National Super League (NSL) leaders Migori Youth ended Nairobi City Stars 11-game winless run over three months after a 1-0 win in matchday 20 in Awendo Green Stadium on Sunday 15 February 2026.
Syphas Otieno scored the lone goal in the ninth minute after landing on a cross from the right to settle the game.
Incidentally, it was Migori Youth that least beat City Stars back on 15 November 2025 at KIBHT grounds, Ngong, with a 2-0 scoreline.
With the loss, Simba wa Nairobi remains rooted on 26 points and at tenth spot in the 20-team log as Migori consolidated top spot with 40 points.
Next up for City Stars is a home game against Fortune Sacco on Saturday 21 February at the GEMS Cambridge grounds.
Lineups
Nairobi City Stars: 32. Arnold Shivachi (GK), *29. Ezekiel Simiyu, 22. Stephen Bulugu, 2. Salim Odeka–Captain, 26. Bernard Odhiambo, 19. Austin Moya, 31. Abuyeka Kubasu (*6. Edwin Jumba – 70), 14. Joseph Mwangi (9. Titus Kapchanga – 58), 18. James Kibande (20. Alvine Mukudi – 46), , 12. Doreck Otieno (*3. Alex Warai – 58), 10. Felix Seda
Unused subs: Byron Owino, 8. Calvin Masawa, 16. Jimmy Mbugua, 25. Joseph Odhiambo,
Out: Kelvin Nginai (GK), 4. Timothy Muganda, 7. Abdirahman Sharrif, 17. Kelvin Elias, 30. Suleiman Ali Konzi, Dennis Buhendwa
Coach: Salim Babu
*Nairobi City Stars debut
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Migori Youth: 31. Victor Kamungo, 14. Frederick Simiyu, 23. Woodvine Okoth – Captain, 25. Nigol Mohammed, 35. Vincent Wanga, 44. Harmvine Okoth, 22. Yusuf Ochieng, 3. Collins Otieno (38. Geoffrey Odira – 46), 51. Noah Ngiendo (19. Michael Isabwa – 46), 20. Syphas Otieno (17. Kevin Hagai – 77), 10. Samuel Maiko (34. Erick Okinyi – 70)
Unused subs: 41. Stephen Onyango, 7. Victor Juma, 12. David Ogonyo
Coach: Sammy Otulo
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Goals: – //20. Syphas Otieno (9)
Yellow cards: – //22. Yusuf Ochieng (19), 19. Michael Isabwa (90+2)