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  • Kapen, Newton named for the season opener against Bidco

    Kapen, Newton named for the season opener against Bidco

    Newly recruited Samuel Kapen and Newton Ochieng are in line for their debuts for Nairobi City Stars in the Kenyan Premier League after being named for the season opener against Bidco United in Nyayo Stadium on Sunday 20 November 2022 starting 3 pm.

    Kapen and Newton are two of the four recruits that made the 18-man squad for the game. They are joined by immediate former Kangemi All-Stars forward Kelvin Etemesi, and former Kibera Black Stars forward Daniel Dante Odhiambo.

    Kapen, formerly of Posta Rangers, who joined City Stars from Black Stars, is in line for his second stub at the top-flight.

    But for Newton, Etemesi, and Odhiambo, it will be a big leap from lower-tier football to the top flight.

    They will be joined in their quest for Premier League status by the now fully recovered Ronney Kola who missed the 2021-22 Premier League season due to injury.

    The four join 14 others who have been regular players for Simba wa Nairobi in the last two seasons.

    Squad to face Bidco United

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

    Defenders: 8. Calvin Masawa, 12. Edwin Buliba, 14. Rowland Makati, 25. Kenedy Onyango, 28. Herit Mungai,

    Midfielders: 2. Elvis Noor Ojiambo, 6. Ronney Kola, 10. Peter Opiyo, 15. Newton Ochieng, 17. Daniel Odhiambo, 20. Kelvin Etemesi, 21. Oliver Maloba, 30. Kevin Kimani

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

    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

  • Newton Ochieng joins City Stars from Vapor

    Newton Ochieng joins City Stars from Vapor

    Central midfielder Newton Ochieng has joined Nairobi City Stars from third-tier side Vapor Sports on a one-year deal.

    The teenager, fondly known as Tony in the hood, arrives at Simba wa Nairobi after the conclusion of the Division One league recently.

    He had been a regular at City Stars training during the past league season before making a permanent cross-over.

    “We’ve been tracking Newton for a while, and over the last few months, he has been in and out of training with Nairobi City Stars for integration purposes. The coach identified him as a good prospect for the upcoming season and I wish to take the earliest opportunity to welcome him home to Simba wa Nairobi,” said City Stars team coordinator Samson Otieno

    Newton is an alumnus of Upper Hill school where he was a captain till his final year in 2021.

    “I am happy to sign for Nairobi City Stars, a club that matches my ambitions. A club with the potential to win and play attractive football for its passionate fans,” said Newton

    “In addition to goals and assists, I will bring dedication to training, on matchdays and I will do my best to represent the club positively off the pitch. I can’t wait to get started and learn from an experienced technical bench, my teammates, and our fans.” he added

    Newton will don jersey No. 15 which was vacated by John Kamau.

    Newton Ochieng
    Midfielder Newton ‘Tony’ Ochieng during his unveiling at Nairobi City Stars on 24 Aug 2022
    Newton Ochieng
    Midfielder Newton ‘Tony’ Ochieng was officially unveiled by Nairobi City Stars CEO Patrick Korir on 24 Aug 2022 He signed from third-tier side Vapor Sports
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