Nairobi City Stars

Tag: Pius Omachi

  • Three changes against Gor Mahia

    Three changes against Gor Mahia

    The return of skipper Calvin Masawa is one of three major changes made to the Simba wa Nairobi squad set to face champions Gor Mahia on Saturday 17 February 2024 in Kenyatta Stadium, Machakos starting from 4 p.m.

    Masawa is back for the matchday 22 tie after serving a two-match suspension following a straight red card in a recent game against AFC Leopards in Bukhungu, Kakamega.

    Masawa will be joined in the squad by newcomers Byron Owino and defensive midfielder Shem Odinga who both joined the club in the ended mid-window from Kibera Black Stars and Kibera Angels, respectively.

    Falling off the squad that saw off Bandari 1-0 in Mombasa in the immediate past league game are goalkeeper Edwin Mukolwe and midfielder Elvis Noor due to caution suspensions, as well as flyer Pius Omachi who takes a rest.

    Abuyeka Kubasu and Gilbert Abala who made the Bandari trip retain their places in the team, as well as recent signing Rogers Obusu who makes the cut for a third straight match.

    Squad to face Gor Mahia

    Goalkeepers: 13. Elvis Ochoro, 23. Byron Owino

    Defenders: 4. Timothy Muganda, 8. Calvin Masawa, 15. Wycliffe Omondi, 24. Rogers Obusu, 26. Dennis Wanjala, 30. Rowland Makati, 32. Sosthenes Idah

    Midfielders: 6. Shem Odinga, 11. Andrew Kisilu, 18. Clifford Ouma, 19. Vincent Owino,  31. Abuyeka Kubasu

    Forwards: 3. Robinson Asenwa, 10. Dennis Oalo, 17. Brian Mose, 22. Samuel Kapen, 21. Yuto Kusaba, 27. Gilbert Abala

    Out: 1. Edwin Mukolwe, 2. Elvis Noor, 5. Newton Ochieng, 7. Pius Omachi, 9. Mohammed Bajaber, 12. Edwin Buliba, 20. Kelvin Etemesi, 25. Brian Mzee

    Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

  • Pius Omachi excited to be back after a year

    Pius Omachi excited to be back after a year

    After exactly a year, flyer Pius Omachi was back on the pitch for a Kenyan Premier League match after coming on as a substitute on Sunday 4 February 2024 in a matchday 20 tie against Shabana in Machakos.

    Omachi was introduced in the final 13 minutes of play in place of Samuel Kapen for only his second top-flight game.

    “The season has gone on well for the Nnairobi City Stars though it has been hard for me to get back to the squad due to stiff competition,”

    “But I am happy that now things are flowing and I am back to the setup. I do believe that things will only get better from here,”

    Omachi’s only other game – his debut – was on 4 February 2023 against Gor Mahia in Kasarani after swapping places with Ezekiel Odera in the 73rd minute.

    Misfortune struck soon after and he was rendered unavailable for the rest of the season due to injury forcing him to undergo lengthy rehab.

    He only just returned and his first game in the current season has come after being an unused substitute in games against Posta Rangers, and  AFC Leopards.

  • Omachi in for Posta Rangers

    Omachi in for Posta Rangers

    For the first time this season, forward Pius Omachi has made it to the Nairobi City Stars squad, this time for the opening second leg game – matchday 18 – against Posta Rangers in Ruaraka on Sun 14 Jan, 2024 starting at 3 p.m.

    Omachi, who was completing his rehab during the first leg, is the only change from the team that saw of FC Talanta 3-0 in the last league fixture.

    He tales up the slot of flyer Gilbert Abala. All the other 19 players have kept their place for the reverse tie against the Rangers.

    In making the squad, Omachi will only be looking for his second top flight match – should he get the minutes to play – to follow up on his debut close to a year back against Gor Mahia in Kasarani in early February, 2023.

    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, 25. Brian Mzee

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

    Out: 6. Ronney Kola, 17. Brian Mose, 20. Kelvin Etemesi, 21. Yuto Kusaba, 23. Julius Ombacho, 27. Gilbert Abala, 31. Abuyeka Kubasu

    Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

  • Pius Omachi nears full return

    Pius Omachi nears full return

    After sitting out game action for months, Simba wa Nairobi flyer Pius Omachi is now on the verge of making a full return.

    Omachi has been undergoing rehab since March 2023 after an injury rendered his 2022-23 FKF Premier League season over.

    According to team Physio Brian Otieno Odongo, Omachi is now good to go.

    “All he now needs is match fitness. Otherwise, he has a clean bill of health,”

    “It’s been a journey since his injury back in March. Progressively, he has come through to a point he will soon start contesting for a place in the team for competitive games,” said Brian

    Brian’s sentiments were echoed by head coach Nicholas Muyoti;

    “We have assessed him and he is now on the verge of returning to the squad. He has been part of our full training and we have tested him in friendly games,”

    “Most recently he clocked a full half which goes to show he’s getting there. It’s now just a matter of time,” added Muyoti

    Omachi on his part is optimistic that he’ll be picked up league games before the turn of the year.

    “It’s indeed been a journey but finally I am back to full training and I have been topping up on minutes from one friendly game to the next,”

    “The coach has told me that after featuring in another two friendly games or so I’ll be considered for league games. It is my desire to get there as soon as possible. I hope that will be before year’s end.” he added

    Omachi made his Kenyan Premier League debut against Gor Mahia on Saturday 4 February in Kasarani during a match day 14 tie after coming on as a substitute in the second half. Till that big day, he had been named to the bench for three straight games.

    As fate would have it, that was his first – and last league game – as the injury that kept him out for months on followed.

    Pius Omachi
    Pius Omachi
    Pius Omachi
    Pius Omachi
  • Masawa in for Ulinzi clash

    Masawa in for Ulinzi clash

    After sitting out six-games, field skipper Calvin Masawa is back for the upcoming FKF Premier League matchday 17 tie against Ulinzi Stars on Saturday 25 February 2023 in Kasarani Annex starting 1 pm. 

    Masawa returns at a time when three players have dropped out from the last squad that faced Kakamega Homeboyz in Bukhungu last weekend.

    Midfielder Elvis Noor Ojiambo who started that game is out due to cummulation of five yellow cards while Ronney Kola is unavailable.  Forward Pius Omachi takes a rest.

    With the three out, the squad thins out from 20 to 18 players for the upcoming tie, the final game of the first leg.

    The other 17 players, including the only player yet to feature in the league this season- centreback Timothy Muganda – kept their places in the team.

    Squad to face Ulinzi Stars 

    Goal Keepers: 1. Elvis Ochoro, 16. Jacob Osano, 23. Stephen Njunge

    Defenders: 4. Elly Kessy Osotsi, 5. Timothy Muganda, 8. Calvin Masawa, 12. Edwin Buliba, 25. Kenedy Onyango, 26. Dennis Wanjala, 28. Herit Mungai

    Midfielders: 11. Andrew Kisilu, 15. Newton Ochieng, 17. Daniel Odhiambo,  18. Clifford Ouma, 20. Kelvin Etemesi, 21. Oliver Maloba

    Strikers: 9. Vincent Otieno Okoth,  32. Ezekiel Odera

    Out: 2. Elvis Noor Ojiambo, 6. Ronney Kola, 7. Pius Omachi, 10. Peter Opiyo, 14. Rowland Makati, 22. Samuel Kapen, 30. Anthony Kimani, 31. Mohammed Bajaber

    Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

←