This archive report was first published on 5 July 2019.
Kenya Simbas will face Uganda in the second leg of the Elgon Cup on Saturday at Kyadondo, Kampala.
Head Coach Paul Odera has made several changes to the side that lost 16-13 to Uganda in the first leg in Kisumu.
Andrew Amonde, a former Kenya Sevens skipper, will start at backrow, while Jacob Ojee, the Kenya Sevens skipper, will start at right wing.
Former Kenya Sevens skipper Andrew Amonde "will add some power into the backrow as he also gates the powerful runners that Uganda had," noted Odera.
"Ojee's pace and experience will be very invaluable to the team," added Odera.
Former Kenya Simbas Coach Thomas Odundo will assist backs coach Albertus Van Buuren, who will take charge of the team in place of Odera.
The squad includes players from Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB), Kenya Harlequin, and Impala.
Here is the squad:
- 1. Oscar Simiyu (KCB)
- 2. Francombe Toby (Nondies)
- 3. Melvin Thairu (Harlequin)
- 4. Simon Muniafu (Impala)
- 5. Malcolm Onsando (Harlequin)
- 6. Andrew Amonde (KCB)
- 7. Akuei Monate (Nakuru)
- 8. Elkeans Musonye (Impala)
- 9. Onsomu Samson (Impala)
- 10. Charles Kuka (USIU)
- 11. Billy Odhiambo (Impala)
- 12. Johnstone Mungau (Kabras Sugar)
- 13. Peter Kilonzo (KCB)
- 14. Jacob Ojee (KCB)
- 15. Anthony Odhiambo (Impala)
Reserves:
- 16. Musila Grifin (KCB)
- 17. Ouko Patrick (Homeboyz)
- 18. Curtis Lilako (KCB)
- 19. Shem Joseph (Impala)
- 20. Oloo Fidel (Nondies)
- 21. Wanjala Michael (KCB)
- 22. Tendwa Charles (South Coast Pirates)
- 23. Njoroge Isaac (KCB)
Management:
- Albertus Van Buuren (Head Coach)
- Thomas Odundo (Director of Rugby)
- Fahad Adil (Team Manager)
- Ben Mahinda (Physiotherapist)
- Tom Lagat (Strength and Conditioning)
