05 Nov 2019
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Kick-off adjustment for Talanta-City Stars clash

November 5, 2019

 The FC Talanta – Nairobi City Stars round 13 National Super League (NSL) clash set for Camp Toyoyo, Jericho on Friday 8 November, 2019 will kick off at 12 noon and not 4pm EAT as earlier planned.

 The changes have been confirmed by the league managers Football Kenya Federation (FKF) and communicated to the two parties.

Match No. 127             FC Talanta vs Nairobi City Stars FC

                                         Friday, 8th November 2019

                                         12:00 PM

                                         Camp Toyoyo

The two teams come to the game with contrasting runs; while City Stars carries a 12-game unbeaten run into the season, FC Talanta is six games on the trot without a win.

The game will be preceded by a Mount Kenya vs Modern Coast Rangers clash that kicks off from 10am.

The two early morning games are part of four lined up at the venue. From 2pm sixth placed Ushuru will face off with third placed Bidco United and from 4pm Kibera Blackstars will take on AP Bomet.

02 Nov 2019
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Part of the action between City Stars and Migori Youth on Sat 2 Nov 2019. City Stars won the game 2-1
Part of the action between City Stars and Migori Youth on Sat 2 Nov 2019. City Stars won the game 2-1

Maloba the hero as 10-man City Stars stops Migori

November 2, 2019

Simba wa Nairobi roared once again to stay unbeaten into the new season after coming from behind to see off Migori Youth 2-1 at Camp Toyoyo, Jericho during a match 12 game on Saturday 2 November 2019.

City Stars were down 1-0 after just 14 minutes when Migori’s lead striker Clinton Okoth pounced on a ball following a defensive mix up to slam home at the far post – his eight goal of the season – past a stranded Levis Opiyo in goal.

It got worse for City Stars six minutes later after conceding the goal as skipper Anthony Muki Kimani the midfield engine was slapped with a straight red card after a reckless challenge on a Migori’s Robert Ouma.

Down to ten men, it looked all lost for City Stars who are unbeaten in the NSL since May 2019.

A forced substitution minutes later saw the introduction of former Kibera Black Stars playmaker Elvis Noor Ojiambo for striker Vincent ‘Jamaica’ Otieno who was sacrificed for the game.

Stabilization of the midfield was immediate and in the 38th City Stars were level after left back Wesley Onguso whipped in a free kick that striker Davis Agesa flicked in.

It was Even-Steven into the break and to the closing minutes of the game when substitute Oliver Maloba rammed home the winning goal after getting to the end of a free-flowing move in the 86th minute.

With the win, City Stars moved to the 32-point mark after 12 rounds to open a nine-point gap over Migori who stagnate at fourth with 23 points.

Next up for the boys from Kawangware is FC Talanta at Camp Toyoyo on Friday 8 November 2019.

Lineups

Nairobi City Stars: 23. Levis Opiyo, 5. Wesley Onguso, 4. Salim Abdalla, 22. Wycliffe Otieno, 28. Kevin Okumu, 3. Charles Otieno, 30. Antony Kimani (Captain), 18. Jimmy Bageya (25. David Gateri), 17. Davis Agesa (21. Oliver Maloba), 16. Vincent Otieno (2. Elvis Ojiambo), 29. Ebrima Sanneh

Unused subs: 1. Ronny Kagunzi, 17. Noah Abich, 13. Eric Ochieng, 24. Cornelius Mwangi

Coach: Sanjin Alagic

Migori Youth: 13. Gedion Ogineno, 18. Siko Samuel, 2. Nnicholas Song, 16. Paul Enzo, 4. Alfred Odiwuor, 30. Robert Ouma, 12. Clifford Otieno (Captain), 10. Michael Bosio, 14. Anthony Abwao, 20. Elisha Odhiambo, 7. Clinton Okoth

Subs: 26. Victor Kamungo, 28. Ronald Odhiambo, 6. Benedict Ochieng, 21. Carlos Orata, 5. Dennis Kiese, 25. Mark Osewe, 9. Edward Odhiambo

Coach: Shem Imem

31 Oct 2019
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Fans cheering City Stars at Hope Centre in a past game. They have been called on for a game at Camp Toyoyo

Coach Sanjin calls on fans ahead of Migori clash

October 31, 2019

National Super League (NSL) leaders Nairobi City Stars will be against fourth placed Migori Youth in a round 12 clash at the Camp Toyoyo on Saturday 2 November starting 12 noon.

On 29 points, City Stars has six points on the visiting Migori Youth. Both had a similar run in October having each won four games and drawn once.

Speaking ahead of the upcoming game City Stars head coach is aware of Migori’s potency but will be banking on recent results to outwit their recent form.

“It is a difficult task in front of us against a team that has registered good results in their last matches. We have made good scouting and analysis of them though so we will use this week to prepare for that challenge,”

“We are leaders in table, still unbeatable, with nine wins and two draws. We hope that we will continue with this good performance and good results when we face Migori,”

“The team has shown great character and determination to win in every match. We play open attacking football, we create many chances and perform well from beginning of Championship so we have right to hope for positive result.” Added the Sarajevo-born tactician

On shift of venue from Hope Centre to Camp Toyoyo necessitated by weather, the coach is calling on fans to understand and come along to Jericho to cheer the team on.

“Yes we will play in Toyoyo camp and not in our home ground at Hope Center but I really hope that will not stop our fans to come in large number and be our 12th player in our fight to comeback to Premier league where NCS really belong.” he said

30 Oct 2019
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Game shifts to Camp Toyoyo
Game shifts to Camp Toyoyo

Change of venue for Migori clash

October 30, 2019

The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has obliged to City Stars request to host their upcoming clash against Migori Youth on Saturday 2 November 2019 at Camp Toyoyo instead of Hope Centre, Kawangware.

The shift was necessitated by the deteriorating surface at the Hope centre as witnessed during the last game Fortune Sacco last week on Monday.

The new details for the upcoming round 12 game as confirmed by FKF are as follows;

Match No. 113           Nairobi City Stars FC vs Migori Youth FC

                                       Saturday, 2nd  November 2019

                                       12:00 PM

                                       Camp Toyoyo

29 Oct 2019
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Keeper Opiyo passed fit for Migori Youth test

October 29, 2019

After sitting out a National Super League (NSL) round 11 game against Mount Kenya United on Sunday 27 October 2019 due to injury, goalkeeper Levis ‘Lovae’ Opiyo has now been passed fit for the upcoming contest against Migori Youth on Saturday at Camp Toyoyo.

Opiyo was rushed to Hospital in the previous game against Fortune Sacco mid through the first half after suffering whiplash that saw him clip the upright as he dived to save a dangerous shot on goal. He was replaced by Ronny Kagunzi.

An MRI check revealed he had no head injury from the heavy impact but as precaution was omitted from the Mount Kenya game.

“Just before the last game I felt a slight pain as I turned my neck. But I am now fully fit and ready to reclaim my spot in the starting lineup in the upcoming game against Migori.” Said a beaming Opiyo

Save for his substitution in the game against Fortune Sacco and the miss in the last game, Opiyo had clocked all minutes for City Stars in the first nine games of the season.

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