21 Dec 2023
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Nairobi City Stars defensive midfielder Brian Mzee taking on Bidco United forward Ezekiel Okare during a second round 2023-24 FKF Premier League match in Kasarani Annex on Sun 3 Sep 2023. It ended 1-1

Mzee, Abala back for Homeboyz trip

December 21, 2023

Midfielder Brian Mzee and flyer Gilbert Abala are two additions to the Nairobi City Stars squad that will head out to Kakamega to face hosts Homeboyz in the year-ending matchday 16 FKF Premier League tie in Bukhungu Stadium on Friday 22 December 2023 starting at 3 p.m.

The inclusion of the two expands the traveling squad from 18 to 20. The pair join the same lot that delivered a come-from-behind 2-1 win over hosts Ulinzi Stars in the last league encounter last weekend.

Mzee and Abala return after skipping the previous two and three league games, respectively.

Squad to face Kakamega Homeboyz

Goalkeepers: 1. Edwin Mukolwe, 13. Elvis Ochoro,

Defenders: 4. Timothy Muganda, 8. Calvin Masawa-captain, 12. Edwin Buliba, 15. Wycliffe Omondi, 26. Dennis Wanjala, 30. Rowland Makati, 32. Sosthenes Idah

Midfielders: 2. Elvis Noor, 11. Andrew Kisilu, 18. Clifford Ouma, 19. Vincent Owino, 25. Brian Mzee

Forwards: 3. Robinson Asenwa, 9. Mohammed Bajaber, 10. Dennis Oalo, 20. Kelvin Etemesi, 22. Samuel Kapen, 27. Gilbert Abala

Out: 5. Newton Ochieng, 6. Ronney Kola, 7. Pius Omachi, 17. Brian Mose, 21. Yuto Kusaba, 23. Julius Ombacho, 31. Abuyeka Kubasu

Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

21 Dec 2023
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Oliver Maloba in action as City Stars took on Kakamega Homeboyz in Bukhungu on Sat 18 Feb 2023. The tie ended 0-0

Head-to-head: Homeboyz (H) vs Nairobi City Stars (A): 2023/24 FKF Premier League season

December 21, 2023

As was the case last season, Nairobi City Stars will visit Kakamega Homeboyz for a matchday 16 FKF Premier League tie in Bukhungu Stadium on Friday 22 December 2023 starting at 3 p.m.

Simba wa Nairobi played Homeboyz at the same venue in a similar round on Saturday 18 February 2023, a game that ended 0-0.

It will be topflight game number eleven since the year 2013, but the sixth for City Stars as guests to Abana Beingo.

City Stars head to Bukhungu in search of their first-ever win over Homeboyz. From the previous five visits, Simba wa Nairobi has managed three draws and two losses and has been outscored seven goals to four.

Once again, City Stars head coach Nicholas Muyoti will be up against his former assistant coach Patrick Odhiambo in his days as a Homeboyz coach.

Form-wise, Homeboyz head to the game on the back of a 2-0 loss to AFC Leopards while Simba wa Nairobi is on a high of a 2-1 win over Ulinzi Stars.

On the 18-team log, Homeboyz is fourth with 27 points and a clear three-point buffer over City Stars who are placed eighth.

Who wins this one?

Summary

City Stars away games vs Homeboyz; Wins (0), Draws (3), Loses (2). Total – 5

20-Jul-13; Homeboyz vs City Stars, 0-0 (D)
9-Apr-16; Homeboyz vs City Stars, 1-0 (L)
6-Feb-21; Homeboyz vs City Stars, 2-0 (L)
20-Jan-22; Homeboyz vs City Stars, 4-4 (D)
18-Feb-23; Homeboyz vs City Stars, 0-0 (D)
22-Dec-23; Homeboyz vs City Stars, ??

17 Dec 2023
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Dennis Oalo celebrates his winning goal against Ulinzi Stars during an FKF Matchday 15 tie in Ulinzi Complex on Sun 17 Dec 2023. City Stars won 2-1

MD15: Ulinzi Stars 1 Nairobi City Stars 2

December 17, 2023

Second-half goals by Vincent Owino and substitute Dennis Oalo turned around a game at the Ulinzi Complex, Langata, as Nairobi City Stars came from behind to see off hosts Ulinzi Stars 2-1 during a matchday 15 tie played on Sunday 17 December 2023.

Ulinzi had gone ahead in the 37th minute after skipper Boniface Muchiri fired home a one-time volley off a float from the right by Enosh Ochieng.

But two minutes after the hour mark, City Stars were level when Vincent Owino got to the end of a flick by Mohammed Bajaber while in the box to tap in at close range past keeper Moses Wanyika.

Ten minutes later, Oalo, who had barely been on the pitch for two minutes after coming on for Elvis Noor, headed home a pinpoint cross from the right by Samuel Kapen who had initiated the first goal with a throwin.

Kapen was named the match MVP, and he went on to make it to the team of the week.

With the win, City Stars moved to sixth-spot with a new tally of 24-points.

Next up for Simba wa Nairobi is a year-ender away to Kakamega Homeboyz in Bukhungu Stadium, Kakamega, on Friday 22 December, 2023.

Lineups

Ulinzi Stars: 23. Moses Wanyika, 39. Alex Masinde, 44. Shannel Makwata, 12. Boventure Muchika, 16. Peter Wafula, 22. Rashid Issa, 29. Shambi Ibrahim (37. Elvis Nandwa-86), 24. Nicholas Omondi (20. Kelvin Thairu-86), 25. Enosh Ochieng, 14. Hillary Simiyu (11. Benjamin Murimi-75), 10. Boniface Muchiri – Captain

Unused subs: 30. Stephen Ochieng, 15. Byron Odiaga, 2. Michael Onyango, 41. Faraj Ominde, 6. Omar Mwandaru,

Coach: Anthony Kimani

Nairobi City Stars: 1. Edwin Mukolwe, 12. Edwin Buliba, 4 . Timothy Muganda, 15. Wycliffe Omondi, 8. Calvins Masawa-Captain, 18. Clifford Ouma, 2. Elvis Noor (10. Dennis Oalo-70) , 19. Vincent Owino, 22. Samuel Kapen (30. Rowland Makati-89), 9. Mohammed Bajaber (20. Kelvin Etemesi-70), 3. Robinson Asenwa (11. Andrew Kisilu-79)

Unused subs: 13. Elvis Ochoro, 26. Dennis Wanjala, 32. Sosthenes Idah

Out: 5. Newton Ochieng, 6. Ronney Kola, 7. Pius Omachi, 17. Brian Mose, 21. Yuto Kusaba, 23. Julius Ombacho, 25. Brian Mzee, 27. Gilbert Abala, 31. Abuyeka Kubasu,

Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

Cautions
Ulinzi Stars:
Nairobi City Stars: 4. Timothy Muganda (32), 9. Mohammed Bajaber (64)

Goals
Ulinzi Stars: 10. Boniface Muchiri (37)
Nairobi City Stars: 19. Vincent Owino (62), 10. Dennis Oalo (72)

Ulinzi Stars vs City Stars during an FKF Premier League matchday 15 tie at Ulinzi Complex on Sun 17 Dec 2023. City Stars won 2-1

17 Dec 2023
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Levis Okello celebrates with teammates his added time goal - his first for City Stars - against Ulinzi Stars at the Ulinzi Complex, Langata, on Su 7 May 2023. The game ended 1-1

Head-to-head: Ulinzi Stars (H) vs Nairobi City Stars (A): 2023/24 FKF Premier League season

December 17, 2023

For the 15th time in the Kenyan topflight, Nairobi City Stars will visit Ulinzi Stars, at the Ulinzi Complex, off Langata road, during a 15th round FKF Premier League game on Sunday 17 December 2023 starting at 3 p.m.

It will be the second visit for Simba wa Nairobi to the Ulinzi Complex following the first back on 7 May 2023 during a 29th round match in the 2022/23 FKF Premier League season. It ended 1-1.

From the previous 14 visits to Ulinzi, City Stars has managed three wins and as many losses. The other eight games have ended in even Stevens.

In what denotes close encounters, Ulinzi Stars has outscored City Stars 13 goals to 12 in the previous 14 games as hosts.

The home team comes to the game with a 1-1 draw against Muranga SEAL while Simba wa Nairobi heads to it fresh from a 1-0 win over Bandari last weekend.

City Stars coach Nicholas Muyoti will be up against his Ulinzi counterpart Anthony Kimani who joined the side at the start of the season from Bandari.

Table-wise, City Stars sits eighth in the 18-team log with 21 points, four clear of Ulinzi Stars who are 12th with 17 points.

Who wins this one?

Summary

KPL (away) games to Ulinzi: 14; City Stars wins (3), Ulinzi Stars wins (3), Draws (8)

1-Apr-06; Ulinzi Stars vs World Hope, 1-1 (D)
13-Oct-07; Ulinzi Stars vs World Hope, 1-1 (D)
4-Oct-08; Ulinzi Stars vs World Hope, 1-0 (L)
7-Nov-09; Ulinzi Stars vs City Stars, 0-0 (D)
24-Apr-10; Ulinzi Stars vs City Stars, 1-1 (D)
16-Oct-11; Ulinzi Stars vs City Stars, 1-2 (W)
12-Aug-12; Ulinzi Stars vs City Stars, 2-1 (L)
22-Jun-13: Ulinzi Stars vs City Stars, 0-0 (D)
26-Jul-14; Ulinzi Stars vs City Stars, 1-1 (D)
23-May-15; Ulinzi Stars vs City Stars, 1-1 (D)
15-May-16; Ulinzi Stars vs City Stars, 3-0 (L)
10-Jul-21; Ulinzi Stars vs City Stars, 0-2 (W)
18-Apr-22; Ulinzi Stars vs City Stars, 0-1 (W)
07-May-22; Ulinzi Stars vs City Stars, 1-1 (D)
17-Dec-23; Ulinzi Stars vs City Stars, ??

16 Dec 2023
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City Stars striker Dennis Oalo during an FKF Premier League matchday 21 tie against Mathare United in Kasarani on Wed 29 Mar 2023. City Stars won it 3-0

Oalo, Ombacho called in for Ulinzi clash

December 16, 2023

After three games out due to injury, forward Dennis Oalo returns to the Nairobi City Stars squad gearing up for a matchday 15 FKF Premier League match against Ulinzi Stars at the Ulinzi Complex, Langata, on Sunday 17 December 2023.

Oalo replaces Brian Mose who was an unused substitute in the previous game against Bandari in Ruaraka.

Also in is keeper Julius Ombacho who takes up the slot of injured Elvis Ochoro.

Save for the two changes, the rest of the 16 players who did duty against Bandari have all maintained their places in the squad.

Squad to face Ulinzi Stars

Goalkeepers: 1. Edwin Mukolwe, 23. Julius Ombacho

Defenders: 4. Timothy Muganda, 8. Calvin Masawa-captain, 12. Edwin Buliba, 15. Wycliffe Omondi, 26. Dennis Wanjala, 30. Rowland Makati, 32. Sosthenes Idah

Midfielders: 2. Elvis Noor, 11. Andrew Kisilu, 18. Clifford Ouma, 19. Vincent Owino,

Forwards: 3. Robinson Asenwa, 9. Mohammed Bajaber, 10. Dennis Oalo, 20. Kelvin Etemesi, 22. Samuel Kapen,

Out: 5. Newton Ochieng, 6. Ronney Kola, 7. Pius Omachi, 13. Elvis Ochoro, 17. Brian Mose, 21. Yuto Kusaba, 25. Brian Mzee, 27. Gilbert Abala, 31. Abuyeka Kubasu

Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

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