15 Mar 2026
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MD24: Naivas FC 3 Nairobi City Stars 1

March 15, 2026

Nairobi City Stars went down 3-1 away to Naivas FC in KIBHT, Ngong, during a National Super League (NSL) matchday 24 tie on Saturday 14 March 2026. 

Felix Seda cancelled out Collins Ouma’s 12th minute opener in the 26th minute after placing a the ball past Naivas keeper after receiving a combined pass from Edwin Jumba and Austin Moya.

It ended 1-1 at the breather but the visitors stepped up to score twice through Emmanuel Lunalo and Derrick Anami in the 64th minute and at the death, to seal off the win.

Simba wa Nairobi, on 33 points, now swaps tenth spot with Naivas FC who moved to the 34 point mark, to drop down to tweltfh spot in the 20-team log.

Next up for City Stars is an away trip to Luanda Villa on 21 March 2026.

Lineups

Naivas FC: 30. Eliud Emase, 2. Lucky Randu, 33. Josephat Mukhana, 26. Duncan Wasuda, 45. Brian Wanyonyi, 18. Julius Ng’igi – captain, 10. Kelvin Mwangi (23. Francis Nambute – 67), 20. Collins Ouma, 16. Derrick Anami, 28. Emmanuel Lunalo (11. Davies Agesa – 67), 9. John Kelwish

Unused subs: 32. Frederick Shiundu, 66. Kelvin Luvanda, 8. Robert Obaga, 21. Lonny Amadava, 12. Collins Obunga

Coach: Elvis Valdo Ayany

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Nairobi City Stars: 32. Arnold Shivachi (GK), 29. Ezekiel Simiyu (12. Doreck Otieno – 74), 22. Stephen Bulugu, 2. Salim Odeka–Captain, 16. Jimmy Mbugua, 19. Austin Moya (31. Abuyeka Kubasu – 82), 6. Edwin Jumba, 14. Joseph Mwangi (9. Titus Kapchanga – 74), 20. Alvine Mukudi, 18. James Kibande (3. Alex Warai-82), 10. Felix Seda

Unused subs: 33. Byron Owino, 4. Timothy Muganda, 8. Calvin Masawa, 10. Dennis Buhendwa

Out: Kelvin Nginai (GK), 7. Abdirahman Sharrif, 17. Kelvin Elias, 25. Joseph Odhiambo, 26. Bernard Odhiambo, 30. Suleiman Ali Konzi

Coach: Salim Babu

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Goals: 10. Felix Seda (26)//20. Collins Ouma (12), 28. Emmanuel Lunalo (64), 16. Derrick Anami (90+5)

Yellow cards: 19. Austin Moya (53)//18. Julius Ng’igi (18),

07 Mar 2026
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James Kibande
James Kibande (18) celebrates his goal against Mwatate United at GEMS Cambridge during a National Super League (NSL) matchday 23 tie on Sat 7 Mar 2026. City Stars won it 1-0

MD23: Nairobi City Stars 1 Mwatate United 0

March 7, 2026

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)// –

01 Mar 2026
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Joseph Mwangi
Joseph Mwangi as Nairobi City Stars took on Nzoia Sugar in Sudi, Bungoma during an NSL matchday 22 tie on Sun 1 Mar 2026. It ended 0-0

MD22: Nzoia Sugar 0 Nairobi City Stars 0

March 1, 2026

Nairobi City Stars forced home team Nzoia Sugar to a 0-0 draw during a National Super League (NSL) matchday 22 tie played in Sudi Stadium, Bungoma on Sunday 1 Mar 2026. 

A point earned from the tie sends Simba wa Nairobi to the 30 point mark to sit 12th in the 20-team log. Nzoia Sugar is just ahead at eleventh spot with the same points but with a better goal difference.

The two sides drew 1-1 during the first leg in Nairobi.

City Stars will host Mwatate United in matchday 23 on Saturday 7 Mar at the GEMS Cambridge grounds starting at 3pm.

Lineups

Nzoia Sugar: 39. Michael Wekesa, 30. Brian Wekesa, 26. Elisha Wekesa, 28. Ali Shariff, 6. Titus Lusweti, 22. Reuben Wanyonyi, 33. Newton Omondi, 14. Obed Kakhina, 11. Abiud Wanjusi, 27. Wycliffe Wanyonyi, 10. Shadrack Kasheki

Subs: 15. Jeremia Wangila, 18. Haggai Wekesa, 8. Shadrack Omuse, 25. Newton Kadenge, 6. Kevin Juma, Isaiah Magenga, 17. Leonard Kasembeli, 2. Jeff Omuse, 29. David Wafula, 21. Amos Makheti, 4. Chris Bekham

Coach: Charles Odero

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Nairobi City Stars: 32. Arnold Shivachi (GK), 29. Ezekiel Simiyu, 22. Stephen Bulugu, 2. Salim Odeka–Captain, 26. Bernard Odhiambo (16. Jimmy Mbugua – 62) , 19. Austin Moya, 6. Edwin Jumba (31. Abuyeka Kubasu-62), 14. Joseph Mwangi , 20. Alvine Mukudi (3. Alex Warai-83), 12. Doreck Otieno (18. James Kibande-62), 10. Felix Seda (9. Titus Kapchanga – 83)

Unused subs: Byron Owino, 4. Timothy Muganda, 8. Calvin Masawa,

Out: Kelvin Nginai (GK), 7. Abdirahman Sharrif, 10. Dennis Buhendwa, 17. Kelvin Elias, 25. Joseph Odhiambo, 30. Suleiman Ali Konzi

Coach: Salim Babu

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Goals: –

Yellow cards: –

22 Feb 2026
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Doreck Otieno in action against Fortune FC on Sat 21 Feb 2026 @GEMS Cambridge, Rongai

MD21: Nairobi City Stars 3 Fortune Sacco 2

February 22, 2026

Nairobi City Stars returned to winning ways – for the first time in two months –  after settling a nervy National Super League (NSL) matchday 21 clash against Fortune Sacco with a 3-2 win at the GEMS Cambridge grounds on Saturday 21 February 2026.

Two mid season signings Felix Seda from Nzoia Sugar and Edwin Jumba from Muranga SEAL sent Simba wa Nairobi 2-0 up with goals in the seventh and 16th minutes. But the visitors halfed the scores in the 20th minute after Alfred Irungu bundled home an uncleared ball, and levelled matters at 2-2 in the 36th minute after striker Collins Maina powered in a header from a corner.

In added time at the end of the first half, dimunitive Alvine Mukudi, a left back but deployed further up as a left wide role, rose highest at the far post to power home a corner by Ezekiel Simiyu to send City Stars ahead once again, and for the rest of the game.

With the win, the first since a 2-0 win at the same venue over Equity Bank FC on 12 Dec 2025 at the same venue, Simba wa Nairobi now improves to 29 points but stagnate at tenth spot due to other results. Fortune Sacco on their part maintain sixth spot with 32 points.

City Stars will be on the road next weekend to face Nzoia Sugar FC in Sudi, Bungoma, on Sunday 1 March 2026.

Lineup

Nairobi City Stars: 32. Arnold Shivachi (GK), 29. Ezekiel Simiyu, 22. Stephen Bulugu, 2. Salim Odeka–Captain, 26. Bernard Odhiambo, 19. Austin Moya, 6. Edwin Jumba (31. Abuyeka Kubasu-73), 14. Joseph Mwangi (16. Jimmy Mbugua – 90+), 20. Alvine Mukudi (3. Alex Warai-86), 12. Doreck Otieno (18. James Kibande-73), 10. Felix Seda (9. Titus Kapchanga – 86)

Unused subs: Byron Owino, 8. Calvin Masawa, Dennis Buhendwa

Out: Kelvin Nginai (GK), 4. Timothy Muganda, 7. Abdirahman Sharrif, 17. Kelvin Elias, 25. Joseph Odhiambo, 30. Suleiman Ali Konzi

Coach: Salim Babu

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Goals: 10. Felix Seda (7), 6. Edwin Jumba (16), 20. Alvine Mukudi (47+)//12. Alfred Irungu (20), Collins Maina (36)

Yellow cards: 22. Stephen Bulugu (34), 29. Ezekiel Simiyu (60)// –

16 Feb 2026
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Felix Seda Otuoma up against Migori Youth @Awendo Green Stadium on Sun 15 Feb 2026
Felix Seda Otuoma up against Migori Youth @Awendo Green Stadium on Sun 15 Feb 2026

MD20: Migori Youth 1 Nairobi City Stars 0

February 16, 2026

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)

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