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21 Dec 2020

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Nairobi City Stars players at Utalii grounds on Thur 17 Dec 2020 during a round 4 game against Bidco United

City Stars vs Vihiga United: Venue change alert

Patrick December 21, 2020

Due to unavailability of Nyayo Stadium, Nairobi City Stars will host Vihiga United at Utalii Grounds on Wednesday 23 December 2020 starting 1pm in a match day five premier league game.

The match had been earmarked for the Nyayo Stadium on the same day starting 3pm.

“Nyayo was the venue of choice but Sports Kenya came back to us to state it is unavailable hence the change of venue. The other alternative was to take the game to Narok which would have been unfair to Vihiga United considering they played at Kasarani on Sunday against Tusker,” said club CEO Patrick Korir

The changes have since been communicated to Vihiga United by the Federation.

Game summary

Wed 23 December 2020
Nairobi City Stars vs Vihiga United
Utalii Grounds, 1pm

17 Dec 2020

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City Stars forward Timothy Ouma aka Babu challenges Bidco United's Anthony Gathu in a premier league game on Thur 17 Dec 2020 at Utalii Grounds. It ended 0-0

Bidco vs City Stars: Stalemate!

Patrick December 17, 2020

Nairobi City Stars posted their first draw of the season after holding hosts Bidco United 0-0 in a fourth round FKF Premier League game played at Utalii grounds on Thursday 17 December 2020.

Inside the first seven minutes, City Stars had ventured into the Bidco box but to no avail, and striker Ezekiel Odera had a header skied after receipt of a long range pass from the left by Timothy Ouma.

In the eighth minute Emmanuel Mogaka had a connection to a corner that went just wide for another fruitless corner in what was Bidcó’s first real chance.

Just after the quarter hour mark it is Bidco that had City Stars on the back foot but the ball finally ended up with keeper Steve Njunge.

Within four minutes after the half hour mark Njunge was forced to concede a corner off a long range Mogaka freekick and minutes later a 30-yarder from Zachary Anthony Gathu just went wide.

14 minutes after the restart, Stephen Waruru was found open at the edge of the City Stars boxed but he skied what seemed the best chance to activate the scoresheet at Utalii.

The story of missed chances continued till the final minutes when City Stars skipper Anthony Muki Kimani headed out a glorious chance off substitute Oliver Maloba’s delivery.

A point from the game moved City Stars to the seven point-mark to maintain fourth spot as Bidco moved to three points to move one up to position twelve.

Next up for City Stars is a home game against promoted Vihiga United on Wednesday 23 December starting 3pm.

Lineups

Bidco United: 1. Edwin Omwambani (GK), 4. David Kalama, 12. Lambert Otieno, 18. Francis Oduor, 15. Luke Ochieng, 31. Victor Ochieng (2. Jacob Onyango-82-captain), 30. Atnthony Gathu, 10. Emmanuel Mogaka (19. David Orem-88), 20. Nelson Chieta (27. Noah Wafula-68), 22. Stephen Waruru -Captain (11. Batts Awita-82), 9.Pistone Mutamba

Unused subs: 35. Brian Opondo (GK), 40. Wilson Anekeya, 24. Anthony Simasi, 6. Mwinyi Kassim, 28. Eric Githua,

Coach: Anthony Akhulia

Nairobi City Stars: 23. Steve Njunge (GK), 28. Herit Mungai Atariza, 25. Kenedy Onyango, 4. Salim Abdalla, 27. Azizi Okaka, 10. Peter Opiyo, 18. Sven Yidah (2. Elvis Noor Ojiambo-88), 20. Timothy Ouma (7. Rodgers Okumu-65), 30. Anthony Kimani (Captain), 9. Vincent Otieno Okoth (21. Oliver Maloba – 55), 32. Ezekiel Odera (24. Erick Ombija-88),

Unused subs: 1. Elvis Ochoro (GK), 8. Calvin Masawa, 12. Edwin Buliba, 19. Jimmy Bageya, 22. Wycliffe Otieno

Not considered: 29. Ebrima Sanneh, 3. Charles Otieno, 11. Davis Agesa, 16. Jacob Osano, 5. Wesley Onguso, 15. John Kamau, 17. Yusuf Mukisa Lubowa

Coach: Sanjin Alagic

Yellow cards: 10. Peter Opiyo (Nairobi City Stars-29′), 31. Victor Ochieng (Bidco United-72′)

Match Officials: Sylvester Musonye (Match Comm), Collins Opiyo (Centre Ref), Emmanuel Barasa (AR 1), Peter Sabatia (AR 2), Calary Bernard (Reserve Ref),

17 Dec 2020

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Ezekiel Odera in a City Stars vs Coast Stima game at Camp Toyoyo in Jan 2020

Bidco vs City Stars: Starts for Odera, Jamaica

Patrick December 17, 2020

Seasoned striker Ezekiel Odera and teenager Vincent Otieno Okoth aka Jamaica will both start for Nairobi City Stars as they take on Bidco United in a fourth round premier league game at Utalii grounds on Thursday 17 December 2020.

The two started off on the bench in the last encounter against KCB but have since earned elevation in place of the unavailable Davis Agesa and Oliver Maloba who drops to the bench.

Save for the two changes, the rest of the lot remains as is.

For a second straight game Sven Yidah will start ahead of teenager Elvis Noor Ojiambo as Steve Njunge claims his place between the posts for a fourth straight game.

The backline of Herit Mungai Atariza, Kenedy Onyango, Salim Abdalla and Azizi Okaka is unchanged as Peter Opiyo provides cover.

Teenager Timothy Noor Ouma will, for a second straight game, start and will play in midfield alongside skipper Anthony Muki Kimani.

The bench is a familiar one with overall skipper Calvin Masawa, utility back Edwin Buliba, roving wingers Rodgers Okumu and Jimmy Bageya handing company to Ojiambo and Maloba, as well as teenage keeper Elvis Ochoro.

The new arrival on the bench is big Wycliffe Otieno who missed the last two games due to injury.

Starting lineup vs Bidco United: 23. Steve Njunge (GK), 28. Herit Mungai Atariza, 25. Kenedy Onyango, 4. Salim Abdalla, 27. Azizi Okaka, 10. Peter Opiyo, 18. Sven Yidah, 20. Timothy Ouma , 30. Anthony Kimani (Captain), 9. Vincent Otieno Okoth, 32. Ezekiel Odera,

Subs: 1. Elvis Ochoro (GK), 2. Elvis Noor Ojiambo, 7. Rodgers Okumu, 8. Calvin Masawa, 12. Edwin Buliba, 19. Jimmy Bageya, 21. Oliver Maloba,

Not considered: 29. Ebrima Sanneh, 3. Charles Otieno, 24. Erick Ombija, 11. Davis Agesa, 16. Jacob Osano, 5. Wesley Onguso, 15. John Kamau, 17. Yusuf Mukisa Lubowa

Technical bench: Sanjin Alagic (Head Coach), Nihad Nalbantic, John Amboko (Assistant coaches), Noah Abich (Team Manager)

16 Dec 2020

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Wycliffe Otieno in a game against Mt. Kenya United at Dagoretti High on Sat 14 Nov 2020

One change as City Stars plots for Bidco

Patrick December 16, 2020

After sitting two games out, defender Wycliffe Otieno has shaken off an injury suffered against Nzoia Sugar on match day one, and is in the setup for the upcoming game against Bidco United on Thursday 17 December 2020 at Utalii Grounds starting 3pm.

As Wycliffe returns, powerful forward Davis Agesa has been forced to miss the Bidco game due to sickness. Agesa started the first three games against Nzoia Sugar, KCB and Bandari.

Davis Agesa on the ball as Peter Opiyo looks on during a friendly against Mt. Kenya United on Sat 14 Nov 2020. It ended 1-1

Other than that change, the rest of the squad remains as is.

“Wycliffe is now fit enough to feature in the game but Davis is out due to sickness suffered over the weekend. He will have to miss the (Bidco) game.” said head coach Sanjin Alagic

Jimmy Bageya who provided an important assist in the last game against Bandari retains his place in the team.

Teenagers Elvis Ochoro, a keeper, Elvis Noor Ojiambo, Vincent Otieno Jamaica Okoth and Timothy Noor Ouma have, for a fourth straight game, been named to the squad.

All other regulars, led by Anthony Muki Kimani and Calvin Masawa, the field and overall captains, correspondingly, have maintained their places in the squad.

19-man team to face Bidco United

23. Steve Njunge (GK), 28. Herit Mungai Atariza, 25. Kenedy Onyango, 4. Salim Abdalla, 27. Azizi Okaka, 2. Elvis Noor Ojiambo, 10. Peter Opiyo, 7. Rodgers Okumu, 8. Calvin Masawa, 32. Ezekiel Odera, 30. Anthony Kimani, 21. Oliver Maloba, 9. Vincent Otieno Okoth, 1. Elvis Ochoro (GK), 12. Edwin Buliba, 18. Sven Yidah, 20. Timothy Ouma,19. Jimmy Bageya, 22. Wycliffe Otieno

Not considered: 29. Ebrima Sanneh (rehab), 11. Davis Agesa (sick), 3. Charles Otieno, 24. Erick Ombija, 16. Jacob Osano, 5. Wesley Onguso, 15. John Kamau, 17. Yusuf Mukisa Lubowa

Centre back Wycliffe Otieno in a past game for Nairobi City Stars against Migori Youth at Camp Toyoyo during the 2019/2020 NSL Season

Wycliffe Otieno in a league game at Camp Toyoyo in Jan 2020

16 Dec 2020

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Head to Head: Bidco United (H) vs Nairobi City Stars (A)

Patrick December 16, 2020

Top flight newcomers Bidco United will on Thursday 17 December host Nairobi City Stars at Utalii Grounds in a fourth round FKF Premier League tie starting at 3pm.

The upcoming match is historic as the two teams have never faced off in the Premier League. The closest it has been is during a preseason friendly game in Thika, in preparation for the current 2020/21 season. It ended 1-1.

Eyes on the ball for City Stars forward Vincent Jamaica Otieno against Bidco United at Thika Stadium on Sat 7 Nov 2020. The game ended 1-1

Bidco and City Stars are familiar foes having contested the second tier – National Super League (NSL) – in the past four seasons.

After failing to navigate out of the NSL in recent years, the two sides finally earned automatic promotions in 2020. Bidco were City Stars accompaniment to the premier league having finished second on the log behind the champions.

While City Stars made a return to the Premier League after four seasons, Bidco up-scaled to the topmost league for the first time ever.

Into the Utalii meet, Bidco carries a record of two premier league draws (Western Stima 0-0, Kariobangi Sharks 2-2) and a loss (AFC Leopards 2-0) as City Stars has two wins (Nzoia Sugar 2-0, Bandari 2-0) and a loss (KCB 1-0).

Though they have never met in the Premier League level, games in the recent past in the second tier will be the spur at Utalii as the records are fully applicable. They shall be meeting for a fifth straight season.

In the fourth round of Super League games last season, City Stars ended Bidco’s three match winning streak with a 1-0 win in Thika and turned around a 1-0 first half goal to a 2-1 win in the reverse game at Camp Toyoyo to complete a season double to consolidate top spot.

In whole, across four seasons in the Super League, City Stars faced off with Bidco United eight times winning three, sharing the spoils as many times and losing twice.

In four away games to Bidco United, Simba wa Nairobi has only managed one win, two draws and one loss.

For the upcoming game, there shall be no coaching changes from either side as, Sanjin Alagic, the mastermind of the double win last season is still in charge at City Stars while Anthony Viera Akhulia is still the man at the helm for Bidco.

The Utalii ground is new to both teams as the previous encounters have been played across three surfaces; Thika Stadium (4 games), Camp Toyoyo (3) and Hope Centre (1)

Who will win this one? Stay tuned for the full updates on our social media pages.

Previous games

27-May-17: Bidco United vs City Stars, 0-0
1-Nov-17: City Stars vs Bidco United, 0-2
8-Apr-18: Bidco United vs City Stars, 3-1
1-Sep-18: City Stars vs Bidco United, 1-0
19-Dec-18: Bidco United vs City Stars, 1-1
28-Mar-19: City Stars vs Bidco United, 0-0
18-Sep-19: Bidco United vs City Stars, 0-1
2-Feb-20: City Stars vs Bidco United, 2-1
7-Nov-20: Bidco United vs City Stars, 1-1 (preseason friendly)

Summary

KPL games: None

NSL games – 8: City Stars (3 wins), Bidco United (2 wins), Draws-3

Away games – 4: Bidco United (1 win), Draws (2), City Stars (1 Win)

Bidco 0 Nairobi City Stars 1 @ Thika Stadium on Wed 18 Sept 2019

LEft back Herit Mungai (no. 28) goes for the ball in City Stars game vs Bidco United on Sat 7 Nov 2020 at Thika Stadium. The game ended 1-1