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  • Shem Odinga talks up topflight debut

    Shem Odinga talks up topflight debut

    Defensive midfielder Shem Odinga had a taste of the Kenyan topflight on Saturday 17 February 2024 after coming on in the later stages of a matchday 22, 2023-24 FKF Premier League tie against Gor Mahia in Machakos.

    Odinga made his way to the field of play in the 85th minute for Clifford Ouma for his maiden show in Kenya’s apex league.

    “It’s exciting to have made my debut for Simba wa Nairobi on Saturday against Gor Mahia. I felt no pressure at all and I loved the experience, and the system of play,”

    “After this first game, I am now looking forward to more minutes and games,” said Odinga

    The spoiler joined Simba wa Nairobi from lower-tier side Kibera Angels during the month-long mid-transfer window that shut on 8 February 2024.

    “Joining City Stars was easy for me because the system of play fits me. I did not think twice about joining the club especially after I was informed that they had scouted me and had made an inquiry about my services,”

    “I had to grab it immediately, and I am am so happy to be with this amazing team, Simba wa Nairobi. I believe I will achieve a lot by the end of the season.” added Odinga

    Odinga becomes the eighth City Stars player to be handed his top-flight debut this season, and the 21st by head coach Nicholas Muyoti since the 2021-22 FKF Premier League season.

    Wycliffe Omondi, Gilbert Abala, Brian Mose Nyambane, and Brian Mzee made their debuts in matchday one against Muhoroni Youth, while the duo of Abuyeka Kubasu and Robinson Asenwa got their maiden games in matchday four against Gor Mahia.

    Japanese forward Yuto Kusaba became the seventh debutant after his appearance in matchday 20 against Shabana in Machakos.

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    Shem Odinga doning Nairobi City Stars colors for the first time ever ahead of a matchday 22, 2023-24 FKF Premier League tie against Gor Mahia in Machakos on Sat 17 Feb 2024 in Machakos
  • MD22: Nairobi City Stars 0 Gor Mahia 1

    MD22: Nairobi City Stars 0 Gor Mahia 1

    A fourth minute goal by Benson Omala is all Gor Mahia needed to stop Nairobi City Stars 1-0 in Machakos during a matchday 22, 2023-24 FKF Premier League tie played on Saturday 17 Feb 2024.

    Omala got to the end of a Shariff Musa assist sending the ball past Elvis Ochoro in goal for the winner.

    From the result, and coupled with others, City Stars drops from second to fifth due to goal difference while still on 37 points as Gor consolidated their place at the helm of the 18-team standings with 48 points.

    Next up for Simba wa Nairobi is an away trip to Kariobangi Sharks on Sat 2 March 2024.

    Lineups

    Nairobi City Stars: 13. Elvis Ochoro, 30. Rowland Makati, 4. Timothy Muganda-captain 1, 15. Wycliffe Omondi, 26. Dennis Wanjala (46. Calvin Masawa-46-captain 2), 18. Clifford Ouma (6. *Shem Odinga-85), 19. Vincent Owino, 22. Samuel Kapen, 3. Robinson Asenwa (17. Brian Mose-90), 21. Yuto Kusaba (31. Abuyeka Kubasu-46), 10. Dennis Oalo (11. Andrew Kisilu-85)

    *Premier league debut

    Unused subs: 23. Byron Owino 24. Rogers Obusu, 27. Gilbert Abala, 32. Sosthenes Idah

    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

    Gor Mahia: 35. Kevin Omondi, 88. Rooney Onyango, 26. Philemon Otieno-captain 1, 14. Kenedy Onyango (6. Emery Bayisenge-46), 15. Sylvester Owino, 3. Kevin Juma (8. Alpha Onyango-70) , 24. Lawrence Juma (21. Sydney Ochieng-90) , 10. Austin Odhiambo, 22. Benson Omalla, 19. Sharif Musa (7. Boniface Omondi-78), 25. Bryson Wangai (40. Chris Ochieng-78)

    Unused subs: 29. Caleb Otieno, 50. Paul Ochuoga, 11. John Macharia, 27. Patrick Sibomana

    Coach: Jonathan McKinstry

    Goals

    Nairobi City Stars: –

    Gor Mahia: Benson Omala (4)

    Cautions

    Nairobi City Stars: 4. Timothy Muganda (15), Ronny Kagunzi – TM (52), 18. Clifford Ouma (57), 15. Wycliffe Omondi (71)

    Gor Mahia: 10. Austin Odhiambo (37), 26. Philemon Otieno (55),

    City Stars keeper Elvis Ochoro initiating play against Gor Mahia in Machakos on Sat 17 Feb 2024 during a 2023-24 FKF Premier League matchday 22 tie. Gor won it 1-0
  • 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

  • Byron, Shem join City Stars

    Byron, Shem join City Stars

    Nairobi City Stars confirms the arrival of goalkeeper Byron Owino from Kibera Black Stars and defensive midfielder Shem Odinga from regional side Kibera Angels for the second leg of the current season. 

    The two joined Simba wa Nairobi at the tail-end of the month-long mid-transfer window that closed on Thur 8 January 2024.

    “Byron and Shem have been onboarded from Black Stars and Kibera Angels to close our mid-transfer activities,” said team coordinator Samson Otieno

    “They add on to the signing of Rogers Obusu who joined from Laiser Hill Academy, and Yuto Kusaba who completed his International transfer from Basara Hyogo from Japan,”

    “Shem comes on for Ronney Kola while Byron is a like-for-like swap with Julius Ombacho who heads the other way to join Kibera Black Stars on loan for the rest of the season,” he added

    Both players will be unveiled in the coming week once the media team returns from Mombasa after attending to an away game against Bandari.