Kenya Name Squad To Face Portugal

Emmanuel Mavala starts at lock while Jacob Ojee, Darwin Mukidza and Sammy Oliech are part of Jerome Paarwater's changed back three for this encounter with Peter Karia and Robert Aringo starting off the bench and also in line for their test debuts should they fielded as the match proceeds.


Brian Nyikuli takes over the captaincy from Wilson Kopondo who is unavailable for this fixture owing to academic commitments.


Addressing the press this morning, Team Manager Wangila Simiyu said, " We are using this match as a preparation for our Rugby Afrique match against Zimbabwe on 13th June. We have given an opportunity to some emerging players as we play against Portugal.

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Wilson Kopondo is unavailable for this tie but is still very much a part of the 30 man squad as is Kenny Andola who is rested for this encounter. Other players including Nick Barasa and Edwin Achayo are still recovering from injury."

 

"We call upon fans to turn up in large numbers and rally behind the Simbas on Saturday."

 

Kenya squad to face Portugal

 

15. Sammy Oliech (Resolution Impala Saracens), 14. Darwin Mukidza (KCB), 13. Fabian Olando (KCB), 12. Kelvin Omiyo (Top Fry Nakuru), 11. JacOjee Ojee( KCB), 10. Isaac Adimo (Kenya Harlequin), 9. Lyle Asiligwa (Kenya Harlequin), 8. Joshua Chisanga (Homeboyz), 7. Michael Okombe (Top Fry Nakuru), 6. Brian Nyikuli (Pan Africa Strathmore Leos/Captain), 5. Emmanuel Mavala (Homeboyz), 4. Oliver Mang'eni (KCB), 3. Curtis Lilako (KCB), 2. Sammy Warui (Top Fry Nakuru), 1. Moses Amusala (KCB)

By: Farai Diza