The Kenya Legends rugby team has officially named its touring party ahead of the 2025 Legends Cup first-leg clash against Uganda.
The highly anticipated showdown is scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 24, at the iconic Kyadondo Rugby Football Club in Kampala.
The team will be coached by Oscar Osir and captained by Eddie Omondi, who will start as the scrum half.
Joel Ng’ang’a, Oliver Tambo, former KCB Rugby captain Curtis Lilako, John Allan Namu, Odi Odera, George Asin, Wilson Kopondo, and Tony Owuor are some of the forwards travelling.
Captain Eddie Omondi, Steve Odhiambo, Peter Tyrell, Lewi Maina, Ben Nyambu, Edwin Machanje, and Musili, Francis Ndonga, Solomon Munyua, Kevin Gachoka, Vincent Mose, Tito Oduk, George Okowa, Felix Osiemo, Oliver Mang’eni, and Steve Ogada are also on board.
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This year’s edition carries added significance as Kenya Legends aim to extend their dominance over regional rivals Uganda. Kenya enters the contest with high confidence, having won the past two Legends Cup titles convincingly.
In 2024, they secured a 50-30 aggregate win, including a 24-15 final-leg triumph at the RFUEA Grounds in Nairobi. The year prior, Kenya cruised to a commanding 69-18 aggregate victory, marking a growing legacy of success.
Kenya squad for Legends Cup 2025
1. Joel Ng’anga
2. Oliver Tambo
3. Curtis Lilako
4. Allan Namu
5. Odi Odera
6. George Asin
7.Wilson K’opondo
8. Tony Owuor
9. Eddie Omondi (Captain)
10. Steve Odhiambo
11. Ben Nyambu
12. Peter Tyrrell
13. Lewi Maina
14. Edwin Machanje
15. Evans Musili
16. Francis Ndonga
17. Solomon Munyua
18. Kevin Gachoka
19. Vincent Mose
20. Tito Oduk
21. George Okowa
22. Felix Osiemo
23.Oliver Mang’eni
24. Steve Ogada
Management Team:
Auka Gecheo – Team Owner
Oscar Osir – Coach
George Onyango – Strength & Conditioning Coach
George Odhiambo – Physio
K. Were – Team Manager
