Strathmore Leos will be looking to seal a place in the Kenya Cup top six when they take on Kenya Harlequin in a crucial league encounter at the Strathmore Sports Complex.
The university side heads into the clash knowing that a positive result will strengthen their push for a playoff berth as the regular season approaches its conclusion.
Head coach Willis Ojal has named a balanced starting XV led by captain Arnold Muita at scrum-half. The front row features Raymond Chaha at loosehead prop, Dennis Tubei at hooker and Jack Angawa at tighthead.
Thomas Opio and Stanislaus Shikoli form the lock pairing, while the back row sees Duke Odenyo start on the blindside flank, Samuel Wafula on the openside and Dennis Mbilah anchoring the pack at number eight.
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In the backs, Muita partners Amon Wamalwa in the halfback combination with the latter directing play from fly-half. Collins Maina and Andrew Matoka start on the wings, with Victor Odhiambo deployed at fullback.
Morgan Ochiel and Elton Amalemba provide the midfield combination as the Leos look to unlock the Harlequins defence.
The bench features Maxwell Atera, Bramwel Anekea, Ian Masheti and Jaden Oyier among the forwards, while Barnabas Owuor, Brian Mwendwa, Shem Okola and Salim Owino provide the backline cover.
Strathmore Leos squad
- Raymond Chaha
- Dennis Tubei
- Jack Angawa
- Thomas Opio
- Stanislaus Shikoli
- Duke Odenyo
- Samuel Wafula
- Dennis Mbilah
- Arnold Muita (C)
- Amon Wamalwa
- Collins Maina
- Morgan Ochiel
- Elton Amalemba
- Andrew Matoka
- Victor Odhiambo
Replacements
16. Maxwell Atera
17. Bramwel Anekea
18. Ian Masheti
19. Jaden Oyier
20. Barnabas Owuor
21. Brian Mwendwa
22. Shem Okola
23. Salim Owino
Technical bench
Head coach – Willis Ojal
Team manager – Harold Tende
Physio – Nahashon Owino
