Homeboyz Rugby have named their match-day 23 for their upcoming fixture KRU Championship 2025/26 fixture against Mean Machine set for RFUEA Grounds at 1:00 p.m.
The front row is made up of Collins Otieno at loosehead prop, Emmanuel Kioko at hooker, and Stephen Shikuku at tighthead. In the second row, Athumani Massud partners Samson Ouma.
The loose trio has captain Peter Mbaya at six, Kennedy Oduor at seven, and Patrick Mwakina starting at number eight.
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At scrum-half, Obed Aberi starts alongside vice-captain Sospeter Yoga, who takes charge at fly-half. The midfield combination sees George Ochieng at inside centre and Sam Bachai at outside centre.
The back three is completed by Brayan Juma on the left wing, Nicholas Kiprop on the right, and Emmanuel Mbaka at fullback.
On the bench, the Wasps have Kimanzi Mati, Charles Njue, Robert Macharia, Philbert Mwanzo, Clement Kuria, Thomas Ojango, Daniel Muriongi, and Augustine Arongo as their replacements.
Homeboyz Starting XV
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Collins Otieno
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Emmanuel Kioko
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Stephen Shikuku
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Athumani Massud
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Samson Ouma
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Peter Mbaya (c)
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Kennedy Oduor
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Patrick Mwakina
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Obed Aberi
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Sospeter Yoga (vc)
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Brayan Juma
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George Ochieng
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Sam Bachai
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Nicholas Kiprop
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Emmanuel Mbaka
Replacements
16. Kimanzi Mati
17. Charles Njue
18. Robert Macharia
19. Philbert Mwanzo
20. Clement Kuria
21. Thomas Ojango
22. Daniel Muriongi
23. Augustine Arongo
