03 Nov 2023
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Asenwa
Robinson Asenwa in action against Muranga SEAL on Wed 1 Nov 2023 durng a matchday 9 2023/4 FKF Premier League tie

Debut topflight goal ignites Asenwa

November 3, 2023

Nairobi City Stars forward Robinson Asenwa grabbed a late consolation in Muranga as Nairobi City Stars went down 2-1 to the home team Muranga SEAL on Wednesday 1 November 2023 during a ninth-round 2023/24 FKF Premier League match.

The goal may have turned out to be a consolation, but it came with a world of meaning for Asenwa who was only playing his fourth Kenyan premiership match.

“It is exciting to score in the Kenyan premier league. It’s a dream come true. It has stirred me within and has made me believe that anything is possible,”

“It was my opening goal and deep down I believe there are many more from me to come. It made me believe that I can do it and I will now work extra hard to top up on it.” added the former Vapor Sport flyer

In the Muranga SEAL tie, Asenwa was introduced at the onset of the second half and went on to complete the game. He had previously made cameo appearances against Gor Mahia on his debut, Shabana, and KCB.

Asenwa

Robinson Asenwa in action against Muranga SEAL on Wed 1 Nov 2023 durng a matchday 9 2023/4 FKF Premier League tie

Asenwa

Robinson Asenwa in action against Muranga SEAL on Wed 1 Nov 2023 durng a matchday 9 2023/4 FKF Premier League tie

 

01 Nov 2023
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City Stars
Muranga SEAL vs Nairobi City Stars at St. Sebastian's Park, Muranga on Wed 1 Nov 2023. The hosts won it 2-1

MD9: Muranga SEAL 2 Nairobi City Stars 1

November 1, 2023

Substitute Robinson Asenwa’s maiden Premier League goal late in the second half was not enough as Nairobi City Stars went down 2-1 to Muranga SEAL during a ninth-round 2023-24 FKF Premier League match.

Asenwa, on for Mohammed Bajaber at halftime, was teed up by another substitute Andrew Kisilu for what turned out to be a consolation in the 80th minute.

Muranga SEAL scored within the first ten minutes off a rebound through Titus Kapchanga, and doubled matters three minutes after the hour mark. Both goals came off blunders at the back.

City Stars ended up a man short after lead striker Kelvin Etemesi saw a straight red in the 5th minute for a stretched elbow. He had been yellow-carded earlier in the first half.

While Muranga SEAL moved to the 17-point mark to solidify a top-three placing, Simba wa Nairobi dropped to 13th still holding on to nine points.

Next up for Simba wa Nairobi is a home game against AFC Leopards in Kasarani on Saturday 4 November 2023 starting at 3 p.m

Lineups

Muranga SEAL: 26. Bonphas Munyasa, 88. Cornelius Juma, 70. Samuel Semo, 4. Peter Wainaina-Captain, 40. Brian Marvin, 33. Dennis Munyovi, 13. Titus Kapchanga, 25. Yusuf Ally, 11. Batts Awita, 14. Dennis Kweyu, 8. Erick Balecho

Subs: Wilson Mwangi, 12. Omar Rajab, 3. Victor Odhiambo, 15. Robert Mudenyu, 7. John Mwita, 39. Rashid Moyo, 23. Caleb Kenyatta

Coach: Gabriel Njoroge

Nairobi City Stars: 1. Edwin Mukolwe, 30. Rowland Makati, 12. Edwin Buliba, 32. Sosthenes Idah (4. Timothy Muganda-70), 18. Clifford Ouma-captain 2, 26. Dennis Wanjala, 16. Elvis Noor (22. Samuel Kapen-70) , 19. Vincent Owino (25. Brian Mzee-46), 10. Dennis Oalo-captain 1 (11. Andrew Kisilu-70), 9. Mohammed Bajaber (3. Robinson Asenwa-46), 20. Kelvin Etemesi

Unused subs: 8. Calvins Masawa, 13. Elvis Ochoro, 15. Wycliffe Omondi, 17. Brian Mose

Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

Cautions
Muranga SEAL: 13. Titus Kapchanga (Y-13), 40. Brian Marvin (Y-52), 39. Rashid Moyo (Y-86), 7. John Mwita (Y-90)
Nairobi City Stars: 1. Edwin Mukolwe (Y-57), 20. Kelvin Etemesi (Y-57, R-81),

Goals
Muranga SEAL: 13. Titus Kapchanga (13), 14. Dennis Kweyu (63)
Nairobi City Stars: 3. Robinson Asenwa (81)

01 Nov 2023
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City Stars - Muranga SEAL
City Stars - Muranga SEAL in Camp Toyoyo, Nairobi on 18 Nov 2019 during a 15th round National Super League game. It ended 0-0

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

November 1, 2023

A historic clash is up in the air when Simba wa Nairobi lands in Muranga for a showdown against home team Muranga SEAL in a ninth-round 2023-24 FKF Premier League match at St. Sebastian Park on Wednesday 1 November 2023 starting at 3 p.m.

Never has City Stars set foot in Muranga for a game, and never have the two sides met in the Kenyan topflight, ever.

As a matter of fact, the two teams have only faced off just once before – on 18 November 2019 in Camp Toyoyo during a 15th-round clash in the second tier, National Super League during the 2019/20 season. It ended 0-0.

City Stars never visited Muranga that season for a round 34 reverse tie as the NSL season – as well as all leagues- was interrupted by the novel coronavirus pandemic.

It is however worth pointing out that, during the last two preseasons, the two sides have met in friendly games.

Heading to the game, City Stars is reeling from a 4-1 defeat against KCB at the weekend while Muranga SEAL parades a 1-1 away draw against Muhoroni Youth.

Touch-line-wise, the home team will be overseen by former Nairobi City Stars coach Gabriel Kingi Njoroge who will be up against Nicholas Muyoti. The two will come face-to-face for the first time in the top flight.

Table-wise, Muranga SEAL is fourth on the log with 14 points, with a five-point buffer over City Stars who are down at the 12th spot.

Who wins the upcoming historic clash?

31 Oct 2023
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Elvis Noor
Elvis Noor up against Muhoroni Youth in the 2023/24 FKF Premier League season opener in Kasarani Annex on Sat 26 Aug 2023

Elvis Noor returns for Muranga SEAL trip

October 31, 2023

Bullish midfielder Elvis Noor Ojiambo is the only change as Nairobi City Stars prepares for a matchday nine 2023/24 FKF Premier League match away to Muranga SEAL on Wednesday 1 November 2023 in St. Sebastian Park, Muranga starting at 3 p.m.

Elvis sat out the last game against KCB due to illness but has recovered on time for the Muranga matchup. He takes up the place of flyer Gilbert Abala.

Squad to face Muranga SEAL

Goalkeepers: 1. Edwin Mukolwe, 13. Elvis Ochoro

Defenders: 4. Timothy Muganda, 8. Calvin Masawa, 12. Edwin Buliba, 15. Wycliffe Omondi, 25. 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, 17. Brian Mose, 20. Kelvin Etemesi, 22. Samuel Kapen,

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

Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

29 Oct 2023
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City Stars
Edwin Buliba vs Nicholas Kipkirui as Nairobi City Stars hosted KCB in Kasarani Annex on Sun 29 Oct 2023

MD8: Nairobi City Stars 1 KCB 4

October 29, 2023

Kelvin Etemesi’s first-half goal turned out to be a consolation as Nairobi City Stars went down 4-1 to KCB in an eighth-round 2023/24 FKF Premier League tie played in Kasarani Annex on Sunday 29 October 2023.

Nicholas Kipkirui and Haniff Wesonga headers in the 11 and 19th minutes gave the visitors the lead before Etemesi halved the deficit a minute after the half-hour mark with his third goal of the season.

Francis Kahiro and substitute Danson Namasaka – later red-carded – scored in the 57th and 72nd minutes to wrap the game.

With the result, City Stars dropped to 12th in the standings with nine points as KCB improved to third place with a six-point buffer.

Next up for Simba wa Nairobi is an away trip to Muranga SEAL on Wednesday 1 November 2023 at St. Sebastian Park starting at 3 p.m.

Lineups

Nairobi City Stars: 1. Edwin Mukolwe, 12. Edwin Buliba, 15. Wycliffe Omondi (30. Rowland Makati-60), 32. Sosthenes Idah, 1 , 25. Brian Mzee, 19. Vincent Owino (27. Gilbert Abala-89), 10. Dennis Oalo-captain, 22. Samuel Kapen (3. Robinson Asenwa-60), 11. Andrew Kisilu (9. Mohammed Bajaber-45), 20. Kelvin Etemesi

Unused subs: 4. Timothy Muganda, 8. Calvin Masawa, 13. Elvis Ochoro, 17. Brian Mose, 18. Clifford Ouma

Out: 2. Elvis Noor, 5. Newton Ochieng, 6. Ronney Kola, 7. Pius Omachi, 21. Yuto Kusaba, 23. Julius Ombacho, 31. Abuyeka Kubasu.

Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

KCB: 22. Gabriel Andika, 27. Kevin Okumu (Nahashon Wekesa-80), 26. Erickson Mulu, 13. Haniff Wesonga, 5. Nashon Nanyendo, 12. Apollo Otieno, 28. Stephen Etyang (2. Rama Mwenda-80), 19. Brian Ochieng, 9. Francis Kahiro (James Mazembe-66), 15. Derrick Otieno (Danson Namasaka-66), 11. Nicholas Kipkirui (Derrick Otanga-90)

Unused subs: Brian Opiyo, Bixentte Otieno, Herit Mungai, Bernard Odhiambo,

Coach: Bernard Mwalala

Yellow cards
Nairobi City Stars: 32. Sosthenes Idah (87)
KCB: 9. Francis Kahiro (55), Danson Namasaka (72,75-Red), 11. Nicholas Kipkirui (87)

Goals
Nairobi City Stars: 20. Kelvin Etemesi (31)
KCB: 11. Nicholas Kipkirui (11), 13. Haniff Wesonga (19), 9. Francis Kahiro (57), Danson Namasaka (72)

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