Kenya Harlequin will be out facing on-form Menengai Oilers at RFUEA Grounds as they look to get back to winning ways after narrowly losing to Nondies over the weekend in the Ngong road derby.
The Paul Murunga-coached side that will be playing over the weekend has Mike Mugo, Adam Mugo and Abel Matanda at the front row. Emmanuel Mavala and captain Sheldon Kahi will form the second-row partnership.
The back rows are Mathew Ouma on the blind side flank, and Charlton Mokua on the open side flank with the number eight being Edward Shitanda who returns after a lengthy absence. Joshua Chisanga is benched.
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Patrick Wainaina is the scrum-half in the absence of Lucky Dewald as Ervin Asena continues at fly-half. Paul Mutsami will partner with Jan Remke in the midfield as inside and outside centres respectively following Richel Wanngila’s availability.
The back three has Wiseman Aganya on the left wing, Charles Kinyajui on the right wing and Mike Ochieng’ as the full-back with Leeon Nyang absent.
8️⃣ Changes
Sheldon locks in
Mathew and Mokua link up
Shitanda and Mike return
⚡ Dave and Ndegwa to light it up off bench
Mario the powerhouse finally gets the nod up #nunquamdormio | #sss | #coyq | #quinsculture pic.twitter.com/wdQH56DH2K— Kenya Harlequin (@KenyaHarlequins) January 24, 2025
Kenya Harlequin squad
- Mike Mugo
- Adam Mugo
- Abel Matanda
- Emmanuel Mavala
- Sheldon Kahi (C)
- Mathew Ouma
- Charlton Mokua
- Edward Shitanda
- Patrick Wainaina
- Evin Asena
- Wiseman Aganya
- Paul Mutsami
- Jan Remke
- Charles Kinyanjui
- Mike Ochieng’
Replacements
16. George Otieno
17. Ezra Omondi
18. Dasaily Wafula
19. Mario Abungu *
20. Joshua Chisanga
21. Nick Ndegwa
22. Dave Mwangi
23. Bill Abuom
