Simbas make one change ahead of Africa Cup semis clash against Algeria

The Kenya Simbas have made one change to the squad that will face Algeria in a tough semi-final fixture of the Rugby Africa Cup set to be played at 2:00pm on Wednesday, July 24, 2024.

The match will be played at the Mandela National Stadium in Uganda.

Head Coach Jerome Paarwater has only dropped Obat Kuke for Michael Wanjala (KCB RFC) in the reserves, retaining most of his starting line-up that won against Senegal on Saturday.

“After Saturday’s game, we did a lot of reviews to see where we could better our plays and also with the team having not had a match for over eight months, they’re getting more comfortable with the plays as we head into the semi-final tomorrow,” noted Jerome.

“The way we want to play tomorrow will show because we’ve worked on our set pieces and the execution as well as maintaining the possession,” he added.

Kenya Simbas struggled to overcome a resilient Senegalese side 34-17 in a match played in Kampala on Saturday.

Senegal took advantage after Kenya were twice reduced to 14 men, and scored twice, but that was not enough to break down the Simbas.

Simbas squad vs Algeria:

1. Ephraim Oduor (Kabras Sugar RFC) 2. Eugene Sifuna – VC (Kabras Sugar RFC) 3. Hillary Mwanjilwa (Kabras Sugar RFC) 4. Ibrahim Ayoo (Menengai Oilers) 5. Hilary Odhiambo (Kabras Sugar RFC) 6. George Nyambua – C (Kabras Sugar RFC) 7. Thomas Okeyo (Griffons RC) 8. Jeanson Misoga (Kabras Sugar RFC) 9. Samson Onsomu – VC (Menengai Oilers) 10. Barry Robinson (Kabras Sugar RFC) 11. Beldad Ogeta (Menengai Oilers) 12. Walter Okoth (Kabras Sugar RFC) 13. Bryceson Adaka (Kabras Sugar RFC) 14. Derrick Ashihundu (Kabras Sugar RFC) 15. Timothy Omela (Menengai Oilers) 16. Teddy Akala (Kabras Sugar RFC) 17. Griffin Musila (KCB RC) 18. Edward Mwaura (Kabras Sugar RFC) 19. Malcolm Onsando (Timisoara RC) 20. Elkeans Musonye (Menengai Oilers) 21. Michael Wanjala (KCB RC) 22. Abutwalib Wesonga (Menengai Oilers) 23. Richel Wangila (Kenya Harlequin)