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  • Caution leaves ‘Tony’ distraught

    Caution leaves ‘Tony’ distraught

    Newton Ochieng’s return to the Nairobi City Stars squad for a game against Shabana on Sunday 4 February 2024 in Machakos suffered a massive setback after he was slapped with a straight red card.

    Tony, as he is popularly known, was handed his marching orders within seven minutes – alongside Shabana’s Prince Ayeko – after coming on as a substitute after being found in the thick of a scuffle.

    “There was a bit of a push and pull and I went in to help contain the situation. Unfortunately, I was pointed out as the chief culprit. To my shock, the next thing I saw was a red card being flushed at me,”

    “I will take the time out to focus on my training then return to contest the games that I will be eligible to play in,” he added

    Tony has so far featured in ten of the 20 games played so far this season clocking 309 regular game minutes.

  • Brian Mose returns for Leopards clash

    Brian Mose returns for Leopards clash

    Flyer Brian Mose Nyambane is the only inclusion, and change, in the named 20-man squad called up to face AFC Leopards in a matchday 19 tie in Bukhungu Stadium, Kakamega, on Sunday 21 January 2024 starting at 3 p.m.

    Mose, who last made the squad on matchday 14 in Ruaraka against Bandari, takes up the place of Newton Ochieng who takes a rest.

    Save for that change, the rest of the lot that delivered a 1-0 win over Posta Rangers in the last league game all maintained their slots.

    Squad to face AFC Leopards

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

    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, 25. Brian Mzee

    Forwards: 3. Robinson Asenwa, , 7. Pius Omachi, 9. Mohammed Bajaber, 10. Dennis Oalo, 17. Brian Mose, 22. Samuel Kapen

    Out: 5. Newton Ochieng, 6. Ronney Kola, 20. Kelvin Etemesi, 21. Yuto Kusaba, 23. Julius Ombacho, 27. Gilbert Abala, 31. Abuyeka Kubasu

    Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

  • One change against FC Talanta

    One change against FC Talanta

    Newton Ochieng has been included in the 20-man squad to face FC Talanta during a matchday 17 FKF Premier League tie in Ruaraka on Saturday 6 January 2024 starting at 3 p.m.

    Newton, aka Tony, is the only change from the one that traveled and saw off Kakamega Homeboyz 1-0 in the 2023 year-ender. He takes up the place of Kelvin Etemesi who is ill, and out of the first leg-ender.

    Ochieng was last fielded in late October 2023 against Shabana in matchday seven where he picked up an injury. He returned for a matchday 13 game against Posta Rangers but sat out the last three games against Bandari, Ulinzi Stars, and Kakamega Homeboyz.

    Squad to face FC Talanta

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

    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, 5. Newton Ochieng, 11. Andrew Kisilu, 18. Clifford Ouma, 19. Vincent Owino, 25. Brian Mzee

    Forwards: 3. Robinson Asenwa, 9. Mohammed Bajaber, 10. Dennis Oalo, 22. Samuel Kapen, 27. Gilbert Abala

    Out: 6. Ronney Kola, 7. Pius Omachi, 17. Brian Mose, 20. Kelvin Etemesi, 21. Yuto Kusaba, 23. Julius Ombacho, 31. Abuyeka Kubasu

    Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

  • Newton Ochieng returns for Posta Rangers duel

    Newton Ochieng returns for Posta Rangers duel

    Newton Ochieng has shaken off injury and has been included in the 18-man squad to face league leaders Posta Rangers during an FKF Premier League matchday 11 tie in Machakos Stadium on Saturday 2 December 2023.

    Tony, as he is popularly known, has been sitting out games since limping off during matchday seven against Shabana in Homabay in late October 2023.

    Aside from Newton, the other new inclusion to the squad is keeper Elvis Ochoro who takes up the place of Julius Ombacho.

    The rest of the lot that delivered a 3-1 win over Kariiobangi Sharks have all maintained their places in the team.

    Squad to face Posta Rangers

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

    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, 5. Newton Ochieng, 11. Andrew Kisilu, 18. Clifford Ouma, 19. Vincent Owino,

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

    Out: 6. Ronney Kola, 7. Pius Omachi, 10. Dennis Oalo, 17. Brian Mose, 21. Yuto Kusaba, 23. Julius Ombacho, 25. Brian Mzee, 27. Gilbert Abala, 31. Abuyeka Kubasu

    Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

  • Newton Ochieng focuses on return

    Newton Ochieng focuses on return

    Midfielder Newton Ochieng aka Toni plans to engage the right gears to get back on track after being put aside from league games due to an injury suffered against Shabana in matchday seven of the 2023/24 FKF Premier League in late October 2023.

    Newton suffered the injury in the closing stages of the first half in Homa Bay Stadium and had to exit the pitch. That setback has kept him out of the Simba wa Nairobi squad for four league matches. He is now focused on a bounceback.

    “My season so far hasn’t been good and hasn’t been bad either. Due to the injury I got, I feel I have been off the team as it has left me inactive,” he said

    “But more is to come because I am recovering well. I have started training with the team which I’d say is a good start,”

    “I am happy now and ready to join my teammates to help each other in gaining vital points in the upcoming league games,” added Toni

    According to team physio Brain Otieno Odongo, Newton is ready to return to the pitch when given the nod.

    “From my side, he is now fully fit. He’s back to full training and I have since handed him back to the technical bench for consideration of fielding him in the games to come.” added Brian

    Till the injury setback in Homa Bay, Newton had featured in the starting six games of the season.

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    Newton Ochieng in action against Posta Rangers keeper Kelvin Omondi during an FKF matchday 23 tie at Police Sacco Stadium on Sun 9 April 2023. Posta won it 3-2
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    Newton Ochieng celebrates his maiden premier league goal – and third for City Stars – in a 3-0 win over Mathare United on Wed 29 March 2023
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    Newton Ochieng up against Ulinzi’s Bernard Ongoma in KAsarani Annex during an FKF matchday 17 tie on 26 Feb 2023. Ulinzi won 2-0
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