05 Oct 2023
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Dennis Oalo in action for City Stars against Nzoia Sugar in Ruaraka on Sun 24 Sept 2023. Simba wa Nairobi won it 2-1

Dennis Oalo: City Stars taking shape

October 5, 2023

New Nairobi City Stars field captain Dennis Oalo reckons the team has turned a corner and has become better compared to last season.

According to the forward, Simba wa Nairobi is now a more competitive lot as can be seen from early results into the 2023-24 FKF Premier League season.

“We were at the rebuilding stage last season and with time most of the players have now matured and adapted well into the league,” said Oalo

“Then, we had areas of concern within the team but now all has been fixed and everyone is raring to go,”

“We were considered the underdogs last season but now things have changed for the better. There’s a reflection to that change as witnessed by the results in the first five games of this season,” added Oalo

Oalo joined Simba wa Nairobi in last season’s mid-transfer window in March from FC Talanta. He went on to feature in 16 games scoring once and providing three assists on his way to clocking 1,109 minutes.

Into the new season, Oalo has featured in all five games as captain.

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

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Dennis Oalo up against Bidco United in Kasarani Annex in Sep 2023. The game ended 1-1

04 Oct 2023
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Kelvin Etemesi up against Ulinzi Stars in an FKF Premier League matchday 17 tie on 25 Feb 2023 in Kasarani Annex. It ended 0-2 in favor of Ulinzi Stars

Etemesi follows Makati to team of the Week

October 4, 2023

Nairobi City Stars top scorer Kelvin Etemesi was listed in the best eleven at the close of games in match day four in the 2023-24 FKF Premier League on Sunday 1 October 2023.

That followed his heroics on Saturday where he delivered a goal and assist to lead Simba wa Nairobi to a 2-1 win over Sofapaka in Kasarani Annex.

Inevitably, he was named the man of the match, before making it to the team of the week, as well as earned a nomination for the player of the week.

It was a repeat performance from Etemesi as he had a similar show the previous weekend where he came through for the team with a goal, then earned a penalty that was eventually buried home by Rowland Makati for City Stars to come from behind to see off Nzoia Sugar 2-1 in Ruaraka.

At the end of that game, Makati – after scoring his maiden top-flight goal that turned out to be the winner – was named the MVP. Ultimately, he made it to the team of the week at the end of match day four.

“It is very encouraging to see our young players making a statement and making a difference in the team,” said team coordinator Samson Otieno

“It’s no mean fete to be ranked amongst the best in the league after a match day. Only returns that earn a team points can get you there. Kudos to Makati and Etemesi.” he added

01 Oct 2023
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Action between City Stars and Sofapaka during matchday 5 in the 2023-24 FKF Premier League in KAsarani Annex on Sat 30 Sept 2023. City Stars won the game 2-1

MD5: Sofapaka 1 Nairobi City Stars 2

October 1, 2023

Goals by Kelvin Etemesi and Vincent Owino on either half handed Nairobi City Stars a 2-1 win over Sofapaka during a fifth-round 2023-24 FKF Premier League tie played in Kasarani Annex on Saturday 30 September 2023.

Etemesi scored the opener two minutes after the half-hour mark with a cool finish off a Dennis Oalo assist.

Owino powered home a header off a corner kick from Etemesi – later named match MVP – at the hour mark to score what became the winning goal. It came two minutes after the home team had leveled through a header by defender Evans Maliachi.

With the win, City Stars moved to the fourth spot with eight points as Sofapaka remained at the basement with a single point.

Next up for City Stars is a home game against Kenya Police on Saturday 7 October 2023.

Lineups

Sofapaka: 1. Brent Omwena (16. Jacob Osano-46), 20. Simon Abuko (28. Andre Kalama-46), 27. Stephen Ochola, 6. David Nshirimana, 33. Evans Maliachi, 31. Keegan Ndemi, 8. Amos Asembeka (40. Humphrey Mieno-46), 21. Oliver Maloba, 22. Baron Ochieng, 30. Darius Msagha ((19. Jacob Onyango-62 (66. Sebastian Ikhekhai-87)), 7. Fiston Abdul Razak

Unused subs: 3. Nixon Omondi, 11. J. Addis, 15. M. Omar, 32. A. Wahongo

Coach: Francis Haringingo

Nairobi City Stars: 1. Edwin Mukolwe, 26. Dennis Wanjala, 15. Wycliffe Omondi, 32. Sosthenes Idah, 30. Rowland Makati (8. Calvin Masawa-15), 25. Brian Mzee, 19. Vincent Owino ((16. Elvis Noor-85), 10. Dennis Oalo-captain, 11. Andrew Kisilu, (5. Newton Ochieng-66), 22. Samuel Kapen (27. Gilbert Abala-66), 20. Kelvin Etemesi (17. Brian Mose-85)

Unused subs: 9. Mohammed Bajaber, 13. Elvis Ochoro, 18. Clifford Ouma, 31. Abuyeka Kubasu

Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

Cautions
Sofapaka: 21. Oliver Maloa (63)
Nairobi City Stars: 22. Samuel Kapen (41), 19. Vincent Owino (60), 1. Edwin Mukolwe (62), 26. Dennis Wanjala (70)

Goals
Sofapaka: 33. Evans Maliachi (54)
Nairobi City Stars: 20. Kelvin Etemesi (32), 19. Vincent Owino (56)

30 Sep 2023
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Samuel Kapen, Ezekiel Odera, Anthony Kimani and Andrew Kisilu celebrate a goal during an FKF premier league matchday 19 tie against Sofapaka in Kasarani in Feb 2023. It ended 1-1

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

September 30, 2023

Sofapaka will, for the first time ever, host Nairobi City Stars in Kasarani Annex during match day five of the 2023-24 FKF Premier League on Saturday 30 Sept 2023 starting at 1 p.m.

Sofapaka last hosted Simba wa Nairobi in Kasarani’s Main Stadium in January this year during matchday nine, a game they went on to lose 2-1.

It will be the twelfth time that Sofapaka will be hosting City Stars. From the previous eleven games, Sofapaka has won seven times compared to City Stars’ three wins. There has been a draw just once.

In the Saturday game, City Stars head coach Nicholas Muyoti will be facing a third coach is as many seasons. Burundian Francis Haringingo is the man in charge. Muyoti faced David Ouma and Ken Odhiambo in the past two seasons.

Into the game, City Stars carries a 2-1 win over Nzoia Sugar from last weekend as Sofapaka is reeling from a 1-0 loss at the hands of Ulinzi Stars.

Who wins this one?

KPL away games vs City Stars: 10- Wins (2), Draws (1), Losses (7)

27-Sep-09, Sofapaka vs City Stars, Nyayo Stadium, 1-2 (W)
8-Jun-10, Sofapaka vs City Stars, City Stadium, 3-0 (L)
8-Aug-11, Sofapaka vs City Stars, Nyayo Stadium, 0-0 (D)
7-Apr-12, Sofapaka vs City Stars, Nyayo Stadium, 2-0 (L)
30-Aug-13, Sofapaka vs City Stars, Nyayo Stadium, 3-0 (L)
29-Mar-14, Sofapaka vs City Stars, Kenyatta Stadium, 1-2 (W)
3-Aug-15, Sofapaka vs City Stars, Kenyatta Stadium, 2-0 (L)
7-Aug-16, Sofapaka vs City Stars, Kenyatta Stadium, 5-0 (L)
23-Jan-21, Sofapaka vs City Stars, Wundanyi, 1-0 (L)
26-Sep-21, Sofapaka vs City Stars, Wundanyi, 3-1 (L)
14-Jan-23, Sofapaka vs City Stars, Kasarani, 1-2 (W)

30-Sep-23, Sofapaka vs City Stars, Annex, ??

29 Sep 2023
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Nairobi City Stars players prior to a game against Nzoia Sugar on Sun 24 Sept 2023 in Ruaraka. City Stars won it 2-1

No changes against Sofapaka

September 29, 2023

The 20-man squad that saw off Nzoia Sugar 2-1 last weekend in Ruaraka has been maintained for the upcoming clash against Sofapaka set for Saturday 30 September 2023 in Kasarani Annex starting at 1 p.m.

Squad to face Sofapaka

Goalkeepers: 1. Edwin Mukolwe, 13. Elvis Ochoro

Defenders: 4. Timothy Mugand, 8. Calvin Masawa, 15. Wycliffe Omondi, 25. Dennis Wanjala, 30. Rowland Makati, 32. Sosthenes Idah

Midfielders: 2. Elvis Noor, 5. Newton Ochieng, 11. Andrew Kisilu, 18. Clifford Ouma, 19. Vincent Owino, 25. Brian Mzee, 31. Abuyeka Kubasu.

Forwards: 9. Mohammed Bajaber,  10. Dennis Oalo, 17. Brian Mose, 20. Kelvin Etemesi, 22. Samuel Kapen, 27. Gilbert Abala

Out:  3. Robinson Asenwa, 4. Timothy Muganda, 6. Ronney Kola, 7. Pius Omachi, 12. Edwin Buliba, 21. Yuto Kusaba, 23. Julius Ombacho

Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

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