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Africa-Press – Kenya. <\/strong><\/span>Offensive midfielder Daniel Odhiambo and forward Kelvin Etemesi are the latest players to join Football Kenya Federation Premier League side Nairobi City Stars.<\/p>\n

Odhiambo, popularly known as Dante joins Simba wa Nairobi from Kibera Black Stars while Etemesi was signed from third-tier side Kangemi All-Stars.<\/p>\n

They now join Samuel Kapen, Clifford Ouma, Newton Ochieng, Andrew Kisilu in the City Stars stable ahead of the new KPL season.<\/p>\n

Odhiambo, a former junior international has been training with Simba wa Nairobi since August and is now a confirmed signing for the upcoming season.<\/p>\n

\u201cI want to take this time to return all the glory to God for this chance. I take this opportunity as a platform to showcase my talent to the fullest, and to help the team win major trophies,\u201d said Odhiambo, a former Kenya U17 player.<\/p>\n

During pre-season, Odhiambo featured in nine games clocking 589 minutes, scoring twice. Odhiambo will don jersey number 17 which belonged to Nicholas Kipkirui.<\/p>\n

Etemesi plugs into virtually all positions up front and will provide coach Nicholas Muyoti with extra options.<\/p>\n

\u201cJoining City is a dream come true. I had been following Timothy Ouma, who was my mirror, and he always encouraged me that someday I will play in the top flight. Here I am. I am ready to work to achieve my goals and help the team,\u201d said Etemesi<\/p>\n

Etemesi has been in the Simba wa Nairobi ranks since August and has gone on to score four times with one assist in 13 games.<\/p>\n

Etemesi inherits jersey number 20, which belonged to Ouma, who moved to Swedish top-tier side IF Elfsborg.<\/p>\n

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