Past action pitting Oilers vs Strathmore. Photo Courtesy
Menengai Oilers head coach Gibson Weru has named a formidable starting XV as they prepare to host Nakuru RFC in the Kenya cup round five action dubbed ‘Nakuru Derby, set for Saturday, January 17, at the Refinery Grounds in Nakuru.
Weru has opted for Destrious Ifedha, Celestine Mboi and Vincent Mwikhali to form a solid front row while Captain Ibrahim Ayoo and Charles Osgood pair up in the second row, the back row trio of Samuel Were, Amos Obae and Chrispine Shitundo provides breakdown intensity and ball-carrying presence.
The half-back partnership sees youngster Collins Okoth start his first ever Kenya cup match for Oilers at scrum-half with Samuel Mwaura pulling the strings at fly-half. In the midfield Samwel Ovwamu partners Philip Okeyo who faces his immediate former employer.
The wings have been trusted by Beldad Ogeta and Timothy Omela, with Abwalib Wesonga slotting in at fullback to marshal the back three.
The Oilers bench offers significant depth, with Fortune Aturo, Byrone Cornel, Victor Were and Jadah Abdo among the forwards ready to make an impact, while Elkeans Musonye, Andrew Odero, Brian Achacha and Alvin Khavoli provide backline cover.
The Nakuru-based side will be keen to capitalize on home advantage as they take on an Nakuru with Kick-off scheduled for 4:PM.
MENENGAI OILERS – MATCHDAY SQUAD
Starting XV
1.Destrious Ifedha
2.Celestine Mboi
3.Vincent Mwikhali
4.Ibrahim Ayoo-C
5.Charles Osgood
6.Samuel Were
7.Amos Obae-CC
8.Chrispine Shitundo
9.Collins Okoth
10.Samuel Mwaura
11.Beldad Ogeta
12.Samuel Owamu
13 Phillip Okeyo
14.Timothy Omela
15.Abutwalib Wesonga
Reserves
16. Fortune Aturo
17. Byrone Cornel
18. Victor Were
19. Jadah Abdon
20. Elkanah Musonye
21. Andrew Odero
22. Brian Achacha
23. Alvin Khavoli
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