Menengai Oilers head coach Gibson Weru has unveiled his matchday squad for the highly anticipated Enterprise Cup final against Kabras RFC, set to take place at the Nakuru ASK Showground.
Chasing their maiden Enterprise Cup, Weru has opted for consistency in his forward pack, retaining the tight five that featured in the recent Kenya Cup final clash against the same opposition.
Menengai Oilers tight 5
The front row will comprise Francis Atiti, Celestine Mboi, and former Kabras prop Vincent Mwikhali.
In the second row, team captain Ibrahim Ayoo will marshal the engine room alongside Charles Osgood.
The back row sees Amos Obae earn a start at blindside flanker, joining Nelson Makokha—who retains his spot—and Samuel Were, who will start at number eight.
Andrew Odero is preferred at scrum-half over Sam Onsomu, while Samuel Mwaura maintains his role at fly-half.
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In the midfield, the reliable partnership of Samuel Ovwamu and Chrispine Shitundo continues, having featured prominently throughout the season.
Beldad Ogeta, who missed the Kenya Cup final, returns to the starting lineup on the left wing in the absence of Kenya u20 winger Dennis Kipchirchir, with Timothy Okwemba holding his place on the right. Abutwalib Wesonga retains the fullback position.
Former Kabras players Destrious Ifedha and Victor Were are both available for selection and are expected to feature in this clash against their former teammates.
Elkeans Musonye and John Okoth are named among the replacements, providing additional firepower from the bench.
Menengai Oilers squad
ENTERPRISE CUP FINAL
1.Francis Atiti
2.Celestine Mboi
3.Vincent Mwikhali
4.Ibrahim Ayoo-C
5.Charles Osgood
6.Amos Obae
7.Nelson Makhoha
8.Samuel Were
9.Andrew Odero
10.Samuel Mwaura
11.Beldad Ogeta
12.Samuel Ovwamu
13.Chrispine Shitundo
14.Timothy Omela
15.Abutwalib Wesonga
16.Emmanuel Mulla
17.Destrious Ifedha
18.Victor Were
19.Wallace Onyango
20.Fortune Aturo
21.Elkeans Musonye
22.Samson Onsomu
23.John Okoth
24.Stephen Arunga
