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  • Oalo, Ombacho called in for Ulinzi clash

    Oalo, Ombacho called in for Ulinzi clash

    After three games out due to injury, forward Dennis Oalo returns to the Nairobi City Stars squad gearing up for a matchday 15 FKF Premier League match against Ulinzi Stars at the Ulinzi Complex, Langata, on Sunday 17 December 2023.

    Oalo replaces Brian Mose who was an unused substitute in the previous game against Bandari in Ruaraka.

    Also in is keeper Julius Ombacho who takes up the slot of injured Elvis Ochoro.

    Save for the two changes, the rest of the 16 players who did duty against Bandari have all maintained their places in the squad.

    Squad to face Ulinzi Stars

    Goalkeepers: 1. Edwin Mukolwe, 23. Julius Ombacho

    Defenders: 4. Timothy Muganda, 8. Calvin Masawa-captain, 12. Edwin Buliba, 15. Wycliffe Omondi, 26. Dennis Wanjala, 30. Rowland Makati, 32. Sosthenes Idah

    Midfielders: 2. Elvis Noor, 11. Andrew Kisilu, 18. Clifford Ouma, 19. Vincent Owino,

    Forwards: 3. Robinson Asenwa, 9. Mohammed Bajaber, 10. Dennis Oalo, 20. Kelvin Etemesi, 22. Samuel Kapen,

    Out: 5. Newton Ochieng, 6. Ronney Kola, 7. Pius Omachi, 13. Elvis Ochoro, 17. Brian Mose, 21. Yuto Kusaba, 25. Brian Mzee, 27. Gilbert Abala, 31. Abuyeka Kubasu

    Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

  • Three changes against Sharks

    Three changes against Sharks

    Nairobi City Stars has named a reduced 18-man squad to face Kariobangi Sharks in Kasarani Annex on Saturday 25 November, 2023 starting at 3.15 pm during a 12th round 2023-24 FKF Premier League.

    There are three changes from the team that played Tusker in the last match. Out goes forwards, Dennis Oalo and Brian Mose, midfielder Ronney Kola, and goalkeeper Elvis Ochoro.

    Ochoro’s place has been taken up by Julius Ombacho who makes just a second appearance in the lineup this season, as lead striker Kelvin Etemesi returns after sitting out for two games due to suspension.

    Squad to face Kariobangi Sharks

    Goalkeepers: 1. Edwin Mukolwe, 23. Julius Ombacho

    Defenders: 4. Timothy Muganda, 8. Calvin Masawa, 12. Edwin Buliba, 15. Wycliffe Omondi, 25. Dennis Wanjala, 30. Rowland Makati

    Midfielders: 2. Elvis Noor, 11. Andrew Kisilu, 18. Clifford Ouma, 19. Vincent Owino, 25. Brian Mzee

    Forwards: 3. Robinson Asenwa, 9. Mohammed Bajaber,  20. Kelvin Etemesi,  22. Samuel Kapen, 27. Gilbert Abala

    Out:  5. Newton Ochieng,  6. Ronney Kola,  7. Pius Omachi, 10. Dennis Oalo, 13. Elvis Ochoro, 17. Brian Mose, 21. Yuto Kusaba, 31. Abuyeka Kubasu, 32. Sosthenes Idah

    Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

  • Julius Ombacho patiently waiting

    Julius Ombacho patiently waiting

    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.

    “I featured in Division One and now I am in City Stars. So far so good. Collectively, we are putting our best foot forward in the league,”

    “As for me, it has not been easy though. I came from the lower leagues and getting here means there is lots of competition,”

    “On a personal level, I am putting in the effort for consideration, to earn that debut top-flight game, and feature in many more league games.”

    Ombacho has made the Simba wa Nairobi squad once this season, where he was an unused substitute in a game six match against Kenya Police.

  • Ombacho, Buliba named for Police tie

    Ombacho, Buliba named for Police tie

    Goalkeeper Julius Ombacho is in line for his Kenyan Premier League debut after being named to the 20-man squad to face Kenya Police in match day six on Saturday 7 October 2023 in Police Sacco starting at 3 p.m.

    Ombacho, the immediate former Luanda Villa goal-tender, is one of two changes named from the previous squad that saw off Sofapaka 2-1 last weekend after taking up the place of Elvis Ochoro.

    Other than Ombacho, the other change is that of defender Edwin Buliba who takes up the place of injured Rowland Makati.

    Buliba featured in the first game of the season but went off due to an injury. Makati, whom he replaces, left the Sofapaka game last weekend after a quarter of an hour due to a knock.

    Squad to face Kenya Police

    Goalkeepers: 1. Edwin Mukolwe, 23. Julius Ombacho

    Defenders: 8. Calvin Masawa, 12. Edwin Buliba, 15. Wycliffe Omondi, 25. Dennis Wanjala, 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,  13. Elvis Ochoro, 21. Yuto Kusaba, 30. Rowland Makati

    Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

  • What four City Stars debutants had to say

    What four City Stars debutants had to say

    Nairobi City Stars kicked off the new 2023-24 FKF Premier League season on Sunday 27 August 2023 by posting a 0-0 draw against visiting Muhoroni Youth in Kasarani Annex.

    Named for the game were six new faces in the Simba wa Nairobi 20-man squad, four of whom went on to clock premiership minutes.

    While center-back Wycliffe Awiko Omondi nailed a full game on his debut, striker Brian Mose Nymabane, flyer Gilbert Abala, and defensive midfielder Brian Omondi Mzee all came on as second-half substitutes.

    This is what they said on their step into the Kenyan topflight:

    “My debut went very well, I liked it. It’s now to build up on it and push the team to wins. I look forward to many more games at this level,” said Brian Omondi Mzee formerly of Kibera Black Stars

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    Brian Mzee on his debut for Nairobi City Stars against Muhoroni Youth in the 2023-24 FKF Premier League opener on Sun 27 Aug 2023 in Kasarani Annex. It ended 0-0

    “It’s a whole new level but it came with no pressure at all. I felt comfortable though it was my first premier league game,” said Wycliffe Omondi who was roped in from Migori Youth

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    Wycliffe Omondi on his debut for Nairobi City Stars against Muhoroni Youth in the 2023-24 FKF Premier League opener on Sun 27 Aug 2023 in Kasarani Annex. It ended 0-0

    “I wouldn’t say much of it because I came as a very late substitute. I didn’t get enough minutes to showcase what I could do but even then, I am hoping for more playtime in the games to come,” said Gilbert Abala signed from Busia Sugar FC

    Gilbert Abala on his debut for Nairobi City Stars against Muhoroni Youth in the 2023-24 FKF Premier League opener on Sun 27 Aug 2023 in Kasarani Annex. It ended 0-0

    “I enjoyed that first game in the few minutes that I received. Too bad we did not pick a win. I hope to get more games and minutes as we go along as we go for wins,” said Brian Mose formerly of Narok Division 2 side Total Spurs.

    Brian Mose on his debut for Nairobi City Stars against Muhoroni Youth in the 2023-24 FKF Premier League opener on Sun 27 Aug 2023 in Kasarani Annex. It ended 0-0

    While the four got minutes, center-back Sosthenes Idah as well as goalkeeper Edwin Mukolwe, signed from Polisi Tanzania and Bidco United, respectively, were unused substitutes.

    Other than the six newcomers, three others: Robinson Asenwa from Vapor Sports, Yuto Kusaba from Embu-based FC Zenshin, and goalkeeper Julius Ombacho all had a rest day.

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