Teen defender Rogers Obusu part of City Stars extended squad for Bidco United clash
By Collins Amanga, March 9, 2024
Teen sensation Rogers Obusu Wasega, along with keeper Byron Owino and forward Brian Mose, return to bolster the Nairobi City Stars squad as they gear up to face Bidco United in a crucial 24th-round clash of the 2023-24 FKF Premier League season.
The match is scheduled to kick off at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at the Machakos Stadium.
Nairobi City Stars slots
Having missed the previous game against Kariobangi Sharks, all three players are now back in contention and have earned their spots in the 20-man squad for the upcoming encounter.
Wasega and Mose step in to fill the void left by centrebacks Timothy Muganda and Sosthenes Idah, both serving suspensions due to accumulated cautions, while Owino replaces Elvis Ochoro in the goalkeeper position.
Unfortunately, key players such as Andrew Kisilu, Pius Omachi, Edwin Buliba, and Kelvin Etemesi remain sidelined due to injury or illness. However, Etemesi is nearing full recovery and is expected to return to action soon.
City Stars vs Bidco
The match against Bidco United marks the fourth home game for Nairobi City Stars against their opponents and the eighth overall meeting between the two clubs in the topflight league.
Although Bidco United hold a slight advantage in past encounters, with two wins out of three at City Stars’ home ground, the upcoming match presents an opportunity for redemption and a chance to level the playing field.
Both teams enter the fixture on the back of draws in their previous outings. Nairobi City Stars managed a goalless stalemate against Kariobangi Sharks, while Bidco United settled for a 1-1 draw against Sofapaka.
With Nairobi City Stars currently sitting sixth in the league standings with 38 points, seven points ahead of tenth-placed Bidco United, the upcoming match holds significant importance for both sides in their quest for league success.
Squad to face Bidco United
Goalkeepers: 1. Edwin Mukolwe, 23. Byron Owino,
Defenders: 8. Calvin Masawa, 15. Wycliffe Omondi, 24. Rogers Obusu, 26. Dennis Wanjala, 30. Rowland Makati
Midfielders: 2. Elvis Noor, 5. Newton Ochieng, 6. Shem Odinga, 18. Clifford Ouma, 19. Vincent Owino, 31. Abuyeka Kubasu
Forwards: 3. Robinson Asenwa, 9. Mohammed Bajaber, 10. Dennis Oalo, 17. Brian Mose, 22. Samuel Kapen, 21. Yuto Kusaba, 27. Gilbert Abala
Out: 4. Timothy Muganda, 7. Pius Omachi, 11. Andrew Kisilu, 12. Edwin Buliba, 13. Elvis Ochoro, 20. Kelvin Etemesi, 32. Sosthenes Idah
Coach: Nicholas Muyoti