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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
  • Nairobi City Stars squad for the 2020/2021 Premier League season

    Nairobi City Stars squad for the 2020/2021 Premier League season

    Nairobi City Stars will navigate the first leg of the 2020-21 FKF premier league season with a total of 29 players: three (3) goal keepers, nine (9) defenders, 12 midfielders, and five (5) strikers. 

    A total of eleven new players onboarded in the offseason and this includes goalkeepers Elvis Ochoro (Hakati Sportiff) and Stephen Njunge (Wazito FC).

    Defenders Mukisa Lubowa Yusuf (Proline FC) from Uganda, left back Herit Mungai (Posta Rangers) and centre-back Kenedy Onyango (Kakamega Homeboyz) all joined Simba wa Nairobii.

    Midfielders; Rowland Makati (Vapor Sports), Timothy Ouma (Laiser Hill Academy), Ronney Kola (KSG Ogopa FC), Sven Yida (Kariobangi Sharks) also  joined the club in the offseason as well as flyer Rodgers Okumu (Coast Stima) and striker Erick Ombija (Gor Mahia).

    Two players; – Makati and Kola – will however head out on loan at second tier side Nairobi Stima to seek work experience over the season.

    Last season’s captain Noah Abich, who has since retired from playing, drops to the bench to become an apprentice to coach Sanjin joining former City Stars players John Amboko and Arthur Museve.

    Full 2020/21 Squad & jersey numbers

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

    Defenders: 4. Salim Abdalla, 5. Wesley Onguso, 8. Calvin Masawa, 17. Yusuf Mukisa Lubowa, 22. Wycliffe Otieno, 12. Edwin Buliba, 15. John Kamau, 25. Kenedy Onyango, 28. Herit Mungai Atariza

    Midfielders: 2. Elvis Noor Ojiambo, 3. Charles Otieno, 6. Ronny Kola, 7. Rodgers Okumu, 10. Peter Opiyo, 14. Rowland Makati, 18. Sven Yidah, 19. Jimmy Bageya, 20. Timothy Ouma, 21. Oliver Maloba, 27. Azizi Okaka, 30. Anthony Kimani,

    Strikers: 9. Vincent Otieno, 11. Davis Agesa, 24. Erick Ombija, 29. Ebrima Sanneh, 32. Ezekiel Odera,

    Technical Bench:

    Head coach – Sanjin Alagic, Assistant head coach – Nihad Nalbantic, First assistant coach – John Amboko, Second assistant coach – Noah Abich, Goalkeeper coach – Zachary Onyango, Team manager – Neville Pudo,  Trainer – Arthur Museve, Team Physio – Brian Odongo, Kit Manager – Joseph Andere

  • Makati, Kola head out on loan

    Makati, Kola head out on loan

    Two young prospects, Rowland Makati and Ronney Kola, will join second-tier side Nairobi Stima FC on loan for the first part of the 2020/21 season, commencing mid-November 2020.

    The pair were identified during the Chapa Dimba Nairobi regional finals held at Jamhuri High School before securing moves to the club from lower-tier sides Vapor Sports (Makati) and Kenya School of Government (KSG) (Kola).

    The loan move is aimed at providing the duo with valuable match experience and aiding their development.

    “Following recommendations from Head Coach Sanjin Alagić, the two players will join Nairobi Stima to gain competitive experience,” said Team Coordinator Samson Otieno.

    “The coach believes their growth will benefit from regular game time in the NSL, which offers a strong platform for development given their progression from lower leagues,” he added.

    Head Coach Sanjin Alagić also expressed confidence in the players’ potential:

    “The two are quality players with a bright future. After a season in the NSL, we expect to reintegrate them into the squad as we prepare them for Premier League football.”

    Both Makati and Kola joined Simba wa Nairobi in the offseason on long-term contracts.

  • 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
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