Kenya Chipu Provisional Squad for Barthes U20 Trophy Challenge named
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The 2024 Barthes Cup will be held in Harare, Zimbabwe from 20th to 28th April
The Kenya Rugby Union has unveiled the provisional squad for Chipu, the Kenya U20 National team. With the tournament scheduled from April 20th to 28th in Harare, Zimbabwe, the selection of a 56-player squad signals the beginning of intense preparations.
Following rigorous trials conducted at the RFUEA Grounds on February 17th, the squad was finalized from an initial pool of 125 aspiring talents. Among the chosen players are fourteen individuals who were part of the 2023 squad, showcasing a blend of experience and promising young talent.
Under the guidance of coaches Simon Jawichre and Kenny Rogers Andola, Chipu is set to commence preparations for the upcoming challenge in Zimbabwe starting February 25th.
Full Chipu Squad
Tight Head Props
Hafidh Abdulrehman Mohamed - Mombasa RFC
Darren Oluoch - Kabras Sugar
Mike Muriithi - Kabras Sugar
Geylord Mgasi - Daystar Falcons
Hookers
Joseph Gitoi - Daystar Falcons
Owen Ayieko - Kenyatta University Blak Blad
Dennis Ochieng - Shamas Foundation
Brian Shile - Kenyatta University Blak Blad
Sospeter Rofino - South Coast Pirates
Jeremy Odhiambo - CUEA Monks
Loose Head Props
Erick Juma - Daystar Falcons
Ogutu Wycliffe - Daystar Falcons
Dillan Ouma - Blak Blad
Dennis Kisingu - Strathmore Leos
Adenya Nyandusi - Strathmore Leos
Locks
Leon Onduso - Impala
Aldrine Andaje - Daystar Falcons
Andycole Omolo - KCB
Eugene Etale - Menengai Oilers
Nathan Tsindoli - Daystar Falcons
Edmond Omondi - MMUST
Eddy Otieno - Northern Suburbs
Hillary Rooney - MKU
John Asega - SC Pirates
Kelvin Okwanyo - Maseno
Backrows
Maxwell Kipsang - Nondies
Biphon Mbaka - Homeboyz Rugby
Mark Muraya - D Kimathi
Willy Tino - JKUAT
Jeremy Namiti - Kenya Harlequin
Iddo Kuta - Kenya Harlequin
Justine Lunale - Menengai Oilers
Scrumhalves
Patrick Wainaina - Kenya Harlequin
Roymark Maruti - Kabras Sugar
Obed Aberi - Homeboyz Rugby
Charles Maina - Molo
Brian Mwendwa - Unattached
Fly Halves
Ketti Ainsley - Daystar Falcons
Faran Juma - Kenya Harlequin
Centers
Mike Wamalwa - KCB
Daniel Kipchirchir - W. Bulls
Issa Benjamin - KCA
Darrel Brantana - Kabras Sugar
Joseph Ouma - Unattached
Jean Claude Aywah - Daystar Falcons
Dennis Ndayala - Mwamba RFC
Back Three
Simon Buluku - Mwamba RFC
Rene Wangalachi - Mwamba RFC
Samuel Mutua - MKU
Eugene Ojiambo - Mwamba RFC
Utilities
Jackson Siketi - Kabras Sugar
Elvis Otete - Kenyatta University Blak Blad
Benson Kihiti - Unattached
Derrick Owino - Administration Police Warriors
Olusisa Branton - Administration Police Warriors
Brian Kiptanui - Kabras Sugar
