Impala RFC, under the guidance of head coach Louis Kisia, has named their squad for the upcoming match against Menengai Oilers at the Nakuru ASK Showground.
The team is eager to bounce back to winning ways following a defeat to Strathmore Leos two weeks ago.
Impala RFC front row
In the front row, the Gazelles will field Tariq Ngige, Joshua Matasi, and Milton Omondi. Co-captain Tyson Okoth has been paired with Amon Bwambok, the 2024 KSSSA National 7s winning captain from Bwake Boys, in the second row to complete the tight five.
The back row will see flankers Reynold Anduvate and Trevor Opondo, with Onesmus Kinyanjui starting at eighthman.
David Nyangige takes the scrum-half role, while Gideon Makumi will start at fly-half. On the wings, Norman Nandabi will occupy the left wing, and KSSSA 7s Champion Jerome Mikisi, a recent Bwake Boys graduate, will play on the right wing.
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In the midfield, Derrick Kinyari and Peter Wabwire have been selected, while Sultan Mikael will assume full-back duties.
Two newcomers, Onsong Nyamweya and Michael Omwenga, are set to make their cameo debuts for the club.
Impala RFC Team List
- Tariq Ngige
- Joshua Matasi
- Milton Omondi
- Tyson Okoth (CC)
- Amon Bwambok
- Reynold Anduvate
- Trevor Opondo
- Onesmus Kinyanjui
- David Nyangige
- Gideon Makumi
- Norman Nandabi
- Derrick Kinyari
- Peter Wabwire
- Jerome Mikisii*
- Sultan Mikael
Replacements
- Delvin Mwangi
- Warren Akaranga
- Onsong Nyamweya*
- Brandon Opiyo
- Eddie Otieno
- Michael Omwenga*
- George Okowa
- Israel Soi
(*Denotes debutant)
Technical Bench
- Louis Kisia – Head Coach
- Jackson Katunga – Assistant Coach
- Caleb Muturi – Strength & Conditioning
- Gilbert Otieno – Team Manager
- Christopher Makacha – Physio
