KCB Rugby have made key changes to their starting lineup as they prepare to face Mwamba RFC in a high-stakes 2026 Impala Floodlit Tournament semifinal at Impala Grounds on Saturday, 24 October.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe 10-time champions booked their place in the last four after edging Menengai Oilers 31-24 in a thrilling quarterfinal and will be keen to maintain their momentum when they take on a resurgent Mwamba side from 6:00 pm.Head coach Andrew Amonde and his technical bench have reshuffled the starting XV, bringing in fresh personnel as the Bankers target a place in the final scheduled for Saturday, 31 October.Former Kenya Sevens captain Kayange backs Rising Lionesses to shine at Dakar Youth OlympicsProp Collins Ngoko has been promoted from the bench to start at loosehead prop, replacing Nick Okullo. He joins hooker Fortune Arturo and tighthead Wilhite Mususi in the front row.KCB have also made significant changes to their back three, with Festus Shiasi replacing Austin Sikutwa on the right wing, while Nygel Amaitsa earns his first-ever start in the 15-a-side game since joining the Bankers from Strathmore Leos.Amaitsa takes over at full-back from Isaac Njoroge, with Branton Lusisa retaining his position on the left wing following an impressive display in the previous round.##NAJAVA_MECA_10055723##Captain Vincent Onyala and Bob Muhati continue their partnership in midfield, while co-captain Winston Macharia maintains his second-row combination with former Menengai Oilers lock Charles Osgood.The replacements also receive a boost with experienced prop Patrick Ouko coming into the matchday squad to replace Ngoko on the bench. Kenya Simbas scrum-half Samuel Asati also returns to the squad as the replacement half-back, taking over from Jenkins Kipruto.KCB will, however, face a determined Mwamba outfit led by co-captains Ian Wamalwa and Dennis Ndayala, who will be looking to upset the Bankers and secure a place in the final.Specmagic reveals what makes Kenyan rugby uniqueWamalwa partners Christopher Asira in the second row, while Ndayala will marshal the backline from fly-half alongside scrum-half Charles Chege.Jerry Okoth and Akwiri Oguna will anchor the front row on either side of hooker Brian Kahura, with Collins Odhiambo and Humphrey Wambui named at flanker and Douglas Opani completing the loose-forward trio at number eight.Raynold Anduvati and Brian Ondego form Mwamba’s centre partnership, with Barak Ouma and Joseph Odoyo on the wings. Eugene Ojiambo starts at full-back.##NAJAVA_MECA_10055733##Mwamba have also named an experienced bench featuring Kelly Omari, Amon Wamalwa and Edwin Watulo, providing the side with additional options as the contest progresses.Floodlit semifinals promise fireworksThe KCB-Mwamba clash headlines a packed day of action as the 2026 Impala Floodlit Tournament semifinals take place across the club, university and ladies’ categories.In the main cup competition, Kenya Harlequin will face Nondies RFC at 7:30 pm in the second club semifinal, with both sides seeking to join the winners of the KCB-Mwamba tie in the final.Brian Wahinya opens up on painful doping ordeal and journey to healingThe main cup action will be preceded by two plate fixtures, with Strathmore Leos taking on Menengai Oilers at 2:40 pm before hosts Impala RFC face KU Blak Blad at 4:20 pm.In the university category, JKUAT Cougars will face Zetech Oaks, while USIU Martials take on Daystar Falcons. The ladies’ semifinals will see Mwamba face Northern Suburbs, with Impala taking on Kenya Harlequins.Tournament chairman Loren Lubanga said the semifinal stage would bring heightened competition as teams battle for places in the finals.##NAJAVA_MECA_10055706##“We have an exciting line-up across all three categories, and the semifinal stage is where the competition becomes even more intense. The teams have worked hard to get here, and we expect competitive matches as they fight for a place in the finals. We invite rugby fans to turn up in numbers and enjoy the action,” Lubanga said.Impala Rugby captain Valentino Cosmas echoed the chairman’s sentiments, noting that the stakes at the semifinal stage would bring out the best in the competing sides.Why Chrissant Ojwang did not feature for Shujaa at the Safari 7s“The semifinals are always special because every team understands what is at stake. We expect intense contests, big performances and exciting rugby. With the fans behind us and the atmosphere at Impala Grounds, it promises to be a fantastic day for the game,” Cosmas said.Beyond the rugby, fans can expect music, food and entertainment at Impala Grounds along Ngong Road, with the tournament finals across the club, university and ladies’ categories scheduled for Saturday, 31 October at the same venue.