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  • Kola excited with debut goal

    Kola excited with debut goal

    Defensive mid Ronney Kola Oyaro is all bubbly after netting his first goal of the season on Saturday 13 February 2021 to aid Nairobi Stima to a 2-0 win over Silibwet Leons at Camp Toyoyo.

    Kola and attacking midfielder Rowland Babu Makati, both on long term deals with Nairobi City Stars, were loaned out to National Super League (NSL) side Nairobi Stima for the season to gain work experience.

    Kola, an offseason signing from KSG Ogopa FC, hammered in a layup from outside the box in the 75th minute for his first goal, and the first for the club, in the round 10 game.

    Fortune Omoto added the second in the 85th minute for Stima to confirm the win.

    Kola had this to say; “I am very excited with the goal. This being my first ever for the club and in the NSL. It has given me more motivation ahead of upcoming games.” he said

    Kola who returned to the squad clocked a full 90 minutes. He had been rested in the previous game against Kibera Black Stars that his team went on to win 1-0 at Ligi Ndogo.

    As Kola grabbed a full game against Silibwet Leons, Babu earned an hour.

    Next for Nairobi Stima, now sixth in the 20-team NSL log,  will host Kisumu All Stars at Camp Toyoyo on Wednesday 17 February 2021 starting 3pm.

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    Defensive mid Ronney Kola takes on a Kariobangi Sharks player during a friendly at Utalii grounds on Sat 30 Oct 2020. It ended 1-1
  • Ombija joins City Stars

    Ombija joins City Stars

    Striker Erick Ombija, 25, has joined Nairobi City Stars from champions Gor Mahia on a two-year deal.

    Ombija becomes the latest arrival at Nairobi City Stars, and the fifth in the current transfer window after youngsters  Rowland Makati from Vapor Sports, Timothy Ouma from Laiser Hill Academy, Ronney Kola Oyaro from Kenya School of Government (KSG) and keeper Elvis Ochieng Ochoro from Hakati Sportiff.

    Ombija has an envious scoring record having scored 11 times in the National Super League (NSL) in the 2018 season and 17 goals in the ended 2019/20 season while on loan from Gor Mahia.

    “He’s a proven goal scorer and is a good addition and firepower to our striking department,”

    “He has been a long term target and we are happy to welcome him to Simba wa Nairobi.He gives us extra options upfront and is a great boost to the team.” said team coordinator Samson Otieno

    Prior to departing to his homeland in Taita Taveta after putting pen to paper, Ombija shared his reasons in joining Simba wa Nairobi;

    “My aim was to play the 2020/21 season through hard and support from the entire Coast Stima family,”

    “My decision to join City Stars comes at the right time and I am glad to join the Lions Pride and be part of a team which will challenge the for the title,”

    “I am happy to join the likes of Muki (Anthony Kimani), Pinchez (Peter Opiyo), (Oliver) Maloba and many more talented players at City Stars.” said Ombija.

    Ombija will don his favorite jersey no. 24 and will be contesting for the No. 9 position with Gambian marksman Ebrima Sanneh, Ezekiel Odera, Kaimosi High alumnus Davis Agesa and teenager Vincent Jamaica Otieno.

    Eric Ombija with club coordinator Samson Otieno during his unveiling on Fri 4 Sep 2020
    Eric Ombija with club CEO Patrick Korir during his unveiling on Fri 4 Sep 2020
    Eric Ombija with club CEO Patrick Korir during his unveiling on Fri 4 Sep 2020
    Eric Ombija during his unveiling on Fri 4 Sep 2020
  • Keeper Elvis boards from Hakati

    Keeper Elvis boards from Hakati

    Teenage keeper Elvis Ochieng Ochoro, 18, has joined Nairobi City Stars’ goal keeping department.

    Elvis, who spent his formative football years at Makadara Junior League, joins from regional league side Hakati Sportiff.

    The promising keeper, who spent four months at the famed Generation Foot Academy in Dakar, Senegal in 2019, joins City Stars on a long term deal and becomes the fourth singing after   Rowland Makati from Vapor Sports, Timothy Ouma from Laiser Hill Academy and Ronney Kola Oyaro from Kenya School of Government (KSG)

    “Elvis is one young keeper full of talent and is here to learn from keeper trainer Zachary Onyango and the custodians in the senior team,”

    “His plan is long term and we have no doubt in a few years he will grow into a top keeper. We welcome him to City Stars.” said team coordinator Samson Otieno

    The young lad is now looking forward to seize the chance to grow his game to a point he can command games.

    “It’s a dream come true to join a club like City Stars. I want to learn from the best and up my game through this God-given platform,”

    “I appreciate the chance and opportunity and promise to grow through the ranks in the near future.” said Elvis

    Elvis Ochieng Ochoro with club CEO Patrick Korir and former coach at Makadara Junior League and Hakati Stanley Achima during his unveiling at City Stars on Thur 3 Sep 2020
    Elvis Ochieng Ochoro with club coordinator Samson Otieno during his unveiling at City Stars on Thur 3 Sep 2020
    Elvis Ochieng Ochoro with club CEO Patrick Korirduring his unveiling at City Stars on Thur 3 Sep 2020
  • Kola arrives from KSG

    Kola arrives from KSG

    Defensive midfielder Ronney Kola Oyaro, 20, is the latest arrival at Nairobi City Stars.

    Kola makes the big leap from lower tier side Kenya School of Government (KSG), a club that made the semis of the Nairobi region Chapa Dimba na Safaricom finals held in February 2020 at Jamhuri High School.

    Kola becomes the third signing at Simba wa Nairobi in the current transfer window after Rowland Makati from Vapor Sports and Timothy Ouma from Laiser Hill Academy.

    The three are the fresh entrants to a band of five developmental players being roped in for the upcoming season.

    “Ronny has very impressive midfield defensive qualities that our scouts noted while he was playing at Chapa Dimba,”

    “He is a good addition to our setup and we are now giving him a platform to further develop his skills at City Stars. We welcome him on board.” said team coordinator Samson Otieno

    Speaking soon after his unveiling, Rooney said;

    “It has been my dream to feature for a big club and it therefore excites me to join City Stars,”

    “First is to thank KSG for nurturing my skills over time and I want to make full use of the chance granted to me by City Stars to up my game to the highest level. I thank them for handing me this rare opportunity.”

    Rooney Kola Oyaro and City Stars team coordinator during his unveiling at the club offices on Tue 1 Sep 2020
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    Rooney Kola Oyaro//Nairobi City Stars
    Rooney Kola Oyaro//Nairobi City Stars
    Rooney Kola Oyaro with Nairobi City Stars CEO on Tue 1 Sep 2020