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  • Dennis Oalo talks up debut goal

    Dennis Oalo talks up debut goal

    After missing out on goals in his first 12 games at Nairobi City Stars, attacking midfielder Dennis Oalo broke the duck during the recent clash in Kasarani Annex against Nzoia Sugar during matchday 32 on Saturday 3 June 2023.

    Oalo, signed in the mid-transfer window in March from FC Talanta, was on the scoresheet in just the third minute after getting to the end of a James Mazembe cross from the left.

    “It was an amazing feeling for me,” said Oalo after the match

    “I am working towards scoring more goals before the season is over. It’s never too late, besides, it’s not over till it’s over.” he added

    Oalo joined Simba wa Nairobi to improve on its potency upfront and, until his maiden goal, had done just that after registering three assists and a second assist.

    In 13 games played so far, Oalo has earned 12 starts and has clocked 978 minutes.

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    City Stars striker Dennis Oalo during an FKF Premier League matchday 21 tie against Mathare United in Kasarani on Wed 29 Mar 2023. City Stars won it 3-0
  • MD32: Nairobi City Stars 2 Nzoia Sugar 3

    MD32: Nairobi City Stars 2 Nzoia Sugar 3

    Nzoia Sugar posted their first-ever away win over Nairobi City Stars, winning a matchday 32 FKF Premier League tie 3-2 in Kasarani Annex on Saturday 3 June 2023.

    The two teams tied 1-1 at halftime before Nzoia raced to a 3-1 lead in the second half leaving City Stars to chase the game.

    Simba wa Nairobi opened the scores as early as the third minute when Dennis Oalo finished off a perfect cross from James Mazembe for his debut goal.

    Nzoia Sugar drew level in the 36th minute after Hassan Beja finished off a freekick that landed in the box. He was at it again for his brace in the 52nd minute to hand Nzoia the lead.

    In the 58th minute, City Stars were a man down after Vincent Owino was shown as second yellow for a foul on a Nzoia player earning his marching orders.

    In the 73rd minute, Yasin Sije forced the City Stars’ backline into errors allowing the ball to bounce just over the line, and it was duly awarded for Nzoia to lead 3-1.

    At the death, Kelvin Etemesi won a penalty after receiving a long ball from Edwin Buliba. He stepped up to score – his tenth goal of the season – to reduce the score to 3-2.

    After the result, City Stars remains 15th on the log with 33 points as Nzoia improved to the 63-point mark.

    Next up for Simba wa Nairobi is an away game to FC Talanta on 21 June 2023 in Kasarani Annexx starting 3 pm.

    Lineups

    Nairobi City Stars: 23. Steve Njunge, 8. Calvin Masawa-captain, 12. Edwin Buliba, 5. Timothy Muganda, 14. Rowland Makati, 2. Elvis Noor Ojiambo (30. Anthony Kimani-43), 19. Vincent Owino, 15. Newton Ochieng, 21. James Mazembe ((11. Andrew Kisilu-5 (31. Mohammed Bajaber-69)), 9. Dennis Oalo (29. Levis Okello-69), 20. Kelvin Etemesi

    Unused subs: 1. Elvis Ochoro, 6. Ronney Kola, 17. Abuyeka Kubasu,

    Out: 4. Salim Abdallah, 7. Pius Omachi, 10. Peter Opiyo, 18. Clifford Ouma, 22. Samuel Kapen, 25. Kenedy Onyango, 26. Dennis Wanjala, 28. Herit Mungai, 32. Ezekiel Odera

    Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

    Nzoia Sugar: 15. Humprey Katasi, 30. Moses Mwale, 29. Vincent Mahiga, 28. Randy Bakari, 5. Ian Karani, 13. Kevin Juma (8. Harun Thomas-82), 10. Hassan Beja (26. Steve Otieno-72), 6. Boniface Kweyu, 14. Yasin Sije (11. Barisa Mohammed-90+), 21. Joseph Mwangi, 18. James Kibande (24. Ian Simiyu-90+)

    Unused subs: 23. Daniel Omuse, 3. Timothy Wanyanga, 27. Kevin Maliachi, 17. Emmanuel Esekon,

    Coach: Salim Babu

    Cautions
    Nairobi City Stars: 19. Vincent Owino (35,58)-red, 2. Elvis Noor Ojiambo (40),
    Nzoia Sugar: 13. Kevin Juma (30), 14. Yasin Sije (58), 6. Boniface Kweyu (61)

    Goals
    Nairobi City Stars: 9. Dennis Oalo (4), Kelvin Etemesi (89-pen)
    Nzoia Sugar: 14. Yasin Sije (36,58), 10. Hassan Beja (73)

  • Dennis Oalo: Better results on the way

    Dennis Oalo: Better results on the way

    Forward Dennis Oalo is of the opinion that Nairobi City Stars will have improved results going forward.

    He made the comments after Simba wa Nairobi’s 5-2 win over Vihiga Bullets in Kasarani Annex on Sunday 16 April 2023 during a matchday 25 FKF Premier League tie.

    Oalo featured in that match as a second-half substitute and left with an assist after teeing up Samuel Kapen for the fifth and final goal of the game in the 87th minute.

    “We had a good performance against Vihiga Bullets. We achieved that result because all the players gave more than 100% in terms of performcance,” said the immediate former FC Talanta player.

    “The team has now gelled very well and I can say that better results are on the way. The Simba wa Nairobi fraternity should know that we wont dissapoint them. We need their support now.” added Oalo

    Since arriving in the mid-transfer window in February, Oalo has gone on to feature in six games.

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    City Stars striker Dennis Oalo during an FKF Premier League matchday 21 tie against Mathare United in Kasarani on Wed 29 Mar 2023. City Stars won it 3-0
  • Two changes against Sofapaka

    Two changes against Sofapaka

    Newly recruited striker Dennis Oalo and central midfielder Vincent Owino are in line for their debuts after being named in the 20-man squad for a matchday 19 tie against Sofapaka on Saturday 11 March 2023.

    The two join up with 18 other players who featured in the immediate past game against Bidco United on Tuesday at KAsarani Annex.

    Oalo and Owino take up the places of keepers Elvis Ochoro and Calvin Masawa.

    Squad to face Bidco United

    Goal Keepers: 16. Jacob Osano, 23. Stephen Njunge

    Defenders: 4. Salim Abdallah, 5. Timothy Muganda, 12. Edwin Buliba, 25. Kenedy Onyango, 26. Dennis Wanjala, 28. Herit Mungai

    Midfielders: 2. Elvis Noor Ojiambo, 6. Ronney Kola, 11. Andrew Kisilu, 15. Newton Ochieng, 18. Clifford Ouma, 20. Kelvin Etemesi,  30. Anthony Kimani, 31. Mohammed Bajaber

    Strikers: 22. Samuel Kapen, 32. Ezekiel Odera

    Out: 1. Elvis Ochoro, 7. Pius Omachi, 8. Calvin Masawa, 10. Peter Opiyo, 14. Rowland Makati,

    Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

  • Oalo, Owino join City Stars

    Oalo, Owino join City Stars

    Striker Dennis Ochieng Oalo and central midfielder Vincent Otieno Owino have joined Nairobi City Stars.

    The two arrive from FC Talanta whom they featured for in the first leg of the season.

    “Oalo is in to boost our forward line while Owino comes in to solidify our midfield as well as give a punch to the forwards as he is known to make forays up to join the attack,”

    “We believe that with their addition we will improve on our final third that lacked sharpness in the first leg.” said City Stars coach Nicholas Muyoti

    The two arrivals join returning center-back Salim Shitu Adballah as the latest members to Simba wa Nairobi. 

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