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07 May 2024
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MD28: Nairobi City Stars 1 Ulinzi Stars 1

May 7, 2024

A second half equalizer by Vincent Owino ensured a share of the spoils for Nairobi City Stars against Ulinzi Stars during a matchday 28 FKF Premier League match played at Dandora Stadium on Tuesday 7 May 2024.

Ulinzi took the lead in the 23rd minute when Boniface Muchiri cut in from the left flank to the box to fire in the opening goal.

Owino, scoreless since his winning goal against Bandari in mid February, bundled home a freekick by Dennis Wanjala which had a touch by Dennis Oalo. It was his eighth goal of the season.

Flyer Samuel Kapen, who had smacked the upright eight minutes after the restart, won the all important freekick.

With a point, Simba wa Nairobi consolidated fourth spot with 46 points as Ulinzi Stars maintained 13th spot, now with 31 points.

Up next for Simba wa Nairobi is an away game to Kenya Police at the Police Sacco on Sunday 12 May 2024 starting at 3 p.m.

Lineups

Nairobi City Stars: 1. Edwin Mukolwe, 8. Calvin Masawa-captain, 32. Sosthenes Idah, 4. Timothy Muganda, 26. Dennis Wanjala, 18. Clifford Ouma (31. Abuyeka Kubasu-64), 19. Vincent Owino, 3. Robinson Asenwa (82. Kelvin Etemesi-84), 22. Samuel Kapen (21. Yuto Kusaba-78), 9. Mohammed Bajaber (5. Newton Ochieng-64), 10. Dennis Oalo

Unused subs: 12. Edwin Buliba, 13. Elvis Ochoro, 14. Rowland Makati, 17. Brian Mose, 25. Shem Odinga,

Out: 6. Brian Mzee, 7. Pius Omachi, 11. Andrew Kisilu, 15. Wycliffe Omondi, 16. Elvis Noor Ojiambo, 23. Byron Owino, 24. Rogers Obusu Wasega, 27. Gilbert Abala

Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

Ulinzi Stars: 23. Moses Wanyika, 35. Brian Birgen-captain, 44. Shannel Makwatta, 12. Bonventure Muchika (15. John Otieno-45+), 39. Alex Masinde, 21. Issa Lumumba (50. Bernard Ongoma-78), 10. Bonface Muchiri, 24. Nicholas Omondi, 17. Mark Bikokwa, 19. Lucas Maina, 42. Yakeen Mutheli

Unused subs: 1. James Saruni, 31. Issah Emuria, Omar Borafya, 13. Javan Omondi, Hamisi, 41. Shaib Ali, 8. John Kago, 27. Leshan Mootian, Festus Okiring

Coach: Anthony Kimani

Cautions
Nairobi City Stars: 18. Clifford Ouma (60)
Ulinzi Stars: 32. Moses Wanyika (45+), 15. John Otieno (57)

Goals
Nairobi City Stars: 19. Vincent Owino (71)
Ulinzi Stars: 10. Bonface Muchiri (23)

06 May 2024
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Trio considered for Ulinzi clash

May 6, 2024

Defensive midfielders Shem Odinga and Clifford Ouma, as well as centre back cum right back Edwin Buliba are back in Nairobi City Stars squad ahead of a matchday 28 FKF Premier League tie against Ulinzi Stars in Dandora Stadium on Tuesday 7 May 2024 starting at 4pm.

While Cliff and Shem are back after skipping a game and two games, respectively, Buliba is making a return since January having missed eight games.

Cliff and Shem are like-for-like plugins for suspended Brian Mzee and Elvis Noor Ojiambo, while Buliba comes on for centre back Wycliffe Omondi who is also suspended.

Save for the three changes, 17 other players who were in the winning squad that saw off FC Talanta 3-0 in the last encounter.

Squad to face Ulinzi Stars

Goalkeepers: 1. Edwin Mukolwe, 13. Elvis Ochoro

Defenders: 4. Timothy Muganda, 8. Calvin Masawa-Captain, 12. Edwin Buliba, 26. Dennis Wanjala, 30. Rowland Makati, 32. Sosthenes Idah,

Midfielders: 18. Clifford Ouma, 19. Vincent Owino, 25. Shem Odinga, 31. Abuyeka Kubasu

Strikers: 3. Robinson Asenwa, 5. Newton Ochieng, 9. Mohammed Bajaber, 10. Dennis Oalo, 17. Brian Mose, 20. Kelvin Etemesi, 21. Yuto Kusaba, 22. Samuel Kapen

Out: 6. Brian Mzee, 7. Pius Omachi, 11. Andrew Kisilu, 15. Wycliffe Omondi, 16. Elvis Noor Ojiambo, 23. Byron Owino, 24. Rogers Obusu Wasega, 27. Gilbert Abala

Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

06 May 2024
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Head-to-head: Nairobi City Stars (H) vs Ulinzi Stars (A): 2023/24 FKF Premier League season

May 6, 2024

A historic clash is in the offing on Tuesday 7 May 2024, starting at noon, when Nairobi City Stars host Ulinzi Stars in Dandora Stadium in a rescheduled FKF Premier League matchday 28 tie.

Historic in the sense that City Stars has never set foot at the newly opened artificial-turfed Dandora Stadium for a game of any kind.

The tie was initially planned for Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos on Sunday 5 May, starting at noon, but was called off due to a swampy and unplayable surface following overnight rains.

It will be the 14th time in 15 premier league seasons that City Stars will be hosting Ulinzi.

From the previous 13 home games, Simba wa Nairobi has managed only two wins over Ulinzi Stars. Five have ended in draws, and six in losses including the last encounter at Kasarani Annex in February 2023.

For the second time this season, Simba wa Nairobi coach Nicholas Muyoti will be up against Anthony Kimani who will lead his troops in the Tuesday game.

Form-wise, Ulinzi carries a 1-0 loss from their immediate past encounter against Tusker, while City Stars is on the high of a 3-0 win over FC Talanta.

Table-wise, and after 27 games played, City Stars sits fourth in the 18-team log with 45 points, while Ulinzi Stars is thirteenth with 30 points.

Which team wins this one?

Summary

Home games: 13 (City Stars – 2 wins, Ulinzi Stars – 6 wins, 5 draws)

Home games vs Ulinzi Stars

29-Jan-06: World Hope vs Ulinzi Stars, Nyayo Stadium, 1-5 (L)
12-May-07: World Hope vs Ulinzi Stars, Hope Centre, 2-3 (L)
20-Apr-08: World Hope vs Ulinzi Stars, Hope Centre, 2-1 (W)
18-Apr-09: City Stars vs Ulinzi Stars, City Stadium, 0-0 (D)
18-Jul-10: City Stars vs Ulinzi Stars, City Stadium, 1-1 (D)
22-May-11: City Stars vs Ulinzi Stars, City Stadium, 1-2 (L)
15-Apr-12: City Stars vs Ulinzi Stars, Nyayo Stadium, 0-0 (D)
27-Jul-13: City Stars vs Ulinzi Stars, Hope Centre, 0-1 (L)
8-Mar-14: City Stars vs Ulinzi Stars, Hope Centre, 0-0 (D)
12-Jul-15: City Stars vs Ulinzi Stars, Ruaraka, 0-2 (L)
16-Jul-16: City Stars vs Ulinzi Stars, Nyayo Stadium, 1-1 (D)
10-Apr-22: City Stars vs Ulinzi Stars, Ruaraka, 1-0 (W)
25-Feb-23: City Stars vs Ulinzi Stars, Annex, 0-2 (L)
07-May-24: City Stars vs Ulinzi Stars, Dandora Stadium, ??

06 May 2024
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City Stars – Ulinzi Stars tie dated afresh

May 6, 2024

Nairobi City Stars will host Ulinzi Stars in an FKF Premier League matchday 28 tie in Dandora Stadium on Tuesday 7 May 2024 starting at 1 p.m.

The tie was initially planned for Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos on Sunday 5 May, starting at noon, but was called off due to a swampy and unplayable surface following overnight rains.

The City Stars – Ulinzi Stars match was to curtain raise a Posta Rangers – FC Talanta clash on Sunday. That sequence of events will remain the same on Tuesday in Dandora.

02 May 2024
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Vincent Owino: More goals on the way

May 2, 2024

Nairobi City Stars current top scorer Vincent Owino is overly optimistic that his goal haul with soon hit double digits.

Owino leads the scorer’s charts at Simba wa Nairobi with seven goals, one ahead of forward Dennis Oalo, and five short of two joint league top scorers.

“We still have a number of games to go and I am more than determined to grab more goals and catch up with those at the top,”

“It’s been a few months down the line since I scored but that will soon change.” added Owino, twice named match MVP this season

Owino’s seventh goal this term was away to Bandari in February that confirmed a double over the dockers.

His other goals have been against Sofapaka, Shabana, AFC Leopards, Kariobangi Sharks (brace), and Ulinzi Stars.

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