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  • Buliba, Owino return for Tusker clash

    Buliba, Owino return for Tusker clash

    The entry of defender Edwin Buliba and midfielder Vincent Owino for the upcoming FKF Premier league matchday nine against Tusker FC in Machakos on Saturday, 23 November, 2024, starting at 1pm, are the most notable changes from the squad that last played Shabana a fortnight ago. 

    Buliba and Owino made the smaller 18-man squad for the upcoming game that saw a total o four players drop out rom the expanded 20-man squad in the last trip to Shabana in Kisii.

    Buliba returned to the backline that sees centre back Brian Opinde and let back Rogers Wasega drop out, as Owino enters a midfield that sees midfielder James Ssemambo, and flyer Gilbert Abala miss out.

    Owino missed Simba wa Nairobi’s last two wins over Gor Mahia and Shabana as he was representing Kenya in the preliminary round of the African Nation Championship qualifiers against South Sudan.

    Squad to face Tusker FC

    Goalkeepers: 1. Edwin Mukolwe, 13. Elvis Ochoro

    Defenders: 4. Timothy Muganda, 8. Calvin Masawa,  12. Edwin Buliba, 15. Wycliffe Omondi, 22. Stephen Bulugu

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

    Forwards: 5. Robinson Asenwa, 9. Yuto Kusaba, 10. Dennis Oalo, 11. Mohammed Bajaber, 20. Kelvin Etemesi, 28. Andre Kalama

    Out: 6. Brian Opinde, 7. Pius Omachi, 17. Brian Mose Nyambane,  21. Rogers Wasega, 26. James Ssemambo, 27. Gilbert Abala, 30. Rowland Makati, 31. Abuyeka Kubasu, 32. Byron Owino,

    Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

  • Ssemambo, Etemesi back for Homeboyz test

    Ssemambo, Etemesi back for Homeboyz test

    After sitting out the most recent league game against Sofapaka, forwards Kelvin Etemesi and James Ssemambo are back in Nairobi City Stars fold ahead of an away game to Kakamega Homeboyz in Mumias on Wednesday 23 October, 2024 starting at 3 pm. 

    The pair plug in for Brian Mzee and Abuyeka Kubasu who for the first time this season made it to the Sofapaka squad, and earned a start.

    Save gor the two changes, the squad remains as is.

    Squad to face Kakamega Homeboyz 

    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, 31. Abuyeka Kubasu

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

    Out: 7. Pius Omachi, 13. Elvis Ochoro, 17. Brian Mose Nyambane, 20. Kelvin Etemesi, 21. Rogers Wasega, 22. Stephen Bulugu, 26. James Ssemambo, 32. Byron Owino

    Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

  • Stephen Bulugu: It’s only a matter of time

    Stephen Bulugu: It’s only a matter of time

    Left back Stephen Bulugu is staying focused on the patience lane as he waits to fully recover from a recent injury.

    Bulugu, an offseason signing from Muhoroni Youth, has so far missed on making the squads in the opening three games against Bidco United, Mara Sugar, and AFC Leopards.

    “A slight injury has kept me out from my debut but it’s only a matter of time and I will be ready to feature for the team,” said the Tanzania national

    Beyond the wait, Bulugu is enjoying his time at Simba wa Nairobi since his arrival.

    “In the short time I have been here, City Stars has already become my big family. Everyone has become a close friend. I feel well guided so far and I am happy to be part of the establishment,”

    “Training has been good and I must thank the technical bench for the clear structure they deploy,” he added

    Bulugu came in as a direct replacement for Dennis Wanjala who pursued other interests upon expiry of his tenure. He is one of three new faces signed besides centre back Brian Opinde, flyer Andre Kalama, and midfielder James Ssemambo.

    The four were accompanied to City Stars by the returning defensive mid Sven Yidah who made his way back after two seasons out.

    Bulugu will don jersey no. 22 this season.

    Stephen Bulugu @Gems Cambridge School, Rongai in Aug 2024
  • Owino, Etemesi in for Leopards clash

    Owino, Etemesi in for Leopards clash

    There will be two changes from the squad that took on Mara Sugar last weekend as Nairobi City Stars returns to Dandora Stadium on Sunday 29 September 2024 to face home team AFC Leopards starting from 3 p.m.

    In comes forward Kelvin Etemesi and keeper Byron Owino as like-for-like replacements for Ugandan James Ssemambo and Elvis Ochoro.

    The two had missed out on selection in the opening two games of the season including the first one against Bidco United.

    Squad to face AFC Leopards

    Goalkeepers: 1. Edwin Mukolwe, 32. Byron Owino

    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,

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

    Out: 7. Pius Omachi, 13. Elvis Ochoro, 17. Brian Mose Nyambane,21. Rogers Wasega, 22. Stephen Bulugu, 26. James Ssemambo, 31. Abuyeka Kubasu,

    Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

  • James Ssemambo eager to adapt

    James Ssemambo eager to adapt

    In just his first game in the Kenyan top flight, Ugandan forward James Jomie Ssemambo has already identified some disparities with two previous leagues he’s featured in recent years.

    The former Uganda premier league player with Kyetume FC, and the Burundi league winner with Bumamuru FC in 2023, joined Simba wa Nairobi in the offseason.

    He made his top flight debut after coming on as a second half substitute against Bidco United on Saturday 14 September 2024 in Dandora.

    “In my first game I can already see a lot of difference from the Burundi and the Ugandan leagues. The physicality, and the speed of the game is top notch,”

    “I will now work towards adapting to the new situation soonest as I chase more games, moreso, starts.” said Ssemambo

    Ssemambo is one of few newcomers to Simba wa Nairobi this season besides centreback Brian Opinde, left back Stephen Bulugu, and flyer Andre Kalama.

    James Ssemambo training with Nairobi City Stars at the GEMS Cambridge School, Rongai
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