03 Nov 2023
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Samuel Kapen up against AFC Leopards player Lewis Bandi during a league match on 4 Jan 2023 in Kasarani. Leopards won the game 1-0

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

November 3, 2023

Nairobi City Stars is set to host AFC Leopards in Kasarani on Saturday 4 November 2023 during a match day ten tie in the 2023-23 FKF Premier League starting at 4 pm.

For the first time in three seasons, Simba wa Nairobi will host ingwe in the month of November. In the past two seasons, Leopards were guests to City Stars in the first game of the year, in early January.

It will be topflight game 13 since the year 2006 that Nairobi City Stars will be hosting AFC Leopards.

From the previous twelve home games, there is always an outright winner: And both have won six games. No draws have ever been registered when ingwe are guests to Simba wa Nairobi.

Leopards registered the last win after seeing off City Stars 1-0 in Kasarani on 4 January 2023.

From the past 12 games, City Stars has outscored AFC Leopards 12 goals to ten. Draws have been non-existent. City Stars has scored their rivals 12 goals to ten.

In the game, City Stars coach Nicholas Muyoti will come up against new AFC Leopards coach Tomas Trucha for the first time ever.

Form-wise, City Stars is reeling from a 2-1 loss away to Muranga SEAL in midweek while Leopards parades a 0-0 draw against Kariobangi Sharks.

Table-wise, Simba wa Nairobi is 13th with nine points, a place and point better than their Saturday foes.

Who wins this one?

KPL home games vs AFC Leopards; 12 – Wins (6), Draws (0), Loses (6)

28-May-06; World Hope vs Leopards, 1-0 (W)
7-Feb-09; City Stars vs Leopards, 2-0 (W)
28-Aug-10; City Stars vs Leopards, 0-1 (L)
17-Apr-11; City Stars vs Leopards, 1-2 (L)
5-May-12; City Stars vs Leopards, 3-0 (W)
5-May-13; City Stars vs Leopards, 2-1 (W)
23-Jul-14; City Stars vs Leopards, 0-2 (L)
21-Mar-15; City Stars vs Leopards, 0-1 (L)
3-Apr-16; City Stars vs Leopards, 1-0 (W)
2-Aug-21; City Stars vs Leopards, 2-1 (W)
5-Jan-22; City Stars vs Leopards, 1-0 (L)
4-Jan-23; City Stars vs Leopards, 0-1 (L)
4-Nov-23; City Stars vs Leopards, ??

03 Nov 2023
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Nairobi City Stars defender Ronney Kola keeps his eye on AFC Leopards forward Ojo Olaniyi during a Premier League game on 4 Jan 2023 in Kasarani Main Stadium.

Ronney Kola in for Leopards clash

November 3, 2023

Defensive midfielder Ronney Kola has been called in for a matchday ten game in the 2023/24 FKF Premier League against AFC Leopards in Kasarani on Saturday 4 November 2023 starting at 4 pm.

It is the first time this season that Kola has made it to a matchday squad. The spoiler, also adept as a centreback, had been slowed down by injury in recent weeks but has since fully recovered. He takes up the slot of stopper Sosthenes Idah who has been rested after featuring in the last six straight games.

Returning to the matchday squad is flyer Gilbert Abala who had been rested in the last game against Muranga SEAL. The teenager takes up the place of lead striker Kelvin Etemesi who is unavailable for the next two games.

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

Midfielders: 2. Elvis Noor, 6. Ronney Kola, 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, 22. Samuel Kapen, 27. Gilbert Abala

Out:  5. Newton Ochieng,  7. Pius Omachi,  20. Kelvin Etemesi, 21. Yuto Kusaba, 23. Julius Ombacho, 31. Abuyeka Kubasu, 32. Sosthenes Idah

Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

03 Nov 2023
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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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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 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?

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