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15 Nov 2020

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Friendly: Nairobi City Stars 1 Mt. Kenya United 1

Patrick November 15, 2020

Hosts Nairobi City Stars registered a 1-1 draw against second tier side Mt. Kenya United in a friendly game played at the Dagoretti High School on Saturday 14 November 2020.

Eric Ombija, a brace hero in the previous game against Inter Base, opened the scoring with a long-range strike mid through the second half.

However, right at the death, a spilled ball left Mt. Kenya’s Tevin Opondo with no option but to level to end the duel even.

Either side juggled their lineups in the second half to give playtime to as many players as possible.

Teams

City Stars: 23. Stephen Njunge (16. Jacob Osano), 22. Wycliffe Otieno (8. Calvin Masawa), 4. Salim Abdallah, 25. Kenedy Onyango, 28. Herit Mungai (5. Wesley Onguso), 18. Sven Yidah (2. Elvis Ojiambo), 10. Peter Opiyo, 9. Vincent Otieno (19. Jimmy Bageya), 21. Oliver Maloba (13. Rodgers Okumu), 30. Anthony Kimani (20. Timothy Ouma), 11. Davies Agesa (24. Eric Ombija)

Unused: 29. Ebrima Sanneh (injured), 1. Elvis Ochoro (GK), 32. Ezekiel Odera, 6. Ronney Kola, 14. Rowland Makati, 12. Edwin Buliba, 27. Azizi Okaka, 3. Vincent Otieno Oduro, 17. Yusuf Lubowa Mukisa, 15. John Kamau

Mt. Kenya United

Team 1: Mike Kalemera, Joakim Omollo, Dan Okoth, Ben Odhiambo, Mark Otieno, Juma Jackson, Cain Okeyo, Kennedy Ayako, Leroy Otieno, Andrew Kisilu, Clement Masakidi

Team 2: Philip Odhiambo, Boniface Kimani, Foustine Odhiambo, Ricky Owimbo, Dan Okoth, Boaz Maeri, Josephat Lopanga, Ivan Tata, Tevin Opondo, Brian Andanje, Emanuel Ojwolo

Erick Ombija at Dagoretti High against Mt. Kenya United on Sat 14 Nov 2020. He scored once. The game ended 1-1

Jimmy Bageya shields the ball against Mt. Kenya players on Sat 14 Nov 2020 at Dagoretti High. The game ended 1-1

Timothy Ouma against Mt. Kenyua United on Sat 14 Nov 2020

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

Peter Opiyo on the ball against Mt. Kenya United players during a friendly on Sat 14 Nov 2020 at Dagoretti High School. It ended 1-1

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

Oliver Maloba on the ball as Davis Agesa looks on during a friendly against Mt. Kenya United at Dagoretti High on Sat 14 Nov 2020. It ended 1-1

Nairobi City Stars at Dagoretti High during a game against Mt. Kenya United on Sat 14 Nov 2020

12 Nov 2020

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City Stars winger contests the ball with KCB's Martin Nderitu during a friendly on Wed 11 November 2020 at the Public Service Club. KCB won 1-0

Friendly: Mixed results for City Stars at PSC

Patrick November 12, 2020

A loss and a win were the results when Simba wa Nairobi played two preseason games at Public Service Club on the afternoon of Wednesday 11 November 2020.

The first City Stars lot went down 1-0 to Premiership side KCB while the second team took down Inter base Combined, a united team from Kibera, 5-0.

In the first game, the bankers took a 23rd lead via new signing Derrick Otanga. The team protected that lead to the very end.

City Stars winger contests the ball with KCB’s Martin Nderitu during a friendly on Wed 11 November 2020 at the Public Service Club. KCB won 1-0

KCB keeper Gabriel Andika goes for the ball against Davis Agesa and Salim Abdallah during a friendly at Public Service Club on Wed 11 Nov 2020. KCB won 1-0

City Stars skipper Anthony ‘Muki’ Kimani keenly watched by KCB’s Harun Thomas during a friendly on Wed 11 Nov 2020 at Public Service Club. KCB won 1-0

In the game that followed, Erick Ombija scored a brace as Ezekiel Odera grabbed a hat trick.

City Stars were denied an early goal in the 17th minute when second former Dickens Omondi stopped an Erick Ombija penalty earned after Odera had forced a hand ball in the box off a defender.

The miss spurred the team on as not too long after as Odera buried a brace for a 2-0 lead at half time.

Ombija atoned for his penalty miss with two goals in the next half on either side of Odera’s cool finish that completed his treble.

Speaking after the game, head Coach Sanjin Alagic took home his lessons from the KCB loss;

“It was a very good friendly (KCB game). I saw wanted to see and I know know what I need to work on before the season kicks off.”

City Stars 1: Steve Njunge (GK), Herit Mungai, Salim Abdallah, Kenedy Onyango, Wycliffe Otieno, Sven Yidah (Elvis Ojiambo), Peter Opiyo, Anthony Kimani, Oliver Maloba (Vincent Otieno), Rodgers Okumu, Davis Agesa

Coach: Sanjin Alagic

KCB: Gabriel Andika (GK – Daniel Odiwuor), Brian Webo, Rama Walumbe, Haroun Thomas, Nahashon Alembi, Michael Mutinda, Simon Abuko (Anthony Abwao), Brian Ochieng (Vincent Wasambo), Derick Otanga (Henry Onyango), Samuel Mwangi (Martin Ndeirtu), Victor Omondi (Ian Mutinda)

Coach: Zedekiah Zico Otieno

Out for City Stars: Elvis Ochoro – GK (Kenya U20 National duty), Ebrima Sanneh, John Kamau (injuries)

Out for KCB: Baraka Badi & David Owino (National team duty), Victor Omune, Reagan Otieno, Enock Agwanda, Dennis Odhiambo, Moses Odhiambo, Joseph Okoth (GK)

City Stars 2: Jacob Osano, Wesley Onguso (Ronney Kola), Edwid Buliba, Yusuf Mukisa Lubowa, Calvin Masawa, Elvis Ojiambo (Rowland Makati), Timothy Ouma (Jimmy Bageya), Azizi Okaka, Vincent Otieno (Charles Otieno Oduro), Erick Ombija, Ezekiel Odera

Inter Base Combined: Dickens Omondi (GK), Seth Otate, Christopher Otieno, (Austine Oduor), Collins Omondi (Cprian Trio), Abdul Kagawa (Sunday Oliseh), Shawn Odhiambo, Dackton Luseno (John Mbulimo), Bref Ochieng (Moses Mwena), Fredrick Juma, Chris Gwambo, Festus Oduor (Steve Oduor)

City Stars winger Azizi Okaka seeks the ball against an Inter Base player during a friendly at Public Service Club on Wed 11 Nov 2020. City Stars won 5-0

Ezekiel Odera in a duel with an Inter Base player during a friendly at the Public Service Club on Wednesday 11 November 2020. City Stars won 5-0

City Stars skipper Calvin Masawa takes on an Interbase Combined player during a friendly on Wed 11 Nov 2020 at Public Service Club. City Stars won 5-0

City Stars winger Azizi Okaka going for the ball in against an Inter base player a friendly on Wed 11 Nov 2020 at Public Service Club. City Stars won 5-0

08 Nov 2020

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Friendly: Bidco United 1 Nairobi City Stars 1

Patrick November 8, 2020

Host Bidco United came from behind to tie Nairobi City Stars 1-1 at the Thika Stadium on Saturday 7 November 2020 during a pre-season friendly played over two extended halves.

While City Stars won the first, Bidco United reversed the tide to claim the second half.

Skipper Anthony Muki Kimani sent Simba wa Nairobi 1-0 up after 20 minutes when he converted a penalty awarded after winger Vincent Jamaica Otieno forced a handball in the box.

On the other half, immediate former Muranga SEAL player Anthony Gathu, rattled home a poor clearance that dropped outside the box to level matters.

In the past two Saturdays City Stars played hosts Ligi Ndogo and Kariobangi Sharks and registered a 4-0 win and 1-1 draw, respectively.

“I am satisfied with how the team played the game and the outcome especially in the first half and overall progression of the team since we started preseason. In the next few weeks we will be fully ready for the season.” said head coach Sanjin Alagic after the game

More friendly games have been lined up in the weeks to come.

Teams

City Stars Team 1: Steve Njunge, Wycliffe Otieno, Salim Abdalla, Kenedy Onyango, Herit Mungai, Sven Yidah, Peter Opiyo, Anthony Kimani, Rodgers Okumu (Davis Agesa), Vincent Otieno, Erick Ombija

Bidco Team 1: Zamu Adisa (GK), David Kalama, Anthony Simasi, Eric Odhiambo, Lampard Oyuga, Jacob Onyango, Stephen Okiro, Wilfred Korir (Nelson Chieta), Stephen Waruru, Emmanuel Mogaka, Eric Gathimu (Jackton Oketch)

Scores; Bidco United 0 Nairobi City Stars 1

City Stars Team 2: Jacob Osano, Wesley Onguso (Timothy Ouma), Edwin Buliba, Lubowa Yusuf Mukisa (Ronney Kola), Calvin Masawa, Elvis Ojiambo, Charles Otieno (Rowland Makati), Oliver Maloba, Davies Agesa (Jimmy Bageya), Ezekiel Odera (Zohran Boston – guest player), Azizi Okaka

Bidco United Team 2: Brian Opondo (GK), Francis Odour, Wilson Anekeya, Geoffrey Kariuki, Kassim Mwinyi, Antony Gathu, Victor Ayugi, David Orem (Henry Omollo), Edwin Walamwa (Stephen Waruru), Noah Wafula, Pistone Mutamba

Scores: Bidco United 1 Nairobi City Stars 0

Out for Nairobi City Stars: Ebrima Sanneh, John Kamau (both injured), Elvis Ochoro (On duty – Kenya U20)

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

Pep talk at the water break by coach Sanjin Alagic during a City Stars – Bidco United game on Sat 7 Nov 2020 at Thika Stadium

04 Nov 2020

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Brian the new Physio

Patrick November 4, 2020

Brian Otieno Odongo, 26, has joined Nairobi City Stars to serve as a Physiotherapist.

In the past year Brian served Gor Mahia Youth in the same capacity while at the same time acting as an apprentice with the senior team.

He previously served as a Physio at Amurt Health Care centre and he continues to serve at Muchatha Health Care, a facility he manages.

“Brian has shown good professionalism since coming to City Stars and we are happy to engage his services for the upcoming season,” said club CEO Patrick Korir

“Since his arrival a long list of players have since been attended to and have fully recovered from various concerns. We are happy at how they were attended to and are confident he will deliver from his corner.”

Brian was quick to share his thoughts on the club as well as what he brings to the table.

“I take this time to thank Nairobi City Stars for giving me this opportunity to serve as the club physiotherapist,”

“I have seen them play in the past and liked how the club is organized. I therefore bring with me my vast knowledge and experience in Assessment, Diagnosis and treatment (Rehabilitation ) of various sports injuries that players pick from the game,”

“I’m an inspiring clinician with a committed and passionate approach to my work.” added Brian

Brian Odongo is the new team Physio

Brian Otieno Odongo is the new City Stars Physio

03 Nov 2020

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Herit Mungai joins City Stars on a one-year deal

Herit the final signing

Patrick November 3, 2020

Left channel operator Herit Mungai Atariza is the last new face at Nairobi City Stars in this transfer window after joining on a one-season deal.

Mungai, at home as a left back as well as left wing, was last in the ranks of Nationwide side Coast Stima.

On receiving Herit, team coordinator Samson Otieno said;

“Herit hands the coach good options on the left both at the back and further up. He is a quality player and on behalf of City Stars we welcome him on board,”

“With his arrival, City Stars has officially closed transfer activities in the current window.” confirmed Otieno

On his part Herit, a former Kariobangi Sharks, Posta Rangers and Kibera Black Stars player made a brief comment;

“It feels great to join City Stars as the club has been my dream team since I was a young lad.”

Herit will don jersey no. 28 at Simba wa Nairobi.

Apart from Herit, other new arrivals during the ended transfer window includes midfielders Rowland Makati (Vapor Sports), Ronney Kola Oyaro (Kenya School of Gov’t) and Timothy Ouma (Laiser Hill).

Others are defenders Kenedy Onyango (Kakamega Homeboyz) and Yusuf Mukisa Lubowa (Proline FC – Uganda), goal keepers Steve Njunge Ndungu (Wazito FC) and Elvis Ochoro (Hakati Sportiff).

Herit Mungai unveiled at Nairobi City Stars

Herit Mungai unveiled at Nairobi City Stars by club CEO Patrick Korir

Herit Mungai at Nairobi City Stars