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  • Trio return for Shabana tie

    Trio return for Shabana tie

    After missing out the game against Gor Mahia last Monday 28 Oct 2024, flyer Andre Kalama left back Rodgers Wasega, and defensive midfielder Clifford Ouma are back in the squad to face Shabana in a matchday eight tie on Sunday 3 November, 2024 at Gusii Stadium, Kisii, starting at 2 p.m.

    While Ouma was out due to National team duty in Juba, Kalama and Wasega missed out on the 18-man squad that faced Gor Mahia and picked a 2-1 win for the first win of the season.

    Of the 18 players that featured in that game, there is only one change after the exit of Centre back cum right back Edwin Buliba who was ejected due to a red card after accumulating two yellow cards.

    The rest of the squad remains as is.

    Squad to face Shabana

    Goalkeepers: 1. Edwin Mukolwe, 13. Elvis Ochoro

    Defenders: 4. Timothy Muganda, 6. Brian Opinde, 8. Calvin Masawa,  15. Wycliffe Omondi, 21. Rogers Wasega, 22. Stephen Bulugu,

    Midfielders: 3. Sven Yidah , 16. Elvis Noor Ojiambo, 18. Clifford Ouma,  25. Brian Mzee,

    Forwards: 5. Robinson Asenwa, 9. Yuto Kusaba, 10. Dennis Oalo, 11. Mohammed Bajaber, 20. Kelvin Etemesi, 26. James Ssemambo, 27. Gilbert Abala, 28. Andre Kalama

    Out: 7. Pius Omachi, 12. Edwin Buliba, 17. Brian Mose Nyambane, 19. Vincent Owino,  30. Rowland Makati, 31. Abuyeka Kubasu, 32. Byron Owino,

    Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

  • Clifford Ouma cherishes CHAN consideration

    Clifford Ouma cherishes CHAN consideration

    Defensive midfielder Clifford Ouma has been spurred by a recent callup to the Kenya Africa Championship (CHAN) squad that travelled to South Sudan for a preliminary first leg clash in Juba on Sunday 27 October, 2024.

    Clifford was one of two Nairobi City Stars players who made the final cut alongside central cum attacking mid Vincent Owino.

    Though he wasn’t considered in the game, thereby missing out on a Kenyan debut, Ouma collected loads of positives from that callup.

    “It was a good experience even though things changed (for me not to play). I thank God for that golden opportunity as it added some positivity to my profile,”

    “I can for sure say it was amazing being part of the Kenya national team. I will now have to work harder to get some playing time,” added the former Migori Youth skipper

    After the Juba trip, Ouma returned to Simba wa Nairobi club duties and is now refocused on turning things around for the club.

    “I have been working so hard to get back to the starting 11. The coach has been seeing my effort and it’s therefore time for me to deliver for the team,”

    “We had a false start but we are going to turn things around since we have a good team with quality players. City Stars now has the best team compared to the last two seasons so we can’t afford to donate points anyhow, and anymore.” he added

    Cliff has so far featured in 49 games for Simba wa Nairobi since his arrival in 2022, and will be seeking a historic half century appearance in the away game against Shabana in Gusii on Sunday 3 November, 2024.

  • Ouma, Opinde considered for Mara Sugar test

    Ouma, Opinde considered for Mara Sugar test

    There will be two notable changes from the squad that opened the season against Bidco United last weekend when City Stars takes on Mara Sugar in matchday three on Saturday 21 Sept 2024 in Awendo starting at 3 p.m.

    Head-to-head: Mara Sugar (H) vs Nairobi City Stars (A) vs: 2024-25 FKF-PL season

    Two left backs Rogers Wasega who made a full debut against Bidco, and newcomer Stephen Bulugu are all out of the travelling squad and their places have been snapped up by new defender Brian Opinde and defensive midfielder Clifford Ouma.

    Wasega recently earned a callup to the Kenya U20 team preparing for CECAFA duty in a fortnight and has been given time off to prepare for camp from Sunday.

    A slight injury has kept Bulugu out therefore giving a chance to Ouma to make the trip.

    Save for the two changes, the other 18 players all maintained their places in the squad.

    Squad to face Mara Sugar

    Goalkeepers: 1. Edwin Mukolwe, 13. Elvis Ochoro,

    Defenders: 4. Timothy Muganda, 6. Brian Opinde, 8. Calvin Masawa, 12. Edwin Buliba, 15. Wycliffe Omondi, , 30. Rowland Makati

    Midfielders: 3. Sven Yidah , 16. Elvis Noor Ojiambo, 18. Clifford Ouma, 19. Vincent Owino, 25. Brian Mzee, 26. James Ssemambo

    Forwards: 5. Robinson Asenwa, 9. Yuto Kusaba, 10. Dennis Oalo, 11. Mohammed Bajaber,  27. Gilbert Abala, 28. Andre Kalama

    Out: 7. Pius Omachi, 17. Brian Mose Nyambane, 20. Kelvin Etemesi, 21. Rogers Wasega, 22. Stephen Bulugu, 31. Abuyeka Kubasu, 32. Byron Owino

    Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

    Brian Opinde @Hope Centre on Wed 18 Sep 2024
  • Clifford Ouma: We are a better team now

    Clifford Ouma: We are a better team now

    Defensive midfielder Clifford Ouma Otieno’s reflection of the 2023-24 FKF Premier League season is a simple one; Nairobi City Stars has punched well above its weight compared to last term.

    While he acknowledges his early struggles and his ambitions, Cliff also shares a hint of why the team has since turned the corner.

    Cliff made a cameo appearance in game one against Muhoroni Youth in Kasarani Annex, then went on to become an unused substitute in the next seven games before returning to the starting lineup in game nine against Muranga SEALS. He has gone on to start all games thereafter, completing all save for two against AFC Leopards and Kariobangi Sharks.

    “My season started on a low note. That forced me to work tirelessly to regain my place in the first team,”

    “It was not been easy because I also had tough and determined teammates who were also eager to own the same position that I play in,”

    “My target this season is to fight so hard to get a national team call-up and get some reasonable offers outside the Country.” added the former Migori Youth skipper

    In retrospect, Cliff believes Simba wa Nairobi’s current crop of players is a lot more promising than last season.

    “So far I can say we have a better team compared to the last season. Simba wa Nairobi is now made up of a young and energetic group who are working together as a unit. It’s a group that’s ready to learn and demand more from each other,”

    Further, Cliff also relates the team’s upward mobility to coaching;

    “We are giving out positive results due to our able technical bench led by (Nicholas) Muyoti who has been demanding a lot from us as a team,”

    “That push has brought about massive difference results-wise compared to last season,” he added

    Cliff has so far featured in 11 games this season clocking 870 minutes. Overall, his premier league games have now improved to 39.

     

  • Abala, Ouma back against Nzoia Sugar

    Abala, Ouma back against Nzoia Sugar

    Flyer Gilbert Abala and defensive midfielder Clifford Ouma are back to the 20-man squad as Nairobi City Stars steps forward to host Nzoia Sugar in matchday four in Ruaraka on Sunday 24 Sep 2023 starting at 3 p.m.

    Abala, who made his debut in the season opener against Muhoroni Youth, returns after missing the last two games against Bidco United and Gor Mahia while Ouma is back after missing the latter.

    Abala takes up the slot of league debutant Robinson Asenwa as Ouma is in for centreback Timothy Muganda.

    Squad to face Nzoia Sugar

    Goalkeepers: 1. Edwin Mukolwe, 13. Elvis Ochoro

    Defenders: 4. Timothy Mugand, 8. Calvin Masawa, 15. Wycliffe Omondi, 25. Dennis Wanjala, 30. Rowland Makati, 32. Sosthenes Idah

    Midfielders: 2. Elvis Noor, 5. Newton Ochieng, 11. Andrew Kisilu, 18. Clifford Ouma, 19. Vincent Owino, 25. Brian Mzee, 31. Abuyeka Kubasu.

    Forwards: 9. Mohammed Bajaber,  10. Dennis Oalo, 17. Brian Mose, 20. Kelvin Etemesi, 22. Samuel Kapen, 27. Gilbert Abala

    Out:  3. Robinson Asenwa, 4. Timothy Muganda, 6. Ronney Kola, 7. Pius Omachi, 12. Edwin Buliba, 21. Yuto Kusaba, 23. Julius Ombacho

    Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

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