Kenya Harlequin and Blak Blad have each announced their match day 23 ahead of Saturday’s Kenya Cup opener at the RFUEA Ground.
Former Kenya international Tony Mutai captains Quins, pairing with Jared Owinyo in what is an experienced second row combination as former Uganda international Dennis Mugambi partners with Frank Kalwale and James Kang’ethe in the front row.
Kevin Keegan is the man tasked with conjuring up magic from the flyhalf position, orchestrating play for a backline that features among others Dennis Muhanji and Pius Shiundu.
Blad will look to the experience and leadership of Steven Odhiambo and Wesley Kidiga in the backrow as well as the creative spark of Ronney Manyasi at number 10.
Kenya Harlequin
15.Eric Shikuku, 14. Pius Shiundu, 13. Dennis Muhanji, 12. Brian Maina, 11. Hosea Odhiambo, 10. Kevin Keegan, 9. Godfrey Okoth, 1. Dennis Mugambi, 2. Frank Kalwale, 3. James Kang’ethe, 4. Tony Mutai (captain), 5. Jared Owinyo, 6. Herman Humwa, 7. Peter Misango, 8. Kevin Angote
Replacements
16.Dennis Omusula 17. John Kiilu 18. Nzioka Kioko 19. Roxxy Suchi 20. David Ahawo 21. Kevin Njugi 22. Isaac Adimo 23. William Mawira
Blak Blad
15.Levy Amunga, 14. Moses Begi, 13. Stormy Odhiambo, 12. Mark Ong’ayo, 11. Clayne Ongaki, 10 . Ronney Manyasi, 9. Dennis Mutethia, 1. Marvin Ambunya, 2. Givens Onyango, 3. Musebe Amisi, 4. Bravin Mukoro, 5. Elkindy Mubarak, 6. Franz Obudho, 7. Steve Odhiambo, 8. Wesley Kidinga (captain)
Replacements
16.John Mululu 17. Christopher Rabut 18. Brian Njenga 19. Humphrey Litali 20. Calvin Nyeusi 21. Brian Wahinya 22. Ivan Chebo 23. Brian Kadenge