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

26 Sep 2023
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Rowland Makati celebrates his maiden league goal for City stars on Sun 24 Sep 2023. It turned out to be the winner against Nzoia Sugar. City Stars won it 2-1

Rowland Makati: I had been looking for that debut goal

September 26, 2023

Converted right back Rowland Makati is still all smiles after his maiden premier league goal handed Nairobi City Stars a much-needed 2-1 win against Nzoia Sugar on Sunday 24 September 2023 in Ruaraka.

Makati pounced on a spilled ball after the Nzoia keeper had tamed a Samuel Kapen penalty to score the second and winning goal 17 minutes into the second half.

“I had been waiting for that debut goal from my new position as a right back. I am happy it came, finally. But most importantly, I am super happy it brought us the first win of the season,” he said

“We needed those points and I am glad that the entire team put in 100% to contribute to the win,”

Makati, a former attacking midfielder, was only playing his 15th premier league game on Sunday. He reckons he has more to offer;

“I believe there’s more to come from where that debut goal came from as the coach has been urging me to attack from my channel,” added Makati

In scoring the winner on Sunday, Makati was named the MVP in the game and went on to earn a place in the team of the week after matchday four.

Makati

Rowland Makati celebrates his maiden league goal for City Stars on Sun 24 Sep 2023. It turned out to be the winner against Nzoia Sugar. City Stars won it 2-1

25 Sep 2023
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Keeper Edwin Mukolwe made a full debut for Nairobi City Stars against Nzoia Sugar on Sun 24 Sept 2023 in Ruaraka

Edwin Mukolwe: It’s a game at a time!

September 25, 2023

After sitting out the opening three games into the 2023-24 FKF Premier League season, keeper Edwin Mukolwe finally earned his Nairobi City Stars debut in the fourth game against Nzoia Sugar on Sunday 24 September 2023.

His full debut came with good tidings as Simba wa Nairobi came from behind to see off the sugarmen 2-1 in Ruaraka to register the first win of the season.

“Great team effort. Glad to get the first maximum points of the season. The work continues, a game at a time!” said Mukolwe who joined City Stars in the offseason from Bidco United

In featuring against Nzoia Sugar, Mukolwe became the second player after center-back Sosthenes Idah to earn a City Stars debut this season, and eight overall adding to six premier league debutants Wycliffe Awiko Omondi Brian Mose Nymabane, Gilbert Abala, Brian Omondi Mzee, as well as Robinson Asenwa and midfielder Abuyeka Kubasu.

In the first three games of the season, Mukolwe was an understudy to Elvis Ochoro, the only keeper who stayed on after last season.

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