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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

07 May 2023

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Levis Okelo — Levis Okello celebrates equalizing goal and debut goal for City Stars during a FKF Premier League matchday 29 against Ulinzi Stars in Ulinzi Complex on Sun 7 May 2023

MD29: Ulinzi Stars 1 Nairobi City Stars 1

Patrick May 7, 2023

A debut goal for Levis Okello in Nairobi City Stars colors right at the death secured a memorable 1-1 draw against hosts Ulinzi Stars during a matchday 29 FKF Premier League tie played in Ulinzi Complex Langata on Sunday 7 May 2023.

Ulinzi went ahead in the game in the 77th minute through substitute Enosh Ochieng and looked on course for a win till Okello, on loan from Homeboyz, struck at the death for Simba wa Nairobi to get a share of the spoils. He had only been on the pitch for a few minutes after coming on for Elvis Noor.

The draw was the eighth between the two sides in the Kenyan top flight.

With a point, City Stars moves to the 29-point mark but still stay 14th in the 18-team log. Ulinzi Stars are seventh with 44 points.

Up next for City Stars is a home game against Bandari on Saturday 13 May 2023 starting at 3 pm.

Lineups

Ulinzi Stars: 30. Stephen Ochieng, 18. Salim Swaleh, 12. Bonventure Muchika, 44. Shannel Makwata, 21. Bernard Ongoma, 11. Stephen Etyang, 2. Issa Lumumba, 24. Staphod Odhiambo, 22. Masita Masuta (25. Enosh Ochieng-71), 14. Hillary Simiyu, 10. Boniface Muchiri

Unused subs: 1. James Saruni, 20. Ricks Omondi, 18. Peter Wafula, 6. Elvis Khasambili, 7. Clinton Omondi, 17. Elly Saenyi, 3. Kelvin Thairu, 2. Jacob Onyango, 39. Alex Masinde, 25. Enosh Ochieng, 32. Mark Bikokwa, 8. John Kago, 42. Lucas Maina

Coach: Bernard Mwalala

Nairobi City Stars: 23. Steve Njunge, 26. Dennis Wanjala, 12. Edwin Buliba, 25. Kenedy Onyango-captain, 5. Timothy Muganda, 2. Elvis Noor Ojiambo (29. Levis Okello-88), 19. Vincent Owino, 11. Andrew Kisilu, 22. Samuel Kapen, 20. Kelvin Etemesi (21. James Mazembe-70), 9. Dennis Oalo (15. Newton Ochieng-70)

Unused subs: 1. Elvis Ochoro, 8. Calvin Masawa, 10. Ronney Kola, 14. Rowland Makati, 18. Clifford Ouma, 28. Herit Mungai

Out: 4. Salim Abdallah, 7. Pius Omachi, 10. Peter Opiyo, 16. Jacob Osano, 17. Abuyeka Kubasu, 30. Anthony Kimani, 31. Mohammed Bajaber, 32. Ezekiel Odera

Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

Goals
Ulinzi Stars: 25. Enosh Ochieng (77)
Nairobi City Stars: 29. Levis Okelo (90+)

Cautions
Ulinzi Stars: 33. Boniface Andayi (33)
Nairobi City Stars: 5. Timothy Muganda (62)

07 May 2023

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City Stars, Ulinzi — Action between Nairobi City Stars and Ulinzi Stars in a matchday 25 FKF Premier League tie on Sat 10 Apr 2022 in Ruaraka. It ended 0-0

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

Patrick May 7, 2023

For the 14th time in the Kenyan topflight, Nairobi City Stars will be away to Ulinzi Stars, for the first time ever, at the Ulinzi Complex, off Langata road, during a 29th round FKF Premier League game on Sunday 7 May 2023 starting at 3 p.m.

It will be another first between the two as, in the last such game, Ulinzi Stars hosted City Stars in Ruaraka. A late Oliver Maloba strike earned City Stars a hard-earned 1-0 win.

From the past 13 encounters away to Ulinzi Stars, City Stars has managed only three wins and has lost as many times. The other seven games have ended in draws.

City Stars head to the game on the back of a 0-0 draw against champions Tusker while Ulinzi carries a 1-0 win over AFC Leopards from their last fixture. Simba wa Nairobi has an extra bounce going to the game as they are buoyed by two straight wins in their last two trips to Ulinzi.

City Stars coach Nicholas Muyoti will be coming up against his Ulinzi counterpart Bernard Mwalala who was, incidentally, his understudy at Kakamega Homeboyz.

Headed to the game, City Stars sits 14th in the 18-team log with 28 points. Ulinzi Stars is sixth with 43 points.

Who wins this one?

Summary

KPL (away) games to Ulinzi: 13; City Stars wins (3), Ulinzi Stars wins (3), Draws (7)

1-Apr-06; Ulinzi Stars vs World Hope, 1-1 (D)
13-Oct-07; Ulinzi Stars vs World Hope, 1-1 (D)
4-Oct-08; Ulinzi Stars vs World Hope, 1-0 (L)
7-Nov-09; Ulinzi Stars vs City Stars, 0-0 (D)
24-Apr-10; Ulinzi Stars vs City Stars, 1-1 (D)
16-Oct-11; Ulinzi Stars vs City Stars, 1-2 (W)
12-Aug-12; Ulinzi Stars vs City Stars, 2-1 (L)
22-Jun-13: Ulinzi Stars vs City Stars, 0-0 (D)
26-Jul-14; Ulinzi Stars vs City Stars, 1-1 (D)
23-May-15; Ulinzi Stars vs City Stars, 1-1 (D)
15-May-16; Ulinzi Stars vs City Stars, 3-0 (L)
10-Jul-21; Ulinzi Stars vs City Stars, 0-2 (W)
18-Apr-22; Ulinzi Stars vs City Stars, 0-1 (W)
07-May-22; Ulinzi Stars vs City Stars, ??

06 May 2023

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One change against Ulinzi Stars

Patrick May 6, 2023

Keeper Elvis Ochoro is back in the Nairobi City Stars matchday squad for matchday 29 FKF Premier League clash against Ulinzi Stars at the Ulinzi Sports Complex on Sunday 7 March 2023 starting at 3 p.m.

Ochoro is in for Jacob Osano who was an unused substitute in the last game against champions Tusker F.C. that ended 0-0 in Ruaraka.

Save for that change, the other 19 players retained their places.

Squad to face Ulinzi Stars

Goal Keepers: 1. Elvis Ochoro, 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: 4. Salim Abdallah, 7. Pius Omachi, 10. Peter Opiyo, 16. Jacob Osano, 17. Abuyeka Kubasu, 30. Anthony Kimani, 31. Mohammed Bajaber, 32. Ezekiel Odera

Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

04 May 2023

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Edwin Buliba: Every game is a final

Patrick 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.

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