02 Feb 2020
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City Stars complete double over Bidco United

February 2, 2020

Nairobi City Stars opened a ten-point gap atop the National Super League (NSL) after coming from behind to beat second placed Bidco United 2-1 at Camp Toyoyo, Jericho on Sunday 2 February 2020.

A purposeful Bidco United took early command of the game with the starting goal in the 23rd minute when Eric Gichimu powered in a header at the far post past City Stars keeper Levis Opiyo.

But tactical changes with seven minutes of the first half that saw defensive midfielder Charles Otieno take up the place of Elvis Ojiambo, saw City Stars shoot forward and two minutes later it was all level.

An intelligent dummy by Davis Agesa, chasing a long ball from deep by defender Salim Abdalla, saw Bidco’s centre back Eric Odhiambo beaten to the ball, and with a sure pass in the box, he picked out skipper Anthony Muki Kimani who finished off the move with a simple tap-in.

The winning goal arrived four minutes into the restart when star player Oliver Maloba squared a pass to Jimmy Bageya for a simple finish.

Maloba started it all with comfort on the ball before playing a 1-2 with Agesa before his final assist grabbed the winning goal.

With the latest win, City Stars hits the 55-point mark from 22 games to distance themselves from Bidco’s 45 points.

During the first leg, City Stars took out Bidco 1-0 in game four at the Thika Stadium ending their three match unbeaten run into the new season.

After Bidco’s take-down, next up for the boys from Kawangware is a home game against Coast Stima next weekend.

Lineups

Nairobi City Stars

23. Levis Opiyo, 4. Salim Abdalla, 22. Wycliffe Otieno, 8. Calvins Masawa, 12. Edwin Buliba, 30. Anthony Kimani (Captain), 7. Peter Opiyo, 11. Davis Agesa, 21. Oliver Maloba (32. Ezekiel Odera), 2. Elvis Ojiambo (3. Charles Otieno – 38), 8. Jimmy Bageya (25. David Gateri)

Unused subs: 28. Kevin Okumu, 16. Jacob Osano, 27. Azizi Okaka, 9. Vincent Otieno

Coach: Sanjin Alagic

Yellow Cards: Jimmy Bageya – 2′

Goals & Assists; Anthony Kimani – 40th (Davis Agesa), Jimmy Bageya – 49′ (Oliver Maloba)

MVP: 11. Davis Agesa

Bidco United

21. Adisa Omar, 16. David Kalama, 12. Lambert Otieno, 18. Francis Oduor, 24. Erick Odhiambo, 4. Martin Mage, 12. Jacob Onyango, 19. David Orem, 26. Jackson Oketch, 5. Emmanuel Mogaka, 28. Eric Gichimu

Subs: 13. Frankline Mwenda, 3. Geoffrey Gitau, 6. John Oginga, 8. Steven Okiro, 11. Edwin Wamalwa, 20. Nelson Chieta, 9. Henry Omolo

Coach: Japhet Akhulia

02 Feb 2020
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Sanneh in action in Oct 2019 against Migori Youth at Camp Toyoyo

One change against Bidco

February 2, 2020

Gambian striker Ebrima Sanneh is the only casualty as Nairobi City Stars lines up to face off with Bidco United in a top of the table clash at Camp Toyoyo, Jericho on Sunday 2 February 2020 starting 3pm.

Sanneh, the scorer of the lone goal when Nairobi City Stars beat Bidco United during the first leg in September last year, has been taken up by teenager Vincent Otieno who missed out on the final 18 that traveled to Mumias last weekend.

It’s the only change made by head coach Sanjin Alagic from the squad that delivered an important 1-0 win over Vihiga United last Sunday.

Edwin Buliba who earned his first start and first game under Sanjin against Vihiga United maintains his place at right back following his commanding his display.

Charles Otieno, Ezekiel Odera and Aziz Okaka who were subs against Vihiga will all once again start off the bench.

Nairobi City Stars squad against Bidco United

Starting 11: 23. Levis Opiyo, 4. Salim Abdalla, 22. Wycliffe Otieno, 8. Calvins Masawa, 12. Edwin Buliba, 30. Anthony Kimani (Captain), 7. Peter Opiyo, 11. Davis Agesa, 21. Oliver Maloba, 2. Elvis Ojiambo, 8. Jimmy Bageya,

Subs: 3. Charles Otieno,28. Kevin Okumu, 32. Ezekiel Odera, 16. Jacob Osano, 27. Azizi Okaka,25. David Gateri, 9. Vincent Otieno

01 Feb 2020
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Left footed and speedy John Kamau returns to Nairobi City Stars from Tusker FC

Kamau returns, Atuto joins in

February 1, 2020

Left footed John Kamau, a winger cum left back, and center back Tedian Atuto Esilaba, are the latest arrivals at Nairobi City Stars.

The two completed their entry to Simba wa Nairobi on deadline day – Friday 31 January 2020 – on short term deals to the end of the season.

Kamau, a former Vapor Sports player spent a year at City stars but left City Stars in mid 2018 to join Tusker FC in the Kenyan Premiership. His return ends six months of league inactivity.

Tedian, a former Bidco United player arrives from fellow National Super League (NSL) side Fortune Sacco where he was the captain.

“I am back home. This is where it all started for me and I am glad to return and continue from where I left.” said a beaming Kamau

On his part Tedian (pictured below) had this to say;

“To join a team that is chasing promotion is exciting and challenging at the same time. I am glad I can now be part of that journey.”

Commenting on the two arrivals, head Coach Sanjin had this to say;

“Kamau provides us with good options on the left channel which will be very important to our course while Teddy (Tedian) solidifies our defense. We welcome them on board.” he said

The arrival of Kamau and Tedian adds on to four other January signings; midfielder Peter Opiyo, winger Azizi Okaka, keeper Jacob Osano and returning striker Ezekiel Odera.

They take up the places of eight who exited the club in the just ended transfer window; keeper Vincent ‘DC’ Khatili who has since joined NSL side Kibera Black Stars, defender Cornelius Mutiga Mwangi who is now at Mwatate United, utility back Victor Okulu who joined Mt. Kenya United as well as Peter Wainaina, Heritier Luvualu, defender Agustine Ochieng, striker Stephen Mweni and winger Nahashon Thiong’o.

Summary of transfers

In: Jacob Osano (keeper), Peter Opiyo (midfielder), Azizi Okaka (winger), Ezekiel Odera (striker), Tedian Atuto (defender), John Kamu (Winger/Left back)

Out: Vincent Khatili (keeper), Augustine Ochieng, Cornelius Mwangi, Victor Okulu (defenders), Heritier Luvualu, Nahashon Thiong’o (wingers), Peter Wainina (midfield), Stephen Mweni (striker)

31 Jan 2020
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The big one; Nairobi City Stars vs Bidco United

January 31, 2020

Starting 3pm on Sunday 2 February 2020, Nairobi City Stars will host Bidco United at Camp Toyoyo, Jericho in a National Super League (NSL) match 23.

It’s a top billed clash as it pits the first two sides in the second tier.  Hosts City Stars tops the charts with 52 points from 21 games, seven ahead of a consistent Bidco United.

It’s been mixed results when Simba wa Nairobi hosts the boys from Thika as in the last three home games, its been a loss, win and draw in that order.

The two last faced off at Toyoyo in late March 2019, the game ending in a barren draw.

City Stars was in the lower reaches of the NSL then but times have since changed and they are at the apex of the log.

Coming to the game, Bidco United is unbeaten in their last four away games and six overall.

That record will be paraded against City Stars three game winning run since the turn of the year

Bidco, coached by Japheth Akhulia, will be on a revenge mission as in mid-September 2019, City Stars hit them 1-0 in Thika during the first leg. That win ended their fine three game winning start to the season.

A win for City Stars will open a ten-point gap over Bidco United as win for the latter will reduce the gap to four points. It will be status quo if it’s even-stevens will

City Stars vs Bidco United head to head records

Sun, 09/02/20 Nairobi City Stars vs Bidco United

Wed, 18/09/19 Bidco United 0 – 1 Nairobi City Stars

Thur, 28/03/19 Nairobi City Stars 0 – 0 Bidco United

Wed, 19/12/18 Bidco United 1 – 1 Nairobi City Stars

Sat, 01/09/18 Nairobi City Stars 1 – 0 Bidco United

Sun, 08/04/18 Bidco United 3 – 1 Nairobi City Stars

Wed, 01/11/17 Nairobi City Stars 0 – 2 Bidco United

Sat, 27/05/17 Bidco United 0 – 0 Nairobi City Stars

30 Jan 2020
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Bidco 0 Nairobi City Stars 1 @ Thika Stadium on Wed 18 Sept 2019
Bidco 0 Nairobi City Stars 1 @ Thika Stadium on Wed 18 Sept 2019

City Stars to host Bidco at Toyoyo

January 30, 2020

An upcoming duel between Nairobi City Stars and Bidco United will be played at Camp Toyoyo, Jericho on Sunday 2 February 2020 starting 3pm.

The match 23 tie in the National Super League (NSL) was originally planned for Hope Centre, Kawangware but the surface is still not available for use following closure of the facility for renovation from December 2019.

As communicated by the overseers of NSL Football Kenya Federation (FKF), game details are as follows;

Match No. 230 Nairobi City Stars FC vs Bidco United FC

Sunday, 2nd February 2020, 3:00 PM, Camp Toyoyo

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