Mombasa RFC has named a 23-man travelling squad ahead of their highly anticipated friendly encounter against Dar es Salaam RFC this weekend. The coastal clash, which serves as a key pre-season test, brings together two of East Africa’s top rugby coastal sides in what promises to be a thrilling contest of skill and grit for the Kenya Championship side.
The travelling party blends experience and youthful energy, reflecting Mombasa’s intent to fine-tune combinations ahead of the new 2025-2026 KRU CHAMPIONSHIP campaign.
Among those making the trip are Luke Omoto, Amos Lunalo, Yassin Mohammed, Happy Tommy, Martin Lewa, Elias Obuyu, Charles Onyango, Njangi Denis, Nick Mawira (Mapipe), Jared Osindi, Collins Amayo, Timothy Chombo, Hannington Mbaka, Bilal Mulako, and Wayne Omondi.
The squad’s depth is boosted by Alvin Karani, Collins Odwour, Joel Mukwana, Kevin Magembe, Hillary Munga, Collins Brooks, Samuel Mutua, and Kevin Chege, all providing valuable cover and tactical flexibility.
Head coach Antony Ndegwa leads the technical team, assisted by Absalom Mugubi, Jane Mboya, Erick Khamusali, and Teddy Ndemo. The technical bench has been instrumental in refining the team’s structure, fitness, and cohesion ahead of the trip.
The friendly fixture not only strengthens rugby ties between Mombasa and Dar es Salaam but also offers both sides valuable competitive exposure before the domestic season kicks off.
MOMBASA RFC TRAVELLING SQUAD
Players
Luke Omoto
Amos Lunalo
Yassin Mohammed
Happy Tommy
Martin Lewa
Elias Obuyu
Charles Onyango
Njangi Denis
Nick Mawira (Mapipe)
Jared Osindi
Collins Amayo
Timothy Chombo
Hannington Mbaka
Bilal Mulako
Wayne Omondi
Alvin Karani
Collins Odwour
Joel Mukwana
Kevin Magembe
Hillary Munga
Collins Brooks
Samuel Mutua
Kevin Chege
Technical Bench & Management
Antony Ndegwa
Absalom Mugubi
Jane Mboya
Erick Khamusali
Teddy Ndemo
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