli
15.Daniel Kipchirchir
16.Kelvin Mukoyani
17.Byron Cornel
18.Bruce Endovo
19.Rebel Tony
20.Johnson Ombago
21.Amos Onyinkwa
22.Davis Otundo
23.Wilson Tonya
