20 Nov 2021
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Friendly fire: City Stars ties Kangemi, beats Naija boys, again

November 20, 2021

A Mohammed Isaku goal in the 84th allowed Kangemi United to escape with a point during a friendly game played at the Vapor Sports ground on Friday 19 November 2021.

Isaku’s goal canceled out an early Charles Otieno fifth-minute goal off an assist by right-back Kevin Chumsy Okumu.

In the second game at the same venue, City Stars once again hit Naija Boys 3-0 to replicate a similar score registered when the two sides met in the preseason at Camp Toyoyo.

Kenedy Vidic Onyango powered in a header off a Peter Pinchez Opiyo corner in the 24th minute for the opening goal.

Ezekiel Odera added a second at the onset of the second half off a delivery by left-back Dennis Wanjala.

Recently capped teenager Timothy Ouma, fresh from being fielded in 2022 World Cup qualifiers against Uganda and Rwanda, provided an assist at the death, for his sibling Elvis Noor Ojiambo to drill the final nail to the Naija Boys coffin.

The two latest friendlies follow on two others at the same venue last Friday where City Stars registered 5-0 and 7-0 over Juve FC and Black Boots.

All the friendlies are to keep the team focused before the resumption of the league in due course.

Lineups

City Stars 1: 16: Jacob Osano, 19. Kevin Okumu, 12. Edwin Buliba, 4. Salim Abdallah, 28. Herit Mungai, 3. Charles Otieno, 30. Anthony Kimani, 14. Rowland Makati, 26. Ebrima Sanneh (Jeff – trialist-46), 7. Rodgers Okumu, 9. Vincent Otieno Okoth

Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

Kangemi United: Mugami McMillan, Mohammed Isaku, David Natey, Naftali Ondeche, Kelvin Etemesi, Sammy Kamau, Dennis Mwale, Brian Kipruto, Elly Kessey, George Wamere, Christian Mackenzi

Subs: Alvin Meso, Nigel Otieno, Daniel Gitau, Enock Waka, Barnabas Ochieng, Edwin Kiegu, Frank Barasa, Duncan Munika, Gilbert Thalua, Vavak Oyim, Noah Baraza

Naija Boys: Zachary Onyango (guest), Collins, Yinka, Isa, Kenny, Shisha, Gallas, Tony, Emma, Konfor, Raphael,

City Stars 2: 1. Elvis Ochoro, 8. Calvins Masawa, 26. Dennis Wanjala, 25. Kenedy Onyango, 27. Lennox Ogutu, 10. Peter Opiyo, 18. Sven Yidah, 21. Oliver Maloba, 32. Ezekiel Odera (Timothy Ouma), 11. Davis Agesa

Not considered: 6. Ronney Kola, 24. Erick Ombija, 15. John Kamau, 22. Wycliffe Otieno, 5. Mike Madoya (all injured), 23. Steve Nunge (rested), 17. Nicholas Kipkirui (on leave)

Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

16 Nov 2021
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Nairobi City Stars attacking midfielder training with Kenya's National team Harambee Stars on Mon 8 Nov 2021

Ouma earns second Kenyan cap against Rwanda

November 16, 2021

Nairobi City stars attacking midfielder Timothy Noor Ouma aka Babu earned his second Kenya National cap as Harambee Stars concluded their 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers with at 2-1 win over Rwanda at the Nyayo National Stadium on Monday 15 November 2021.

Babu was introduced to the game in the 80th minute for – once again – Samuel Onyango who had come on for Erick Ouma at halftime.

On his debut on Thursday against Uganda, Babu took up Onyango’s place in the 72nd minute.

To wrap up the sixth and final game of the qualifiers, Kenya took a quick 2-0 lead after goals from Michael Olunga and the first-ever national goal by Richard Odada – a penalty -, in the 3rd and 15th minutes respectively.

Rwanda grabbed their consolation six minutes after the hour mark when Olivier Nyiyozimana tapped home a freekick.

Lineups

Kenya: James Saruni, Aboud Omar, David Cheche Ochieng, Joseph Okumu, Amos Nondi Obiero, Erick Ouma [(Samuel Onyango-46 (Timothy Noor Ouma-80))], Abdallah Hassan, Richard Odada (Duke Abuya-80), Anthony Akumu (Anthony Wambani-62), Kenneth Muguna, Michael Olunga

Unused subs: Brian Bwire (GK), Ian Otieno (GK), Musa Mohammed, Cliffton Miheso, Ismael Dunga, Cliff Nyakeya, Alwyn Luheni Tera, Johnstone Omurwa, Duke Abuya

Coach: Engin Firat

Rwanda: Ntwari Fiacre, Salomon Nirisarike, Eric Rutanga, Denis Rukundo ( Emmanuel Imanishimwe-62, Thierry Manzi, Kevin Muhire, Dominique Savio Nshuti, Olivier Niyonzima, Keddy Nsanzimfura (Ernest Sugira-25), Danny Usengimana, Innocent Nshuti (Muhadjiri Hakizimana-46)

Unused subs: Emery Mvuyekure, Christian Ishimwe, Clement Niyigen, Bryan Ngwabije, Blaise Nishimwe, Ali Serumogo, Clement Buhake

Coach: Vincent Mashami

15 Nov 2021
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Nairobi City Stars Chair Jonathan Jackson and stopper Salim 'Shitu' Abdalla at Mukuru kwa Reuebn during a cleanup exercise in partnership with Jonathan Jackson Foundation, Green Juniors Environmental Ambassadors CBO, and Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS) on Saturday 13 November 2021.

City Stars in Mukuru clean-up

November 15, 2021

On Saturday 13 November 2021, Nairobi City Stars hand in hand with the Jonathan Jackson Foundation (JJF) partnered with Green Juniors Environmental Ambassadors CBO, and Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS), joined forces to clean up a section of Mukuru kwa Reuben.

Beyond the clean-up, the exercise allowed all partners to engage with the community at large on the importance of conserving the environment.

Besides, the youth at Mukuru – footballers in particular and fans at large – had a first-line to meet their stars at City Stars. It was a connection point.

Club chair Jonathan Jackson led the exercise and was flanked by JJF CEO Diana Sifuna alongside City Stars head coach Nicholas Muyoti.

 

Due to an international break, City Stars had a free weekend and will be back in league action with a trip to Bandari next weekend.

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Nairobi City Stars head coach Nicholas Muyoti and attacking-mid Rowland Makati at Mukuru kwa Reuebn during a cleanup exercise in partnership with Jonathan Jackson Foundation, Green Juniors Environmental Ambassadors CBO, and Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS) on Saturday 13 November 2021.

City Stars

Defensive-mid Charles Otieno and creative-mid Elvis Noor Ojoambo at Mukuru kwa Reuebn during a cleanup exercise in partnership with Jonathan Jackson Foundation, Green Juniors Environmental Ambassadors CBO, and Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS) on Saturday 13 November 2021.

13 Nov 2021
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City Stars players John Kamau, Charles Otieno, Elvis Noor Ojiambo, Nicholas Kipkirui and Mike Madoya during a past training
City Stars players John Kamau, Charles Otieno, Elvis Noor Ojiambo, Nicholas Kipkirui and Mike Madoya during a past training

Friendly fire: Friday wins over Juve, Black Boots

November 13, 2021

Nairobi City Stars registered 5-0 and 7-0 wins over Juve FC and Black Boots FC, respectively, in friendly games played on Friday 12 November 2021 at Ngong Vapor grounds. 

Against Juve, City Stars led 4-0 at the break with goals from Vincent Otieno aka Jamaica (15), Rowland Makati (17), Charles Otieno (35), and Ebrima Sanneh (42).

Substitute Rodgers Okuse Okumu, in for Makati, added the final goal in the 56th minute.

Skipper Anthony Kimani, Jamaica, Herit Mungai, and Sanneh provide the assists for goals one and two, then goals four and five.

Against Black Boots, City Stars led 5-0 at the break before topping up with two more goals to register a 7-0 scoreline.

Ezekiel Odera opened the scoring on 13 minutes off a Sven Yidah assist before Oliver Maloba doubled matters 12 minutes later off a delivery from Davis Agesa.

Dennis Wanjala then dropped in two assists for Mike Madoya and Odera to score in the 35th and 42nd minutes, respectively, to make it 4-0.

Madoya completed his brace with a 43rd-minute goal, off Davis Agesa assist to make it 5-0 going to the break.

Second-half goals by Agesa and Makati in the 54th and 77th minutes, off Madoya and Davis assists, correspondingly, completed the rout of Black Boots.

The friendly games were lined up to keep the squad active during the international break before the league resumes on the weekend of 20-21 November 2021.

City Stars was last active in the league on Saturday 6 November where they dispatched Vihiga Bullets 4-0 at Ruaraka.

Summary

City Stars 5 Juve FC 0

Scores and assists

15th – Vincent Otieno (Anthony Kimani)
17th – Rowland Makati (Vincent Otieno)
35th – Charles Otieno
42nd – Ebrima Sanneh (Herit Mungai)
56th – Rodgers Okumu (Ebrima Sanneh)

Lineups

Nairobi City Stars: 1. Elvis Ochoro,19. Kevin Okumu, 12. Edwin Buliba, 28. Herit Mungai, 30. Anthony Kimani, 3. Charles Otieno, 14. Rowland Makati (7. Rodgers Okumu), 2. Elvis Ojiambo (26. Ebrima Sanneh, 9. Vincent Otieno

Juve FC: Joshua Wanyama, Bernard Wachira, Eric Kigae, Romaric Logbogna, Dominic Felia, Victor Ingutia, Ibrahim Mokaya, Hussein Mzungu, Noel Taute, John Tariki, Simon Bambo

Subs: Victor Oguni, Mohammed Babu, Michael Bekel, Daffan Anoh, Tonny Ochieng, Dodo, Chris

Coach: Collins Tiego

City Stars 7 Black Boots 0

Scorers and assists

13th -Ezekiel Odera (Sven Yidah)
25th -Oliver Maloba (Davis Agesa)
35th -Mike Madoya (Dennis Wanjala)
42nd -Ezekiel Odera (Dennis Wanjala)
43rd -Mike Madoya (Davis Agesa)
54th -Davis Agesa (Mike Madoya)
77th – Rowland Makati (Davis Agesa)

Lineups

City Stars: 23. Steve Njunge, 26. Dennis Wanjala, 4. Salim Abdallah, 27. Lennox Ogutu, 8. Calvin Masawa, 18. Sven Yidah, 10. Peter Opiyo, 21. Oliver Maloba, 5. Mike Madoya, 11. Davis Agesa, 32. Ezekiel Odera

Black Boots: Mastra Okoth, Francis Mwansi, Shadrack Gichuhi, Bernard Kimani, Emmanuel Ngaira, Fredrick Ngige, Martin Kibiru, Michael Karanja, Bonface Wainaina, Joshua Ondieki, Alex Munyasa

Subs: Peter Mbugua, Christopher Otieno, Kenneth Ndungu, Dennis Njogu, Dairus Ndungi,Arcadieus Karanja

Coach: Christopher Wekesa

12 Nov 2021
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Nairobi City Stars attacking midfielder training with Kenya's National team Harambee Stars on Mon 8 Nov 2021

‘Babu’ earns Kenya debut against Uganda

November 12, 2021

Budding attacking midfielder Timothy Noor Ouma aka Babu earned his senior national team cap in Kenya’s 1-1 draw to host Uganda in a fifth-round 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier at the St. Mary’s Stadium on Thursday 11 November 2021.

Babu, on his first consideration at the senior level, came on as a 72nd-minute substitute for winger Samuel Onyango to earn his first cap.

According to InStat Scout, a Sports Data Service provider, Babu had a pass accuracy of 71% playing off wide on the left and had a decent shot for a goal that weaved just wide.

Babu, a former LAiser Hill Academy lad, will be hoping for another chance to represent the country when Kenya hosts Rwanda in the final round of Group ‘E’ games on Monday 15 November 2021 at Nyayo Stadium starting 3 pm.

Against Uganda, skipper Micheal Olunga Kenya up 1-0 in the 62nd minute after heading in a Kenneth Muguna freekick.

Uganda leveled matters in the 89th minute after Fahad Bayo disposed Kenya keeper Brian Bwire to end the game on equal terms.

Lineups

Uganda: Charles Lukwago, Dennis Iguma, Isaac Muleme, Timothy Awany (Martin Kiiza-80), Mugabi, Aziz Kayondo (Ibrahim Orit-46), Khalid Aucho, Moses Waiswa (Yunus Ssentamu-63), Bobosi Byaruhanga (Allan Okelo-70), Steven Mukwala (Milton Karisa-46), Fahad Bayo

Unused subs: Ismail Wetanga, Mathias Kigonya (GK), Livingstone Mulondo, Mahad Yaya Kakooza, John Revita, Gavin Kizito, Shafiq Kagimu

Coach: Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojević

Kenya: Brian Bwire, Aboud Omar, David Cheche Ochieng, Joseph Okumu, Abdallah Hassan, [Anthony Wambani ((Alwyn Luheni Tera-63 (Musa Mohammed-90+))], Anthony Akumu, Kenneth Muguna, Samuel Onyango (Timothy Noor Ouma-72), Amos Nondi Obiero, Michael Olunga

Unused subs: James Saruni (GK), Ian Otieno (GK), Cliffton Miheso, Ismael Dunga, Cliff Nyakeya, Richard Odada, Johnstone Omurwa, Duke Abuya

Coach: Engin Firat

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