Tag: Newton Ochieng

  • Newton Ochieng stays positive

    Newton Ochieng stays positive

    Central attacking midfielder Newton Ochieng aka Tony is of the opinion that Nairobi City Stars will have an improved second leg.

    Not just the team, but himself too at a personal level, as he is now more familiar with the top-flight terrain.

    “I believe in my team and our coaches. We are now in the second leg and we are more prepared and focused. There will be more positive results than during the first leg,”said the former Vapor Sports and Upper Hill lad before adding;

    “On a personal note I am still putting in extra work in training because I want to step up and advance from where I reached in the first leg,”

    “I think I am growing well an getting used to the level I am in now. It’s a good experience that I am facing everyday despite the challenges we face,”

    Newton has so far featured in 14 of 20 games played nailing down five starts. He went on to complete one game against Ulinzi Stars

    “Before the match I was already prepared and I knew that I was going to start. Not just to start but to have my first full match,”

    “It was a tough game but I had the greatest moment in the field against a strong team like Ulinzi with all that experience and quality in every department,” he said of the Ulinzi tie that City Stars went on to lose 2-0 at Kasarani Annex

    On his topflight debut season, Newton has so far managed to clock 585 minutes.

    Newton Ochieng, City Stars
    Nairobi City Stars midfielder Newton Ochieng in action against Kenya Police during the Elite Cup tournament in Kasarani Annex in September 2022
  • Ochoro, Ochieng back for KCB duel

    Ochoro, Ochieng back for KCB duel

    Goalkeeper Elvis Ochoro and midfielder Newton Ochieng are back in the Nairobi City Stars squad, this time for matchday ten 2022-23 FKF Premier League tie against KCB in Kasarani Annex on Wednesday 18 January 2023.

    The duo was last named to the team in mid-December 2022 and traveled to Sudi, Bungoma to face Nzoia United during matchday five but injury kept them out of games six to nine.

    Ochoro takes up the place of fellow keeper Stephen Njunge as Newton is in for Mohammed Bajaber who limped out of the last tie against Sofapaka injured.

    All other 18 players who were named for the Sofapaka tie maintained their places.

    Squad to face KCB

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

    Defenders: 4. Elly Kessy Osotsi, 8. Calvin Masawa, 14. Rowland Makati, 25. Kenedy Onyango, 26. Dennis Wanjala, 28. Herit Mungai

    Midfielders: 2. Elvis Noor Ojiambo, 6. Ronney Kola,  11. Andrew Kisilu,  15. Newton Ochieng,  17. Daniel Odhiambo,  18. Clifford Ouma, 20. Kelvin Etemesi, 21. Oliver Maloba,  30. Anthony Kimani,

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

    Out: 5. Timothy Muganda, 7. Pius Omachi,  10. Peter Opiyo, 12. Edwin Buliba,  23. Stephen Njunge, 31. Mohammed Bajaber

    Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

  • Newton Ochieng comments on Kenyan topflight

    Newton Ochieng comments on Kenyan topflight

    Nairobi City Stars midfielder Newton Ochieng aka Tony believes he’s mustered his way around the Kenyan Premier League so far though only in his debut season.

    Newton made a massive leap from third side Vapor Sports to the Kenyan topflight and earned his maiden game in the starting game of the season against Bidco United in Nyayo Stadium as a second-half substitute.

    He went on to register his first start against Tusker in the next game and topped up with two more games against FC Talanta and Posta Rangers, all as a substitute.

    “The Kenyan Premier League has so far been fair enough for me. At first, it was challenging,”

    “But the trick has been to understand the (teams’) way of play, players, and knowing the exact role to play,”

    “I have come to learn that the Kenyan Premier League is about strategies because it’s a level where you are competing with big names all of whom have experience,” added Newton

    The budding midfielder has however been forced to miss out on playtime after match day four after picking a knock during pre-match warmup in Sudi ahead of a game against Nzoia Sugar.

    “The injury came at a bad time, just before the Nzoia game forcing me out of the squad for a few weeks,”

    “I am now back to light training and in due course I will be back to serve the team on the pitch.” added the former Upper Hill School skipper

    Photo credit – Hassan Mandevu

  • Newbies delight in Premier League debuts

    Newbies delight in Premier League debuts

    Nairobi City Stars kicked off the 2022-23 FKF Premier League season with a home game against Bidco United at Nyayo Stadium on Sunday 20 November 2022.

    The visitors scored twice in the first half to carry the day with a 2-0 win.

    Away from the result, Simba wa Nairobi introduced four new players to the top-flight league, while handing another his first full premier league game.

    Kelvin Etemesi, Ronney Kola, Newton Ochieng, and Daniel Odhiambo all made their premier league bows, as Samuel Kapen, in his second stab in the top league, clocked his first 90 minutes.

    The newbies spoke on their entry to Kenya’s apex league.

    Daniel Odhiambo, signed from Kibera Black Stars, was introduced in the 69th minute in place of Elvis Noor Ojiambo. He had this to say;

    “It was indeed a special moment being able to represent Nairobi City in my first topflight game even though the game ended in defeat,”

    “We will bounce back and come off much better in upcoming games. I am looking forward to a great season ahead,”

     

    Ronney Kola, a former Kenya School of Government defensive midfielder, was fielded as a stopper alongside Kenedy Onyango and went on to clock a full 90 minutes on his debut. He said;

    “It was a very good experience as my dream to play in the Kenyan Premier League finally came true,”

    “The atmosphere was great and I look forward to many more games,”

    Samuel Kapen, in from Kibera Black Stars, landed his first full game. Previously, while at Rangers, he had only been handed cameo appearances at the same level in the 2020-21 season.

    “It was a good game for me as it was my first (full) game in the top league,”

    “I know I can do better and give Nairobi City Stars better results,” added the right winger

    Kelvin Etemesi, formerly of Kangemi All-Stars, started the game before being replaced by Anthony Muki Kimani. He said;

    “Thank God for the debut at the big stage. It’s one of the things every player would wish for,”

    “It was not good for me and for the team, but we are going to come back stronger,”

    Newton Tony Ochieng, formerly of Vapor Sports, was introduced at the start of the second half in place of Oliver Maloba for his debut.

    “This is what I have always dreamt of, to play in the premier league, and it has come true,”

    “It’s a memorable experience and I now look forward to featuring in many more games.” said Tony

    All five debutants will be hoping to build on their first league game when City Stars travels to defending champions Tusker in the next game on Sunday 27 November 2022 in Kasarani Stadium. The game kicks off at 3 pm.

  • MD1: Nairobi City Stars 0 Bidco United 2

    MD1: Nairobi City Stars 0 Bidco United 2

    Nairobi City Stars had a false start to the 2022-23 FKF Premier League after going down 2-0 to Bidco United in a Matchday One (MD1)  tie at Nyayo Stadium on Sunday 20 November 2022.

    Goals by former City Stars player David Gateri in the 24th minute and Henry Juma in the 36th minute handed Bidco United the win in what was only the fifth top-flight meeting between the two sides.

    Gateri nodded home from an uncleared corner, as Juma tapped home Gateri’s cutback for the second goal.

    City Stars were the more composed in the second half but were left to rue a series of missed chances.

    Next up for City Stars is an away trip to defending Champions Tusker in Kasarani on Sunday 27 November 2022 starting 3 pm.

    Lineups

    Nairobi City Stars: 23. Stephen Njunge, 14. Rowland Makati (8. Calvin Masawa-42), 6. *Ronney Kola, 25. Kenedy Onyango, 28. Herit Mungai, 2. Elvis Noor Ojiambo (17. *Daniel Odhiambo-69), 10. Peter Opiyo, 21. Oliver Maloba (15. *Newton Ochieng-46), 20. *Kelvin Etemesi (30. Anthony Kimani-42), 22. Samuel Kapen**, 32. Ezekiel Odera (9. Vincent Otieno-69)

    * Premier League debut, ** City Stars Premier League debut

    Unused Subs: 16. Jacob Osano, 12. Edwin Buliba

    Out: 1. Elvis Ochoro, 4. Elly Kessy Osotsi, 5. Timothy Muganda, 7. Pius Omachi, 11. Andrew Kisilu, 18. Clifford Ouma, 25. Dennis Wanjala, 31. Mohammed Bajaber

    Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

    Bidco United: 1. Edwin Omwabana, 4. David Kalama, 12. Lambert Oyuga, 31. Peter Nzuki, 18. Francis Oduor, 28. Said Tsuma, 7. Alex Juma (14. Ezekiel Okare-46), 5. Emmanuel Mogaka (30. Zacharia Gathu-44), 10. Eric Gichimu (23. Michael Bodo-46), 11. Henry Juma (22. Stephen Waruru-80), 25. David Gateri (40. Lameck Oloo-80)

    Unused subs: 21. Lucas Indeche,2. Thomas Wainaina, 16. Geoffrey Gitau,

    Coach: Anthony Akhulia