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  • Top flight debut for Omachi

    Top flight debut for Omachi

    Forward Pius Omachi became the ninth Nairobi City Stars player to earn a Kenyan Premier league debut this season after coming on for Andrew Kisilu against Gor Mahia on Saturday 4 February in Kasarani during a match day 14 tie.

    Omachi was part of a triple sub in the 72nd minute and was accompanied to the pitch by Vincent Otieno and Elvis Noor who rested Ezekiel Odera and Peter Opiyo, respectively.

    Omachi’s entry came after he had been on the bench in the last three league games against Mathare United, Wazito, and Bandari.

    He became the eighth of nine new season recruits to step up to the top flight, and the 25th of 26 players registered for the season to feature in the league.

    “The debut was not an easy one for me. I learned quite a lot in the few minutes that I earned,”

    “I’ll be honest, I had stage freight. But know that I got a taste of the environment, I will be better in upcoming games,”

    “I am now looking forward to clocking many more premier league minutes as we go along to help me fully adapt to the competitive platform.” said Omachi

    Omachi, forced out of the entire preseason, and the first ten games due to injury, follows in the footsteps of newcomers Newton Ochieng, Kelvin Etemesi, and forward Daniel Odhiambo who all made their maiden topflight appearances in the season-opener against Bidco United.

    Midfielder Ronney Kola, unused the whole of last season due to injury, also made his top-flight debut, as well as striker Samuel Kapen, made his Simba wa Nairobi bow the same day.

    Defensive midfielder Clifford Ouma followed in the second game against Tusker and was joined by Kisilu in game four against Posta Rangers. Stopper Elly Kessy Osotsi then got his chance in game seven against AFC Leopards.

    With Omachi up in the ranks of premier league players, stopper Timothy Muganda, injured in pre-season, is the only one yet to be fielded by City Stars this season.

  • Omachi makes squad to face Mathare United

    Omachi makes squad to face Mathare United

    Forward Pius Omachi is one of two changes made in the 20-man squad as Nairobi City Stars plots for Mathare United in FKF Premier League match day eleven set for Ruaraka on Sunday 22 January 2023 starting 3 pm.

    Omachi, ruled out of pre-season due to injury, and from the first ten league games due to rehab, makes the squad for the first time this season, and is in line to become the eighth Simba wa Nairobi player to make his Kenyan Premier League debut this term, should he collect any minutes against Mathare United.

    He is in for Calvin Masawa who takes a rest from the upcoming fixture. Other than Omachi, the other change from the last squad that took on KCB in midweek is that of keeper Stephen Njunge who returns to replace Elvis Ochoro.

    Squad to face Mathare United

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

    Defenders: 4. Elly Kessy Osotsi, 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: 7. Pius Omachi,  9. Vincent Otieno Okoth,  22. Samuel Kapen,  32. Ezekiel Odera

    Out: 1. Elvis Ochoro, 5. Timothy Muganda, 8. Calvin Masawa, 10. Peter Opiyo, 12. Edwin Buliba,   31. Mohammed Bajaber

    Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

  • Pius Omachi: I will be back stronger

    Pius Omachi: I will be back stronger

    Forward Pius Omachi will have to wait a little longer to sample the Kenyan top flight following an injury in pre-season that continues to keep him out of action.

    The Dagoretti High alumnus and a former striker with division one side Vapor Sports missed out on all 18 preseason games inclusive of action in the inaugural Elite Cup.

    While he remains overly patient, he shared his sentiments on his stay at City Stars thus far since arriving in the offseason.

    “So far so good. I am happy at the club, with the technical bench, and with my teammates. Everybody is amazing and working hard so as to make a difference in our league encounters,”

    “I am happy that the young players are being featured in the league games. The coach (Nicholas Muyoti) has trusted every player. I am determined to be back, and I will be back stronger,” added Omachi

    He further went on to commend the senior players for helping the rookies seamlessly integrate into the establishment.

    “They are the best and encouraging all the young players who joined the club recently,”

    “You will love every moment when you are with Pinchez (Peter Opiyo) who is one of the players every young player wishes to be like.” added the former Dagoretti High skipper

    Omachi is one of the nine players who were roped in by Simba wa Nairobi for the new season.

  • Pius Omachi joins Nairobi City Stars

    Pius Omachi joins Nairobi City Stars

    Striker Pius Omachi Yatoli will scale up his football from third-tier side Vapor Sports to Nairobi City for the upcoming 2022-23 season.

    Omachi, the immediate former Dagoretti High school skipper, is one of the youngsters roped in by head coach Nicholas Muyoti to bolster Simba wa Nairobi’s attack.

    “I am happy to join Nairobi City Stars and ready to work hard,”

    “I am eager and ready to learn from the senior players and be a focused and disciplined player to achieve my own goals as well as those set by the club.” said Omachi

    Omachi takes up jersey number 7 which belonged to flyer Rodgers Okuse Okumu.

    Omachi is one of the new faces in the team besides Samuel Kapen, Clifford Ouma, Newton Ochieng, Andrew Kisilu, Kelvin Etemesi, and Daniel Odhiambo.

  • Muyoti: We are as good as ready for the league

    Muyoti: We are as good as ready for the league

    After playing five games and making it all the way to the final of the inaugural Elite pre-season Cup, head coach Nicholas Muyoti now reckons Simba wa Nairobi is as good as ready for the upcoming 2022-23 FKF Premier League.

    During the tournament, Muyoti tweaked his lineup and formations severally as the team rose from group ‘B’ as the runners-up to make the semis, then the final.

    In sum, Muyoti tested 24 players in the two-weak tournament save for stopper Edwin Buliba and striker Pius Omachi who were both nursing injuries.

    “Indeed we had so much to learn and picked very good pointers for the upcoming season. Now we have a very clear picture of the team apart from the few players who didn’t participate in the tournament,” he said

    After the final played on Saturday 1 Oct, Muyoti handed his troops a three-day break to recuperate before the resumption of training.

    “After the rest we will go back to the drawing board to fix a few issues and we will be ready before the season starts.” added the coach

    In the tournament, City Stars drew 1-1 with Police, and beat MCF 4-1 before tying Ulinzi Stars 2-2.

    In the semis, the team drew hosts Kariobangi Sharks 2-2 before carrying the day with a 3-2 win in post-match penalties. The team ended up with Silver after falling 2-0 to Police in the final.

    Photo credit – Hassan Mandevu

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