24 Nov 2023
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City Stars vs Sharks
City Stars vs Sharks in an FKF Premier League tie on 25 Apr 2023 in KAsarani Annex. City Stars won 2-1

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

November 24, 2023

For the fourth time in Kenya’s top flight since the year 2019, Nairobi City Stars will host Kariobangi Sharks during a matchday 12, 2023-24 FKF Premier League tie set for Kasarani Annex on Saturday 25 Nov 2023, starting at 3.15 p.m.

Simba wa Nairobi last hosted Sharks on 21 Dec 2022, in Ruaraka, during a match six tie last season. It ended 1-1 after Paul Okoth’s second-half header off a corner for Sharks canceled out Vincent Otieno’s first-half goal.

That draw ended a streak of two straight losses for City Stars as hosts against Sharks. From the previous three encounters, the Sharkmen have outscored Simba wa Nairobi by five goals to three.

Form-wise, both teams head to the game on the back of losses. While City Stars went down 3-1 away to Tusker in their last encounter, Sharks were taken down 2-0 by traveling Bandari.

In the upcoming encounter, City Stars head coach Nicholas Muyoti will be up against his counterpart William Kanu Muluya for a third home game.

While Muyoti will be in search of his first home win over the Sharks, Muluya will be hunting for a third one in four games.

Table-wise, City Stars is placed 13th in the 18-team log with 12 points, a position, and a point below Sharks.

Who wins the battle of the youngest squads in the league?

Summary

City Stars home games vs Sharks; Wins (0), Draws (1), Loses (2).Total-3

30-Jan 21: Nairobi City Stars vs K. Sharks, 1-2 (L)
04-Dec 21: Nairobi City Stars vs K. Sharks, 1-2 (L)
21-Dec 22: Nairobi City Stars vs K. Sharks, 1-1 (D)
25-Nov 23: Nairobi City Stars vs K. Sharks, ??

23 Nov 2023
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Kelvin Etemesi
Kelvin Etemesi against Muranga SEAL in Muranga on Wed 1 Nov 2023

Kelvin Etemesi to resume duty

November 23, 2023

After sitting out two league games due to suspension, lead Nairobi City Stars striker Kelvin Etemesi is keen to pick up from where he left off.

Etemesi was suspended at the onset of November 2023 after being carded in an away game against Muranga SEALS thereby missing games against AFC Leopards and Tusker.

“I have been out for two games that made me miss two important assignments,”

“I am now a changed man, but with the same goals. I aim to be back on the pitch, and to be back on the score sheet.” added Etemesi

Thus far, Etemesi, Simba wa Nairobi’s top scorer last season with 12 goals, currently leads the score charts with three goals and is tied with midfielder Vincent Owino.

He scored against Nzoia Sugar, Sofapaka, and KCB. He has three assists in games against Bidco, Sofapaka – where he was named man of the match and a place in the team of the week, and Shabana.

Kelvin Etemesi

Kelvin Etemesi against Muhoroni Youth on Sun 26 Aug 2023

Kelvin Etemesi

Kelvin Etemesi against Shabana in Homa Bay Stadium on Sun 22 Oct 2023

Kelvin Etemesi

Kelvin Etemesi against Muranga SEAL on Wed 1 Nov 2023 in Muranga

20 Nov 2023
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Newton Ochieng
Newton Ochieng against Muhoroni Youth on Sun 26 Aug 2023

Newton Ochieng focuses on return

November 20, 2023

Midfielder Newton Ochieng aka Toni plans to engage the right gears to get back on track after being put aside from league games due to an injury suffered against Shabana in matchday seven of the 2023/24 FKF Premier League in late October 2023.

Newton suffered the injury in the closing stages of the first half in Homa Bay Stadium and had to exit the pitch. That setback has kept him out of the Simba wa Nairobi squad for four league matches. He is now focused on a bounceback.

“My season so far hasn’t been good and hasn’t been bad either. Due to the injury I got, I feel I have been off the team as it has left me inactive,” he said

“But more is to come because I am recovering well. I have started training with the team which I’d say is a good start,”

“I am happy now and ready to join my teammates to help each other in gaining vital points in the upcoming league games,” added Toni

According to team physio Brain Otieno Odongo, Newton is ready to return to the pitch when given the nod.

“From my side, he is now fully fit. He’s back to full training and I have since handed him back to the technical bench for consideration of fielding him in the games to come.” added Brian

Till the injury setback in Homa Bay, Newton had featured in the starting six games of the season.

City Stars, Newton

Newton Ochieng in action against Posta Rangers keeper Kelvin Omondi during an FKF matchday 23 tie at Police Sacco Stadium on Sun 9 April 2023. Posta won it 3-2

City Stars, Newton, Cliff

Newton Ochieng celebrates his maiden premier league goal – and third for City Stars – in a 3-0 win over Mathare United on Wed 29 March 2023

Newton, City Stars

Newton Ochieng up against Ulinzi’s Bernard Ongoma in KAsarani Annex during an FKF matchday 17 tie on 26 Feb 2023. Ulinzi won 2-0

16 Nov 2023
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Ombacho, City Stars
Julius Ombacho against Police on Sat 6 Oct 2023 at Police Sacco

Julius Ombacho patiently waiting

November 16, 2023

Goalkeeper Julius Ombacho is still training his sights on his Kenyan Premier League debut. 

Ombacho, signed in the offseason from third-tier side Launda Villa, admits to there being challenges after switching levels but is keen on putting the right shift to earn league games.

“I featured in Division One and now I am in City Stars. So far so good. Collectively, we are putting our best foot forward in the league,”

“As for me, it has not been easy though. I came from the lower leagues and getting here means there is lots of competition,”

“On a personal level, I am putting in the effort for consideration, to earn that debut top-flight game, and feature in many more league games.”

Ombacho has made the Simba wa Nairobi squad once this season, where he was an unused substitute in a game six match against Kenya Police.

11 Nov 2023
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City Stars
Tusker hosting City Stars in Machakos on Sat 11 Nov 2023

MD11: Tusker 3 Nairobi City Stars 1

November 11, 2023

Home team Tusker FC carried the day in Kenyatta Stadium, Machakos on Saturday 11 November 2023, after seeing off Nairobi City Stars 3-1 in a matchday eleven 2023/24 FKF Premier League match.

Dennis Oalo’s 62nd-minute header for Simba wa Nairobi in the second half, and a great fightback could not turn around the 3-0 halftime advantage Tusker had acquired with goals from Michael Oduor, David Odoyo, and Joseph Mwangi in the 2nd, 19t and 43rd minutes.

Following the loss, City Stars dropped to 13th spot on the log with 12 points as Tusker rose to tenth with 14 points.

City Stars shift focus to the next game against Kariobangi Sharks in matchday 12 on Saturday 25 November 2023 in Kasarani Annex starting at 3 p.m.

Tusker FC: 1. Brian Bwire, 23. Collins Odhiambo, 19. Jimmy Mbugua, 25. Boniface Onyango, 4. Mike Kibwage-captain, 28. Chris Erambo, 12. John Byamukama (15. James Kibande-67), 6. David Odoyo 14. Shapahan Siwa-67), 9. Eric Kapaito (13. Deoratious Ojok-78), 21. Joseph Mwangi, 2. Michael Oduor (26. John Njuguna-67)

Unused subs: Brian Opondo, 24. Daniel Sakari, 5. Levin Joseph, 16. Fabian Akidiny, Stewart Omondi,

Coach: Robert Matano

Nairobi City Stars: 13. Elvis Ochoro, 30. Rowland Makati (12. Edwin Buliba-46) , 4. Timothy Muganda-captain, 15. Wycliffe Omondi, 26. Dennis Wanjala, 18. Clifford Ouma, 25. Brian Mzee (10. Dennis Oalo-46), 19. Vincent Owino, 22. Samuel Kapen (27. Gilbert Abala-66), 11. Andrew Kisilu (46. Mohammed Bajaber-46), 3. Robinson Asenwa (17. Brian Mose-85)

Unused subs: 1. Edwin Mukolwe, 2. Elvis Noor, 6. Ronney Kola, 8. Calvin Masawa,

Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

Cautions
Tusker: –
Nairobi City Stars: –

Goals
Tusker: 2. Michael Oduor (2), 6. David Odoyo (19), 21. Joseph Mwangi (42)
Nairobi City Stars: 10. Dennis Oalo (62)

City Stars

Andrew Kisilu vs Tusker on Sat 11 Nov 2023

City Stars

Robinson Asenwa vs Tusker on Sat 11 Nov 2023

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