Last weekend Kenya cup action between Strathmore and Menengai. Photo courtesy
Strathmore Leos have named their squad for Friday’s Kenya Cup match against Kabras Sugar, set for a 3:00 PM kick-off at the Kakamega Showgrounds.
The fixture will be played in loving memory of the late Felix “Chano” Ouma, a former member of the club, adding emotional significance to the encounter against the defending champions.
Raymond Chacha, Dennis Tubei and Ian Masheti anchor the front row, with Thomas Opio and Reagan Juma forming the second row. The back row features Stanislaus Shikoli, Samuel Wafula and Dennis Mbiliah.
Brian Mwendwa starts at scrum-half, partnering Arnold Muita at fly-half, while the midfield pairing of Morgan Ochiel and Elton Amalemba provides creativity and defensive solidity. Collins Maina, Nahashon Mwangemi and new kid Amon Wamalwa complete the back three.
Strathmore Leos squad vs Kabras Sugar Starting XV:
Raymond Chacha, Dennis Tubei, Ian Masheti, Thomas Opio, Reagan Juma, Stanislaus Shikoli, Samuel Wafula, Dennis Mbiliah, Brian Mwendwa, Arnold Muita, Collins Maina, Morgan Ochiel, Elton Amalemba, Nahashon Mwangemi, Amon Wamalwa.
Replacements:
Maxwell Atera, Bramwel Anekea, Jack Angawa, Duke Odenyo, Barnabas Owuor, Daryl Wendo, Felix Njenga, Victor Sanganyi.
The match forms part of Round five of the Kenya Cup and presents a stern test for the Leos against a Kabras Sugar side chasing another strong league outing.
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