Goalkeeper Julius Ombacho is still training his sights on his Kenyan Premier League debut.
Ombacho, signed in the offseason from third-tier side Launda Villa, admits to there being challenges after switching levels but is keen on putting the right shift to earn league games.
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Home team Tusker FC carried the day in Kenyatta Stadium, Machakos on Saturday 11 November 2023, after seeing off Nairobi City Stars 3-1 in a matchday eleven 2023/24 FKF Premier League match.
Dennis Oalo’s 62nd-minute header for Simba wa Nairobi in the second half, and a great fightback could not turn around the 3-0 halftime advantage Tusker had acquired with goals from Michael Oduor, David Odoyo, and Joseph Mwangi in the 2nd, 19t and 43rd minutes.
Following the loss, City Stars dropped to 13th spot on the log with 12 points as Tusker rose to tenth with 14 points.
City Stars shift focus to the next game against Kariobangi Sharks in matchday 12 on Saturday 25 November 2023 in Kasarani Annex starting at 3 p.m.
Tusker FC: 1. Brian Bwire, 23. Collins Odhiambo, 19. Jimmy Mbugua, 25. Boniface Onyango, 4. Mike Kibwage-captain, 28. Chris Erambo, 12. John Byamukama (15. James Kibande-67), 6. David Odoyo 14. Shapahan Siwa-67), 9. Eric Kapaito (13. Deoratious Ojok-78), 21. Joseph Mwangi, 2. Michael Oduor (26. John Njuguna-67)
Unused subs: Brian Opondo, 24. Daniel Sakari, 5. Levin Joseph, 16. Fabian Akidiny, Stewart Omondi,
Coach: Robert Matano
Nairobi City Stars: 13. Elvis Ochoro, 30. Rowland Makati (12. Edwin Buliba-46) , 4. Timothy Muganda-captain, 15. Wycliffe Omondi, 26. Dennis Wanjala, 18. Clifford Ouma, 25. Brian Mzee (10. Dennis Oalo-46), 19. Vincent Owino, 22. Samuel Kapen (27. Gilbert Abala-66), 11. Andrew Kisilu (46. Mohammed Bajaber-46), 3. Robinson Asenwa (17. Brian Mose-85)
The 20-man squad that saw off AFC Leopards 3-2 in the last league encounter last weekend has been maintained ahead of matchday eleven in the 2023/24 FKF Premier League against Tusker FC on Saturday 11 November 2023 in Machakos starting at 3 p.m.
Clifford Ouma, who made his Kenyan Premier League debut in that game, Ronney Kola, Calvin Masawa, and Elvis Noor who clocked the full game, are still part of the squad.
Samuel Kapen who scored his maiden top-flight goal, as well as Edwin Buliba and Rowland Makati who were unused subs, complete the list.
Tusker FC will host Nairobi City Stars in Machakos Stadium on Saturday 11 November 2023, starting 3 p.m., in matchday eleven of the 2023/24 FKF Premier League.
The game had initially been planned for Ruaraka but due to the prevailing weather conditions, a soggy surface necessitated the shift in venue to Machakos, 64 km away from Nairobi.
Tusker has never hosted City Stars in Machakos before making the upcoming game a unique one.
Notwithstanding, the two sides met in that venue back on 27 Feb 2016 during a matchday three game in the 2016 Premier League season, but with City Stars as hosts. 2,814 days later, the two face off in Machakos in the top league but with Tusker as the hosts.
It will be game no. 31 in the top flight between the two since the year 2003, but game 16 with Tusker as the home team.
From the previous 15 games away to Tusker, Simba wa Nairobi has managed five wins, three draws, and lost the other seven.
In those 15 games, Tusker has outscored City Stars 19 goals to 15. Of the 15 games, City Stars has only failed to score against Tusker on three occasions and has scored, at least a goal, in the last nine straight away games.
The game will see City Stars coach Nicholas Muyoti come up against his Tusker counterpart Robert Matano for the fifth time in the last three seasons.
Into the game, Tusker carries a 2-1 away loss to Muranga SEAL from the last round to the game as Simba wa Nairobi parades a 3-2 win over AFC Leopards.
Table-wise, City Stars sits eleventh on the 19-team log with 12 points, with a one-point buffer over Tusker currently sitting in the 13th spot.
City Stars away games vs Tusker; Wins (5), Draws (3), Loses (7). Total – 15
17-Oct-04; Tusker vs World Hope, 1-0 (L)
2-Jul-06; Tusker vs World Hope, 1-0 (L)
21-Jul-07; Tusker vs World Hope, 3-1 (L)
20-Aug-08; Tusker vs World Hope, 0-2 (W)
4-Apr-09; Tusker vs City Stars, 1-1 (D)
9-May-10Tusker vs City Stars, 1-0 (L)
17-Jul-11; Tusker vs City Stars, 2-1 (L)
11-Feb-12; Tusker vs City Stars, 2-1 (L)
20-Sep-13; Tusker vs City Stars, 2-3 (W)
19-Sep-14; Tusker vs City Stars, 1-1 (D)
21-Aug-15; Tusker vs City Stars, 0-1 (W)
23-Oct-16; Tusker vs City Stars, 1-1 (D) 30-Jul-21; Tusker vs City Stars, 0-1 (W) 16-Jan-22; Tusker vs City Stars, 0-1 (W) 27-Nov-22; Tusker vs City Stars, 4-1 (L)
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City Stars forward Samuel Kapen in action against Humphrey Mieno of Tusker during a matchday 28 FKF Premier League tie in Ruaraka on Wed 3 May 2023. It ended 0-0
After sitting out game action for months, Simba wa Nairobi flyer Pius Omachi is now on the verge of making a full return.
Omachi has been undergoing rehab since March 2023 after an injury rendered his 2022-23 FKF Premier League season over.
According to team Physio Brian Otieno Odongo, Omachi is now good to go.
“All he now needs is match fitness. Otherwise, he has a clean bill of health,”
“It’s been a journey since his injury back in March. Progressively, he has come through to a point he will soon start contesting for a place in the team for competitive games,” said Brian
Brian’s sentiments were echoed by head coach Nicholas Muyoti;
“We have assessed him and he is now on the verge of returning to the squad. He has been part of our full training and we have tested him in friendly games,”
“Most recently he clocked a full half which goes to show he’s getting there. It’s now just a matter of time,” added Muyoti
Omachi on his part is optimistic that he’ll be picked up league games before the turn of the year.
“It’s indeed been a journey but finally I am back to full training and I have been topping up on minutes from one friendly game to the next,”
“The coach has told me that after featuring in another two friendly games or so I’ll be considered for league games. It is my desire to get there as soon as possible. I hope that will be before year’s end.” he added
