Nairobi United have handed the captain’s armband to winger Ovella Ochieng ahead of their second season in the Sportpesa League.
On their social media handles, the club confirmed the new leadership team as the 2026/27 campaign got underway on Saturday, October 10, with Ugandan defender Mustafa Kizza appointed first assistant captain and Lennox Ogutu named second assistant.
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Ovella slots in the role that was left vacant by defender John Otieno has moved to rivals Tusker FC during the offseason transfer window.
The former AFC Leopards and Kariobangi Sharks attacker joined Nairobi United last season after stints with Sweden’s Vasalunds IF, South Africa’s Marumo Gallants and Richards Bay and Botswana’s Township Rollers.
Kizza brings international experience to the leadership group, having featured for several clubs, including KCCA, Express FC and NEC FC in Uganda. He has also played for Canadian outfit CF Montréal, Portugal’s FC Arouca and Telecom Egypt SC.
Ogutu completes the trio after helping Nairobi United secure promotion to the top flight and win the Mozzart Bet Cup following his arrival from Mathare United in 2025.
United begins their season with a tie against Robert Matano’s KCB FC on Sunday 11, October 2026 at the Police Sacco Stadium.
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