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  • Onguso, Okaka leave upon contract expiry

    Onguso, Okaka leave upon contract expiry

    Left-back Wesley Onguso and winger Azizi Okaka have left Nairobi City Stars after running down their contracts.

    The exit of the two at the end of the season brings the total number of departures to four adding on to left-back Bolton Omwenga who has since been released to join Tanzania’s Kagera Sugar, and defender Yusuf Mukisa Lubowa who left on mutual consent.

    Onguso joined City Stars in July 2019 while in the second-tier National Super League (NSL) and was critical to the team promotion to the Kenyan Premier League (KPL) at the end of the 2019/20 season.

    He renewed his contract for one more season after promotion running it down to the end.

    Okaka joined the City Stars stable in January 2020 for half and a full season. He arrived for the second leg of the 2019/20 NSL and is now leaving after a full Premier League season.

    Lubowa arrived in September 2020 on a two-year deal but has now returned home to Uganda after reaching an agreement with the club.

    “We thank Onguso, Azizi and Lubowa for the services rendered to the Nairobi City Stars for their commitment to the club in the ended year that had great challenges of its own,” said club CEO Patrick Korir

    “I cannot thank Onguso and Okaka enough for all their professionalism and dedication that led the club to promotion back to the top tier after four seasons, and Lubowa who added punch to the squad after that elevation,”

    “Onguso, Okaka, and Lubowa are all great people and I wish them all the very best in their future ventures. Once a Simba wa Nairobi always a Simba wa Nairobi.” concluded Korir

    Onguso who was readily available for comment said;

    “It has been a superb two seasons that have been with the family of Nairobi city Stars, sometimes it’s not easy to say goodbye to my teammates who are part of my family,”

    “But since it’s the end of my contract, we’re parting ways as a family where a father gives a son a leeway to start his family,”

    “As for me, it was great working with City Stars hopefully to meet some other time. City Stars will be my home ever. I wish Simba wa Nairobi a great season ahead.” added Onguso

    Replacements for the departing players have since been sought and will be announced in due course upon completion of formalities.

    Nairobi City Stars
    Azizi Okaka in past game at Camp Toyoyo
    Yusuf Mukisa Lubowa joins Nairobi City Stars on a two-year deal
    Photo – Courtesy
  • Two changes for KCB season-ender

    Two changes for KCB season-ender

    Out goes strikers Davis Agesa and Ebrima Sanneh, and in comes forward Vincent Otieno aka Jamaica and defender Wesley Onguso, for the season-ending clash against title-chasing KCB at Narok Stadium on Sunday 22 August 2021 starting 3 pm.

    Those are the only changes from the squad that faced Posta Rangers – and forced a late 2-2 draw – in the penultimate game of the season last Saturday in Ruaraka.

    From the squad that faced KCB in the second game of the season at Kasarani in December, and went on to lose 1-0, the changes are five.

    Other than Onguso, defensive-mid Charles Otieno, left-footed John Kamau, and striker Erick Ombija are in for the game in places of Peter Opiyo, Oliver Maloba and Agesa who are all injured, and Aziz Okaka.

    Nicholas Kipkirui who was not part of the Simba wa Nairobi setup then is the final addition to the first leg squad.

    20-man squad to face KCB

    Goalkeepers: 1. Elvis Ochoro (GK), 23. Steve Njunge (GK),

    Defenders: 26. Bolton Omwenga, 25. Kenedy Onyango, 8. Calvin Masawa, 28. Herit Mungai Atariza, 12. Edwin Buliba, 4. Salim Abdalla, 19. Kevin Okumu, 5. Wesley Onguso

    Midfielders:  3. Charles Otieno, 2. Elvis Noor Ojiambo, 20. Timothy Noor Ouma, 18. Sven Yidah, 15. John Kamau, 30. Anthony Kimani

    Strikers: 17. Nicholas Kipkirui, 32. Ezekiel Odera, 24. Erick Ombija, 9. Vincent Otieno Okoth,

    Not considered: 6. Ronney Kola, 14. Rowland Makati (both on loan at Nairobi Stima), 16. Jacob Osano (GK), 22. Wycliffe Otieno, 7. Rodgers Okumu, 21. Oliver Maloba, 10. Peter Opiyo (all 4 injured), 27. Azizi Okaka, 29. Ebrima Sanneh, 11. Davis Agesa

  • Three changes for Tusker duel

    Three changes for Tusker duel

    From the squad that lost 2-1 to Bidco United on Monday, head coach John Amboko has made three changes as Nairobi City Stars visit log leaders Tusker at Ruaraka on Friday 30 July 2021 starting 3.15 pm.

    In comes striker Erick Ombija who was on compassionate leave for defender Wesley Onguso as stopper Kenedy Onyango, suspended for the Bidco game, takes up the place of centre-back Salim Shitu Abdalla who saw red in that game.

    The final change sees the return of keeper Jacob Osano for Elvis Ochoro.

    From the squad that played Tusker in the first leg in March at Utalii, and drew 2-2, the changes made are five.

    Other than Salim and Onguso, midfielders Oliver Maloba and Sven Yidah, and flyer Rodgers Okumu will all miss the upcoming Tusker reverse.

    Maloba and Yidah are still out with the Kenya U23 team in Ethiopia for the CECAFA Championship.

    In place of the five is utility back Edwin Buliba, strikers Vincent Jamaica Otieno and Ezekiel Odera, left-back Herit Mungai, and winger Azizi Okaka.

    20-man squad to face Tusker FC

    Goalkeepers: 16. Jacob Osano (GK), 23. Steve Njunge (GK),

    Defenders: 26. Balton Omwenga, 25. Kenedy Onyango8. Calvin Masawa, 19. Kevin Okumu, 22. Wycliffe Otieno, 28. Herit Mungai Atariza, 12. Edwin Buliba

    Midfielders: 30. Anthony Kimani, 3. Charles Otieno, 2. Elvis Noor Ojiambo, 20. Timothy Noor Ouma, 27. Azizi Okaka, 15. John Kamau,

    Strikers: 17. Nicholas Kipkirui , 11. Davis Agesa, 32. Ezekiel Odera, 9. Vincent Otieno Okoth, 24. Erick Ombija

    Not considered: 6. Ronney Kola, 14. Rowland Makati (both on loan at Nairobi Stima), 18. Sven Yidah & 21. Oliver Maloba (out on U23 CECAFA duty), 1. Elvis Ochoro (GK), 5. Wesley Onguso, 4. Salim Abdalla (suspended), 29. Ebrima Sanneh (injury), 7. Rodgers Okumu (rest), 10. Peter Opiyo (injury)

  • Five changes for Ulinzi Stars

    Five changes for Ulinzi Stars

    It will be five less the troops that made it to Mbaraki last weekend to face Bandari when Nairobi City Stars hits the road to Nakuru to face Ulinzi Stars in their next premiership game at the ASK Showground on Saturday 10 July 2021 starting at 1 pm.

    Striker Davis Agesa, defensive-mid Charles Otieno, goalkeeper Jacob Osano, winger Rodgers Okuse Okumu, and left-back Herit Mungai were all in Mombasa, but have been rested for the upcoming round 25 tie.

    Their places have been taken by Azizi Okaka, Timothy Babu Ouma, keeper Elvis Ochoro, Vincent Jamaica Otieno and, Wesley Onguso.

    Jamaica last featured for the side in early February away to Kakamega Homeboyz in Bukhungu while Onguso and Ochoro made the squad last in late May against Sofapaka at Ruaraka.

    Due to injuries, Azizi has been out since late February against Zoo while Babu returns for the first time since the Tusker game in March.

    Sickness rendered Okuse and Salim Abdalla – who missed the first leg tie against Ulinzi in January – out of the game while injury keeps striker Ebrima Sanneh out.

    20-man squad to face Ulinzi Stars

    Goalkeepers: 1. Elvis Ochoro (GK), 23. Steve Njunge

    Defenders: 25. Kenedy Onyango, 22. Wycliffe Otieno, 26. Bolton Omwenga, 19. Kevin Okumu, 28. Herit Mungai Atariza, 12. Edwin Buliba, 8. Calvin Masawa, 5. Wesley Onguso

    Midfielders: 10. Peter Opiyo, 21. Oliver Maloba, 18. Sven Yidah, 30. Anthony Kimani, 2. Elvis Noor Ojiambo, 27. Azizi Okaka, 20. Timothy Noor Ouma,

    Strikers: 24. Erick Ombija, 32. Ezekiel Odera, 17. Nicholas Kipkirui, 9. Vincent Otieno Okoth

    Not considered: 6. Ronney Kola, 14. Rowland Makati (both on loan at Nairobi Stima), 16. Jacob Osano, 4. Salim Abdalla, 15. John Kamau, 29. Ebrima Sanneh, 7. Rodgers Okumu, 3. Charles Otieno, 11. Davis Agesa

  • Betway Cup: Three changes for Ulinzi fight

    Betway Cup: Three changes for Ulinzi fight

    Three changes have been made to the squad that saw off Fortune Sacco 1-0 on Tuesday in the Betway Cup round of 32, for the next assignment against Ulinzi Stars set for Ruaraka on Sunday 6 June 2021 starting 1pm. 

    Fullbacks Bolton Omwenga and Kevin Okumu, as well as first-choice keeper Steve Njunge return to the squad in place of Wesley Onguso, Herit Mungai and Elvis Ochoro.

    Away from the three changes, the rest of the lot is untouched for the upcoming winner-takes-all round of 16 affair.

    20-man squad to face Ulinzi Stars 

    Goalkeepers: 16. Jacob Osano, 23. Steve Njunge

    Defenders: 8. Calvin Masawa, 25. Kenedy Onyango, 4. Salim Abdalla,  22. Wycliffe Otieno, 12. Edwin Buliba, 26. Bolton Omwenga, 19. Kevin Okumu

    Midfielders: 10. Peter Opiyo, 21. Oliver Maloba, 18. Sven Yidah, 30. Anthony Kimani, 7. Rodgers Okumu, 2. Elvis Noor Ojiambo,

    Strikers: 11. Davis Agesa, 24. Erick Ombija, 32. Ezekiel Odera, 29. Ebrima Sanneh, 17. Nicholas Kipkirui

    Not considered: 6. Ronney Kola, 14. Rowland Makati (both on loan at Nairobi Stima), 1. Elvis Ochoro (GK), 28. Herit Mungai Atariza, 5. Wesley Onguso, 3. Charles Otieno (suspended), 27. Azizi Okaka, 20. Timothy Noor Ouma, 15. John Kamau, 9. Vincent Otieno Okoth

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