KCB Rugby have named Mike Wekesa in their squad for the Kenya Cup semi-final against Menengai Oilers, set for Saturday at 4:00 p.m. at KCB Sports Club.
Wekesa, who signed from Zetech Oaks, made his first senior team appearance against Kabras in the Enterprise Cup. He now earns a place in the matchday 23, starting from the bench.
KCB Rugby starters
The starting squad features Isaac Njoroge at fullback, with skipper Jacob Ojee and former Menengai Oilers winger Austine Sikutwa on the wings.
Another former Oilers player, Tyson Maina, returns to the starting lineup, pairing with Elphas Adunga in the midfield. Brian Wahinya retains his scrum-half role, while Emmanuel Opondo starts at fly-half.
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In the forwards, the back row consists of flankers Manasseh Oduor and Laban Kipsang, with co-captain Davis Chenge at number eight. Andycole Omollo and Elvis Olukusi pair up in the second row. The front row comprises Nick Okullo, Griffin Musila, and Wilhite Mususi.
KCB have eliminated Oilers in three of their last four semi-final meetings and will be aiming for another victory to secure a place in the final and keep their Kenya Cup title hopes alive.
KCB RUGBY VS OILERS
- Nick Okullo
- Griffin Musila
- Wilhite Mususi
- Andycole Omolo
- Elvis Olukusi
- Manasseh Oduor
- Laban Kipsang
- Davis Chenge-CC
- Brian Wahinya
- Emanuel Opondo
- Jacob Ojee-CC
- Tyson Maina
- Elphas Adunga
- Austine Sikutwa
- Isaac Njoroge
BOMB SQUAD
16. Fidel Maina
17. Erick Miheso
18. Patrick Ouko
19. Steve Wamai
20. Rocky Aguko
21. Jenkins Kipruto
22. Michael Wekesa**
23. Bob Muhati
