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24 Apr 2023

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Decha, City Stars — Many thoughts for left-back Dennis 'Decha' Wanjala during an 8th round FKF Premier League match on Wed 8 Dec 2021 in Ruaraka during a game against his former employers. It ended 0-0

It’s a century for Dennis Wanjala

Patrick April 24, 2023

Nairobi City Stars left-back Dennis Wanjala aka Decha reached a personal milestone after registering Kenyan Premier League game number 100 in the recent game against Kariobangi Sharks in Kasarani Annex on Saturday 22 April 2023.

In the Sharks game, Wanjala picked up his 15th game this season, to make it game number 37 in City Stars colors since September 2021.

“It pleases me to learn that I have attained game 100 in the kenyan top flight. I see growth since my days at Nzoia (Sugar) till now at Nairobi City Stars,”

“That motivates me even more and I now wish to go on and lift the Kenyan premier league title soon, and to one day feature for the Kenya national team,”

“In the meantime, it is my desire to push Nairobi City Stars to a much better position. We want to suprise everyone in the closing stages of the current season.” added Wanjala

Wanjala joined Simba wa Nairobi prior to the start of the 2021/22 FKF Premier League season having played 63 premier league games across four seasons while at Nzoia Sugar.

He made his debut for City Stars in the opening game of last season away to Sofapaka in Wundanyi, in September 2021, and went on to feature in another 21 games that season.

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

22 Apr 2023

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Etemesi, Kapen — Samuel Kapen celebrates a goal against Kariobangi Sharks with Kelvin Etemesi and James Mazembe on Sat 22 Apr 2023 in Kasarani Annex during a matchday 26 FKF Premier League tier. City Stars won the game 2-1

MD26: Kariobangi Sharks 1 Nairobi City Stars 2

Patrick April 22, 2023

Early second-half goals by Kelvin Etemesi and Samuel Kapen – their seventh goals of the season – were enough to lead Nairobi City Stars to a 2-1 win over Kariobangi Sharks in Kasarani Annex on Saturday 22 April 2023 during a matchday 26 FKF Premier League tie.

Etemesi activated the scoresheet in the 57th minute after getting to the end of a quick freekick by James Mazembe with a lob over keeper Peter Ouru.

Kapen doubled the scores in the 66th minute with a header off a Dennis Oalo cross from the right.

Sharks pulled one back in the 84th minute through substitute Patrick Ngunyi.

With the win, City Stars moved to the 26-point mark, but maintained position 15 after the full set of games on Saturday, as Sharks stayed eleventh with 33 points.

Next up for Simba wa Nairobi is a matchday 27 tie against Kakamega Homeboyz in the same Annex on Wed 26 April 2023 starting at 1 p.m.

Lineups

Nairobi City Stars: 23. Steve Njunge, 25. Kenedy Onyango-captain, 5. Timothy Muganda, 26. Dennis Wanjala, 18. Clifford Ouma, 19. Vincent Owino (30. Anthony Kimani-90+), 11. Andrew Kisilu (21. James Mazembe-51), 22. Samuel Kapen (15. Newton Ochieng-80), 9. Dennis Oalo (2. Elvis Noor-80), 20. Kelvin Etemesi (32. Ezekiel Odera-80),

Unused subs: 8. Calvin Masawa, 14. Rowland Makati, 16. Jacob Osano, 31. Mohammed Bajaber

Kariobangi Sharks: Kevin Ouru, 11. Geoffrey Onyango, 4. Collins Obanda, Timothy Ekhavi, Frederick Alushula, 5. Isac Wasambo, 15. Biron Otieno, 23. Keith Imbai, 21. Leon Otieno, 18. Tyson Otieno, 10. Fortune Omoto

Unused subs: 40. Sebastian Wekesa (GK), 6. Biko Omolo, 13. Kevin Musamali, 29. Zablon Kutera, 17. Sigmunn Maina, 12. Humphrey Aroko, 7. Shariff Musa, 28. Patrick Ngunyi, 19. Paul Odhiambo

Coach: William Muluya

Cautions (yellow cards)
Nairobi City Stars: 18. Clifford Ouma (90), 23. Steve Njunge (88)
Kariobangi Sharks: 11. Geoffrey Onyango (27)

Goals
Nairobi City Stars: 20. Kelvin Etemesi (57), Samuel Kapen (66)
Kariobangi Sharks: Patrick Ngunyi (84)

20 Apr 2023

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Vincent Owino: We will survive relegation

Patrick April 20, 2023

Mid-season signing Vincent Owino is confident that Nairobi City Stars will make a leap out of the red zone and escape relegation by season’s end.

Owino joined in February from FC Talanta and found City Stars in the lower reaches of the 18-team log. But he is overly confident that the situation will change sooner than later.

“We will survive relegation and God willing we’ll manage a better position at the end of the season,”

“Personally, I will always work hard to serve the team to my best.” added Owino

So far, Owino has scored three goals, provided two assists, and registered three-second assists in six second-leg games he’s featured for Simba wa Nairobi.

Vincent Owino celebrates his maiden goal for City Stars during a 2-1 win over Wazito in Muhoroni on Thur 16 Mar 2023

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