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14 May 2023

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Vincent Otieno, City Stars — Vincent Otieno up against Bandari in a matchda 30 FKF Premier League tie in Ruaraka on Sun 14 May 2023. It ended 1-1

MD30: Nairobi City Stars 1 Bandari 1

Patrick May 14, 2023

Levis Okello’s strike in the 59th minute canceled out Abdalla Hassan’s 47th-minute goal to earn Nairobi City Stars a vital point from a matchday 30 FKF Premier League tie in Ruaraka on Sunday 14 May 2023.

Hassan sneaked to the far post to bundle home a cross ball from the right that was not attended to while Okello slammed home a rebound off the pole from an Edwin Buliba shot to salvage a point just as he had done in the last game against Ulinzi.

With an added point, Simba wa Nairobi improves to the 30-point mark to sit 15th as Bandari improved to the 48-point mark to stay sixth.

Next up for City Stars is an away game to AFC Leopards on Sunday 28 May 2023 in Nyayo Stadium starting at 3 p.m.

Lineups

Nairobi City Stars: 23. Steve Njunge, 26. Dennis Wanjala, 12. Edwin Buliba, 25. Kenedy Onyango-captain, 5. Timothy Muganda, 18. Clifford Ouma, 19. Vincent Owino, 11. Andrew Kisilu, 22. Samuel Kapen, (21. James Mazembe-74), 9. Dennis Oalo (15. Newton Ochieng-74), 29. Levis Okello (20. Kelvin Etemesi-74)

Unused subs: 2. Elvis Noor Ojiambo, 8. Calvin Masawa, 10. Ronney Kola, 14. Rowland Makati, 16. Jacob Osano, 28. Herit Mungai

Out: 1. Elvis Ochoro, 4. Salim Abdallah, 7. Pius Omachi, 10. Peter Opiyo, 17. Abuyeka Kubasu, 30. Anthony Kimani, 31. Mohammed Bajaber, 32. Ezekiel Odera

Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

Bandari FC: 25. Joseph Ochuka, 2. Amai Atariza, 5. Siraj Mohammed, 4. Brian Odera, 29. Andrew Juma-captain, 17. Fidel Origa (12. Dennis Magige-), 10. Abdalla Hassan, 21. Sassiri Nahimana (18. Amos Asembeka-46), 22. Felix Oluoch (14. Umaru Kasumba-46), 24. William Wadri, 13. James Kinyanjui (35. Enock Machuka-84)

Unused subs: 16. Michael Wanyika, 26. Rodgers Aloro, 27. Douglus Mokaya, 47. Joseph Waithera, 39. Johana Mwita,

Coach: Twahir Muhidin

Cautions

Nairobi City Stars: 15. Newton Ochieng (90)

Bandari: 2. Amai Atariza (52)

Goals

Nairobi City Stars: 29. Levis Okello (62)

Bandari: 10. Abdallah Hassan (48)

13 May 2023

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City Stars, Bandari — City Stars in Mbaraki for a game against Bandari on Sun 29 Jan 2023. Bandari won the controversial game 2-1

Head-to-head: Nairobi City Stars (H) vs Bandari (A): 2022/23 FKF Premier League season

Patrick May 13, 2023

Nairobi City Stars will host Bandari in a matchday 30 FKF Premier League game in Ruaraka on Sunday 14 Ma 2023 starting at 3 pm.

From the records, it will be game number 18 between the two sides since the year 2009.

Narrowed down, it will be game number nine for City Stars as hosts to Bandari. From the previous nine, Simba wa Nairobi has registered four wins, a loss, with the other three ending in draws.

The two faced off in Ruaraka on 2 April 2022 last season, with City Stars posting a 2-1 win. 13 and a half months later, the two will meet once again at the same venue.

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The season before, City St ars took out the same side 2-0 in KAsarani Annex in a second-round game played in December 2021.

Nairobi City Stars head to the game on the back of identical 0-0 draws against Kakamega Homeboyz and champions Tusker and after a 1-1 draw against Ulinzi Stars in the most recent game.

On their part, Bandari is on the high of a 7-2 whacking of Vihiga Bullets, and a 3-0 win over Mathare United, all in Mombasa within the just-ended week. Prior to the two wins, Bandari had forced KCB to a 0-0 draw in Nairobi.

It will be yet another game for coach Nicholas Muyoti against Bandari who will be led at the touchline by Sheikh Twahir Muhidin holding forte since the exit of coach Anthony Kimani.

Table-wise, City Stars head to the game placed 15th with 29 points from as many games while Bandari is up sixth with 47 points.

Who wins this one?

Summary

KPL (home) games to Bandari: 8; City Stars wins (4), Bandari wins (1), Draws (3)

08-Mar-09; City Stars vs Bandari, 1-1 (D)
29-Oct-11; City Stars vs Bandari, 2-1 (W)
23-Oct-13; City Stars vs Bandari, 1-1 (D)
23-Feb-14; City Stars vs Bandari, 1-0 (W)
01-Apr-15; City Stars vs Bandari, 0-1 (L)
18-Feb-16; City Stars vs Bandari, 2-2 (D)
11-Dec-20; City Stars vs Bandari, 2-0 (W)
2-Apr-22; City Stars vs Bandari, 2-1 (W)

13 May 2023

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Osano returns for Bandari clash

Patrick May 13, 2023

Lead keeper Jacob Osano is the only change to the 20-man squad named to face off with Bandari in matchday 30 FKF Premier League match set for Sunday 14 May 2023 starting 3 p.m in Ruaraka.

Osano sat out the last tie against Ulinzi Stars but returns to challenge Stephen Njunge. He takes up the place of Elvis Ochoro.

Save for Osano, all the other 19 players kept their places in the team.

Squad to face Bandari

Goal Keepers: 16. Jacob Osano, 23. Stephen Njunge

Defenders: 5. Timothy Muganda, 8. Calvin Masawa, 12. Edwin Buliba, 14. Rowland Makati, 25. Kenedy Onyango, 26. Dennis Wanjala, 28. Herit Mungai,

Midfielders: 2. Elvis Noor Ojiambo, 6. Ronney Kola, 11. Andrew Kisilu, 15. Newton Ochieng, 17. James Mazembe, 18. Clifford Ouma, 19. Vincent Owino, 20. Kelvin Etemesi,

Strikers: 9. Dennis Oalo, 22. Samuel Kapen, 29. Levis Okello

Out: 1. Elvis Ochoro, 4. Salim Abdallah, 7. Pius Omachi, 10. Peter Opiyo, 17. Abuyeka Kubasu, 30. Anthony Kimani, 31. Mohammed Bajaber, 32. Ezekiel Odera

Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

10 May 2023

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Debut goal spurs Levis Okello

Patrick May 10, 2023

Substitute Levis Okello struck at the death to earn Nairobi City Stars a share of the spoils during a 1-1 draw with Ulinzi Stars on Sunday 7 May 2023 in Ulinzi Complex, Langata, in a match day 29 Premier League tie.

Okello had only been on the pitch for a couple of minutes after being thrown into action in place of Elvis Noor Ojiambo in the 88th minute.

He fired home a layup to the top of the roof after getting to the end of James Mazembe’s headed ball in the box.

“I went in and did what I was asked to do which was to get the goal(s),”

“I am happy to have opened my account at City Stars, and even happier that the goal made sure we left the field of play with an important point after missing many chances during the first half,”

“The goal inspires me to even work harder and to fetch more to help the team move further up the table.” added Okello

Okello arrived at Simba wa Nairobi in March during the mid-transfer window for the second leg, on loan from Kakamega Homeboyz.

Levis Okello celebrates with teammates his added time goal – his first for City Stars – against Ulinzi Stars at the Ulinzi Complex, Langata, on Su 7 May 2023. The game ended 1-1

Levis Okello celebrates his added time goal – his first for City Stars – against Ulinzi Stars at the Ulinzi Complex, Langata, on Su 7 May 2023. The game ended 1-1

08 May 2023

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Andrew Kisilu appreciates the support

Patrick May 8, 2023

As the 2022-23 FKF Premier League gets to its business end, forward Andrew Kisilu has admitted there have been challenges, but there too have been great openings.

Kisilu, a signing from second-tier side Dadora Love (now Kajiado FC), had a slow start but has since become a mainstay featuring in all matchday squads since mid-December 2022.

“So far the journey has been nothing short of challenges as well as breakthroughs,” said Andrew

“The support from fellow teammates and the Coaches has gone a long way,”

“I am looking forward to contributing more goals and assists for the team in the remaining matches.” added the diminutive left-footer

Kisilu made his debut as a second-half substitute against Posta Rangers on 11 December 2022 in Thika Stadium.

He scored his maiden top-flight goal – that handed City Stars its first season win in mid-January 2023 in Kasarani Stadium against Sofapaka on matchday nine.

Thus far, Kisilu has featured in 25 of 29 games in his debut premier league season and has clocked 1,095 minutes. Of the 25 games, Kisilu has earned 13 starts, and two full games.

Other than his winning goal against Sofapaka, Kisilu has registered two assists.

Andrew Kisilu up against Gor Mahia in Kasrani Main Stadium on 4 Feb 2023 during a matchday 16 FKF Premier League tie