24 Dec 2023
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Wycliffe Omondi
Wycliffe Omondi warming up before a league game

Wycliffe Omondi in WK16 TOTW

December 24, 2023

Ambipedal defender Wycliffe Awiko Omondi was named to the team of the week (TOTW) after matchday 16 games in the 2023/24 FKF Premier League games that concluded on Friday 22 December 2023.

Awiko was the hero after his lone goal handed visiting Nairobi City Stars a 1-0 win – the first-ever away win over Kakamega Homeboyz – at Bukhungu Stadium.

Awiko slammed home a rebound a minute after the hour mark after getting to the end of a spilled ball by keeper James Ssetuba.

Awiko’s maiden goal earned him the Man of the Match (MOM) award, and ultimately a place in MD16 TOTW.

It is the second time that Omondi has appeared in the TOTW following his maiden appearance at the end of MD14 – together with Mohammed Bajaber – following a 1-0 win over Bandari in Ruaraka.

23 Dec 2023
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Wycliffe Omondi 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

MD16: Kakamega Homeboyz 0 Nairobi City Stars 1

December 23, 2023

A debut Kenyan Premier League goal by center-back Wycliffe Awiko Omondi, at the hour mark, earned Nairobi City Stars a 1-0 win over home team Kakamega Homeboyz during a matchday 16 tie in Bukhungu Stadium on Friday 22 December 2023.

Awiko, upfield anticipating a corner, got to the end of a spilled ball by Homeboyz keeper James Ssetuba for the winning goal. He was later named the MVP.

Defensive midfielder Clifford Ouma had driven a belter goalward that was too much for the keeper Ssetuba to contain allowing Awiko to work on the spill.

In seeing off Homeboyz in the year-ender, Simba wa Nairobi registered a fifth straight win to match a record set in the 2021/22 premier league season. It was City Stars’ first-ever premier league win over Homeboyz’s at their backyard.

City Stars moved up three places from eighth to fifth with a new tally of 27 points to sit behind KCB, and Homeboyz on goal difference.

Next up for City Stars is a home game against FC Talanta in the 17th, and final first-leg tie to be played at Kaarani Annex on Saturday 6 January 2024 starting at 3 p.m.

Lineups

Kakamega Homeboyz: 28. James Ssetuba, 2. Erick Ambunya (24. Stephen Opoku-65), 25. Ebock Masinza, 36. Brian Chala, 17. Portipher Odhiambo, 21. Estone Esiye (26. Gospel Otieno-46 ), 10. Moses Mudavadi-Captain, 19. Hillary Otieno, 7. Davis Kasirye (8. Oscar Paul-65), 11. Ambrose Sifuna (3. Shami Mwinyi-65), 27. Moses Shumah (Chris Masinza-50)

Unused subs: 39. Farok Shikalo, 14. Farouk Musisi, 22. Chris Mbehelo, 6. Brian Wekesa,

Coach: Paul Odhiambo

Nairobi City Stars: 1. Edwin Mukolwe, 12. Edwin Buliba, 15. Wycliffe Omondi, 4. Timothy Muganda-Captain 1, 8. Calvin Masawa-captain, 18. Clifford Ouma, 2. Elvis Noor (10. Dennis Oalo-66), 22. Samuel Kapen (20. Kelvin Etemesi-86), 3. Robinson Asenwa (27. Gilbert Abala-86), 9. Mohammed Bajaber (11. Andrew Kisilu-66),

Unused subs: 13. Elvis Ochoro, 25. Brian Mzee, 26. Dennis Wanjala, 30. Rowland Makati, 32. Sosthenes Idah

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

Cautions
Kakamega Homeboyz: –
Nairobi City Stars: 12. Edwin Buliba (25), 2. Elvis Noor (49), 15. Wycliffe Omondi (88), [[32. Sostenes Idah (90+), Coach Nicholas Muyoti – Red, Trainer Arthur Museve – yellow, TM Ronny Kagunzi – yellow. All while on the bench]]

Goals
Kakamega Homeboyz: –
Nairobi City Stars: 15. Wycliffe Omondi (61)

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

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