25 Nov 2023
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MD12: Nairobi City Stars 3 Kariobangi Sharks 1

November 25, 2023

Finally, in attempt four across as many seasons, Nairobi City Stars saw off Kariobangi Sharks, 3-1, during a matchday 12 game in the 2023/24 FKF Premier League season in Kasarani Annex on Saturday 25 November 2023.

Vincent Owino – later named the MVP – was the toast for Simba wa Nairobi as his brace of penalties in either half, in added time of the first half and 48th minute, topped up on Mohammed Bajaber’s early opening goal in the third minute. Robinson Asenwa assisted all three goals.

Visiting Sharks, with two wins and a draw from the previous three games on the road against City Stars, got a consolation via a Geoffrey Onyango penalty in the 58th minute.

From the win, City Stars temporarily – pending Sunday games – moved up four places from 13th to ninth with 15 points as Sharks dropped a place to 13th spot.

Next up for City Stars is an away game against table leaders Posta Rangers in Kasarani Annex on Saturday 2 December, 2023 starting at 3 p.m.

Lineups: 1. Edwin Mukolwe, 12. Edwin Buliba, 15. Wycliffe Omondi, 4. Timothy Muganda-Captain 1, 26. Dennis Wanjala (8. Calvin Masawa – 42 – captain 2), 18. Clifford Ouma (20. Kelvin Etemesi-67), 25. Brian Mzee (2. Elvis Noor-77), 22. Samuel Kapen (30. Rowland Makati-77), 3. Robinson Asenwa, 9. Mohammed Bajaber (11. Andrew Kisilu-77),

Unused subs: 23. Julius Ombacho, 27. Gilbert Abala

Out: 5. Newton Ochieng, 6. Ronney Kola, 7. Pius Omachi, 10. Dennis Oalo, 13. Elvis Ochoro, 17. Brian Mose, 21. Yuto Kusaba, 31. Abuyeka Kubasu, 32. Sosthenes Idah

Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

Kariobangi Sharks: 16. Bernard Jairo (1. Kevin Ouru-6), 22. Julius Masaba (26. Moses Shikanda-70), 13. Kevin Musamali (3. Frederick Alushula-46), 25. Kevinluke Otiala-Captain, 14. Timothy Ekhavi, 15. Biron Otieno, 23. Keith Imbali (6. Biko Omollo-60), 10. Fortune Omoto, 21. Leon Otieno, 9. Donald Ange (24. Henry Onyango-70), 11. Geoffrey Onyango

Unused subs: 2. Ghai Panchol, 20. Mathew Kibiwott, 5. Isaac Wasambo, 27. Lennox Kimani

Coach: William Muluya

Cautions
Nairobi City Stars: 18. Clifford Ouma (45+), 1. Edwin Mukolwe (56), 22. Samuel Kapen (64), 2. Elvis Noor (86)
Kariobangi Sharks:

Goals
Nairobi City Stars: 9. Mohammed Bajaber (4), Vincent Owino (45+ pen, 48-pen)
Kariobangi Sharks: 11. Geoffrey Onyango (58-pen)

Starting lineups

24 Nov 2023
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Kelvin Etemesi vs Sharks in Kasarani Annex on 25 Apr 2023

Three changes against Sharks

November 24, 2023

Nairobi City Stars has named a reduced 18-man squad to face Kariobangi Sharks in Kasarani Annex on Saturday 25 November, 2023 starting at 3.15 pm during a 12th round 2023-24 FKF Premier League.

There are three changes from the team that played Tusker in the last match. Out goes forwards, Dennis Oalo and Brian Mose, midfielder Ronney Kola, and goalkeeper Elvis Ochoro.

Ochoro’s place has been taken up by Julius Ombacho who makes just a second appearance in the lineup this season, as lead striker Kelvin Etemesi returns after sitting out for two games due to suspension.

Squad to face Kariobangi Sharks

Goalkeepers: 1. Edwin Mukolwe, 23. Julius Ombacho

Defenders: 4. Timothy Muganda, 8. Calvin Masawa, 12. Edwin Buliba, 15. Wycliffe Omondi, 25. Dennis Wanjala, 30. Rowland Makati

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

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

Out:  5. Newton Ochieng,  6. Ronney Kola,  7. Pius Omachi, 10. Dennis Oalo, 13. Elvis Ochoro, 17. Brian Mose, 21. Yuto Kusaba, 31. Abuyeka Kubasu, 32. Sosthenes Idah

Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

24 Nov 2023
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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 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

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