26 Oct 2021
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Erick Ombija in full celebration, and hugged by Timothy Ouma, following his goal against Bidco United at the Thika Stadium on Sun 24 Oct 2021. City Stars won the game 2-0

Ombija excited at being the super sub

October 26, 2021

Forward Erick Jibaba Ombija is a happy lad having come off the bench to turn around the last two games within four days for Nairobi City Stars leading to 3-1 and 2-0 wins over Wazito and Bidco United, respectively.

Ombija, signed at the start of last season from Coast Stima where he was on loan from Gor Mahia, came off the bench in the last two games for Ezekiel Odera at the time the games were scoreless.

Nine minutes after coming on in the Wazito game, City Stars went up 1-0 then Ombija provided two assists for Timothy Ouma and his former Coast Stars teammate Rodgers Okumu leading Simba wa Nairobi to the 3-1 win.

Against Bidco, barely two minutes after coming off the bench, Ombija got to the end of a cross from Nicholas Kipkirui – the scorer of the first goal – to tap in at the near post to double the scores.

“I am grateful that I am directly contributing to the teams’ wins,”

“I am looking forward to scoring more goals and to providing more assists,” added Ombija

The aggressive super sub will be looking to carry his impact to the upcoming games, the most immediate being away to Posta Rangers on Saturday 30 October 2021.

25 Oct 2021
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Mike Madoya
Mike Madoya

Madoya on his City Stars debut

October 25, 2021

Finally, midfielder Michael Madoya earned his Nairobi City Stars debut with a cameo appearance in the 2-0 win over Bidco United on Sunday 24 October 2021.

Madoya, donning jersey no. 5, came on for Timothy Noor Ouma in the 80th minute.

“I could have been happier if I came on and scored at least a goal. I wanted to come on with a bang and announce myself with a goal, if not goals. That would have been memorable,”

“Nonetheless, I am happy to have grabbed my first game at City Stars and I hope to feature in many more and aid the club to greater fortunes.”

Prior to his debut in Thika, Madoya was an unused substitute in the wins over Kenya Police (2-0) and Wazito FC (3-1).

Madoya was an offseason signing from Tusker FC and was one of three additions besides left-back Dennis Decha Wanjala from Nzoia Sugar and stopper Lennox Ogutu from Mathare United.

25 Oct 2021
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City vs Bidco at Thika Stadium on Sun 24 Oct 2021. City Stars won the game 2-0 to go top of the log

Muyoti: Playing the City Stars way earned us Bidco win

October 25, 2021

Two second-half goals by Nicholas Kipkirui and Erick Ombija handed ‘hosts’ Nairobi City Stars a 2-0 win over ‘visiting’ Bidco United a the Thika Stadium on Sunday 24 October 2021 in a fourth-round 2021/22 FKF Premier League tie.

The win sent Simba wa Nairobi top of the table with nine points ahead.

Speaking after the game, Nairobi City Stars coach Nicholas Muyoti said it was a game of two halves; one where the team didn’t click, and the other where the team’s will to win took precedence.

“We were not in it in the first half. We didn’t settle and Bidco had the most of the ball. The beauty is that we didn’t concede and that helped turn around the game,”

“At half time I told the boys that the team that played in the first half was not City Stars. My instructions were simple; play as City Stars in the second half. And that was the difference in the game.” added Muyoti

Kipkirui got to the end of a freekick by teenage sensation Timothy Babu Ouma in the 57th minute to activate the scoresheets in Thika, opening his account this season.

Ombija, moments after coming on, got to the end of a Kipkirui delivery to double matters with a tap at the far post.

After taking down Bidco United to avenge a 2-1 league loss back in July, Simba wa Nairobi can now train their guns on Posta Rangers whom they visit on Saturday 30 October.

24 Oct 2021
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Nicholas Kipkirui celebrates his opening goal against Bidco United in a fourth round 2021/22 FKF Premier League game at Thika Stadium on Sun 24 Oct 2021. City Stars won the game 2-0

City Stars disunites Bidco to go top

October 24, 2021

Second-half goals by Nicholas Kipkirui and Erick Ombija handed ‘hosts’ Nairobi City Stars a 2-0 win over ‘visiting’ Bidco United in a fourth-round 2021/22 FKF Premier League tie played at Thika Stadium on Sunday 24 October 2021.

Kipkirui – later named MVP – got to the end of a freekick by Timothy Noor Ouma aka Babu in the box to slam home the opening goal in the 57th minute before turning provider to Ombija who tapped home a ball across goal to double the scores four minutes later.

With the win, City Stars shot to the top of the 17-team log with nine points as Thika-based Bidco remains 14th with two points.

Next up for Simba wa Nairobi is an away game to Posta Rangers at the Thika Stadium on Saturday 30 October 2021 starting 3pm.

Lineups

Nairobi City Stars: 16. Jacob Osano, 19. Kevin Okumu, 25. Kenedy Onyango, 27. Lennox Ogutu, 26. Dennis Wanjala, 18. Sven Yidah, 30. Anthony Kimani (2. Elvis Noor Ojiambo-80), 11. Davis Agesa ((7. Rodgers Okumu-58), 17. Nicholas Kipkirui (9. Vincent Otieno Okoth-84), 20. Timothy Noor Ouma (5. Mike Madoya-80), 32. Ezekiel Odera (24. Erick Ombija-58)

Unused subs: 23. Stephen Njunge, 12. Edwin Buliba, 8. Calvin Masawa, 3. Charles Otieno

Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

Not considered: 6. Ronney Kola, 22. Wycliffe Otieno (both injured) 1. Elvis Ochoro, 4. Salim Abdalla, 10. Peter Opiyo,  14. Rowland Makati, 15. John Kamau, 21. Oliver Maloba, 28. Herit Mungai, 29. Ebrima Sanneh

Bidco United: 1. Edwin Mukolwe (GK), 4. David Kalama (9. Henry Omollo-74), 12. Lambert Otieno, 24. Anthony Simasi, 18. Francis Oduor-Captain, 31. Peter Nzuki, 20. Nelson Chieta, 2. Jacob Onyango (14. Stephen Obukui-74), 30. Anthony Gathu (40. Lameck Oloo-59), 17. Collins Neto (22. Stephen Waruru-59), David Gateri (11. Batts Awita-46)

Unused subs: 35. Brian Opondo, 6. Kassim Mwinyi, 15. Gabriel Wandera, 8. Steven Okiro,

Coach: Anthony Akhulia

Yellow cards

30 – 17. Nicholas Kipkirui (Nairobi City Stars)

38 – 30. Anthony Kimani (Nairobi City Stars)

48 – 20.Timothy Ouma (Nairobi City Stars)

24 Oct 2021
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City Stars players celebrate one of three goals scored against Wazito on Thur 21 Oct 2021 at Thika Stadium during a 3rd round 2021/22 FKF Premier League tie. City Stars won 3-1

No change against Bidco United

October 24, 2021

Head coach Nicholas Muyoti has maintained the same lot that took out Wazito 3-1 on Thursday 21 October 2021 in a third-round 2021/22 FKF Premier League clash for the next duel at the same venue against Bidco United on Sunday starting 1 pm.

With the status quo in the playing unit, Salim Shitu Abdallah who was unavailable for the Wazito game, as well as Oliver Maloba, will not be facing Bidco United on Sunday.

Peter Pinchez Opiyo who skipped the July home game due to injury, will also miss the game against the club based in his hometown.

From the squad that faced Bidco in Ruaraka in late July 2021, and went down 2-1, changes are seven.

Keeper Elvis Ochoro, left fullbacks Bolton Omwenga, Wesley Onguso, and Herit Mungai, as well as stoppers Salim and Wycliffe Otieno, are all out.

Midfielders Aziz Okaka and John Kamau are all not in the Sunday plans. Okaka, Onguso, and Bolton have since left Simba wa Nairobi.

Keeper Jacob Osano takes up Ochoro’s slot, as stoppers Kenedy Vidic Onyango who was suspended in July due to accumulated yellow cards, and new signing Lennox Ogutu occupy slots vacated by Salim and the injured Wycliffe.

Sven Yidah who was on duty with Kenya U23 at CECAFA, Eric Ombija who was on compassionate leave, and fleet-footed Rodgers Okuse Okumu who was rested then, are all in for the Sunday show after missing the Bidco clash in July.

New signing Mike Madoya, in from Tusker in the offseason, takes up the final spot.

Nairobi City Stars squad vs Bidco United

Goalkeepers: 16. Jacob Osano, 23. Steve Njunge

Defenders: 12. Edwin Buliba, 8. Calvin Masawa, 19. Kevin Okumu, 25. Kenedy Onyango, 26. Dennis Wanjala, 27. Lennox Ogutu

Midfielders: 2. Elvis Noor Ojiambo, 3. Charles Otieno, 5. Mike Madoya, 7. Rodgers Okumu, 18. Sven Yidah, 20. Timothy Ouma, 30. Anthony Kimani,

Strikers: 9. Vincent Otieno Okoth, 11. Davis Agesa, 17. Nicholas Kipkirui, 24. Erick Ombija, 32. Ezekiel Odera

Not considered: 6. Ronney Kola, 22. Wycliffe Otieno (both injured) 1. Elvis Ochoro, 4. Salim Abdalla, 10. Peter Opiyo,  14. Rowland Makati, 15. John Kamau, 21. Oliver Maloba, 28. Herit Mungai, 29. Ebrima Sanneh

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