22 Aug 2024
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Brian Mose Nyambane vs KCB on 23 Jun 2024 at Utalii
Brian Mose Nyambane vs KCB on 23 Jun 2024 at Utalii

Brian Mose Nyambane sets his goals

August 22, 2024

Forward Brian Mose Nyambane is keen to scale up his show this season after landing the perfect orientation to the Kenyan topflight last term.

Nyambane landed at Simba wa Nairobi in the offseason from Narok-based fourth tier side Total Spurs on a season-long deal. He has since extended it to grace the 2024-25 season.

“Last season, it took me a lot to adapt the system of play, new management, and all that’s required in the top league,”

“I had goals and ambitions that I never met. It was hard to score but I had one assist in the few minutes that I earned in the only game that I started last season,”

“It’s a new season now and with the experience I got from the technical bench and my fellow players, I believe this one will be much better,”

“So far the preseason has been good with the advice and the trust placed on me. I’m ready to make a name that will stick in the minds of people,”

“My goals for the season is to earn enough playtime as an individual, finding back of the net and providing the assists, to help the team to perform much better than last season. I look forward to a good season.”

Nyambane made his premiership debut in last season’s opener against Muhoroni Youth. He featured in a total of 13 games and earned his first start in the season-ender against KCB where he registered an assist.

Brian Mose Nyambane vs KCB on 23 Jun 2024 at Utalii

Brian Mose Nyambane vs KCB on 23 Jun 2024 at Utalii

Brian Mose Nyambane vs KCB on 23 Jun 2024 at Utalii

20 Aug 2024
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Kelvin Etemesi up against Marvin Nabwire of Kenya Police during FKF Premier League match day 15 in KAsarani Annex on Wed 8 Feb 2023. Police won 2-1

City Stars to sit out 2024-25 season opener

August 20, 2024

Simba wa Nairobi will be inactive as the 2024-25 FKF Premier League kicks off on the weekend of 24-25 August 2025.

As such, City Stars will have to wait another 21 days, till 14 September 2024, to sample the new season.

“We were to play Kenya Police in the season opener at Police Sacco on 24 August but you realize the same team is featuring in the CAF Confederations Cup,” said CEO Patrick Korir

“Police will be away to Ethiopia Coffee on the same weekend they were to host us in a reverse CAF Confederations Cup preliminary round tie,”

“Given the circumstances, City Stars will restructure it’s training, and refocus for it’s ‘first’ game in mid September against Bidco United,”

“At the same time we wish Kenya Police the very best in the return game against Ethiopia Coffee as they seek a place in the first round of the competition.” he added

The overseers of the top league, the Football Kenya Federation, have since confirmed the postponement of the Kenya Police-Nairobi City Stars tie from the first weekend to a later date.

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Action between Nairobi City Stars and Kenya Police at Police Sacco Stadium on Sat 7 Oct 2023. Police won it 1-0

16 Aug 2024
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Byron Owino vs Kakamega Homeboyz at Police Sacco on 15 June 2024
Byron Owino vs Kakamega Homeboyz at Police Sacco on 15 June 2024

Byron Owino seeks more

August 16, 2024

Budding keeper Byron Owino has an aim that he’s keen to claim in the upcoming season.

Owino, a midseason signing from Kibera Black Stars, became the latest premier league player at Simba wa Nairobi in matchday 31 of last season after earning his debut away to Nzoia Sugar in Mumias.

He featured in the next tie against Kakamega Homeboyz at Police Sacco, to end his first top flight season with two games under his belt.

“It’s really a great feeling and a dream come true playing in the Kenya premier league and Nairobi city stars,” he said

“I am looking forward to earning more playing time and becoming a regular starter for the club,” added

Beyond the league and club level, Byron has a ceiling he wishes to hit;

“I and am also working hard to receive a national team call up,”

Prior to earning his maiden league game against Nzoia, Byron had made the Simba wa Nairobi bench three times in games against Gor Mahia, Bidco United, and against Muranga SEAL.

Byron Owino vs Muranga SEAL at Police Sacco on 13 Apr 2024

 

12 Aug 2024
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Brian Mzee getting set for a matchday 7, 2023-24 FKF Premier League season against Kenya Police at the Police Sacco Stadium on 25 Oct 2023

Brian Mzee retunes

August 12, 2024

Midfielder Brian Mzee is looking forward to yet another topflight season with Nairobi City Stars. 

Mzee aka Mzeeles, has just come through his debut Kenyan Premier league season where he featured in 25 of 34 games for Simba wa Nairobi.

He could have earned more, probably, had he not detoured to Asia at some point in the year.

Mzee is one of 16 players who renewed their contracts for next season. He talks of his tryout, and derailment in the past season.

“My first season in premier league was good as I was able to feature in 25 of 34 games,”

“In January I went to Taiwan to try my trade but things didn’t turn out as planned and I came back,”

“The team welcomed me back very well and I have to thank the management and the entire coaching staff for accepting me back, “

In his debut season, Mzee became a topflight player in the season opener after making a cameo appearance against Muhoroni Youth in Kasarani Annex, and went on to pick his first full game in the next game against Bidco United at Kasarani Annex. That game came with a reward as he was named the most valuable player.

He was also named MVP in matchday 10 against AFC Leopards, and made it to the team of week thereafter. He was also named match Mvp against Muranga SEAL on matchday 26.

On the back of last season’s pickings, Mzee shared his ambitions for next term.

“I am anticipating a more successful season given that I’ve gained some experience from my first season,”

“I want to contribute more to the success of the team,” added

From his 25 games last season, Mzee clocked 1,673 regular game minutes, 18 starts, and 11 full games.

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Nairobi City Stars defensive midfielder Brian Mzee taking on Bidco United forward Ezekiel Okare during a second round 2023-24 FKF Premier League match in Kasarani Annex on Sun 3 Sep 2023. It ended 1-1

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Brian Mzee on his debut for Nairobi City Stars against Muhoroni Youth in the 2023-24 FKF Premier League opener on Sun 27 Aug 2023 in Kasarani Annex. It ended 0-0

07 Aug 2024
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Nairobi City Stars players prior to the opening 2023-24 FKF Premier League game against Muhoroni Youth in Kasarani Annex on Sun 27 Aug 2023. It ended 0-0
Nairobi City Stars players prior to the opening 2023-24 FKF Premier League game against Muhoroni Youth in Kasarani Annex on Sun 27 Aug 2023. It ended 0-0

16 re-up contracts for 2024-25 season

August 7, 2024

Twenty two (22) of 28 players who featured for Nairobi City Stars last term will be part of the squad for the 2024-25 FKF Premier League season.

Six of the 22 players had running contracts while another 16 renewed their stay for yet another season that kicks off on 24-25 August, 2024 with an away game to Kenya Police.

Goalkeeper Elvis Ochoro will be activating his fifth and final year of his contract, as center back Wycliffe Awiko Omondi, as well as flyer Gilbert Abala enter their second year.

Midfielder Vincent Owino, centre back Timothy Muganda, and left back Rogers Wasega complete the list of the players with running contracts.

Goalkeepers Edwin Mukolwe and Byron Owino are part of the 16 that renewed their contracts and will stay on for next season.

The same applies to fullbacks Edwin Buliba and Rowland Makati, as well as team skipper Calvin Masawa who is looking forward to his fifteenth straight season – since the year 2011 – with City Stars.

Defensive midfielder Clifford Ouma is in for his third straight season as Elvis Noor Ojiambo agreed to stay at Simba wa Nairobi for his sixth season.

Ouma and Noor will have the company of midfielders Brian Mzee, and Abuyeka Kubasu who will also grace another season.

Forwards Dennis Oalo, Mohammed Bajaber, Pius Omachi, Yuto Kusaba, Kelvin Etemesi, Robinson Asenwa, and Brian Mose Nyambane, all confirmed their stay.

Six players: flyer Samuel Kapen, defenders Dennis Wanjala,  and Sosthenes Idah, midfielders Newton Ochieng, Shem Odinga, and Andrew Kisilu have since left the club to pursue other interests.

“We are keen on continuity hence the retention of most of the players from last season for the new one,” said club CEO Patrick Korir

“Like in every team setup, it’s near impossible to keep all players. Some chose to explore other opportunities at the end of the season and we granted them their wish,”

“We will have minimal additions to the current squad. The newcomers have all been identified and will be announced in due course.” he added

Summary

With running contracts: Timothy Muganda, Gilbert Abala, Rogers Wasega, Vincent Owino, Wycliffe Omondi, Elvis Ochoro

Contract renewals: Edwin Mukolwe, Byron Owino (goalkeepers), Calvin Masawa, Edwin Buliba, Rowland Makati (defenders), Clifford Ouma, Brian Mzee, Abuyeka Kubasu, Elvis Noor Ojiambo (midfielders), Dennis Oalo, Mohammed Bajaber, Pius Omachi, Yuto Kusaba, Kelvin Etemesi, Robinson Asenwa, Brian Mose Nyambane (forwards)

Out: Samuel Kapen, Dennis Wanjala, Sosthenes Idah, Newton Ochieng, Shem Odinga, and Andrew Kisilu

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