Newton Otieno Ochieng[1] is a Kenyan midfielder currently in the ranks of Kenyan Premier League side Nairobi City Stars.[2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Newton Otieno Ochieng | ||
| Date of birth | 14 August 2003 | ||
| Place of birth | 2019-2020 | ||
| Height | 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||
| Position(s) | midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Citylanders | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021-22 | Vapor Sports | ||
| 2022- | Nairobi City Stars | 22 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13 May 2023 | |||
Early life and career edit
Newton went to HGM Primary School in Dagoretti, Kenya, before proceeding to Upper Hill School for his secondary education. From high school he joined third-tier side Vapor Sports before making a big move to Kenyan Premier League side Nairobi City Stars.[3]
Newton[4] earned his topflight debut[5] in the first game of the 2022/23 FKF premier league season after coming on as a second-half substitute against Bidco United F.C. in Nyayo Stadium. His maiden premiership goal was against Mathare United on 29 May 2023.[6]
References edit
- ^ Littlegreypad, 19 Jul 2022 Tony interview: Finding purpose, dealing with loss and staing true to the process
- ^ Nation, 18 Jan 2023 Young Ochieng eager to improve City Stars fortunes
- ^ The-Star, 27 Aug 2022 City Stars sign midfielder Ochieng from Vapour
- ^ Nairobi News, 18 Jan 2023 Burly City Stars midfielder says he is now ripe for Kenyan Premier League action
- ^ Mozzart Sport, 24 Nov 2022 City Stars quartet talk fulfilled dreams after top-flight debut
- ^ Mozzart Sport, 4 Apr 2023 City Stars' Ochieng elated with maiden goal, eyes more