Four players are yearning for more after making their debuts for Nairobi City Stars in the FKF Premier League last weekend.
Coach Nicholas Muyoti named six of his nine new signings in the match-day squad, four of whom went on to clock premiership minutes.
Wycliffe Omondi, Brian Nyambane, Gilbert Abala and Brian Mzee made their KPL debuts against Muhoroni Youth at Kasarani Annex on Sunday.
Omondi, who was signed from National Super League side Migori Youth, nailed a full game on his debut while striker Nyambane, flyer Abala, and defensive midfielder Mzee— all came on as second-half substitutes.
Mzee, a former Kibera Black Stars player, said: “My debut went very well and I liked it. It’s now time to build up on it and push the team to win. I look forward to many more games at this level.”
Former Migori Youth captain Omondi said: “It’s a whole new experience but it came with no pressure at all. I felt comfortable though it was my first premier league game.”
On his part, Abala said: “I wouldn’t say much of it because I came as a very late substitute. I didn’t get enough minutes to showcase what I could do but even then, I am hoping for more playtime in the games to come.”
Abala was signed from Busia Sugar FC in Busia County. “I enjoyed that first game in the few minutes that I received. Too bad we did not pick a win. I hope to get more games and minutes as we go along,” said Brian Mose, formerly of Narok Division 2 side, Total Spurs.
While the four got minutes, centre-back Sosthenes Idah as well as goalkeeper Edwin Mukolwe signed from Polisi Tanzania and Bidco United respectively, were unused substitutes.
Other than the six newcomers, three others— Robinson Asenwa from Vapor Sports, Yuto Kusaba from Embu-based FC Zenshin, and goalkeeper Julius Ombacho all had a rest day.
