Menengai Oilers 7s coach Geoffrey Ominde has named his squad for the Embu 7s set for this weekend at ASK Njukiiri Grounds, making four changes from the side that featured at Christie 7s.
Captain Dennis Abukuse, Stephen Arunga, Beldad Ogeta, and Samuel Mwaura miss out, paving the way for the return of the Okeyo brothers.
Okeyo duo in for Menengai Oilers
John Okoth, who takes over the captaincy, is joined by Philip Okeyo, who is set for his second outing after debuting in Nakuru.
The squad also welcomes Fortune Aturo and Nelson Makokha, who missed the Christie 7s trip to Nairobi.
They join a strong cast that includes Kelvin Chebet, Alvin Khavoli, Clarkson Keegan, Brian Achacha, Samuel Ovwamu, Daniel Kipchirchir, who has been in fine form, Calvin Mulewa, and Eric Ogutu.
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Oilers head into Embu buoyed by their first final appearance of the season at Christie 7s and will be keen to replicate that performance in Embu, a venue where they have previously lifted the title.
Menengai Oilers squad
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Clarkson Keegan
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Alvin Khavoli
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John Okoth (c)
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Brian Achacha
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Fortune Arturo
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Samuel Ovwamu
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Daniel Kipchirchir
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Lucky Onyango
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Philip Okeyo
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Calvin Mulewa
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Nelson Makokha
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Kelvin Chebet
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Eric Ogutu
