South Coast Pirates have unveiled their match-day squad to face Western Bulls on Saturday afternoon at the Bull Ring in Kakamega, a fixture that will also mark the first outing for newly appointed head coach Tony Khadambi.
Khadambi, who takes charge following his recent appointment, has opted for a bold approach, handing several players their debuts as he begins shaping a new era for the ambitious coastal side.
Captain Charles Tendwa will marshal the backline from outside centre, partnering Joseph Musyoki in midfield, while Abdul Mwaleso, Kenneth Ommaset and Robin Odrua complete the back three.
Playmaker Titus Wanyangu starts at fly-half, combining with Ali Rashid at scrum-half as the Pirates seek creativity and control against a Bulls outfit.
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In the forwards, co-captain Ibrahim Nyongesa anchors the pack from number eight, joined in the back row by Farid Musa and Paul Angura. Alphonse Otieno, John Asega and Abdallah Mohamed form the tight five alongside hooker Paul Siringiti and prop Sadal Mohamed.
The bench has Samuel Kalema, Abubakar Athman, and Cedrick Odhiambo included among the finishers.
Khadambi will be supported by backs coach Habib Zuga, forwards coach Kennedy Wambua and team manager Cliphod Ogola as the Pirates seek a strong start under the new technical setup.
South Coast Pirates squad Starting XV
15. Abdul Mwaleso
14. Kenneth Ommaset
13. Charles Tendwa (C)
12. Joseph Musyoki
11. Robin Odrua*
10. Titus Wanyangu*
9. Ali Rashid
8. Ibrahim Nyongesa (CC)
7. Farid Musa*
6. Paul Angura*
5. Alphonse Otieno*
4. John Asega
3. Abdallah Mohamed
2. Paul Siringiti*
1. Sadal Mohamed
Finishers
16. Sospeter Rofino
17. Evans Mwanzala
18. Samuel Kalema*
19. Ben Wesonga
20. Abubakar Athman*
21. Anthony Abonyo
22. Cedrick Odhiambo*
23. Juma Mwaburashi
Technical Bench
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Head Coach: Tonny Khadambi
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Backs Coach: Habib Zuga
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Forwards Coach: Kennedy Wambua
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Team Manager: Cliphod Ogola
