NAIROBI, Kenya, April 7 – All Bamburi Rugby Super Series franchises have released their provisional squads ahead of the tournament that starts on April 24.
Series chairman Aggery Chabeda said that its all systems go as far as preparations for the tournament are concerned and is excited at the buzz the event will create this year.
“K24 has come on board to Supersport to broadcast the game which allows people outside Nairobi and in the diaspora to watch the game if they cannot get to the stadiums,” said Chabeda.
Supersport will broadcast all Nairobi matches from week 1 up to the finals.
Each squad is made up of 30 players and 5 officials.
Arusha which is the home of the Tanzanian franchise Twigas will host three matches against the Sharks, Cheetahs and Lions.
“We’re pleased that the Bamburi series has given us this opportunity because it will help us develop our rugby,” said Tanzanian Rugby official Chris Wade.
“As much as we want to play countries at a higher level than us we must also remember that are striving to reach our level. If the standard of the game around our neighbourhood goes up, it bodes well for the game in the region,” said Chabeda.
Mumias Sports complex which is the new home of the Western Buffaloes will stage the clash against Ugandan outfit Ruwenzori on May 1st and Nakuru will be the setting for the battle between Rhinos and Rwenzori a week later.
Squads:
Buffaloes
Moses Ambwere, Kevin Otieno, Dalton Situma, Richard Sidindi, Newman Opiyo, Kelvin Mzee, Elvin Okongo, Dick Osano, Fred Maobe, Martin Omondi, Jacob Omondi, Peter Okongo,Kevin Keegan, Jaycox Mwavali, Victor Ang’awa, Raymond Olendo, Meshack Owino, Bramwel Shikanda, Dancan Miller, Wellington Ochiel, Vincent Alusa, Brian Lidonde, Naboth Obiero, Ignatius Wendo, Anthony Kabiru, George Okal, Mike Okombe, Kelvin Mukolwe, David Chenge, Billy Ayodo
Cheetahs
Hillary Itela, Giles Littlewood, Frank Ndong’, Lawrence Terer, Dennis Karani, Dennis Abenga, Stephen Gachoka, Mike Aung, Maartin Piet, Jake Kamau, Kevin Imbuge, Joel Omer, Malik Ndemi, Ben Nyambu, Brian Nyikuli,Paul Oimbo, Duncan Ekasi, Lawrence Buyachi, Michael Mugo, Charles Kanyi, Moses Kola, Nato Simiyu, Biko Adema, Bobby Oyugi, Kelvin Omiyo, Kevin Gisore, Innocent Simiyu, Vincent Mose, Joshua Gathumbi, Steve Oyaya
Lions
Andrew Amonde, Allan Limo, Anthony Ogot, Anthony Ochino, Ayub Ongoro, Benjamin Otieno, Brian Omondi, Calvins Biko, Curtis Lilako, Chris Asego, Collins Kimani, dennis Ombachi, Dominic Abere, Edwin Alubaka, Edwin Machanje, Fabian Olando, Francis Akatu, George Mbaye, Jeremy Njoroge, Joseph Oriwo, Jotham Yahuma, Kevin Wambua, Louis Kisia, Mike Mutuku, Moses Amusala, Peter Mutai, Philip Wamae, Ronnie Mwenesi, Steve Okeyo, Xavier Makuba, Frankline Amiani, Richard Nyakwaka, Tito Oduk
Rhinos
Daniel Kiptoo, Samuel Warui, Vincent Ongera, Joel Nganga, Richmond Baraza, Isaiah Nyariki, Philip Awuor, Jared Owinyo, Edwin Makori, Tony Mutai, George Odipo, Leslie Libasia, David Mogere, Nick Lango, Oscar Owuor, Jeff Ojwach, Martin Opondo, Bernard Chirchir, Edwin Achayo, Simon Wariuki, Isaac Andimu, Patrice Agunda, Graham Kombo, Calvin Otieno, David Ambunya, Dennis Muhanji, Naftali Bondo, Javan Murayi, Chris Oduor, Sydney Ashioya, Victor Sudi, Peter Abuoga, Davis Yanga, Leon Adongo, Larry Safari
Sharks
Anthony Ngera, Eric Kioko, Braian Simiyu, Teddy Dondi, Ryan Musumba, Dennis Omusula, Edwin Ombogo, Patrick Ndeda, Kevin Gacheru, Davis Makori, Davis Nyarige, Seth Machuki, Ken Isindu, Cedric Odera, Wilson Kopondo, Brian Okwomi, Felix Wanjala, Nick Karimi, Fidel Sinei, Ken Andola, Teddy Salano, Ian Were, Joseph Abala, Maurice Mbai, Felix Ayange, Oscar Ouma, Michael Wanjala, Conrad Ouko, Peter Kefa, David Dinda, Anthony Nyandigisi, Jesse Okwado.
