17 Dec 2023
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Levis Okello
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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Dennis Oalo
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

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, City Stars
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, ??

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