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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

02 Nov 2020

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Rogers Okumu pens up a two-year deal at Nairobi City Stars

Okumu shores up at City Stars

Patrick November 2, 2020

Roving winger Rodgers Okumu aka Okuse has left his coastal comfort to join Nairobi City Stars from Coast Stima on a two-year deal.

Okumu arrived at City Stars over two weeks back for training as he awaited completion of transfer formalities.

“To scale my football upwards, I decided to move out of my comfort zone and go elsewhere. It’s a blessing to join City Stars and I am happy to be part of team,”

“I want to work hard and help the team to achieve it’s goals.” added the fleet-footed Okumu who operates on either wings.

Team coordinator Samson Otieno revealed the connection that finally landed Okumu to City Stars.

“During our game against Coast Stima at Toyoyo Okumu was top of his game against City Stars. He scored once and had two assists. From then on our scouts monitored all his games and were convinced he will be a good addition,”

“We are glad that, after negotiations, Coast Stima agreed to cut short his contract for him to join us. We thank his immediate former club for their consideration and we hereby welcome Okumu to City Stars.” added Samson

In joining City Stars, Okumu ended a five-year stay at Coast Stima. He will don jersey no. 13.

Rogers Okumu

Rogers Okumu

Rogers Okumu

31 Oct 2020

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Friendly: Kariobangi Sharks 1 Nairobi City Stars 1

Patrick October 31, 2020

Hosts Kariobangi Sharks came from behind to tie Nairobi City Stars 1-1 in a friendly played at the Utalii Grounds off Thika Road on Saturday 31 October 2020.

City Stars took the lead in the morning affair when speedy winger Rodgers Okumu, signed from Coast Stima, connected to a Davis Agesa delivery in just the third minute to beat Sharks keeper Brian Bwire in goal.

Sharks rallied to level matters through Ugandan Peter Lwasa in the 35th minute with a close range shot.

City Stars should have won the encounter had Ezekiel Odera been clinical with a late penalty awarded after Calvin Masawa was hacked in the box. Odera shot straight at the keeper.

Both teams swapped their entire squads at the hour mark to allow a second lot of players sample the game.

This was the second friendly for City Stars that follows on a 4-0 win over host Ligi Ndogo last Saturday.

Squads

Sharks Team 1: Brian Bwire (GK), John Kuol, Geoffrey Shiveka, Samuel Olwande, James Mazembe, Eric Juma, Saphan Oyugi, Patilla Omoto, Peter Lwasa, Eric Kapaito, Masoud Juma

City Stars Team 1: Steve Njunge (GK), Wycliffe Otieno, Salim Abdallah, Kenedy Onyango, Wesley Onguso, Sven Yidah, Peter Opiyo, Timothy Ouma (Vincent Otieno – 50′), Rodgers Okumu, Anthony Kimani (Ebrima Sanneh – 50′) Davies Agesa,

Sharks Team 2: Brandon Obiero (GK), Daniel Sakari, Bonface Onyango, Tom Teka, Joshua Maero, Peter Oudu, Douglas Mokaya, Robert Onyango, Julius Masaba, John Omondi, James Mazembe

City Stars Team 2: Elvis Ochoro (GK), Edwin Buliba, Ronney Kola (John Murila – on trials), Yusuf Lubowa Mukisa, Calvin Masawa (Jimmy Bageya), Charles Otieno Oduro, Elvis Ojiambo, Ebrima Sanneh (Rowland Makati -75′), Vincent Otieno (Herit Mungai – on trials), Erick Ombija, Ezekiel Odera

Out injured – John Kamau, Azizi Okaka, Jacob Osano (GK), Oliver Maloba