TEAM NEWS: Stanbic Mwamba ready for Kenya Cup opener

Stanbic Mwamba head coach Kevin Wambua has named a strong squad to face Kenya Harlequin in the Kenya Cup opener set for Sunday November 18, 2018 at RFUEA Grounds.

New signing Thomas Soteri starts at tight-head with Kevin Kerore getting hooking duties as Deus Mudaki comes in at loose head. Steve Wangondu and Paul Wahome pair up in the second row with the trio of George Omolla, Tony Owuor and Ken Okwado completing the backrow.

Diminutive scrumhalf Martin Oyugi will pair up with Elvis Namusasi who makes his Kenya Cup debut for Kulabu. In midfield, Mike Agevi and Patrick Ruhiu will be tasked with neutralising Quins attacks through the middle. Joel Inzuga, Brian Kivasia and Mike Owiti complete the back three.

On the bench, Brian Kahura will be the joined by Wyclef Mwema, Alfred Yuko, Gideon Mbithi and Pharel Mtani. Others are Eugene Nzioka, Eliakim Kichoi and Brad Owako.

Full Squad:

1. Tom soteri
2. Kevin Kerore
3. Deus mudaki
4. Steve Wangondu
5. Paul wahome
6. George omolla
7. Ken okwado
8. Tony Owuor
9. Martin Oyugi
10. Elvis namusasi
11. Joel inzuga
12. Patrick ruhiu (c)
13 Mike Agevi
14. Mike Owiti
15. Brian Kivasia
16.Brian Kahura
17. Wycliff Mwema
18. Yuko Alfred
19. Gideon Mbithi
20. Pharell Mtani
21. Eugene Nzioka
22. Eliakim Kichoi
23. Brad Nahashon