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  • Vincent Owino re-ups contract

    Vincent Owino re-ups contract

    Midfielder Vincent Owino Otieno will stay on at Nairobi City Stars for a further two seasons till the close of the 2025/26 season.

    This is after he extended his contract with Simba wa Nairobi for a further two and a half years.

    Owino landed at City Stars during last season’s mid transfer window on a one-year deal from FC Talanta – with Dennis Oalo – at a time when the team was in the relegation red zone.

    “We are more than happy that Vincent has chosen to extend his stay at City Stars. He is one of our best performers and very key to our setup. He made the right descision,” said head coach Nicholas Muyoti

    On his part, the player said;

    “City Stars is my home and the best place for my career growth. That made the decision to extend the contract an easy one,”

    “I can now focus on improving my performance and that of the team,” added Owino

    Owino scored three times, had two assists and six key passes in 14 second leg games played last term as he clocked 1,123 minutes.

    This season, Owino is the current top scorer with six goals. He has three assists to his name and four key passes. He has featured in all 19 games played so far clocking 1,477 minutes.

    Vincent Owino vs Muhoroni Youth on Sun 26 Aug 2023 in Kasarani Annex
    Vincent Owino vs Muranga SEAL on Wed 1 Nov 2023 in Muranga
    Vincent Owino vs Muhoroni Youth on Sun 26 Aug 2023 in ?Kasarani Annex
  • MD15: Ulinzi Stars 1 Nairobi City Stars 2

    MD15: Ulinzi Stars 1 Nairobi City Stars 2

    Second-half goals by Vincent Owino and substitute Dennis Oalo turned around a game at the Ulinzi Complex, Langata, as Nairobi City Stars came from behind to see off hosts Ulinzi Stars 2-1 during a matchday 15 tie played on Sunday 17 December 2023.

    Ulinzi had gone ahead in the 37th minute after skipper Boniface Muchiri fired home a one-time volley off a float from the right by Enosh Ochieng.

    But two minutes after the hour mark, City Stars were level when Vincent Owino got to the end of a flick by Mohammed Bajaber while in the box to tap in at close range past keeper Moses Wanyika.

    Ten minutes later, Oalo, who had barely been on the pitch for two minutes after coming on for Elvis Noor, headed home a pinpoint cross from the right by Samuel Kapen who had initiated the first goal with a throwin.

    Kapen was named the match MVP, and he went on to make it to the team of the week.

    With the win, City Stars moved to sixth-spot with a new tally of 24-points.

    Next up for Simba wa Nairobi is a year-ender away to Kakamega Homeboyz in Bukhungu Stadium, Kakamega, on Friday 22 December, 2023.

    Lineups

    Ulinzi Stars: 23. Moses Wanyika, 39. Alex Masinde, 44. Shannel Makwata, 12. Boventure Muchika, 16. Peter Wafula, 22. Rashid Issa, 29. Shambi Ibrahim (37. Elvis Nandwa-86), 24. Nicholas Omondi (20. Kelvin Thairu-86), 25. Enosh Ochieng, 14. Hillary Simiyu (11. Benjamin Murimi-75), 10. Boniface Muchiri – Captain

    Unused subs: 30. Stephen Ochieng, 15. Byron Odiaga, 2. Michael Onyango, 41. Faraj Ominde, 6. Omar Mwandaru,

    Coach: Anthony Kimani

    Nairobi City Stars: 1. Edwin Mukolwe, 12. Edwin Buliba, 4 . Timothy Muganda, 15. Wycliffe Omondi, 8. Calvins Masawa-Captain, 18. Clifford Ouma, 2. Elvis Noor (10. Dennis Oalo-70) , 19. Vincent Owino, 22. Samuel Kapen (30. Rowland Makati-89), 9. Mohammed Bajaber (20. Kelvin Etemesi-70), 3. Robinson Asenwa (11. Andrew Kisilu-79)

    Unused subs: 13. Elvis Ochoro, 26. Dennis Wanjala, 32. Sosthenes Idah

    Out: 5. Newton Ochieng, 6. Ronney Kola, 7. Pius Omachi, 17. Brian Mose, 21. Yuto Kusaba, 23. Julius Ombacho, 25. Brian Mzee, 27. Gilbert Abala, 31. Abuyeka Kubasu,

    Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

    Cautions
    Ulinzi Stars:
    Nairobi City Stars: 4. Timothy Muganda (32), 9. Mohammed Bajaber (64)

    Goals
    Ulinzi Stars: 10. Boniface Muchiri (37)
    Nairobi City Stars: 19. Vincent Owino (62), 10. Dennis Oalo (72)

    Ulinzi Stars vs City Stars during an FKF Premier League matchday 15 tie at Ulinzi Complex on Sun 17 Dec 2023. City Stars won 2-1
  • Vincent Owino inspired by brace

    Vincent Owino inspired by brace

    Nairobi City Stars midfielder Vincent Owino struck a brace during a 3-1 romp over Kariobangi Sharks on Saturday 25 November 2023 in Kasarani to improve his season tally to five goals.

    Owino converted two penalties in either half to top up on Mohammed Bajaber’s early goal for Simba wa Nairobi to cruise to a comfortable 3-0 lead during the matchday 12 league tie.

    “I really feel good as it’s the first time to score a brace in Nairobi City Stars colors. Though, I feel I can do more, nothing is impossible,” said the soft-spoken midfielder

    Owino won the first penalty in added time of the first half after being fouled in the box while speeding to receive a flicked ball by Robinson Asenwa. He dusted himself up to place the ball home to double Simba wa Nairobi’s lead.

    Within three minutes of the restart, he was at it again to score his second penalty after Asenwa had been felled in the box.

    However, in under ten minutes after that second penalty, City Stars gave away a spot kick that Geoffrey Onyango converted for the Sharks’ consolation.

    Coming off the game without a clean sheet, as has been the case in previous games, is a concern for Owino.

    “We are progressing very well despite the team conceding many goals this season. I believe that if we fix this, we will win a lot more league matches going forward,” he said

    Owino has so far featured in all 12 games for City Stars in the 2023-24 FKF Premier League season clocking 937 regular time minutes.

    Besides his five goals, Owino has an assist, and five-second assists to his name.

  • MD12: Owino in TOTW, earns nomination with Coach Muyoti

    MD12: Owino in TOTW, earns nomination with Coach Muyoti

    Following his heroics at the weekend, where he scored a brace in a 3-1 win over Kariobangi Sharks, Nairobi City Stars midfielder Vincent Owino has been nominated in the team of the week (TOTW) after matchday 12 games.

    Owino scored a penalty in either half to seal the game after topping up on Mohamemd Bajaber’s early opening goal.

    He was named the man of the match and ultimately made it to the team of the week to become the fourth player from Simba wa Nairobi to achieve that fete.

    The pair of Samuel Kapen and Brian Mzee, Dennis Oalo, Kelvin Etemesi, and Rowland Makati previously featured in the TOTW after matchdays ten, seven, four, and three, in order.

    Beyond, Owino has been nominated for the Player of the Week award alongside head coach Nicholas Muyoti who is on the list for Coach of the Week, while Simba wa Nairobi earned a nomination for the Team of the Week.

  • MD12: Nairobi City Stars 3 Kariobangi Sharks 1

    MD12: Nairobi City Stars 3 Kariobangi Sharks 1

    Finally, in attempt four across as many seasons, Nairobi City Stars saw off Kariobangi Sharks, 3-1, during a matchday 12 game in the 2023/24 FKF Premier League season in Kasarani Annex on Saturday 25 November 2023.

    Vincent Owino – later named the MVP – was the toast for Simba wa Nairobi as his brace of penalties in either half, in added time of the first half and 48th minute, topped up on Mohammed Bajaber’s early opening goal in the third minute. Robinson Asenwa assisted all three goals.

    Visiting Sharks, with two wins and a draw from the previous three games on the road against City Stars, got a consolation via a Geoffrey Onyango penalty in the 58th minute.

    From the win, City Stars temporarily – pending Sunday games – moved up four places from 13th to ninth with 15 points as Sharks dropped a place to 13th spot.

    Next up for City Stars is an away game against table leaders Posta Rangers in Kasarani Annex on Saturday 2 December, 2023 starting at 3 p.m.

    Lineups: 1. Edwin Mukolwe, 12. Edwin Buliba, 15. Wycliffe Omondi, 4. Timothy Muganda-Captain 1, 26. Dennis Wanjala (8. Calvin Masawa – 42 – captain 2), 18. Clifford Ouma (20. Kelvin Etemesi-67), 25. Brian Mzee (2. Elvis Noor-77), 22. Samuel Kapen (30. Rowland Makati-77), 3. Robinson Asenwa, 9. Mohammed Bajaber (11. Andrew Kisilu-77),

    Unused subs: 23. Julius Ombacho, 27. Gilbert Abala

    Out: 5. Newton Ochieng, 6. Ronney Kola, 7. Pius Omachi, 10. Dennis Oalo, 13. Elvis Ochoro, 17. Brian Mose, 21. Yuto Kusaba, 31. Abuyeka Kubasu, 32. Sosthenes Idah

    Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

    Kariobangi Sharks: 16. Bernard Jairo (1. Kevin Ouru-6), 22. Julius Masaba (26. Moses Shikanda-70), 13. Kevin Musamali (3. Frederick Alushula-46), 25. Kevinluke Otiala-Captain, 14. Timothy Ekhavi, 15. Biron Otieno, 23. Keith Imbali (6. Biko Omollo-60), 10. Fortune Omoto, 21. Leon Otieno, 9. Donald Ange (24. Henry Onyango-70), 11. Geoffrey Onyango

    Unused subs: 2. Ghai Panchol, 20. Mathew Kibiwott, 5. Isaac Wasambo, 27. Lennox Kimani

    Coach: William Muluya

    Cautions
    Nairobi City Stars: 18. Clifford Ouma (45+), 1. Edwin Mukolwe (56), 22. Samuel Kapen (64), 2. Elvis Noor (86)
    Kariobangi Sharks:

    Goals
    Nairobi City Stars: 9. Mohammed Bajaber (4), Vincent Owino (45+ pen, 48-pen)
    Kariobangi Sharks: 11. Geoffrey Onyango (58-pen)

    Starting lineups

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