Nairobi City Stars central attacking midfielder Newton Ochieng has predicted a fruitful second leg for the struggling Football Kenya Federation Premier League outfit.City Stars had a first leg to forget as persistent poor run has put them at the risk of having a date with the axe.However, there is still time for the club to salvage the situation and even finish in the top half of the log.##NAJAVA_MECA_7121691##Ochieng, who joined the side from Division One side Vapor Sports said, the players debuting in the top flight have adapted to the demands of the competition and understand the task ahead of them.“I believe in my team and our coaches. We are now in the second leg and we are more prepared and focused. There will be more positive results than during the first leg, “he told club media.Reacting to his development since setting foot in the top division, the Upper Hill product said, he was satisfied with how he had fared in the first leg.NSL: Gogo looking to inflict more pain on Murang’a SealHe however, conceded that there are areas he needs to polish.“On a personal note I am still putting in extra work in training because I want to step up and advance from where I reached in the first leg. I think I am growing well an getting used to the level I am in now. It’s a good experience that I am facing everyday despite the challenges we face,” he said.According to statistics provided by the club, Ochieng, has so far featured in 14 out of the 20 games played, nailing down five starts.FKF had approached me years back – Anyembe revealsOut of the matches played, he has clocked full time once in their 2-0 loss against four-time Kenyan champions Ulinzi Stars. He noted that despite the Ulinzi duel being tough, he bagged vital lessons from it.“Before the match I was already prepared and I knew that I was going to start. Not just to start but to have my first full match.It was a tough game but I had the greatest moment in the field against a strong team like Ulinzi with all that experience and quality in every department,” he said.On his topflight debut season, Newton has so far managed to clock 585 minutes.
