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19 Apr 2023

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Mohammed Bajaber: It’s time to rise

Patrick April 19, 2023

Forward Mohammed Bajaber earned his third start of the season, and came off with an assist, in City Stars’ 5-2 win over Vihiga Bullets on Sunday 16 April 2023 in Kasarani Annex.

Bajaber squared the ball for Kelvin Etemesi who went on to score the opening goal in the third minute of the game.

He reflected on the game and looks forward to the upcoming ones with a specific objective.

“I’m glad to have returned to the starting lineup after a long absence, and to be able to help the team with the win, and with an assist,”

“We now have to build on this win and start climbing the table to where it reflects the quality in our squad.”

Thus far, Bajaber has featured in eight games this season registering 247 minutes from what has been an injury-hit season.

Forward Mohammed Bajaber in action for Nairobi City Stars against Gor Mahia on 4 Feb 2023 during a matchday 14 FKF Premier League tie. Gor Mahia won the game 1-0

Mohammed Bajaber in City Stars game against KCB in Kasarani Annex on 5 Apr 2023 during a matchday 22 FKF Premier League tie

19 Apr 2023

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Dennis Wanjala: We are more cohesive than before

Patrick April 19, 2023

Left-back Dennis Wanjala aka Decha registered his debut goal for Nairobi City Stars in the 5-2 rout of Vihiga Bullets in Kasarani Annex on Sunday 16 April 2023 during a matchday 25 FKF Premier League tie.

Decha, featuring in his 14th game of the season – and 36th since joining City Stars last season – fired in a low drive in the 17th minute for Simba wa Nairobi’s third goal after being teed up by Andrew Kisilu.

“I am pleased to have finally found the back of the net for City Stars. The goal is now my motivator to improve my performance in the upcoming games,” said Decha

Beyond, Wanjala is now rallying the rest of the lot to come out and make a difference as the league gets to the business end.

“I urge my teammates to step it up in the remaining games. We don’t want to make it easy for our upcoming opponents. Our points are not for the taking,”

Commenting on the state of the team, Decha had this to say;

“The team is alot more cohesive than before and everyone is ready and confident to represent the club. That is key to our course.” he added

In the current season, Wanjala has featured in 14 games and has clocked 1,081 minutes. Besides his debut goal, he has provided two assists and a second assist.

City stars left back Dennis Wanjala in an 7th FKF Premier League match against AFC Leopards on Wed 4 Jan 2023

Naiirobi City Stars left back Dennis Wanjala in action against Posta Rangers in an FKF MD4 Premier League tie in Thika Stadium on Sun 11 Dec 2022. It ended 0-0

18 Apr 2023

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Dennis Oalo: Better results on the way

Patrick April 18, 2023

Forward Dennis Oalo is of the opinion that Nairobi City Stars will have improved results going forward.

He made the comments after Simba wa Nairobi’s 5-2 win over Vihiga Bullets in Kasarani Annex on Sunday 16 April 2023 during a matchday 25 FKF Premier League tie.

Oalo featured in that match as a second-half substitute and left with an assist after teeing up Samuel Kapen for the fifth and final goal of the game in the 87th minute.

“We had a good performance against Vihiga Bullets. We achieved that result because all the players gave more than 100% in terms of performcance,” said the immediate former FC Talanta player.

“The team has now gelled very well and I can say that better results are on the way. The Simba wa Nairobi fraternity should know that we wont dissapoint them. We need their support now.” added Oalo

Since arriving in the mid-transfer window in February, Oalo has gone on to feature in six games.

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

18 Apr 2023

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Abuyeka Kubasu: I am taking in vital lessons

Patrick April 18, 2023

Central midfielder Abuyeka Kubasu, a mid-season signing, has a wish list – to break into the Nariobi City Stars team before the 2022/23 FKF Premier League season comes to an end in June.

The immediate former Dagoretti High student featured for Vapor Sports in the third tier before crossing over to Simba wa Nairobi in February 2023.

Abuyeka is yet to make the cut for matchdays but believes it’s only a matter of time before makes his bow in the top flight.

But before then, he admits that he has his work cut out before he can achieve his dream.

“Training with Nairobi City Stars has been a real eye-opener. Mingling with some known and very experienced players has changed my view and approach,”

“I have learned so much in the last few months and have been brought up to speed on key aspects of the game that I may have bypassed while featuring in the lower leagues. Things like when to press effectively, one-time control, and many others,”

“I believe that I am a much better player now and I am all psyched up for the top flight. I am now working hard to make the matchday squad and then earn my first league game. From there I can build it up and establish myself further.”

“I am encouraged because some players who I featured with at Vapor Sports recently such as Timothy Ouma now in Sweden began making his big strides at City Stars. Now Rowland Makati, Pius Omachi, and Newton Ochieng whom I played with recently are slowly establishing themselves. I want to follow in their foot steps.” added Abuyeka

Other than featuring in midfield, Abuyeka can plug in at right-back which was his area of operation earlier on.

He is currently the only City Stars player yet to feature in the premier league this season. Another 31 players have already clocked their minutes in the top flight.

17 Apr 2023

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Timothy Muganda talks up topflight debut

Patrick April 17, 2023

Finally, center-back Timothy Muganda (pointing at camera) earned his Kenyan Premier League debut after featuring in the 5-2 win over Vihiga Bullets on Sunday 16 April 2023 during a matchday 25 FKF Premier League tie played in Kasarani Annex.

The big stopper left the game with a contribution of a second assist that led to the second goal as he went on to clock a full 90 minutes in his first topflight show.

“I am happy to have finally made my premier league debut. I must say it well very well though it’s not as I expected. I felt very confident about myself but there was a bit of adrenaline flow at some point,”

“The team is very competitive now but after that debut, I will work even harder to maintain my spot. I am looking forward to many more games and to helping my team post positive results in the remaining games of the season.” added the former Soy United and Mara Sugar player

Muganda was dogged by injury in the preseason which ruled him out of action for a better part of the first leg. His debut came after being an unused substitute on six previous occasions.

In being fielded against Bullets, Muganda became the ninth player at City Stars to earn his premier league debut, and the 31st player to feature in the league this season for Simba wa Nairobi.