28 Jan 2024
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Samuel Kapen in the 2023/24 FKF Premier League opener against Muhoroni Youth on Sun 26 Aug 2023 in Kasarani Annex
Samuel Kapen in the 2023/24 FKF Premier League opener against Muhoroni Youth on Sun 26 Aug 2023 in Kasarani Annex

Samue Kapen in golden bracket

January 28, 2024

Flyer Samuel Kapen was named in the best eleven at the end of the 17 first leg 2023/24 FKF Premier League games.

Kapen is the only Simba wa Nairobi player in the rare list that has six players from Gor Mahia, and ne each from KCB, Tusker, Posta Rangers, and Kariobangi Sharks.

“I am really happy to see myself in team of half season. It is exciting to be listed among the best and I wish to use that to as an encouragement to chase for more goals and assists to help my team fight for the title.” said an elated Kapen

So far, Kapen has scored four goals, and has as many assists and key passes after 19 rounds of play. He has featured in all the games for City Stars so far this season, clocking 1,332 minutes.

Prior to being named in the team of season midway through this term, Kapen earned three MVP awards in matches against, Posta Rangers, Ulinzi Stars, and FC Talanta.

He appeared in the team of the week three times in games against AFC Leopards, Ulinzi Stars, and FC Talanta.

He was named the Simba wa Nairobi December 2023 player of the month.

26 Jan 2024
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Vincent Owino vs Muranga SEAL on Wed 1 Nov 2023 in Muranga
Vincent Owino vs Muranga SEAL on Wed 1 Nov 2023 in Muranga

Vincent Owino re-ups contract

January 26, 2024

Midfielder Vincent Owino Otieno will stay on at Nairobi City Stars for a further two seasons till the close of the 2025/26 season.

This is after he extended his contract with Simba wa Nairobi for a further two and a half years.

Owino landed at City Stars during last season’s mid transfer window on a one-year deal from FC Talanta – with Dennis Oalo – at a time when the team was in the relegation red zone.

“We are more than happy that Vincent has chosen to extend his stay at City Stars. He is one of our best performers and very key to our setup. He made the right descision,” said head coach Nicholas Muyoti

On his part, the player said;

“City Stars is my home and the best place for my career growth. That made the decision to extend the contract an easy one,”

“I can now focus on improving my performance and that of the team,” added Owino

Owino scored three times, had two assists and six key passes in 14 second leg games played last term as he clocked 1,123 minutes.

This season, Owino is the current top scorer with six goals. He has three assists to his name and four key passes. He has featured in all 19 games played so far clocking 1,477 minutes.

Vincent Owino vs Muhoroni Youth on Sun 26 Aug 2023 in Kasarani Annex

Vincent Owino vs Muranga SEAL on Wed 1 Nov 2023 in Muranga

Vincent Owino vs Muhoroni Youth on Sun 26 Aug 2023 in ?Kasarani Annex

25 Jan 2024
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Nairobi City Stars captain
Nairobi City Stars captain

The caution that blemished Masawa’s career

January 25, 2024

Matchday 20 in the 2023/24 FKF Premier in Bukhungu ended in a 2-0 defeat for visiting Nairobi City Stars at the hands of AFC Leopards on Sunday 22 January 2024.

Two second half goals by Leopards on that day ended Simba wa Nairobi’s seven-game winning streak.

Worse still, City Stars ended the game a man less after skipper Calvin Masawa was slapped with a straight red card for a last man challenge on an AFC Leopards breakaway forward.

It was his first such card since landing at City Stars in the year 2011.

“I had a clean bill since joining the premier league. Never before did I receive a red card. Now this has flawed my record,”

“It’s happened, and there’s nothing much I can do about it though I didn’t feel the incident deserve that kind of punishment,”

With the card, Masawa will sit out the next two games against Shabana and Bandari in the next two weekends.

Nairobi City Stars captain Calvin Masawa

24 Jan 2024
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Ronney Kola
Nairobi City Stars defender Ronney Kola keeps his eye on AFC Leopards forward Ojo Olaniyi during a Premier League game on 4 Jan 2023 in Kasarani Main Stadium.

Ronney Kola departs

January 24, 2024

Nairobi City Stars can confirm that, after three and a half seasons, utility Ronney Kola has left the club.

Kola, predominantly a defensive midfielder, but adept as a centre-back, right full back, and in the mid of the pack, was signed from Kenya School of Government (KGS) back in the year 2020 on a long term deal.

“Our No. 6 has asked for a move from City Stars to search for more play time, and we chose not to stand in his way”

“He is a good lad, versatile, and very skilled. You won’t find many Kolas around. But his search for more playtime, and a new challenge is what has informed his departure. We wish him the very best.” said City Stars CEO Patrick Korir  

On his part, Kola had this to say as he exited the Simba wa Nairobi den;

“I have been at Nairobi City Stars for four years and it stopped being just a club, it became my family,”

“I grew my game here and leaving breaks my heart. I know one day I will come back home, to City Stars,”

“I thank all the Simba wa Nairobi players from the past and present, and the entire staff for all the support they gave me. City Stars will forever be in my heart.” added Kola

Kola spent his first season – 2020/21 – on loan at second tier side Nairobi Stim, and went on to miss the next one due to injury.

He returned in time for the 2022/23 season and made his premier league debut in the season opener against Bidco United in Nyayo Stadium on 19 Nov 2022.

 

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He went on to feature in 16 games that season, and added one more – a cameo against AFC Leopards – in the 2023/24 Premier league season to make it 17 top flight games.

Kola, City Stars

Ronney Kola up against Duke Abuya of Kenya Police during FKF Premier League match day 15 in KAsarani Annex on Wed 8 Feb 2023. Police won 2-1

Ronney Kola

Nairobi City Stars defender Ronney Kola (no. 6) in action against AFC Leopards on 4 Jan 2023 in Kasarani Main Stadium.

 

23 Jan 2024
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Samuel Kapen against Muoroni Youth in the 2023/24 FKF Premier League opener in Kasarani Annex on Sun 26 Aug 2023. It ended 0-0
Samuel Kapen against Muoroni Youth in the 2023/24 FKF Premier League opener in Kasarani Annex on Sun 26 Aug 2023. It ended 0-0

Samuel Kapen: It was tough, but we achieved

January 23, 2024

Nairobi City Stars flyer Samuel Kapen has dropped his comments on the first leg of the 2023-24 FKF Kenyan Premier League that saw the team hit a new high compared to last season.

After 17 rounds of games, Simba wa Nairobi settled on 30 points, an improvement of 18 points compared to the same stage last season.

“It wasn’t an easy first leg but we all made it possible,”

“The league is tough but as a team, we reached our target at the end of the first part. God willing we hope to achieve the set targets for the second leg too,”

After the first leg, Kapen has so far matched the four goals he scored last term at the same stage, and has since doubled his assists and key passes to make them four apiece compared to two each last season.

During the ended first leg, Kapen had a self high after earning three MVP awards after matches against, Posta Rangers, Ulinzi Stars, and FC Talanta.

He has appeared in the team of the week three times after games against AFC Leopards, Ulinzi Stars, and FC Talanta.

“I am giving my best to Simba wa Nairobi and hope to help the team to win more games and get more points,” he added, modestly

Kapen has so far featured in all games for City Stars this season clocking 1,332 minutes.

Samuel Kapen against FC Talanta in Ruaraka on 6 Jan 2024

City Stars, Kapen

Samuel Kapen scored as City Stars was held 1-1 by Sofapaka on Sat 11 March 2023 in Ruaraka in an FKF Math day 19 tie

Samuel Kapen in action against Muranga SEAL on 1 Nov 2024 in Muranga

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