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Nairobi City Stars midfielder Newton Ochieng during his unveiling last year. He has returned from injury and is ready to cement his place in the team.
What you need to know:
- Ochieng’ was a pillar in the Simba wa Nairobi midfield with his superb show convincing coach Nicholas Muyoti to name him in the four matchdays’ squad
- The former Upper Hill School skipper’s journey in the topflight league kicked off on November 20 in the season opener against Bidco United at Nyayo National Stadium
- Ochieng joined Nairobi City Stars from third tier side Vapor Sports in the last transfer window as Muyoti was beefing up his squad after mass exodus of 14 players who found greener pastures
Nairobi City Stars midfielder Newton Ochieng’ feels he is now ripe and ready for Football Kenya Federation Premier League matches after putting up a masterclass performance in the four games he has featured in so far.
Ochieng’ was a pillar in the Simba wa Nairobi midfield with his superb show convincing coach Nicholas Muyoti to name him in the four match-day squads.
This was before picking up an injury ahead of City Stars game with Nzoia Sugar on December 17.
The former Upper Hill School skipper’s journey in the topflight league kicked off on November 20 in the season opener against Bidco United at Nyayo National Stadium where he came in as a second half substitute.
Muyoti then named him in the starting line-up against Tusker on November 27. Ochieng’ was again fielded in the ties against FC Talanta and Posta Rangers also 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 (team's) way of play, players, and knowing the exact role to play,” said Ochieng’.
“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,” he added.
Ochieng joined Nairobi City Stars from third tier side Vapor Sports in the last transfer window as Muyoti was beefing up his squad after mass exodus of 14 players who found greener pastures.
On December 17, as Ochieng’ was warming up at Sudi Stadium ready to face Nzoia Sugar, he got a knock which not only kept him out of the match but the next four games. In his absence, Nairobi City Stars faced Kariobangi Sharks, AFC Leopards, Vihiga Bullets and Sofapaka.
“The injury came at a bad time, just before the Nzoia game forcing me out of the squad for a few weeks. I'm now back to light training and in due course I will be back to serve the team on the pitch,” he added.
City Stars put to an end a string of poor performance when they beat Sofapaka 2-1 last weekend to pick their first win of the season.
