Nakuru RFC have named their Kenya Cup squad ahead of their upcoming match against Blak Blad set for Nakuru Athletic Club
Caleb Malemo and Emannuel Mboya will start in the front row. Newton Okeyo and Josphat Njunye take the locks positions in the second row.
Felix Okoth, the captain, leads the back row at blindside flank, with Ike Amaya at openside and Derrick Sore at number eight.
James Macharia starts at scrum-half, acting as the link between forwards and backs, while Joel Mboya takes fly-half duties to direct play and organize attacking moves.
The centres include Chrisant Ojwang, the vice-captain and Kevin Kioko. Habbakuk Ouma and James Thiongo operate on wider channels.
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The back three consists of Javan Otieno, who will play fullback. Nakuru also have a bench with Jamleck Karani, Bradford Khalumi, Leon Oloo, Edwins Makori, Gilbert Ochieng, Cyprian Ombaso, Josephat Karanja, and Bonventure Opande, who can provide impact and cover across multiple positions.
The team is guided by forwards coach Javan Ateh, backs coach Donald Aluoch, SNC James Kelosio, physio Michael Wainaina, and team manager Joseph Maina, all preparing Nakuru for a competitive start to the Kenya Cup season.
Nakuru RFC Kenya Cup squad
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Caleb Malemo
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Emannuel Mboya
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Newton Okeyo
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Josphat Njunye
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Felix Okoth (c)
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Ike Amaya
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Brian Wekhola
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Derrick Sore
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James Macharia
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Joel Mboya
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Habbakuk Ouma
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Kevin Kioko
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Chrisant Ojwang (vc)
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James Thiongo
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Javan Otieno
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Jamleck Karani
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Bradford Khalumi
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Leon Oloo
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Edwins Makori
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Gilbert Ochieng
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Cyprian Ombaso
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Josephat Karanja
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Bonventure Opande
Technical team
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Forwards coach – Javan Ateh
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Backs coach – Donald Aluoch
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SNC – James Kelosio
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Physio – Michael Wainaina
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TM – Joseph Maina
ESS vs Oilers
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Abidan Kazi
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Jamleck Karani
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Bradford Khalumi
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Moses Okendo
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Norman Amuhaya
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Ignitius Gichure
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Alfred Jadah
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Edwi Anunda (c)
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Boniface Macharia (vc)
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Benedict Muiruri
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Reagan Waswa
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Elliud Onwonga
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Victor Matiko
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Dominic Samita
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Amos Ouma
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Abbass Shariff
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Ezekiel Waitere
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Brian Junior
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Bramwel Odida
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Vincent Sangura
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Cyprian Ndugu
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George Kimani
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Emannuel Opondo
