KCB Rugby have named their squad for the highly anticipated Impala Floodlit quarterfinal clash against Menengai Oilers, set for Saturday at Impala Club.
Felix Ojoo and Vincent Onyala will serve as co-captains, with Ojoo starting at number eight. He will be joined in the back row by June signing George Ooro at flanker and Elvis Olukusi.
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The second row features John Aswani , a new signing from Strathmore Leos, alongside Emmanuel Silungi. In the front row, Patrick Ouko and Eric Miheso start as props, with Fidel Maina taking up the hooker role.
In the halfback combination, Samuel Asati starts at scrum-half and will link up with fly-half Brian Wahinya. The midfield pairing sees Onyala partner with Tyson Maina, while the back three comprises Festus Shiasi on the left wing, William Opaka on the right, and Elvis Namusasi at fullback.
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The bench includes Stephen Osumba, who returns for his second stint after two seasons with Strathmore Leos, alongside Emmanuel Opondo, Austin Sikutwa, Andy Cole, and Nelson Nyandat.
KCB were eliminated early in last year’s tournament and will be keen to make a stronger statement this season.
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Starting XV
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Patrick Ouko
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Fidel Maina
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Eric Miheso
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Emmanuel Silungi
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John Aswani
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Elvis Olukusi
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George Ooro
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Felix Ojoo (CC)
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Samuel Asati
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Brian Wahinya
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Festus Shiasi
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Vincent Onyala (CC)
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Tyson Maina
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William Opaka
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Elvis Namusasi
Replacements
16. James Chieng
17. Nelson Nyandat
18. Nick Okullo
19. Andy Cole
20. Peter Waitere
21. Emmanuel Opondo
22. Stephen Osumba
23. Austin Sikutwa
