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Dennis Wanjala: We are more cohesive than before

Left-back Dennis Wanjala aka Decha registered his debut goal for Nairobi City Stars in the 5-2 rout of Vihiga Bullets in Kasarani Annex on Sunday 16 April 2023 during a matchday 25 FKF Premier League tie.

Decha, featuring in his 14th game of the season – and 36th since joining City Stars last season – fired in a low drive in the 17th minute for Simba wa Nairobi’s third goal after being teed up by Andrew Kisilu.

“I am pleased to have finally found the back of the net for City Stars. The goal is now my motivator to improve my performance in the upcoming games,” said Decha

Beyond, Wanjala is now rallying the rest of the lot to come out and make a difference as the league gets to the business end.

“I urge my teammates to step it up in the remaining games. We don’t want to make it easy for our upcoming opponents. Our points are not for the taking,”

Commenting on the state of the team, Decha had this to say;

“The team is alot more cohesive than before and everyone is ready and confident to represent the club. That is key to our course.” he added

In the current season, Wanjala has featured in 14 games and has clocked 1,081 minutes. Besides his debut goal, he has provided two assists and a second assist.

City stars left back Dennis Wanjala in an 7th FKF Premier League match against AFC Leopards on Wed 4 Jan 2023

Naiirobi City Stars left back Dennis Wanjala in action against Posta Rangers in an FKF MD4 Premier League tie in Thika Stadium on Sun 11 Dec 2022. It ended 0-0

April 19, 2023
Two changes against Mathare United

Newly signed forwards James Mazembe and Levis Barasa Okello have made the cut and are part of the 20-man squad to face Mathare United in Kasarani Annex on Wednesday 29 March 2022 during FKF Premier League matchday 21 starting at 3.15 p.m.

The two are the notable and only changes from the squad that faced Wazito in the last round of league games in mid-March 2023 in Muhoroni.

The duo takes up the places of keeper Elvis Ochoro who is rested for the Mathare game and left-back Dennis Wanjala who is unwell.

Mazembe and Okello joined Simba wa Nairobi during the just-ended mid-transfer window on loan from KCB and Kakamega Homeboyz, respectively.

Squad to face Mathare United

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

Defenders: 4. Salim Abdallah, 5. Timothy Muganda, 8. Calvin Masawa, 12. Edwin Buliba, 25. Kenedy Onyango, 28. Herit Mungai

Midfielders: 2. Elvis Noor Ojiambo, 6. Ronney Kola, 11. Andrew Kisilu, 15. Newton Ochieng, 17.James Mazembe, 18. Clifford Ouma, 19. Vincent Owino, 20. Kelvin Etemesi, 31. Mohammed Bajaber

Strikers: 9. Dennis Oalo, 22. Samuel Kapen, 24. Levis Okello

Out: 1. Elvis Ochoro, 7. Pius Omachi, 10. Peter Opiyo, 14. Rowland Makati, 26. Dennis Wanjala, 30. Anthony Kimani, 32. Ezekiel Odera

Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

March 28, 2023
Osotsi among three changes for Talanta clash

Six-foot-four stopper Elly Kessy Osotsi is in line for his top-flight debut after being named in the 18-man squad to face FC Talanta in a third-round 2022/23 FKF Premier League match in Ruaraka on Sunday 4 December 2022 starting 3 pm.

Other than centreback Osotsi, formerly of Kangemi All-Stars, left-back Dennis Decha Wanjala, and goalkeeper Elvis Ochoro made the squad for the first time this season.

The trio takes up the places of right and left fullback Calvin Masawa, defensive mid-cum-stopper Ronney Kola, and goalkeeper Stephen Njunge who were part of the last squad that lost to Tusker at the same venue last Sunday.

While Masawa and Kola featured in the game, Njunge made the bench.

Squad to face FC Talanta

Goal Keepers: 1. Elvis Ochoro, 16. Jacob Osano

Defenders: 4. Elly Kessy Osotsi, 12. Edwin Buliba, 14. Rowland Makati, 25. Kenedy Onyango, 26. Dennis Wanjala, 28. Herit Mungai

Midfielders: 2. Elvis Noor Ojiambo, 10. Peter Opiyo, 15. Newton Ochieng, 17. Daniel Odhiambo, 18. Clifford Ouma, 21. Oliver Maloba, 30. Anthony Kimani

Strikers: 9. Vincent Otieno Okoth, 22. Samuel Kapen, 32. Ezekiel Odera

Out: 5. Timothy Muganda, 6. Ronney Kola, 7. Pius Omachi, 8. Calvin Masawa, 11. Andrew Kisilu, 20. Kelvin Etemesi, 23. Stephen Njunge, 31. Mohammed Bajaber

Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

Photo credit – Hassan Mandevu

December 3, 2022
Quartet return for Ulinzi reverse

Four changes have been made from the squad that drew 0-0 with Ulinzi Stars last weekend ahead of a reverse matchday 26 FKF Premier League tie set for Ruaraka on Monday 18 April 2022 starting 3 pm.

Left-back Dennis Wanjala, midfielders Elvis Noor Ojiambo and Anthony Muki Kimani are back as well as flyer Rodgers Okuse Okumu.

After missing the last four games, Wanjala and Okuse are back to take up the places of striker Vincent Otieno, and Erick Ombija who is injured.

After five games out, Elvis returns to take up the slot of his sibling Timothy Noor Ouma who is suspended for the game due to an accumulation of yellow cards (five) as Muki, who missed the last game due to work commitments, comes on for Augustine Kuta.

City Stars squad to face Ulinzi Stars

Goalkeepers: 1. Elvis Ochoro, 16. Jacob Osano

Defenders: 4. Salim Abdallah, 8. Calvin Masawa, 19. Kevin Okumu, 25. Kenedy Onyango, 26. Dennis Wanjala, 27. Lennox Ogutu, 28. Herit Mungai

Midfielders: 2. Elvis Noor Ojiambo, 3. Charles Otieno, 5. Michael Madoya, 7. Rodgers Okumu, 15. John Kamau, 18. Sven Yidah, 21. Oliver Maloba, 30. Anthony Kimani

Strikers: 11. Davis Agesa, 17. Nicholas Kipkirui, 32. Ezekiel Odera

Out: 6. Ronney Kola, 9. Vincent Otieno Okoth, 12. Edwin Buliba, 14. Rowland Makati, 10. Peter Opiyo, 20. Timothy Noor Ouma, 22. Wycliffe Otieno, 23. Stephen Njunge, 24. Erick Ombija, 29. Augustine Kuta, 31. Mohammed Bajaber

April 17, 2022
Wanjala talks up his City Stars experience so far

Left-back Dennis Decha Wanjala has picked his spot at Nairobi City Stars and is not about to let go.

Decha, roped in from Nzoia Sugar in the offseason, say’s he is fully settled at Simba wa Nairobi and is out to aid the team to achieve its set objectives.

Wanjala joined the Nairobi City Stars family in September 2021 on a three-year deal taking up the slot vacated by Bolton Omwenga after he was released to move over to Kagera Sugar in Tanzania.

Decha is the current starting left-back at City Stars, and as evidenced by 13 games into the season, Decha has completed all minutes in all league games, save for the last four minutes in the match against AFC Leopards after he limped off injured.

“So far so good. I am loving it here at Nairobi City Stars. When I arrived I was received very well and a few months later I can confirm that I am fully settled at the club,”

“The environment at Simba wa Nairobi allows me to fully concentrate on my game and as the matches progress I hope to step up a gear and push the club to greater heights.” added the soft-spoken defender.

As he transitioned between Nzoia and City Stars, Decha was called up to the provisional Kenya team that was shaping up for an away and home game against Mali in the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

“That was a big call. I went to the Harambee Stars camp for a few days which was a first. Unfortunately, coaching changes at the National team followed soon after, and I am still waiting for a recall,”

“That is a platform I wish to play in, for the national team. The right time will come but until then my focus is to give 100% percent at my team Nairobi City Stars be it in training or in competitive games,” added Decha

Save for his astute defending, Decha is a dead ball specialist and even though he is yet to score, he says; “It’s just a matter of time, the goals are coming.”

Wanjala dons jersey no. 26.

City Stars defenders Dennis Wanjala (26) and LEnnox Ogutu (27) eyeing the ball in a game against Wazito on Thur 21 Oct 2021. City Stars won it 3-1 at Thika Stadium

January 14, 2022

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