Newton suffered the injury in the closing stages of the first half in Homa Bay Stadium and had to exit the pitch. That setback has kept him out of the Simba wa Nairobi squad for four league matches. He is now focused on a bounceback.
“My season so far hasn’t been good and hasn’t been bad either. Due to the injury I got, I feel I have been off the team as it has left me inactive,” he said
“But more is to come because I am recovering well. I have started training with the team which I’d say is a good start,”
“I am happy now and ready to join my teammates to help each other in gaining vital points in the upcoming league games,” added Toni
According to team physio Brain Otieno Odongo, Newton is ready to return to the pitch when given the nod.
“From my side, he is now fully fit. He’s back to full training and I have since handed him back to the technical bench for consideration of fielding him in the games to come.” added Brian
Till the injury setback in Homa Bay, Newton had featured in the starting six games of the season.
Newton Ochieng in action against Posta Rangers keeper Kelvin Omondi during an FKF matchday 23 tie at Police Sacco Stadium on Sun 9 April 2023. Posta won it 3-2Newton Ochieng celebrates his maiden premier league goal – and third for City Stars – in a 3-0 win over Mathare United on Wed 29 March 2023Newton Ochieng up against Ulinzi’s Bernard Ongoma in KAsarani Annex during an FKF matchday 17 tie on 26 Feb 2023. Ulinzi won 2-0
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
