New City Stars man outlines mission

New Nairobi City Stars signing Elvis Ombija has trained his sights in aiding his side win the 2020/2021 Kenyan Premier League title.

The former Gor Mahia forward, who spent last season on loan at Coast Stima, was unveiled on Saturday in the capital city as the latest of the team's five signings this transfer period.

The 25-year old scored 11 times in the league for second tier Stima last season and is set to compete for a spot in the starting attack line with Gambian Ebrimma Sanneh, Ezekiel Odera, plus youngsters Davis Egesa and Vincent “Jamaica” Otieno.

"Things (the transfer) happened very fast over the past few days but I am happy to be here," he said.
“I am glad to join a team that will be challenging for the (Kenyan Premier League) title and will play my part to ensure this happens."

Besides Ombija, City Stars, which won the National Super League title last term, have also acquired midfielders Rowland Makati (from Vapor), Timothy Ouma (Laiser Hill Academy), Ronney Kola (Kenya School of Government), and goalkeeper Elvis Ochieng (Hakari Sportiff).

All are below 20 years of age and were signed by the Kawangware-based outfit last week. The team is coach by Bosnian Sanjin Alagic. "Ombija is a proven goalscorer and is a good addition and fire-power to the striking department. He gives us extra options upfront and is a great boost to the team," said Stars coordinator Samson Otieno.

For Ombija's ambition to come true, Stars will have to emulate Sofapaka as the only Kenyan club to win the National Super League and Kenyan Premier League in successive seasons.

Football Kenya Federation (FKF) president Nick Mwendwa said last week that the 2020/2021 Kenyan Premier League season will likely resume in October.