11 Sep 2019
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David Gateri in a past training with Nairobi City Stars
David Gateri in a past training with Nairobi City Stars

Gateri in for Vihiga United clash

September 11, 2019

After shaking off injury concerns, winger David Gateri has earned a place in the match day 18 squad set to face Vihiga United at the Hope Centre Kawangware during a National Super League (NSL) during match day three on Friday 13 September, 2019 starting 3pm EAT.

Gateri had earlier been ruled out for two to three weeks after aggravating a back problem sustained during preseason against Western Stima in Kisumu just as the team was shaping up for their season opener against Shabana on 1 September, 2019.

A fully fit Gateri takes the place of winger Nahashon Thiong’o, and is the only change from the squad that faced Vihiga Bullets last Monday in Bukhungu Stadium, Kakamega.

Squad

Levis Opiyo, Noah Abich, Calvins Masawa, Cornelius Mwangi, Salim Abdalla, Charles Otieno, Elvis Ojiambo, Anthony Kimani, Davis Agesa, Ebrima Sanneh, Jimmy Bageya make the squad as well Ronny Kagunzi, Peter Wainaina, Wycliffe Otieno, Oliver Maloba, Peter Wainaina, Kevin Okumu and Vincent Otieno.

10 Sep 2019
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Sadness! Two bereavements at City Stars

September 10, 2019

Fate has visited the homesteads of two Nairobi City Stars wingers Heritier Luvualu and Stephen Mweni after claiming a son and sibling, respectively in the week ending Sunday 8 September.

Luvualu who rejoined City Stars in April for a second stab lost his 11 year old son out in the Democratic Republic of Congo. He had been in and out of Hospital for the past three months but unfortunately succumbed to his illness.

Heritier is expected to jet out later in the week to finalize funeral arrangements.

Mweni, a new acquisition in the July window lost an elder sibling on the night of Friday 6 September, 2019. He will be

A club statement on the two unfortunate incidences states;

“As City Stars we send our heartfelt condolences to Heritier and Mweni their families and friends and stand by them during these difficult times. Our prayers are constantly with them and may the souls of the departed rest in eternal peace.”

Following the bereavements the two have been given compassionate leave that is expected to span into next week.

09 Sep 2019
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Subs Jamaica, Maloba turn it around against Vihiga Bullets

September 9, 2019

Visiting Nairobi City Stars left it late to outwit hosts Vihiga Bullets 2-1 in a second round National Super League (NSL) tie played on Monday 9 September, 2019 at the Bukhungu Stadium, Kakamega starting 10am. Two second half goals by Gambian striker Ebrima Sanneh delivered the win.

It was a second bite of the cherry for City Stars as the game was initially scheduled for the Sunday before but aborted in the 75th minute following a heavy downpour that flooded the surface. At the point of the call-off City Stars led 1-0 courtesy of Sanneh’s lone goal.

In the Monday repeat City Stars trailed the game 1-0 at half time after Bullets took the lead in the 32nd minute via a perfect free kick from Oscar Karuli that went over the wall and way past the reach of keeper Elvis Lovae Opiyo.

The game looked locked but a change in tact by Coach Sanjin Alagic saw the introduction of former Hakati Sportiff striker Vincent Otieno for Davis Agesa and Oliver Maloba for Elvis Ojiambo turn out to be the perfect twist in the game.

At the hour-mark Anthony Muki Kimani floated a perfect corner that header specialist Sanneh buried home to level matters.

With less than ten minutes Maloba and Jamaica’s effect came to play.  The two were too much for the Bullets backline, and as they got Sanneh another opportunity – and he tapped in the winning goal.

Maloba cut in from the right wing past Bullets defenders before offering a layup for Jamaica who then returned the favor with quickness for Maloba to get the ball to Sanneh’s feet for the winner.

“Today’s game was a great victory for us, we have lions and not players. I am very proud to be their coach. We played exceptionally throughout the game.” said an elated Sanjin after the game

The latest win comes on the back of the season opening 2-0 win over Shabana at Hope Centre, Kawangware last weekend.

Next up for City Stars is a home game at Hope Centre against relegated Vihiga United at the Hope Centre, Kawangware on Fri 13 September 2019

Lineups:

Vihiga Bullets:21. Elix Otieno, 23. Oscar Masiga, 15. Sylvester Owino, 6. Kelly Alubale, 26. David Kavaji, 22. Kevin Muhanji, 12. Christine Zigah, 10. John Khanda, 20. Edwin Wamalwa, 11. Timothy Lumasai, 9. Jackson Oketch

Subs: 32. Ali Kesi, 7. John Maina, 14. Emmanuel Mwakwingi, 25. Okello Baraza, 13. Francis Ambani, 8. Kelvin Mwavali, 4. Joseph Otieno

Coach: Edward Manoah

Nairobi City Stars: 23. Levis Opiyo, 8. Calvins Masawa (Captain), 4. Salim Abdalla, 24. Cornelius Mwangi, 28. Kevin Okumu (17. Noah Abich), 3. Charles Otieno, 2. Elvis Noor Ojiambo (21. Oliver Maloba ), 30. Anthony Muki Kimani, 19. Jimmy Bageya, 11. Davis Agesa (16. Vincent Otieno), 26. Ebrima Sanneh

Unused Subs: 1. Ronny Kagunzi, 15. Peter Wainaina, 10. Nahashon Thiongo, 22. Wycliffe Otieno

Yellow cards; Cornelius Mwangi, Anthony Kimani

Coach: Sanjin Alagic

08 Sep 2019
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Vihiga Bullets – City Stars clash rained off

September 8, 2019

A second round Vihiga Bullets – Nairobi City Stars clash at the Bukhungu Stadium on Sunday 8 September 2019 ended prematurely in the 75th minute after the skies bust open flooding the playing surface. At that point City Stars led 1-0 courtesy of an Ebrima Sanneh goal. 

Efforts by the visitors to drain off the surface to allow the game continue – that lasted over an hour – came to naught as the game match officials called off the game leaving the fate of the game to Football Kenya Federation (FKF) the rule book. 

The meaning of Force Majeure came to play: it states;

Any circumstance beyond the reasonable control or management of any person that prevents or impedes the execution of certain actions subject of these rules including bad weather, earthquakes, tragedy accident

Based on the above, and in reference to article 3.2.5 of the rule book, it was confirmed that the game would be played afresh the next day on Monday 9 September starting 10am. 

The rules states;

If a match on account of Force Majeure cannot restart and/or cannot be played in full, the match shall be played on the next day, for that purpose, the host clubs must conclude all the necessary agreements with to ensure that the required facilities are available and can be operated.

City Stars starting XI: Levis Opiyo, Calvins Masawa, Salim Abdalla, Cornelius Mwangi, Kevin Okumu, Charles Otieno, Elvis Noor Ojiambo, Anthony Muki Kimani, Jimmy Bageya, Davis Agesa, Ebrima Sanneh

Subs: Noah Abich, Ronny Kagunzi, Oliver Maloba, Vincent Otieno, Peter Wainaina, Nahashon Thiongo, Wycliffe Otieno

08 Sep 2019
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Chale, Ojiambo to start against Vihiga Bullets

September 8, 2019

Ahead of the clash against Vihiga Bullets set for Bukhungu Stadium, Kakamega on Sunday 8 September, 2019 starting 3pm, head coach Sanjin Alagic from Bosnia has released his starting lineup. 

In the first eleven is Charles Chale Otieno who made the final cut for the trip having missed the previous game against Shabana. He starts as defensive midfieler to play a deeper role than Elvis Ojiambo who also starts the game. The previous weekend against Shabana, Elvis came on in the second half for an injured Nahashon Thiong’o to stabilize the midfield. 

Save for the two starting changes the rest of the players maintained their places. 

Levis Opiyo will safeguard the posts and will be shielded by Salim Shitu Abdalla, Cornelius Mwangi, skipper Calvins Masawa out on the left and Kevin Chumsy Okumu as right full back. 

Jimmy Bageya and Davis Agesa will start on either wing as Anthony Muki Kimani stays behind Gambian hitman Ebrima Sanneh. 

Starting XI: Levis Opiyo, Calvins Masawa, Salim Abdalla, Cornelius Mwangi, Kevin Okumu, Charles Otieno, Elvis Noor Ojiambo, Anthony Muki Kimani, Jimmy Bageya, Davis Agesa, Ebrima Sanneh

Subs: Noah Abich, Ronny Kagunzi, Oliver Maloba, Vincent Otieno, Peter Wainaina, Nahashon Thiongo, Wycliffe Otieno

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