Rugby: Kenya face Uganda in Elgon Cup

Kenya's Simba Dennis Ratemo (with the ball) in action with Western Province from South Africa during their friendly match in Nairobi last Month.PHOTO/DENNIS OKEYO

After a heartbreaking performance in Madagascar for the Confederation of African Rugby tournament in June, the Kenya National 15s team returns to action against Uganda in the first leg of the annual Elgon Cup at Kyadondo rugby club today.

The Kenya Rugby Union has rested all the players who took part in the World Cup qualifiers and fielded a Kenya A side that comprises the next crop of players who have impressed and are on course to make the first team.

In a side marshalled by Nakuru coach Dominique Habimana, a variety of players who have been knocking on the national team, will get a chance to prove themselves. This year, the tournament include male and females teams as well the Under-19 sides.

Fixtures: U-19 Uganda v Kenya (12.30pm), Uganda Women v Kenya Women (2.30pm), Uganda v Kenya (4.30pm)

Kenya squads to Uganda- Kenya A : Giles Littlewood, Peter Karia, Anthony Orege, Andrew Chogo, Malcolm Onsando, Philip Owuor), Edwins Makori, Dalmus Chituyi, George Mutuku, Isaac Adimo, Leon Adongo, Kelvin Omiyo, Fabian Olando, Godfrey Mbeya, Jacob Ojee, Dennis Mukabi, Ezra Lagat, Dennis Karani, Brian Sagara, Elkins Musonye, Eden Agero, Nato Simiyu and Calvin Otieno Management: Dominique Habimana (Head Coach), Newton Ong’alo (Team Manager), Joseph Kolli (Physio), Michael Shamiah (Strength and Conditioning Coach)

Kenya Lionesses:

Keziah Achieng, Rosehilda Kamanga, Emily Achieng, Rachael Adhiambo, Millicent Opala, Stacey Awuor, Camilyn Oyuayo, Mary Otieno, Mary Musieka, Doreen Remour, Linda Nanda, Janet Owino, Celestine Masinde, Janet Okello, Irene Awino, Janet Midecha, Winnie Naima, Clementina Atieno, Sheila Chajira, Dorcas Ocholi, Gentrix Mwalo, Evelyne Odero, Linet Moraa. Management: Enos Otieno (Head Coach), Kevin Wambua (Assistant Coach), Ben Mahinda (Physio), Angela Olum (Team Manager)

Kenya U-19:

Meshack Tunnechi, Joseph Amalemba, Kelvin Okal, Herman Humwa, Simon Muniafu, John Paul Muriuki, Felix Ojow, Warren Nyanjom, Marlin Mukolwe, Kelvin Masai, Nelson Sungura, Jeff Oluoch, Alex Olaba, Edgar Khafumi, Hosea Nyerere, Jimmy Mwangi, Daniel Ndome, Tyson Okoth, Keith Wasike, Victor Shigholi, Longinus Okumu, John Oduk, Ian Omondi. Management: Paul Murunga (Head Coach), Nicholas Abala (Assistant Coach), Joseph Okong’o (Team Manager)

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