09 Dec 2023
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Robinson Asenwa celebrates his goal against Bandari during a match day 14 tie in Ruaraka on Sat 9 Dec 2023. City Stars won it 1-0

MD14: Nairobi City Stars 1 Bandari 0

December 9, 2023

Robinson Asenwa’s lone goal within the first three minutes is all Nairobi City Stars needed to see off visiting Bandari 1-0 during an FKF Premier League matchday 14 clash in Ruaraka, Nairobi, on Saturday 9 December 2023.

Asenwa got to the end of a perfect Mohammed Bajaber layup before a quick control and shot on the turn that went in at the near post to the surprise of Bandari keeper Joseph Ochuka.

The win sent Simba wa Nairobi up to the 21-point mark, and up two places to seventh place in the 18-team log.

Keeper Mukolwe was later named the match MVP, and later earned a place in the team of the week alongside stopper Wycliffe Awiko Omondi, and flyer Bajaber who, separately, was nominated for Player of the Week.

Next up for City Stars is an away game to Ulinzi Stars at the Ulinzi Complex on Sunday 17 December 2023, starting at 3 p.m.

Lineups

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 (11. Andrew Kisilu-67), 19. Vincent Owino, 22. Samuel Kapen (30. Rowland Makati-79), 9. Mohammed Bajaber (26. Dennis Wanjala-69), 3. Robinson Asenwa (20. Kelvin Etemesi-79)

Unused subs: 13. Elvis Ochoro, 17. Brian Mose, 32. Sosthenes Idah

Out: 5. Newton Ochieng, 6. Ronney Kola, 7. Pius Omachi, 10. Dennis Oalo, 21. Yuto Kusaba, 23. Julius Ombacho, 25. Brian Mzee, 27. Gilbert Abala, 31. Abuyeka Kubasu,

Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

Bandari: 25. Joseph Ochuka, 2. Atariza Amai, 39. Michael Apudo, 29. Andrew Juma-Captain, 4. Brian Odera, 12. Fidel Origa, 8. Jackson Dwang, 24. William Wadri, (22. Robert Onyango-83), 14. Umaru Kasumba (10. Abdalla Hassan-61), 11. James Kinyanjui, 27. Derrick Nsibambi

Unused subs: 1. Fred Otinda, 18. Salim Swaleh, 30. Edward Satulo, 80. Swaleh Pamba,  47. Joseph Irungu, 6. Joseph Onyango, 40. Nahimana Shassiri

Coach: John Baraza

Cautions
Nairobi City Stars: 22. Vincent Owino (22), 50. Mohammed Bajaber (50), 76. Calvin Masawa (76)
Bandari:

Goals
Nairobi City Stars: 3. Robinson Asenwa (3)
Bandari: –

08 Dec 2023
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Brian Mose on his debut for Nairobi City Stars against Muhoroni Youth in the 2023-24 FKF Premier League opener on Sun 27 Aug 2023 in Kasarani Annex. It ended 0-0
Brian Mose on his debut for Nairobi City Stars against Muhoroni Youth in the 2023-24 FKF Premier League opener on Sun 27 Aug 2023 in Kasarani Annex. It ended 0-0

Idah, Mose in for Bandari

December 8, 2023

Forward Brian Mose Nyambane and centreback Sostehnes Idah have been named for the upcoming matchday 14 FKF PRemier LEague tie against Bandari on Saturday 9 December, 2023 in Ruaraka starting at 3 p.m.

The two take up the places of Brian Mzee and Newton Ochieng who were part of the squad that faced Posta Rangers in the last encounter.

While Mose comes on after missing two games against Kariobangi Sharks and Posta Rangers, Idah is back after skipping four matches. He’s been out since match day seven against Muranga SEAL.

Squad to face Bandari

Goalkeepers: 1. Edwin Mukolwe,

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, 17. Brian Mose, 20. Kelvin Etemesi, 22. Samuel Kapen, 27. Gilbert Abala

Out: 5. Newton Ochieng, 6. Ronney Kola, 7. Pius Omachi, 13. Elvis Ochoro, 21. Yuto Kusaba, 23. Julius Ombacho, 25. Brian Mzee, 31. Abuyeka Kubasu

Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

08 Dec 2023
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Vincent Otieno up against Bandari in a matchda 30 FKF Premier League tie in Ruaraka on Sun 14 May 2023. It ended 1-1

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

December 8, 2023

Nairobi City Stars will host Bandari in a matchday 15 FKF Premier League game in Ruaraka on Saturday 9 December, 2023 starting at 3 pm, in what will be premier league game number 19 between the two sides since the year 2009.

Sliced down to home games, it will be the tenth time that Simba wa Nairobi will host Bandari. From the previous nine, Simba wa Nairobi has registered four wins and as many draws and one loss.

In the nine home games, City Stars has outscored Bandari 12 goals to eight and will head to the game in search of yet another win.

The last encounter held in mid-March 2023 ended in a 1-1 draw, in Ruaraka.

Nairobi City Stars head to the game on the back of a 1-0 win over Posta Rangers. Bandari on their part arrive from the Coast with a similar win over Muhoroni Youth.

Table-wise, City Stars is placed eighth with 18 points, five points behind Bandari who are up in fifth spot.

Who wins this one?

Summary

KPL (home) games to Bandari: 10; City Stars wins (4), Bandari wins (1), Draws (4)

08-Mar-09; City Stars vs Bandari, 1-1 (D)
29-Oct-11; City Stars vs Bandari, 2-1 (W)
23-Oct-13; City Stars vs Bandari, 1-1 (D)
23-Feb-14; City Stars vs Bandari, 1-0 (W)
01-Apr-15; City Stars vs Bandari, 0-1 (L)
18-Feb-16; City Stars vs Bandari, 2-2 (D)
11-Dec-20; City Stars vs Bandari, 2-0 (W)
2-Apr-22; City Stars vs Bandari, 2-1 (W)
14-Mar-23; City Stars vs Bandari, 1-1 (D)
09-Dec-23; City Stars vs Bandari, ??

02 Dec 2023
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Samuel Kapen celebrates a goal against Posta Rangers on Sat 2 Dec 2023 at Machakos Stadium. City Stars won the game 1-0

MD13: Posta Rangers 0 Nairobi City Stars 1

December 2, 2023

Samuel Kapen’s goal in the 18th minute settled a game of nerves as Nairobi City Stars took down league leaders and hosts Posta Rangers 1-0 at the Kenyatta Stadium, Machakos, on Saturday 2 December 2023, during a matchday 13 tie.

Kapen got to the end of an Edwin Buliba through ball on the right channel before cutting in at the edge of the box to fire in a left-footer past Posta keeper Samuel Njau.

With the win, Simba wa Nairobi moved three places up to ninth on the log with 18 points as Rangers stayed on top with 26 points.

Kapen was named the match MVP, and ultimately went on to make it to the team of the week thereafter together with keeper Edwin Mukolwe, and right-back Edwin Buliba.

Simba wa Nairobi, tactician Nicholas Muyoti, and Kapen were nominated for the team of the week, coach of the week,  and player of the week, in that order.

Next up for City Stars is a home game against Bandari on Saturday 9 December 2023, in Ruaraka.

Lineups

Posta Rangers: 29 John Njau, 22. Elvis Osok, 3. Faustine Ojiambo, 20. Kenedy Odhiambo-Captain, 41. Dickens Mwema, 8. Brian Musa, 40. Caleb Olilo (39. Brian Marita-46), 4. Vincent Wasambo, 14. Felix Oluoch (7. Patrick Otieno-60), 16. Jackson Macharia (12. Lewis Shivachi-46), 23. Brian Otieno (66. Peter Thiong’o-82)

Unused subs: 34. Kevin Opiyo, 35. Michael Wanjala, 31. Kevin Onyango, 15. Meshack Muyonga, 24. Sammy Odera,

Coach: John Kamau

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 (Brian Mzee-67), 19. Vincent Owino, 22. Samuel Kapen (30. Rowland Makati-85), 9. Mohammed Bajaber (20. Kelvin Etemesi-67), 3. Robinson Asenwa (26. Dennis Wanjala-85)

Unused subs: 5. Newton Ochieng, 11. Andrew Kisilu, 13. Elvis Ochoro,

Out: 6. Ronney Kola, 7. Pius Omachi, 10. Dennis Oalo, 17. Brian Mose, 21. Yuto Kusaba, 23. Julius Ombacho, 27. Gilbert Abala, 31. Abuyeka Kubasu, 32. Sosthenes Idah

Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

Cautions
Posta Rangers: 41. Dickens Mwema (53), 8. Brian Musa (59)
Nairobi City Stars: 22. Samuel Kapen (65), 2. Elvis Noor (67)

Goals
Posta Rangers: –
Nairobi City Stars: 22. Samuel Kapen (18)

01 Dec 2023
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Newton Ochieng vs Muhoroni Youth in Kasarani Annex on Sun 26 Aug 2023

Newton Ochieng returns for Posta Rangers duel

December 1, 2023

Newton Ochieng has shaken off injury and has been included in the 18-man squad to face league leaders Posta Rangers during an FKF Premier League matchday 11 tie in Machakos Stadium on Saturday 2 December 2023.

Tony, as he is popularly known, has been sitting out games since limping off during matchday seven against Shabana in Homabay in late October 2023.

Aside from Newton, the other new inclusion to the squad is keeper Elvis Ochoro who takes up the place of Julius Ombacho.

The rest of the lot that delivered a 3-1 win over Kariiobangi Sharks have all maintained their places in the team.

Squad to face Posta Rangers

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, 5. Newton Ochieng, 11. Andrew Kisilu, 18. Clifford Ouma, 19. Vincent Owino,

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

Out: 6. Ronney Kola, 7. Pius Omachi, 10. Dennis Oalo, 17. Brian Mose, 21. Yuto Kusaba, 23. Julius Ombacho, 25. Brian Mzee, 27. Gilbert Abala, 31. Abuyeka Kubasu

Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

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