04 May 2023
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Edwin Buliba
Edwin Buliba in a past league game in Kasarani Annex

Edwin Buliba: Every game is a final

May 4, 2023

Defender Edwin Buliba is of the view that Nairobi City Stars will have a good finish in the current 2022/23 FKF Premier League and has the capability of claiming one of the uppers slots in the standings by season-end.

Buliba, a center-back but now plugging in as a right-back, spoke soon after the latest game against Tusker in Ruaraka where Simba wa Nairobi earned a vital point after holding defending champions Tusker to a 0-0 draw in Ruaraka.

“My season had ups and downs. I had an injury setback but I came back stronger. I am enjoying lots of playtime, and I want to help the team do well in the final stretch of the season,” said Buliba before adding;

“I know the team has maturity now. We are now tackling each game as a final, and I believe we will finish in the top 10.” 

Buliba has so far featured in 17 of the 28 games played this season, earning 1,511 minutes.

He clocked eight and nine games in the past two Kenyan Premier League seasons, respectively.

City Stars, Buliba

Edwin Buliba up against Titus Wainaina as Nairobi City Stars took on Bidco United on Tue 7 Mar 2023 in KAsarani Annex during matchday 18. It ended 0-0

03 May 2023
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City Stars forward Samuel Kapen in action against Humphrey Mieno of Tusker during a matchday 28 FKF Premier League tie in Ruaraka on Wed 3 May 2023. It ended 0-0

MD28: Nairobi City Stars 0 Tusker 0

May 3, 2023

Nairobi City Stars and Tusker FC eked out a 0-0 draw during a match day 28 FKF Premier League tie played in Ruaraka on Wednesday 3 May 2023.

A point from the draw sent Simba wa Nairobi to the 28-point mark as Tusker moved 30 points clear with 58 points. While City Stars hangs on to the 14th spot, Tusker stays second in the 18-team log.

Up next for City Stars is matchday 29 away to Ulinzi Stars at the Ulinzi Complex on Sunday 7 May 2023 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, 2. Elvis Noor Ojiambo, 19. Vincent Owino, 11. Andrew Kisilu (21. James Mazembe-68), 22. Samuel Kapen (28. Herit Mungai-84), 20. Kelvin Etemesi (29. Levis Okello-68), 9. Dennis Oalo (15. Newton Ochieng-84)

Unused subs: 16. Jacob Osano, 8. Calvin Masawa, 10. Ronney Kola, 14. Rowland Makati, 18. Clifford Ouma,

Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

Tusker FC: 1. Brian Bwire, 24. Daniel Sakari, 5. Levin Odhiambo, 4. Michael Kibwage, 40. Tom Teka, 30. Humphrey Mieno-captain, 10. Eric Mmata (28. Shami Mwinyi-63), 6. David Odoyo (14. Shaphan Siwa-63), 13. Deogratis Ojok (3. Eric Otieno-86), 23. Rodgers Ouma, 2. Michael Oduor (18. Stewart Omondi-86)

Unused subs: 20. Brian Opondo, 22. Kevin Monyi, 27. Charles Momanyi, 8. Collins Otieno, 26. John Njuguna

Coach: Robert Matano

Cautions
Nairobi City Stars: 12. Edwin Buliba (38), 22. Samuel Kapen (72), 5. Timothy Muganda (45+)
Tusker FC: 13. Deogratis Ojok (68)

Etemesi, City Stars

City Stars forward Kelvin Etemesi in action against Michael Kibwage of Tusker during a matchday 28 FKF Premier League tie in Ruaraka on Wed 3 May 2023. It ended 0-0

03 May 2023
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Mohammed Bajaber, City Stars
Mohammed Bajaber in action against Tusker FC's John Njuguna in Ruaraka on Sun 15 May 2022 during a matchday 30 FKF Premier League game. It was his debut day in the top flight. The game ended 0-0

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

May 3, 2023

After close to a year, Nairobi City Stars will once again host league champions Tusker FC in a matchday 28 FKF Premier League tie in Ruaraka grounds on Wednesday 3 May 2023 starting at 3 p.m.

City Stars last made Tusker the away team at their own grounds on Sunday 15 May 2022 during a match 20 tie that ended 0-0.

The upcoming tie will be the 28th between the two sides since the year 2004.

Narrowed down, it will be the 15th tie that Simba wa Nairobi will be hosting Tusker FC. From the previous games, Tusker has managed eight wins compared to two for the hosts. The other four have been drawn.

City Stars head to the upcoming game with a 0-0 draw against Kakamega Homeboyz while Tusker comes to it with a 1-0 win over KCB.

On the log, Tusker is second placed with 57 points while City Stars is 14th with 27 points.

Once again it will be a meet-up of coaches Nicholas Muyoti of City Stars and Tusker’s Robert Matano in the Wednesday affair.

Who wins this one?

Summary

KPL home games vs Tusker: 14 – Tusker (8 wins), City Stars (2 wins), Draws (4)

Listed City Stars home games Vs Tusker

26-Feb-05: World Hope vs Tusker, City Stadium, 0-1 (L)
25-Mar-06: World Hope vs Tusker, City Stadium, 1-3 (L)
29-Oct-06: World Hope vs Tusker, Hope Centre, 1-0 (W)
21-Mar-08: World Hope vs Tusker, Hope Centre, 0-0 (D)
12-Sep-09: City Stars vs Tusker, Hope Centre, 3-2 (W)
19-Sep-10: City Stars vs Tusker, City Stadium, 2-2 (D)
14-May-11: City Stars vs Tusker, Hope Centre, 0-1 (L)
10-Nov-12: City Stars vs Tusker, Hope Centre, 0-3 (L)
1-May-13: City Stars vs Tusker, City Stadium, 0-1 (L)
21-May-14: City Stars vs Tusker, City Stadium, 0-1 (L)
29-Mar-15: City Stars vs Tusker, Nyayo Stadium, 1-2 (L)
27-Feb-16: City Stars vs Tusker, Kenyatta Stadium, 1-2 (L)
20-Mar-21: City Stars vs Tusker, Utalii grounds, 2-2 (D)
15-May-22: City Stars vs Tusker, Ruaraka, 0-0 (D)
05-May-23: City Stars vs Tusker, Ruaraka, ??

03 May 2023
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Jacob Osano in action against Bidco United in an FKF Premier League match in Kasarani Annex

Three changes against Tusker

May 3, 2023

Goalkeeper Jacob Osano, striker Levis Okello and midfielder Clifford Ouma are back in the Nairobi City Stars squad to face champions Tusker in Ruaraka on Wednesday 3 May 2023.

Osano and Clifford return to the squad for the upcoming matchday 28 FKF Premier League game after sitting out the last match against Kakamega Homeboyz in Kasarani. They take up the places of Elvis Ochoro and Salim Shitu Abdalla who take a rest.

On-loan Okello returns after sitting out the last four games against Kenya Police, Vihiga Bullets, Kariobangi Sharks, and against his parent club Homeboyz.

Also part of the squad is skipper Calvin Masawa who replaced Mohammed Bajaber just before the Homeboyz game. Bajaber picked up an injury during a pre-game warmup. He is yet to recover.

Squad to face Tusker

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

26 Apr 2023
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Njunge, City Stars
Keeper Steve Njunge up against Kakamega Homeboyz in FKF Premier league match day 27 in Kasarani Annex on Wed 26 Apr 2023. I ended 0-0

MD27: Nairobi City Stars 0 Kakamega Homeboyz 0

April 26, 2023

Just as was the case during the first leg in Bukhungu on 18 February, Nairobi City Stars and Kakamega Homeboyz posted another 0-0 draw, this time during a match day 27 FKF Premier League tie held in KAsarani Annex on Wednesday 26 April 2023.

City Stars had the best of chances early in the second half with James Mazembe and Kelvin Etemesi missing the best of chances while in the box.

Homeboyz smacked the poles twice in the second half and had the ball cleared off that line once.

But in the end, it was a point and clean sheet for each.

The earned point sent Simba wa Nairobi one position up from 15th to 14th with 27 points. Homeboyz is eight with 39 points.

Next up for City Stars is a duel with reigning champions Tusker on Wednesday 3 May 2023 in Ruaraka starting at 3 p.m.

Lineups

Nairobi City Stars: 23. Steve Njunge, 12. Edwin Buliba, 5. Timothy Muganda, 25. Kenedy Onyango, 26. Dennis Wanjala, 2. Elvis Noor (6. Ronney Kola-80), 19. Vincent Owino, 9. Dennis Oalo (15. Newton Ochieng-60), 21. James Mazembe (11. Andrew Kisilu-60), 22. Samuel Kapen (32. Ezekiel Odera-67), 20. Kelvin Etemesi (28. Herit Mungai-80)

Unused subs: 1. Elvis Ochoro, 4. Salim Abdallah, 8. Calvin Masawa (replaced injured Mohammed Bajaber just before kickoff), 14. Rowland Makati

Out: 7. Pius Omachi, 10. Peter Opiyo,  16. Jacob Osano, 17. Abuyeka Kubasu, 18. Clifford Ouma,  29. Levis Okello, 30. Anthony Kimani, 31. Mohammed Bajaber

Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

Kakamega Homeboyz: 39. Farouk Shikhalo, 16. Collins Odhiambo, 17. Potipher Odhiambo, 44. Brian Eshihanda, 2. Eric Ambunya, 40. Robinson Kamura, 21. Estone Esiye, 19. Hillary Otieno, 14. Ambrose Sifuna, 33. Felicien Okanda, 42. Moses Shumah (9. Enock Agwanda-67)

Unused subs: 96. Ibrahim Wanzala, 4. John Otieno, 5. Enock Masinza, 28. Vincent Ogola, 24. Ali Bhai, 45. Gaetan Masha, 23. Brian Bulleti

Coach: Patrick Odhiambo

Cautions (yellow cards)
Nairobi City Stars: None
Kakamega Homeboyz: 42. Moses Shuma (35), 2. Eric Ambunya (45)

Goals
Nairobi City Stars: None
Kakamega Homeboyz: None

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