This archive report was first published on 24 August 2019.
Published on August 24, 2019, Simbas are gearing up to face Zambia in a crucial Victoria Cup match at the RFUEA ground, aiming to bounce back from their recent 30-29 loss against Zimbabwe.
Head coach Paul Odera has made seven changes to the team that lost to Zimbabwe, with five uncapped players set to make their debut in national colours. The team has an average age of 22 years, with a mix of young and experienced players.
Francis Mwita and Malcolm Onsando will start in the second row, while Samuel Asati, Brian Amaitsa, and Eliud Mulakoli also feature in the starting lineup. Ian Njenga, a debutant from Nondescripts, has been named on the bench.
John Okoth, Geoffrey Okwach, and Emmanuel Silungi have been recalled to the squad, which includes the trio who made their senior debut against Uganda in June.
Captain Curtis Lilako, who will win his 38th international cap, expressed confidence in the team's readiness for the match, saying, 'I believe we are all ready for this weekend. There's a good blend between the young players and a number of the experienced players.'
The team is urging their fans to show up and support them in the match against Zambia.
