Head coach Jerome Paarwater has announced the 23 man squad that will be taking on Uganda in the opening leg of the Elgon cup.The squad features a combination of several veterans and a set of new players.This will offer a blend of experience and new energy which will be vital in steering the team towards victory.
Skipper George Nyambua will be leading the squad assisted by Eugine Sifuna and Barry Young.Kenya under 20 international Andycole Omolo is set to make his debut for the Simbas alongside Tyson Maina and Griffin Chao.
Ephraim Oduor starts off at prop together with Wilhite Mususi as vice captain Eugine Sifuna closes in the front row at hooker. Emmanuel Silungi and Hillary Odhiambo pair up at second row.George Nyambua holds in the back row together with debutant Andycole Omolo at number six and seven respectively.Jeanson Misoga seals it for the forwards as eighth man.
The half back pairing of Brian Wahinya at Scrum half and Barry Young at fly half is set to take charge of the game.Walter Okoth and Tyson Maina shall be in charge of the mid field at number 12 and 13 respectively.Alfred Orege mans the blind wing as Griffin Chao stays in the open wing .Timothy Omela will be the full back of the game.
The full squad will be as follows:
1. Ephraim Oduor
2. Eugene Sifuna – VC
3. Wilhite Mususi
4. Emmanuel Silungi
5. Hillary Odhiambo
6. George Nyambua – C
7. Andycole Omolo *
8. Jeanson Misoga
9. Brian Wahinya
10. Barry Young – VC
11. Alfred Orege
12. Walter Okoth
13. Tyson Maina *
14. Griffin Chao *
15. Timothy Omela
16. Griffin Musila
17. Edward Mwaura
18. Hibrahim Ayoo
19. Ernest Obat Kuke
20. Elkeans Musonye
21. Samson Onsomu
22. Jone Kubu
23. Paul Mutsami
