Menengai Oilers have announced their starting XV for the Kenya Cup clash against Impala this weekend at Impala Club, Nairobi.
The lineup shows a few tactical changes from last weekend’s victory over Daystar Falcons. This weekend, Okeyo brother John Okoth and Philip Okeyo form a new midfield partnership, bringing both strength and cohesion to the 12–13 axis.
The rest of the backline remains largely consistent, with Clarkson Keegan, Samuel Mwaura, and Abutwalib Wesonga maintain their roles while Timothy Omela and Dennis Abukuse earn starting slots.
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In the forwards, captain Ibrahim Ayoo leads from the second row alongside Amos Obae (CC), Jadah Abdon, and Argwings Owino. The front row of Destrious Ifedha, Fortune Aturo, and Victor Were remains unchanged from last weekend, ensuring a strong platform in the set pieces.
Charles Osgood, Adah Abdon, Elkeans Musonye, Alvin Khavoli, Samuel Ovwamu, and Daniel Kipchirchir featured in the starting XV against Daystar but are rotated this weekend.
Menengai Oilers squad;
vs Impala Saracens (29 Nov 2025):
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Destrious Ifedha
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Fortune Aturo
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Victor Were
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Ibrahim Ayoo (C)
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Argwings Owino
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Jadah Abdon
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Amos Obae (CC)
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Samuel Were
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Clarkson Keegan
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Samuel Mwaura
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Denis Abukuse
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John Okoth
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Philip Okeyo
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Timothy Omela
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Abutwalib Wesonga
Reserves:
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Celestine Mboi
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Byrone Cornel
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Bruce Endovo
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Wallace Onyango
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Elkeans Musonye
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Andrew Odero
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Chrispine Shitundo
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Beldad Ogeta
We face Nakuru RFC in our first ESS clash of the 2025/26 season tomorrow at Nakuru Athletic Club.
Here is how we line up to face our neighbours Nakuru RFC.
Venue: NAC, Nakuru
⏰ Time: 2:00PMCome through and cheer the boys to a winning start! pic.twitter.com/MOlmCl5Wpa
— Menengai Oilers (@MenengaiOilers) November 28, 2025
