08 Sep 2023
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Action between Nairobi City Stars and Nbi United at ABSA Grounds, Nairobi on Fri 8 Sept 2023. City Stars lifted two friendly games by identical 1-0 wins

Friendly Fire: Nairobi City Stars 1 Nairobi United 0

September 8, 2023

Simba wa Nairobi registered identical 1-0 wins over second-tier side Nairobi United at the ABSA grounds on Friday 8 September 2023.

During the first tie played from 8 a.m., skipper of the day Newton Tony Ochieng, playing on the left flank, fired at the far post from atop the box in the final ten minutes of the game after receiving a well-weighted lob from Kelvin Etemesi from the right.

In the second clash, Yuto Kusaba posted yet another good return when he slammed home a penalty in the fifth minute for the winning goal in the second game. Brian Mose earned the spot kick after being felled in the box.

The two friendly games followed up on one on Thursday where Simba wa Nairobi came from a goal down to tie another second-tier side Kibera Black Stars 1-1 at the Ligi Ndogo grounds.

“Those were two Friday good games and very good tests. The two wins against a very well-structured Nairobi United were hard-fought,”

“We tried out different combinations in the two games as we also concentrated on endurance levels of the players as everyone who was fielded clocked full games.” said head coach Nicholas Muyoti

City Stars’ next league game is against Champions Gor Mahia on Sunday 17 Sept. On the same day, Nairobi United will be up against Kibera Black Stars in their National Super League opener.

Lineups

Nairobi United 1: Ernest Muhammed, Isaac Andrew, Daniel Bichoik, Benard Ouma, Jim Ouma, Markmilan Mukami, Isaac Omweri, Brian Ongutu, Brian Lusamukha, Majaliwa Charo, Elson Wangamati, Rodgers Angal, Adams Nyambane

Coach: Paul Okwatwa

Nairobi City Stars 1: 1. Edwin Mukolwe, 25. Dennis Wanjala, 4. Timothy Muganda, 32. Sosthenes Idah, 30. Rowland Makati, 25. Brian Mzee, 19. Vincent Owino, 5. Newton Ochieng-Captain, 9. Mohammed Bajaber, 22. Samuel Kapen, 20. Kelvin Etemesi

Nairobi United 2: Chacha Maneno, Daniel Bichoik, Isaac Andrew, Boaz Maeri, Steven Duol, Godwin Silvester, Jumba, Ian Motanda, Brian Sifa, Adrian Oloo, Majaliwa Charo, Omollo, Denies Waweru

Nairobi City Stars 2: 13. Elvis Ochoro, 8. Calvin Masawa, 15. Wycliffe Omondi, 6. Ronney Kola, 31. Abuyeka Kubasu-captain, 18. Clifford Ouma, 16. Elvis Noor, 17. Brian Mose, 27. Gilbert Abala, 3. Robinson Asenwa, 21. Yuto Kusaba

Out: 7. Pius Omachi, 10. Dennis Oalo, 11. Andrew Kisilu, 12. Edwin Buliba, 23. Julius Ombacho

Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

07 Sep 2023
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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

Friendly Fire: Kibera Black Stars 1 Nairobi City Stars 1

September 7, 2023

Dennis Oalo scored in the 83rd minute for Nairobi City Stars to tie Kibera Black Stars 1-1 in a friendly match played in Ligi Ndogo grounds on Thursday 7 Sept 2023. 

Oalo headed home a flicked ball by defender Wycliffe Omondi, who had connected to an Abuyeka Kubasu corner, for the leveler.

Black Stars had scored a 30th-minute opener through Javan Mukoya.

Simba wa Nairobi will play yet another friendly against Nairobi United on Friday 8 September 2023 in Stima Club.

Lineups

Kibera Black Stars: 1.Boniface Barasa, 2. Brian Oyenga, 3. Costah Anjeo, 4. Asaba Arafat, 5. Donald Omwanda, 6. Dennis Ochieng, 7. Javan Mukoya, 8. Dennis Issac, 9. Micheal Owen, 10. John Njoroge, 11. Enoch Ouma

Subs: Peter Abiola, Richdonald Bolo, Elly Osotsi, Walter Juma, Joel Mutual, Kevin Kamau, Bryan Aruda, Clement Masakidi, Festus Oduor, Starlon Odhiambo, Byron Otieno, Eugene Ochieng, Victor Ligingo, Micheal Favour, Boniface Maundu

Coach: Sammy Njuguna

Nairobi City Stars: 23. Julius Ombacho (Edwin Mukolwe), 6. Ronney Kola, 15. Wycliffe Omondi, 32. Sosthenes Idah, 8. Calvin Masawa, 18. Clifford Ouma (25. Elvis Noor), 5. Newton Ochieng, 27. Gilbert Abala, 9. Mohammed Bajaber (Yuto Kusaba), 3. Robinson Asenwa (Dennis Oalo), 31. Abuyeka Kubasu,

Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

04 Sep 2023
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Nairobi City Stars defensive midfielder Brian Mzee taking on Bidco United forward Ezekiel Okare during a second round 2023-24 FKF Premier League match in Kasarani Annex on Sun 3 Sep 2023. It ended 1-1

MD2: Bidco United 1 Nairobi City Stars 1

September 4, 2023

Home team Bidco United came from behind to force Nairobi City Stars to a 1-1 draw during a second round 2023-24 FKF Premier League match played in Kasarani Annex on Sunday 3 September 2023.

*Video courtesy of FKF & Azam TV

Andrew Kisilu slammed home a rebound eleven minutes into the second half for Simba wa Nairobi to take the lead. But the hosts rallied to level matters eleven minutes later through substitute Samuel Ndungu who fired from within the box.

Kisilu’s goal was his second in the top flight, and the opening goal for City Stars this term.

Brian Mzee, on his first premier league start, and full 90 minutes in the top flight, was picked out as the man of the match.

With a share of the spoils in the only Sunday game, both teams remain in mid-table.

Simba wa Nairobi’s next assignment is against champions Gor Mahia on Sunday 17 September in Kasarani Main Stadium.

Lineups

Bidco United: 35. Daniel Odiwuor, 4. David Kalama, 3. Thomas Wainaina, 18. Francis Oduor, 31. Peter Nzuki, 14. Said Tsuma, 11. EricMichubu, 44. Jacob Onyango, 39. Ezekiel Okare, 20. Douglas Mokaya, 19. John Kelwishi

Subs: 1. Melvin Nderitu, 8. Lameck Oloo, 15. Gabriel Wandera, 30. Martin Mbugua, 7. Sharif Musa, 32. Chris Opondo, 22. Clinton Osiago, 9. Samuel Ndungu, 2. Michael Bodo

Coach: Anthony Akhulia

Nairobi City Stars: 13. Elvis Ochoro (GK), 26. Dennis Wanjala, 15. Wycliffe Omondi, 4. Timothy Muganda, 30. Rowland Makati, 16. Elvis Noor (19. Vincent Owino-26), 11. Andrew Kisilu (15. Newton Ochieng-78), 25. **Brian Mzee, 10. Dennis Oalo-Captain, 22. Samuel Kapen (17. Brian Mose-78), 20. Kelvin Etemesi (9. Mohammed Bajaber-88)

**First full premier league game

Unused subs: 1. Edwin Mukolwe (GK), 8. Calvin Masawa, 18. Clifford Ouma, 31. Abuyeka Kubasu, 32. Sostehenes Idah

Out: 3. Robinson Asenwa, 6. Ronney Kola, 7. Pius Omachi, 12. Edwin Buliba, 21. Yuto Kusaba, 23. Julius Ombacho, 27. Gilbert Abala

Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

Cautions
Bidco United:
Nairobi City Stars: 15. Wycliffe Omondi (8), 25. Brian Mzee (51)

Goals
Bidco United: 9. Samuel Ndungu (67)
Nairobi City Stars: 11. Andrew Kisilu (56)

03 Sep 2023
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Newton Ochieng
Newton Ochieng in action against Bidco United during an 18th round 2022-23 FKF Premier League tie in Feb 2023

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

September 3, 2023

For the fourth time in the Kenyan top-flight league, Bidco United will host Nairobi City Stars in Kasarani Annex on Sunday 3 Sep 2023 during the second match of the 2023-24 FKF Premier League starting at 3 pm.

Bidco United last hosted Simba wa Nairobi at the same venue on 7 March 2023 during an 18th-round league tie last season. It ended 0-0.

That 0-0 stalemate was the second between the two teams in the last three years. The other game hosted by Bidco United, in March 2022, ended in a 2-0 win for the hosts.

For a third time home game, Bidco United coach Anthony Akhulia will come against his counterpart Nicholas Muyoti on the Simba wa Nairobi side.

Both teams are going into the encounter on the back of 0-0 draws from their opening games last weekend. Both teams are in search of maiden season goals, and maximum points. They are both in mid-table.

Who wins this one?

Summary

City Stars away games to Bidco United: 3; Bidco win (1), City Stars win (0), Draw (2)

City Stars away (premier) games vs Bidco United

17-Dec-20; Bidco United vs Nairobi City Stars, 0-0 (D)
05-Mar-22; Bidco United vs Nairobi City Stars, 2-0 (W)
07-Mar-23; Bidco United vs Nairobi City Stars, 0-0 (D)
03-Sep-23; Bidco United vs Nairobi City Stars, ??

03 Sep 2023
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Mohammed Bajaber
Forward Mohammed Bajaber in a past encounter for City Stars against Kenya Police at the Police Sacco Stadium on Wed 12 Apr 2023. Police won the tie 4-2

Two changes against Bidco United

September 3, 2023

Forward Mohammed Bajaber and midfielder Abuyeka Kubasu have been included in Nairobi City Stars 20-man squad for the upcoming match day 2 FKF Premier League tie against Bidco United in Kasarani Annex on Sunday 3 Sept 2023 starting at 3 p.m.

Bajaber takes up the place of defender Edwin Buliba who suffered a knock in training on Friday while Abuyeka – the only City Stars player not fielded last season – replaces flyer Gilbert Abala.

On Wednesday, Bajaber grabbed a brace and came off with an assist leading Simba wa Nairobi to a 4-0 win over Kaayole South Ward FC during a friendly match.

Save for the two changes, all the other 18 players who were part of the season opener against Muhoroni Youth, which ended 0-0, maintained their places in the squad.

Squad to face Bidco United

Goalkeepers: 1. Edwin Mukolwe, 13. Elvis Ochoro

Defenders: 4. Timothy Muganda, 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

Out: 3. Robinson Asenwa, 6. Ronney Kola, 7. Pius Omachi, 12. Edwin Buliba, 21. Yuto Kusaba, 23. Julius Ombacho, 27. Gilbert Abala

Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

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