A wonder goal by James Kibande in first half handed Nairobi City Stars a 1-0 win over visiting Mwatate United during a National Super League (NSL) matchday 23 tie played at the GEMS Cambridge grounds on Saturday 7 March 2026.
Kibande fired home a long ranger that slapped the crossbar and bounced inward and home after receiving a touch from Edwin Jumba from around 40 yards out to allow Simba wa Nairobi complete a double over Mwatate United. During the first leg match played in the hills of Wundanyi in November 2025, City Stars returned with a 2-0 win.
City Stars now hits the 33-point mark after the Mwatate clash to move from 12th to ninth spot as Mwatate stagnate in 18th spot with 18 points.
City Stars will be away to shoppers Naivas FC in Ngong in the next game next weekend.
Lineups
Nairobi City Stars: 32. Arnold Shivachi (GK), 29. Ezekiel Simiyu, 22. Stephen Bulugu, 2. Salim Odeka–Captain, 16. Jimmy Mbugua, 19. Austin Moya, 6. Edwin Jumba, 14. Joseph Mwangi (*10. Dennis Buhendwa – 90+1), 20. Alvine Mukudi (3. Alex Warai-74), 18. James Kibande (12. Doreck Otieno – 74), 10. Felix Seda (9. Titus Kapchanga – 67)
Unused subs: 33. Byron Owino, 4. Timothy Muganda, 8. Calvin Masawa, 31. Abuyeka Kubasu
Out: Kelvin Nginai (GK), 7. Abdirahman Sharrif, 17. Kelvin Elias, 25. Joseph Odhiambo, 26. Bernard Odhiambo, 30. Suleiman Ali Konzi
Coach: Salim Babu
* Nairobi City Stars debut
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Mwatate United: 30. Derrick Sifuna, 22. Wellington Khakhuli, 3. Ronny Owino – Captain, 4. Onesmus Karisa, 3. George Mabia, 12. Felix Busaka, 46. Calvin Maree (10. Nickson Kipngeno – 74), 13. Brayton Kitemwe, 9. Meshack Emurai (20. Joash Ayiega – 67), 18. Stanley Kemei (8. Chrisandro Barasa – 82), 16. Davies Wekesa
Unused subs: 1. Reuben Odhiambo, 45. Kennedy Olando, 66. Salim Mashine,
Coach: Evans Mafuta
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Goals: 18. James Kibande (34)// –
Yellow cards: 6. Edwin Jumba (60)// –