FKF Premier League side Nairobi City Stars have confirmed the acquisition of central midfielder Newton Ochieng from third-tier side Vapor Sports on a one-year deal.Simba wa Nairobi have been on the radar of the teenager, according to the team coordinator Samson Otieno, noting that the midfielder has been training with team on a regular basis.Former Upper Hill High School captain Newton Ochieng joins Nairobi City Stars.Thw Central Midfielder was in the books of third tier side, Vapour FC.#FKFPL pic.twitter.com/hoGyulj6sz— Ole Teya (@Kevin_teya) August 26, 2022 The team is filling in the voids left by the 13 players who parted ways with the club earlier as they step up preparations for the upcoming season, with Ochieng’ believed to be of the players Nicholas Muyoti earlier said they have scouted.“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,” Otieno said as quoted on the club’s website.Nairobi City Stars sign seven rookies days after parting ways with 13 senior playersThe Upper Hill alumnus is raring to go at City Stars, and has termed the club as one that matches his ambition and has the potential to play attractive football.“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. 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,” Ochieng said.
