Kisumu RFC technical bench led by Howard Okwemba has confirmed the matchday squad for this weekend’s assignment against Menengai Oilers slated for ASK Grounds Nakuru.
Captain Christopher Otieno will lead the side from the front row, packing down alongside Felix Omondi and Tevin Tiema.
In the engine room, Brian David and Ben Maxwell form the second-row pairing. The loose forward trio features Robert Awich, Manuel Weyusia, and co-captain Bony Okoth, who starts at number eight to anchor the back row.
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The halfback partnership sees Walter Ambe take charge at scrum-half, linking up with fly-half Aggrey Kittoi, who will steer the team’s attack.
In the back three, Byron Orimbo and Ted Okal take up duties on the wings, with Godfrey Namai starting at fullback. The midfield has a pairing of Bavol Otieno and Austin Ochieng.
The bench carries Marcus Otieno, John Omito, Robert Murunga, Ronald Bekker, Elvis Odhiambo, Barry Opondo, Fifa Tao, and Marcelous Oduori all ready to inject energy when called upon.
Kisumu RFC squad
1. Felix Omondi
2. Christopher Otieno (Captain)
3. Tevin Tiema
4. Brian David
5. Ben Maxwell
6. Robert Awich
7. Manuel Weyusia
8. Bony Okoth (Co Captain)
9. Walter Ambe
10. Aggrey Kittoi
11. Byron Orimbo
12. Bavol Otieno
13. Austin Ochieng
14. Ted Okal
15. Godfrey Namai
16. Marcus Otieno
17. John Omito
18. Robert Murunga
19. Ronald Bekker
20. Elvis odhiambo
21. Barry opondo
22. Fifa Tao
23. Marcelous Oduori
ESS Kick off 2pm
Bravehearts II on duty vs Oilers II
1. Innocent Murunda**
2. Ronny Onyango (Captain)
3. Walter Myer**
4. Maurice Otieno**
5. Hesborn Orowo
6. Wayne Ochieng**
7. Stanley Mukaka
8. Levis Ochieng
9. Ezekiel Apida
10. Samwel Odhiambo
11. Tavin Maroro
12. Cedric Shunza
13. Ayub Sisia**
14. Ben Joe Rachilo
15. Peter Nguchie (Co-Captain)
16. Glayon Sifuna
17. Godfrey Onyango
18. Benedict Nyaseda**
19. Godwin Were
20. Stanley Dalusi**
21. John Ouma
22. Denzel Juma
23. Newton Ochieng
** Debutants
