Kenya Cup

Walter Okoth and Griffin Chao return as Kabras RFC head to Blak Blad

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Kabras RFC players in a previous Kenya Cup final. PHOTO/ CMoncy Images

Kabras Sugar RFC head coach Carlos Katywa has named his squad for the Kenya Cup encounter against Blak Blad Rugby Club slated for Kenyatta University Grounds on Saturday.

Katywa has recalled Walter Okoth for midfield duties after he missed the Kenya Harlequin clash, and he will partner Mathias Osimbo in the centres. Barry Young returns at fly-half and will combine with scrum-half Roy Maruti in the halfback pairing.

Kabras RFC wings

On the wings, Derrick Ashihundu starts on the left while Alfred Orege takes up the right wing role, with Eric Cantona slotting in at fullback.

In the back row, Jeanson Misoga,  the club’s second leading scorer,  combines with top scorer Patrick Lumumba and Collins Indeche in a balanced loose trio. The lock pairing features Shem Joseph and Hillary Odhiambo.

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The front row sees Edward Mwaura, Teddy Akala and Asuman Mugerwa anchor the scrum.

The squad has also been boosted by the return of Griffin Chao, who is named among the replacements. In the absence of captain Eugene Sifuna, Gibson Perez is included in the matchday 23, alongside Mike Muriithi following the absence of Ephraim Oduor. Jacktone Osoo also earns a place in the squad.

Meanwhile, Brian Tanga and Bryceson Adaka are nearing full return after being named in the Eric Shirley Shield side that will play a friendly against Blak Blad II.

Kabras Sugar Starting XV

  1. Edward Mwaura

  2. Teddy Akala

  3. Asuman Mugerwa

  4. Shem Joseph

  5. Hillary Odhiambo

  6. Patrick Lumumba

  7. Collins Indeche

  8. Jeanson Misoga

  9. Roy Maruti

  10. Barry Young

  11. Derrick Ashihundu

  12. Walter Okoth

  13. Mathias Osimbo

  14. Alfred Orege

  15. Eric Cantona

Replacements

  1. Gibson Perez

  2. Emmanuel Otieno

  3. Mike Muriithi

  4. Clinton Litali

  5. Jacktone Osoo

  6. Mike Lukusi

  7. Griffin Chao

  8. Samuel Omollo

ESS Squad vs Blak Blad II

  1. Tom Opiyo

  2. Jibril Lugonzo

  3. Darrel Oluoch

  4. Mike Okello

  5. Steve Odhiambo

  6. Andrew Wangila

  7. Ronald Wangila

  8. Johnson Ombago

  9. Brian Tanga

  10. Valerian Tendwa

  11. Adrian Khwesa

  12. Patrick Kluivert

  13. Darrel Omondi

  14. Brian Kiptanui

  15. James Olela

  16. Lewis Ochieng

  17. Bryceson Adaka

  18. Mike Muriithi

  19. Victor Otieno

  20. Elijah Wasike

  21. Mike Lukusi

  22. Chris Otieno

  23. Matrix Matangi

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