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Newton Ochieng comments on Kenyan topflight

Nairobi City Stars midfielder Newton Ochieng aka Tony believes he’s mustered his way around the Kenyan Premier League so far though only in his debut season.

Newton made a massive leap from third side Vapor Sports to the Kenyan topflight and earned his maiden game in the starting game of the season against Bidco United in Nyayo Stadium as a second-half substitute.

He went on to register his first start against Tusker in the next game and topped up with two more games against FC Talanta and Posta Rangers, all as a substitute.

“The Kenyan Premier League has so far been fair enough for me. At first, it was challenging,”

“But the trick has been to understand the (teams’) way of play, players, and knowing the exact role to play,”

“I have come to learn that the Kenyan Premier League is about strategies because it’s a level where you are competing with big names all of whom have experience,” added Newton

The budding midfielder has however been forced to miss out on playtime after match day four after picking a knock during pre-match warmup in Sudi ahead of a game against Nzoia Sugar.

“The injury came at a bad time, just before the Nzoia game forcing me out of the squad for a few weeks,”

“I am now back to light training and in due course I will be back to serve the team on the pitch.” added the former Upper Hill School skipper

Photo credit – Hassan Mandevu

January 16, 2023
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.

December 19, 2022
Newton Ochieng joins City Stars from Vapor

Central midfielder Newton Ochieng has joined Nairobi City Stars from third-tier side Vapor Sports on a one-year deal.

The teenager, fondly known as Tony in the hood, arrives at Simba wa Nairobi after the conclusion of the Division One league recently.

He had been a regular at City Stars training during the past league season before making a permanent cross-over.

“We’ve been tracking Newton for a while, and over the last few months, he has been in and out of training with Nairobi City Stars for integration purposes. The coach identified him as a good prospect for the upcoming season and I wish to take the earliest opportunity to welcome him home to Simba wa Nairobi,” said City Stars team coordinator Samson Otieno

Newton is an alumnus of Upper Hill school where he was a captain till his final year in 2021.

“I am happy to sign for Nairobi City Stars, a club that matches my ambitions. A club with the potential to win and play attractive football for its passionate fans,” said Newton

“In addition to goals and assists, I will bring dedication to training, on matchdays and I will do my best to represent the club positively off the pitch. I can’t wait to get started and learn from an experienced technical bench, my teammates, and our fans.” he added

Newton will don jersey No. 15 which was vacated by John Kamau.

Midfielder Newton ‘Tony’ Ochieng during his unveiling at Nairobi City Stars on 24 Aug 2022

Midfielder Newton ‘Tony’ Ochieng was officially unveiled by Nairobi City Stars CEO Patrick Korir on 24 Aug 2022 He signed from third-tier side Vapor Sports

August 25, 2022
Makati joins in from Vapor

Midfielder Rowland Babu Makati, 19, has joined Nairobi City Stars on a long term deal.

Makati comes in from division one side Vapor Sports, a team he linked up with last season from Gatina-based Escalators FC.

Makati, who led Dagoretti Mixed to the coveted Nairobi Region Chapa Dimba title at Jamhuri High School in February 2020, was unveiled at the Club offices on fourth Ngong Avenue on Tuesday.

Speaking soon after putting pen to paper, an excited Makati said;

“It’s been a dream to join Nairobi City Stars. I am excited, very excited to finally have a chance to join the club especially at a time they have been promoted to the Kenyan Premier League.”

Ushering Makati at Simba wa Nairobi was team coordinator Samson Otieno.

“Since being spotted at Chapa Dimba our scouts have been on his trail for months and had it not been for corona virus we could have engaged him much earlier. He is a player full of potential, with the right skill set and mentality,” said Samson

“He comes on board as part of our youth program and is one of five players below 20 years of age that we will be registering for the upcoming season to add the right balance to a team full of experience,”

“We thank Escalators for nurturing him and Vapor Sports for stepping up his football to Division One and for further allowing him to pursue his dream of joining Simba wa Nairobi.”

Babu joins a long list of players that have joined City Stars over the years from Vapor Sports.

Makati’s preferred position is 10 and he will be donning jersey no. 14

August 19, 2020