21 Dec 2025
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Eddison Katana celebrating his goal for City Stars in the NSL against Soy United at the GEMS Cambridge on Sun 21 Dec 2025
Eddison Katana celebrating his goal for City Stars in the NSL against Soy United at the GEMS Cambridge on Sun 21 Dec 2025

MD 15: Nairobi City Stars 1 Soy United 1

December 21, 2025

Visiting Soy United left it late, scoring a 90+6 minute penalty to hold off Nairobi City Stars 1-1 during a National Super League (NSL) matchday 15 tie played at GEMS Cambridge on Sunday 21 December 2025. 

The year-ender was tied 0-0 at the break but Simba wa Nairobi went up 1-0 in the 68th minute when substitute Eddison Katana, who had come on for Joshua Amunike just four minute earlier, finished off a Vincent Odongo delivery for his maiden league goal.

But deep into the game, City Stars keeper Arnold Shivachi brought down forward Peter Okello in the box leading to a penalty scored by substitute striker Alfred Ratolo deep into added time for Soy United to force a share of the spoils.

With an added point, Simba wa Nairobi stagnates at eighth spot with 22 points as Soy United holds on to 15th spot with 16 points.

The NSL takes a three-week break and will resume on Saturday 10 January 2026. City Stars will be away to Gucha Stars at the Gusii Stadium.

Lineup

Nairobi City Stars: 32. Arnold Shivachi (GK), 16. Jimmy Mbugua, 22. Stephen Bulugu, 4. Timothy Muganda – Captain, 26. Bernard Odhiambo, 19. Austin Moya (31. Abuyeka Kubasu – 64), 25. Joseph Odhiambo, 20. Alvine Mukudi (11. Luke Namanda – 46), 7. Abdirahman Sharrif (30. Suleiman Ali Konzi – 64), 3. Vincent Odongo, 12. Joshua Amunike ((15. Eddisson Katana Ruwa – 64 (17. Kelvin Elias – 90))

Subs: Kelvin Nginai (GK), 5. Phabian Odhiambo

Out: 33. Maneno Chacha (GK), 4. Salim Odeka, 6. Brian Opinde, 8. Calvin Masawa, 10. Lawrence Luvanda, 18. James Kibande

Coach: Salim Babu

Goals: 15. Eddisson Katana Ruwa (68), 18. Alfred Ratolo (90+7 – Pen)

Yellow cards: 4. Timothy Muganda (60), 32. Arnold Shivachi (89)

18 Dec 2025
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Nairobi City Stars at the Moi Stadium, Kisumu on Wed 17 Dec 2025 after their opponents Vihiga United failed to show up for an NSL matchday 14 tie. Simba wa Nairobi were awarded a 2-0 win

MD14: Vihiga United 0 Nairobi City Stars 2

December 18, 2025

Nairobi City Stars were awarded a 2-0 win over Vihiga United on Wednesday, 17 December 2025, after the home side failed to show up for their National Super League (NSL) Matchday 14 fixture at Moi Stadium, Kisumu.

The match had initially been scheduled to take place at the Jomo Kenyatta Stadium, Kisumu, with a 3:00 pm kickoff. However, the venue became unavailable due to a private function, prompting a same-day change of venue to Moi Stadium, Kisumu, and an earlier kickoff time of 1:30 pm. The adjustment forced a double-header at the venue pushing an originally scheduled MOFA-Kisumu All Stars NSL tie kick off half an hour late, from 3pm to 3.30pm.

Despite the changes, Vihiga United did not arrive for the fixture and after waiting for more than 40 minutes beyond the scheduled kickoff, match officials awarded the game to Nairobi City Stars in accordance with competition regulations.

The awarded victory sees Simba wa Nairobi move to 21 points after 14 matches, placing them within the top ten of the 20-team NSL standings.

Vihiga United and City Stars last met on Wednesday, 21 July 2021, during the 2020/21 FKF Premier League season, with their Matchday 27 encounter at the ASK Showground in Nakuru ending in a goalless draw.

Nairobi City Stars will now turn their attention to their final fixture of the year, a home clash against Soy United scheduled for Sunday, 21 December 2025, at GEMS Cambridge, Karen, with kickoff set for 3:00 pm.

Lineup

Nairobi City Stars: 1. Arnold Shivachi (GK), 16. Jimmy Mbugua, 22. Stephen Bulugu, 4. Timothy Muganda – Captain, 26. Bernard Odhiambo, 19. Austin Moya, 31. Abuyeka Kubasu, 25. Joseph Odhiambo, 20. Alvine Mukudi,  30. Suleiman Ali Konzi, 12. Joshua Amunike

Subs: Kelvin Nginai (GK), 3. Vincent Odongo, 5. Phabian Odhiambo,  7. Abdirahman Sharrif, 11. Luke Namanda, 15. Eddisson Katana Ruwa, 17. Kelvin Elias

Out: 33. Maneno Chacha (GK), 4. Salim Odeka, 6. Brian Opinde, 8. Calvin Masawa, 10. Lawrence Luvanda, 18. James Kibande

Coach: Salim Babu

 

 

12 Dec 2025
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Alvine Mukudi
Nairobi City Stars players round up Alvine Mukudi to celebrate his maiden NSL goal against Equity Bank on Fri 12 Dec 2025 @GEMS Cambridge

MD13: Nairobi City Stars 2 Equity Bank FC 0

December 12, 2025

Nairobi City Stars took down Equity Bank FC 2-0 in a National Super League (NSL) matchday 13 tie played at GEMS Cambridge on Friday 12 December 2025. 

Goals on either half by Alvine Angira Mukudi – his maiden NSL goal – and Joshua Amunike – his sixth of the season, via the penalty spot – dealt Equity Bank the loss. James Kibande provided both assists.

Alvine, a left back but deplyed up a field as a winger, opened the scores in the 17th minute after meeting a Kibande cross from the right with a low drive to the far post.

Amunike doubled matters ten minutes after the restart when he controlled a Kibande pass well and won a penalty that he stepped up to bury home.

With the latest win, Simba wa Nairobi improved its points haul to 18 to move up to tenth spot in the 20-team log and within a point of seventh placed Equity Bank FC.

Next up for City Stars is a road trip to Kisumu to face Vihiga United in matchday 14 at the Moi Stadium on Wednesday 17 December 2025 starting at 3pm.

Lineup

Nairobi City Stars: 1. Arnold Shivachi (GK), 16. Jimmy Mbugua, 22. Stephen Bulugu, 4. Timothy Muganda – Captain, 26. Bernard Odhiambo, 19. Austin Moya, 31. Abuyeka Kubasu (3. Vincent Odongo-68), 25. Joseph Odhiambo (5. Phabian Odhiambo – 80), 20. Alvine Mukudi (17. Kelvin Elias-80), 18. James Kibande, 12. Joshua Amunike (15. Eddisson Katana Ruwa-84)

Unused subs: Kelvin Nginai (GK),  7. Abdirahman Sharrif, 30. Suleiman Ali Konzi,

Out: 33. Maneno Chacha (GK), 4. Salim Odeka, 6. Brian Opinde, 8. Calvin Masawa, 10. Lawrence Luvanda, 11. Luke Namanda,

Coach: Salim Babu

Goals: 20. Alvine Mukudi (17), 12. Joshua Amunike (55-pen)

Yellow cards: 19. Austin Moya (37)

08 Dec 2025
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Nairobi City drew hosts MCF 0-0 in Ndalani, Machakos County on Sun 7 Dec 2025

MD12: MCF 0 Nairobi City Stars 0

December 8, 2025

Simba wa Nairobi registered its first barren draw of the season after holding home team Mully Children’s Family (MCF) to a 0-0 draw in a National Super League (NSL) matchday 12 tie played in Ndalani, Matuu, on Sunday 7 December 2025. 

With a vital away point, Nairobi City Stars moves to the 15 point mark but drops by a position to settle in 12th spot in the 20-team log.

Next up is an home game on Friday 12 December against Equity Bank FC at the GEMS Cambridge grounds starting at 3pm.

Lineups

MCF: 30. Geoffrey Otieno, 19. Eric Ambunya, 47. Demarie Wanyama (3. Larry Odhiambo – 55), 16. Eric Otieno, 2. Joseph Baraza, 8. John Omondi – Captain, 12. Eric Michubu, 32. John Mwita, 11. Batts Awita (6. Kendrick Onzere – 78), 22. Joseph Odongo (10. Yusuf Omiti – 78), 14. Rama Mwambura

Unused subs: 1. Brian Omondi, 66. Lancelot Wambua, 17. Collins Onyango,  5. Festo Omukoto, 9. Kevin Ouma

Yellow card – 3. Larry Odhiambo – 70

Coach: Cosmas Maingi

Nairobi City Stars: 1. Arnold Shivachi (GK), 16. Jimmy Mbugua, 22. Stephen Bulugu, 4. Timothy Muganda – Captain, 26. Bernard Odhiambo, 19. Austin Moya,  3. Vincent Odongo (17. Kelvin Elias – 68), 31. Abuyeka Kubasu, James Kibande (25. Joseph Odhiambo – 80), 10. Lawrence Luvanda (20. Arnold Mukudi – 46), 12. Joshua Amunike, (15. Eddisson Katana Ruwa – 80)

Unused subs: Kelvin Nginai (GK), 5. Phabian Odhiambo,  7. Abdirahman Sharrif

Out: 33. Maneno Chacha (GK), 4. Salim Odeka, 6. Brian Opinde, 8. Calvin Masawa, 11. Luke Namanda, 30. Suleiman Ali Konzi

Yellow card – None

Coach: Salim Babu

 

 

02 Dec 2025
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Nairobi City Stars saw off Mombasa United 1-0 at GEMS Cambridge on 2 Dec 2025
Nairobi City Stars saw off Mombasa United 1-0 at GEMS Cambridge on 2 Dec 2025

MD 11: Nairobi City Stars 1 Mombasa United 0

December 2, 2025

Nairobi City Stars hit second placed Mombasa United 1-0 at the GEMS Cambridge, Karen during a National Super League (NSL) matchday eleven tie played on Tuesday 2 December 2025.

Striker Joshua Amunike scored the lone goal in the 78th minute – his fifth of the season – after being teed up by James Kibande.

The win sent Simba wa Nairobi up to temporarily tenth spot in the 20-team log with 14 points.

Next up for Simba wa Nairobi is an away game against Mully Children’s Family (MCF) in Ndalani, Matuu on Sunday 7 December starting at 3pm.

Lineup

Nairobi City Stars: 1. Arnold Shivachi (GK), 16. Jimmy Mbugua, 22. Stephen Bulugu, 4. Timothy Muganda – Captain, 26. Bernard Odhiambo, 19. Austin Moya,  3. Vincent Odongo (17. Kelvin Elias – 68), 31. Abuyeka Kubasu, 18. James Kibande (25. Joseph Odhiambo – 80), 10. Lawrence Luvanda (20. Arnold Mukudi – 46), 12. Joshua Amunike, (15. Eddisson Katana Ruwa – 80)

Unused subs: Kelvin Nginai (GK), 5. Phabian Odhiambo,  7. Abdirahman Sharrif

Out: 33. Maneno Chacha (GK), 6. Brian Opinde, 8. Calvin Masawa, 4. Salim Odeka, 11. Luke Namanda, 30. Suleiman Ali Konzi

Yellow card – None

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