01 Sep 2019
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Former City Stars players join Premier League clubs

September 1, 2019

At least four former Nairobi City Stars players found new clubs as the transfer window closed on 1st September, 2019. 

Utility Idd Shikanda is a confirmed signing for Premier League side Chemelil Sugar, and is one of the 16 player joining coach Francis Baraza’s side for the new season. 

Defender Derrick Wafula joined 2009 Premier League champions Sofapaka as one of eleven new arrivals. 

Keeper Evans Liseche has joined second tier side Fortune Sacco and defensive midfielder Innocent Babu has moved over to Mt. Kenya United, a team relegated from the Premier League at the end of last season. 

The four players helped City Stars survive relegation at the end of the 2018/19 season but all left to pursue other interests.

31 Aug 2019
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‘Jamaica’, ‘DC’ to sit out opener

August 31, 2019

Newly acquired Hakati Sportiff striker Vincent Otieno Okoth aka Jamaica, 16, as well as keeper Vincent ‘DC’ Khatili, 17, will sit out the opening 2019/20 National Super League (NSL) game against Shabana at the Hope Centre on Sunday 1 September, 2019 as their player cards are yet to be released by the Football Kenya Federation (FKF). 

The two Vincent’s are yet to be cleared in the FIFA system following late entry of consent letters. 

“FIFA has stringent measures when it comes to minors and we have to respect that. We expect the two to present parental consent letters on Monday after which we will complete the process. Once done they should be able to receive playing cards for the season.” Said club CEO Patrick Korir

With ‘DC’ unavailable, head coach Sanjin Alagic from Sarajevo, Bosnia will have two keepers to work work with; Levis Opiyo and Ronny Kagunzi. 

With apprentice Jamaica unavailable, Ebrima Sanneh, Jimmy Bageya and Davis Agesa will be his striking options.

30 Aug 2019
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Maloba, Gateri ruled out of season opener

August 30, 2019

New Coach Sanjin Alagic will kick off the 2019/20 National Super League (NSL) season without two key players David Gateri and Oliver Maloba as City Stars prepare to host Shabana at the Hope Centre on Sunday 1 September, 2019.

Gateri suffered a back injury in the team’s last preseason friendly at Moi Stadium, Kisumu against Western Stima on Wednesday 21 August, 2019 and is yet to fully recover while Maloba picked an injury on Friday 30 August, 2019 as the team drilled for the upcoming game.

“Gateri back is still a problem and will have to sit out for another two to three weeks to fully recover. He will be given specialized attention during this period,” said Coach Sanjin

“For Maloba he aggravated his ankle in training and will miss the weekend game. We expect him back for the next game next weekend.” He added

With Gateri out Heritier and Jimmy Bageya will contest a place on the left wing as Davis Agesa and Nahashon Thiong’o go for the right wing where Maloba has been featuring in during pre-season games.

29 Aug 2019
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Homing instincts sees the return of key players

August 29, 2019

Like the proverbial pigeon that never forgets home, key players have returned to Nairobi City Stars ahead of the upcoming season.

Anthony Kimani ‘Muki’ who left back in 20o0 for Sofapaka. He makes a comeback, not only to the team, but after a two year layoff having moved off from Bandari to office work.

Joining Kimani back at City Stars is Ugandan winger Jimmy Bageya who is in for yet another stint at the club. He left mid last year for Kakamega Homeboyz for a year. He first appeared at the club He first signed up in 2009 and was part of the club till 2011 before moving to AFC Leopards. He was back for the 2013 and 2014 seasons.

The two join David GAteri who returned to the club in March 2019 for the first time since year 2011. All three have been handed one year contracts by the club that spans the 2019/2020 season.

27 Aug 2019
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LATEST: 2018-2019 Signings
LATEST: 2018-2019 Signings

Nairobi City Stars sign twelve new players ahead of the 2019 season

August 27, 2019

Nairobi City Stars have signed nine new players and welcomed back another three ahead of the 2019 National Super League season which officially kicks off next month.

The players joining the Kawangware based side includes former Thika United and Mathare United goalkeeper Levis Opiyo, left back Wesley Onguso from Posta Rangers, centre back Salim ‘Shitu’ Abdala from AFC Leopards, defender Cornelius Mwangi from Modern Coast Rangers, winger Nashon Thiong’o from Mt. Kenya United,  Defensive midfielder Elvis Ojiambo  from Kibera Black Stars and  Erick Ochieng from Wazito. 

Others include budding teenage striker Vincent ‘Jamaica’ Otieno from Hakati Sportiff, Wycliffe Otieno who once featured for Kariobangi Sharks as well as the trio of Stephen Mueni from Modern Coast Rangers, Anthony ‘Muki’ Kimani and Jimmy Bageya who are all returning to the club. 

The players, a mix of fresh talent and seasoned players are expected to give a new lease of life to the team as the new season starts in September this year. 

The newcomers join the 15 retained from last season who include; keepers Ronny Kagunzi and Vincent Khatili, defenders Edwin Buliba, Kevin Okumu, Calvins Masawa, Noah Abich, Victor Okulu and Augustine Ochieng, midfielders Oliver Maloba, Peter Wainaina, Charles Otieno, David Gateri and Heritier Luvualu, strikers Ebrima Sanneh from Gambia and Davis Agesa. 

The club, acquired by the Jonathan Jackson Foundation (JJF) earlier in the year, is now focusing on a top finish in the second tier  to enable them earn promotion to the Kenyan Premier League next season for a return to the top tier since being relegated at the close of the 2016 season. 

“The new players are expected to bring renewed energy and inertia to the team to enable them finish in a good position. With the new players, we are confident we will greatly improve our performance from last season as we eye a return to the Premier League next season,” said the club’s Chair Jonathan Jackson during a team meet-up. 

Adding his voice during a team’s luncheon, the club’s CEO Patrick Korir said;

“Most of the new and returning players have had weeks to join- in with the players retained from last season during the last six weeks of preseason. We expect that lessons picked along the way and during friendly games played will give the team the right momentum into the season.”

Nairobi City Stars will host powerhouse Shabana at the Hope Centre on Sunday 1 September, 2019 starting 3pm in their 2019/2020 season opener. 

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