After sitting out the first six games of the season due to a slight injury, left back Stephen Bulugu made his way to Nairobi City Stars lineup in matchday eight against Gor Mahia in Machakos on Monday, October 28, 2024.
The Tanzanian nationals entry to the lineup – his debut for City Stars – came with good tidings as Simba wa Nairobi went on to win their first game of the season after seeing of Champions Gor Mahia 2-1 after erasing a 1-0 half time deficit.
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“I would like to thank almighty God, we were able to finish our game safely, we won (2-1). That was the turnaround that everyone needed, and put in a lot of work to achieve,” said Bukugu
“It was a big game and there was a lot of pressure, but I would like to congratulate the coach, he was able to encourage us and we went on to do the work he sent us to do,”
Bulugu had a full debut in the Gor Mahia game and went on to pick another full game in the following game against Shabana in Gusii that City Stars won 1-0.
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The back-to-back wins make Bulugu confident in the current Simba wa Nairobi outfit;
“We really have a good team to be proud of, I believe we will do well in the next set of games,” he added
Bulugu joined Simba wa Nairobi in the offseason from relegated Muhoroni Youth.
Stephen Bulugu on his City Stars debut vs Gor Mahia on Mon 28 Oct 2024 in Machakos
Stephen Bulugu ahead of his City Stars debut vs Gor Mahia on Mon 28 Oct 2024 in Machakos
Stephen Bulugu on his City Stars debut vs Gor Mahia on Mon 28 Oct 2024 in Machakos