Kabras, Menengai Oilers name squad for Kenya Cup championship decider

2016 champions Kabras Sugar and 2021/2022 Kenya Cup surprise package Menengai Oilers have already named the squads that will battle for glory in this season's campaign come the championship deciding match that is set for Saturday 12 March 2022 at the Bull Ring Arena in Kakamega.

After an odd defying semifinal win over reigning and eight time Kenya Cup winners KCB, Gibson Weru's Oilers booked their place in the finals for the very first time in their history.

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To that squad, Weru has made one change ahead of the decider with Barthes Cup winner Tyson Maina returning to the back row where he will partner with Nickson Ochieng and skipper Chrispine Shitundo, Brian Sinei dropping to the bench.

Semifinal hero Geoffrey Ominde who scored all the points in the 17-24 win stays in his flyhalf position while former team captain Clinton Odhiambo who started in the back row last weekend returns to the second row to partner Wallace Onyango. Former Kabras duo Coleman Were and Vincent Mwikhali stay in the front row.

On the other hand, Kabras, who easily booked their place after dispatching varsity side Strathmore Leos in the other semi, have made seven changes to their team that is seeking only its second ever title since their maiden win in 2016.

Joseph Odero and Asuman Mugerwa come in for Ephraim Oduor and Hillary Mwanjilwa who drop to the bench.

Hillary Odhiambo is also benched with George Nyambua joining Brian Juma in the second row. Kevin Wekesa and Jeanson Musoga will continue in the back row with Collins Indeche paves way for experienced captain Dan Sikuta.

Walter Okoth and Bryceson Adaka come in for Malik Habil and Valerian Tendwa while wingers Alfred Orege and Derrick Ashihundu partner resplendent Jone Kubu as Felix Ayange drops to the bench.

KABRAS SUGAR Starting 15

15. Jone Kubu 14. Derrick Ashiundu 13. Bryceson Adaka 12. Walter Okoth 11. Alfred Orege 10. Ntabeni Dukisa 9. Barry Robinson 1. Joseph Odera 2. Teddy Akala, 3. Asuman Mugerwa 4. George Nyambua 5. Brian Juma 6. Kevin Wekesa 7. Ďan Sikuta (c) 8. Jeanson Musoga

REPLACEMENTS: 16. Eugene Sifuna 17. Hilary Mwanjilwa 18. Ephraim Oduor 19. Hilary Odhiambo 20. David Bunduki 21. Collins Indeche 22. Brian Tanga 23. Felix Ayange

HEAD COACH: Jerome Muller

MENENGAI OILERS Starting 15

15. Davis Nyaundi 14. Austin Sikutwa 13. Dennis Abukuse 12. John Okoth 11. Beldad Ogeta 10. Geoffrey Ominde 9. Andrew Odero 8. Chrispine Shitundo (c), 7. Tyson Maina 6. Nickson Ochieng 5. Clinton Odhiambo, 4. Wallace Onyango, 3. Vincent Mwikhali 2. Coleman Were 1. Edward Mwaura

REPLACEMENTS: 16. Kevin Mokoyani 17. Francis Atiti 18. Desterious Ifedha 19. Brian Sinei 20. Brian Ndirangu 21. Kevin Mburu 22. Tony Oketch 23. Timothy Omela

HEAD COACH: Gibson Weru