With Uganda Rugby Cranes captain Byron Oketayot sidelined due to a concussion, Conrad Wandera Wanyama has been handed the reins for the 2024 Elgon Cup decider this Saturday.
Wanyama, who has served as vice-captain for a year, will lead Uganda in their search for an eighth Elgon Cup. This will be at his local club’s home, Kings Park in Bweyogerere.
Kenya Simbas lead by 27-25 points after the first round played at the RFUEA Grounds along Ngong Road in Nairobi, Kenya. Victory by a three-point margin will keep the Elgon Cup on Ugandan soil for the first time since 2013.
Oketayot’s is the only change made to the Rugby Cranes’ starting XV. Sydney Gongodyo replaces him at the openside flank. Emmanuel Kiyaga will earn his test debut off the bench in a 5-3 split. Ian Munyani and Timothy Kisiga join Ofoyrwoth and Ogena as additions from the national 7s squad.
Uganda Rugby Cranes squad for 2024 Elgon Cup Return Leg:
- Starting: 1 Santos Senteza, 2 Jude Jjuuko, 3 Asuman Mugerwa, 4 Charles Uhuru (vice-captain), 5 Eliphaz Emong, 6 Moses Zziwa, 7 Sydney Gongodyo, 8 Pius Ogena, 9 Conrad Wanyama (captain), 10 Aaron Ofoyrwoth, 11 Robin Odrua, 12 Eric Mulamula, 13 Innocent Gwokto, 14 Shakim Ssembusi, 15 Joseph Aredo.
- Substitutes: 16 Emmanuel Kiyaga, 17 Saul Kivumbi, 18 Collin Kimbowa, 19 Michael Otto, 20 Brian Wandera, 21 Yasin Waiswa, 22 Ian Munyani, 23 Timothy Kisiga (vice-captain).
Kenya Simbas have not released their lineup but their twenty-five-man travelling squad already arrived in Kampala for the decider match.
Kenya Simbas travelling squad for 2024 Elgon Cup Return Leg:
- Players: 1 Ephraim Oduor, 2 Edward Mwaura, 3 Eugene Sifuna, 4 Griffin Musila, 5 Wilhite Mususi, 6 Hillary Mwanjilwa, 7 Ibrahim Ayoo, 8 Hillary Odhiambo, 9 Griffin Chao, 10 George Nyambua, 11 Jeanson Misoga, 12 Elkeans Musonye, 13 Brian Wahinya, 14 Samson Onsomu, 15 Barry Young, 16 Beldad Ogeta, 17 Andycole Omolo, 18 Walter Okoth, 19 Paul Mutsami, 20 Jone Kubu, 21 Emmanuel Silungi, 22 Timothy Omela, 23 Alfred Orege, 24 Teddy Akala, 25 Tyson Maina.
- Technical Bench: Jerome Paarwater (head coach), Carlos Katywa (assistant coach), Richard Ochieng (S&C coach), Steve Mankone (physiotherapist), Joseph Guchu (assistant team manager), Jimmy Mnene (team manager).
Paul Mente from South Africa will be the center referee. The match will kick off at 4 p.m. EAT (local time) and will be broadcast live on Kawowo Sports.
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