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20 Dec 2019

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Wazito friendly ends City Stars activities for 2019

Patrick December 20, 2019

National Super League (NSL) side Nairobi City Stars edged out Premiership side Wazito 1-0 during a friendly game at Camp Toyoyo, Jericho, on Friday 20 December 2019.

Former FC 105 and AFC Leopards winger Aziz Okaka, hoping for a place in the City Stars squad in the second leg of the NSL next year, scored the lone goal in the second half.

Wazito had a chance to take the lead in the first half but Elvis Rupia blasted a spot kick wide.

It was the first win for City Stars over the same foes within the last six months as two other previous meetings ended in defeats.

During the off season in July, Wazito hit City Stars 1-0 under the watch of coach Fred Ambani at Ngong Vapor and in mid-November, under Melis Medo, Wazito knocked down City Stars 4-1 at Camp Toyoyo.

Other than Okaka, some of the players fielded by City Stars by head Sanjin Aalgic included Peter Pinchez Opiyo and Luis Tera all of whom are probable January signings.

The latest friendly game was the final activity for City Stars this year as the team takes a break till Sat 4 January 2020.

18 Dec 2019

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City Stars defender bereaved

Patrick December 18, 2019

The entire Nairobi City Stars family is mourning following the demise of Noah Odhiambo Abich’s father on Tuesday 17 December 2019 following a short illness.

Club CEO Patrick Korir issued a statement on the same;

“On behalf of Nairobi City Stars community, I wish to relay heartfelt condolences to Noah, his immediate family and relative on the passing on of his father. As a family we stand by him and will support him in any way during this hard time.” said club CEO Patrick Korir

Plans are at an advanced stage for the final journey of Mzee Abich for his interment which will be held before the turn of the year.

16 Dec 2019

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Part of the action from the City Stars - Black Stars NSL tie on Sat 14 Dec 2019

Coach Sanjin reflects on first loss

Patrick December 16, 2019

After protecting their unbeaten run in the first 18 games of the National Super League (NSL) games in the 2019/20 season, Nairobi City Stars finally went down, 1-0, to Kibera Black Stars in match day 19 at Camp Toyoyo, Jericho on Saturday 14 December 2019.

The loss brought City Stars 22-match unblemished run -considering the last four games of last season – to a screeching end. It was the first league loss for head coach Sanjin Alagic in the NSL.

Days after, Sanjin, the Bosnian who knew no defeat in the NSL, has given his comments about the Saturday game that saw Kibera Black Stars lift the inaugural Jonathan Jackson Foundation (JJF) Jamii Cup and Kshs 20,000 besides three valuable NSL points.

“It was a tough game that could have gone either way. We missed lots of chances early in the game that came back to haunt us as they scored once in the second half to win the game,”

“We will take lessons from the loss, reflect over the holidays, and come back better for the second leg next year.” Said Sanjin

Coached by Elvis ‘Valdo’ Ayany, Black Stars winning goal was scored by Janyeez Otieno in the 57^th who, from close range, sent a low shot to the far post past City Stars defenders and keeper Levis Opiyo. He was a second half substitute for Shawn Michael.

In spite of the loss, City Stars maintained their place atop the 19-team league with 43 points, 27 clear of 15^th placed Black Stars who are now rising from a false start in the season.

14 Dec 2019

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Black Stars stops City Stars to scoop JJF Jamii Cup

Patrick December 14, 2019

Kibera Black Stars ended Nairobi City Stars 22 match unbeaten run in the National Super League (NSL) after seeing them off 1-0 in a derby at Camp Toyoyo, Jericho in a match day 19 tie on Saturday 14 December 2019.

Witnessed by a packed crowd, the two sides went to the break tied 0-0 but 12 minutes into the second half Black Stars scored the winning goal through substitute Janyeel Otieno who had replaced Shawn Michael.

With the win, Black Stars took home the inaugural Jonathan Jackson Foundation (JJF) Jamii Cup accompanied with Kshs 20,000 as City Stars settled for the consolation Kshs 10,000.

The game had all the pressures of a derby, but it is Black Stars that mustered voices from the touchline better to eventually win the pulsating duel. City Stars will rue many missed chances for the loss especially in the first minutes of the game.

From the results, City Stars, unbeaten in the first 18 games of this season, maintains top spot with 43 points as Black Stars improved to 16 points following the win that adds on to a 3-1 triumph over FC Talanta last weekend.

Being the year-ender, both sides will take a festive break and revisit the season with second leg matches starting Saturday 11 January 2020.

Lineups

Nairobi City Stars

Lineup: 23. Levis Opiyo, 8. Calvin Masawa, 4. Salim Abdalla, 22. Wycliffe Otieno, 28. Kevin Okumu, 3. Charles Otieno, 2. Elvis Ojiambo (16. Vincent Otieno), 30. Anthony Kimani (Captain), 21. Oliver Maloba, 25. David Gateri (19. Jimmy Bageya), 11. Davis Agesa (26. Ebrima Sanneh)

Unused Subs. 1. Ronny Kagunzi, 17. Noah Abich, 13. Eric Ochieng, 12. Edwin Buliba

Coach: Sanjin Alagic

Kibera Black Stars

31. Blessing Khan, 7. Sylvanus Ochieng, 5. Donald Opiyo, 30. Rashid Mayaka, 10. Dennis Ochieng, 7. Peter Onduso, 4. Bill Okumu, 12. Nicholas Omondi, 6. Shawn Michael, 17. Hillary Odhiambo

Subs: Maclaude Odagi, 21. Dennis Wanyama, 22. Evans Chief, 25. Kevin Ouma, 11. Robinson Amule, 9. Janyeez Otieno, 27. Anwar Munawar

Coach: Elvis ‘Valdo’ Ayany

13 Dec 2019

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Fact File: No clean sheets when Nairobi City Stars meets Kibera Black Stars

Patrick December 13, 2019

30 points separates Nairobi City Stars and Kibera Black Stars ahead of a National Super League (NSL) Match 19 clash on Saturday 14 December 2019 at Camp Toyoyo starting 3pm EAT.

Unbeaten City Stars tops the log with 43 points and Kibera Black Stars is 16^th with 13 points.

The upcoming game will be the fourth City Stars will be hosting Kibera Black Stars and as has always been the case, the Saturday game is expected to be fiercely fought.

The previous games have not lacked goals, and as is conspicuous in six previous NSL results, there are no clean sheets when City Stars – Black Stars face off.

City Stars beat visiting Black Stars in the first two encounters they hosted but in the last game played in March 2019, Black Stars turned the tables and embarrassed home team Simba Wa Nairobi 3-1. That happens to be the only game between the two that has been won by more than a one goal margin.

It’s that kind of result that makes the Saturday game an unpredictable one and with a take-home in place – a trophy and Kshs 20,000 for the winning team – fireworks is expected at Camp Toyoyo at the weekend.

Heading to the game, City Stars is on a three-game winning streak and overall 18-game unbeaten stretch this season, and 22 considering the last four games of last season.

On their part, Black Stars come to the game on the high of a 3-1 win over FC Talanta – their first NSL triumph in close to three months that adds on to the only previous one; a 2-0 win over St. Joseph in mid-September 2019. The latest win came on the back of an unthinkable barren draw away to the formidable Migori Youth in Awendo.

Which way will the upcoming Kawangware – Kibera derby go? Only the Camp Toyoyo turf will tell the tale when the two face off on Saturday evening.

City Stars – Kibera Black Stars Head to head records

Sat, 14/12/19 Nairobi City Stars 15 : 00 Kibera Black Stars, Camp Toyoyo @3pm

Sun, 09/06/19 Kibera Black Stars 1 – 2 Nairobi City Stars

Fri, 08/03/19 Nairobi City Stars 1 – 3 Kibera Black Stars

Sun, 12/08/18 Kibera Black Stars 1 – 1 Nairobi City Stars

Sun, 25/03/18 Nairobi City Stars 2 – 1 Kibera Black Stars

Thu, 14/09/17 Kibera Black Stars 1 – 1 Nairobi City Stars

Sun, 02/04/17 Nairobi City Stars 3 – 2 Kibera Black Stars