12 Apr 2023
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City Stars keeper Stephen Njunge in action against AFC Leopards in Kasarani on 4 Jan 2023. Leopards won the gaem 1-0

Trio back against Kenya Police

April 12, 2023

There will be three changes from the squad that faced Posta Rangers on Easter Sunday ahead of a matchday 24 FKF Premier League clash away to Kenya Police at the Police Sacco Stadium on Wednesday 12 April 2023 starting at 3.15 p.m.

Keeper Stephen Njunge, defensive midfielder Clifford Ouma, and attacking midfielder Mohammed Bajaber have all made the 20-man squad.

The trio takes up the places of keeper Elvis Ochoro, defensive midfielder Ronney Kola, and striker Levis Okello who started the last game.

Save for the three changes, the other 17 players have all maintained their places in the squad.

Squad to face Kenya Police

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

Defenders: 4. Salim Abdallah, 8. Calvin Masawa, 12. Edwin Buliba, 25. Kenedy Onyango, 26. Dennis Wanjala, 28. Herit Mungai

Midfielders: 2. Elvis Noor Ojiambo, 11. Andrew Kisilu, 15. Newton Ochieng, 17. James Mazembe, 18. Clifford Ouma, 19. Vincent Owino, 20. Kelvin Etemesi, 30. Anthony Kimani, 31. Mohammed Bajaber

Strikers: 9. Dennis Oalo, 22. Samuel Kapen, 32. Ezekiel Odera

Out: 1. Elvis Ochoro, 5. Timothy Muganda, 6. Ronney Kola,  7. Pius Omachi, 10. Peter Opiyo, 14. Rowland Makati, 17. Abuyeka Kubasu, 29. Levis Okello

Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

09 Apr 2023
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Newton Ochieng in action against Posta Rangers keeper Kelvin Omondi during an FKF matchday 23 tie at Police Sacco Stadium on Sun 9 April 2023. Posta won it 3-2

MD23: Nairobi City Stars 2 Posta Rangers 3

April 9, 2023

Second-half substitute Kelvin Etemesi’s quickfire brace proved not enough for Nairobi City Stars as the team went down 3-2 to Posta Rangers in a historic matchday 23 FKF Premier League tie played at the Police Sacco Stadium on Sunday 9 April 2023.

Etemesi’s two goals in a five minutes blitz, the first in the 51st minute, canceled out a first-half brace by Brian Marita to tie the game at 2-2. Etemesi had replaced striker Levis Okello, who was making his first start alongside James Mazembe, at the onset of the second half.

In spite of that recovery, a long-range shot by Titus Echesa in the 79th minute, off a corner kick, slid off the far post to hand Posta Rangers the 3-2 win.

From the Sunday result, Simba wa Nairobi remains 16th on the log with 20 points as Posta moved to the tenth spot with 31 points.

Next up for Simba wa Nairobi is an away game against Kenya Police at the same Police Sacco Stadium on Wednesday 12 April 2023 starting at 3 p.m.

Lineups

Nairobi City Stars: 16. Jacob Osano, 28. Herit Mungai, 25. Kenedy Onyango, 4. Salim Abdallah, 8. Calvin Masawa-Captain, 19. Vincent Owino, 2. Elvis Noor Ojiambo (30. Anthony Kimani-46), 21. James Mazembe (15. Newton Ochieng-46), 22. Samuel Kapen, 9. Dennis Oalo (32. Ezekiel Odera-77), 29. Levis Okello (20. Kelvin Etemesi-46)

Unused subs:1. Elvis Ochoro, 6. Ronney Kola, 11. Andrew Kisilu, 12. Edwin Buliba, 25. Dennis Wanjala,

Out: 1. Elvis Ochoro, 5. Timothy Muganda, 7. Pius Omachi, 10. Peter Opiyo, 12. Edwin Buliba, 17. Abuyeka Okubasu, 19. Vincent Owino, 21. James Mazembe

Out: 5. Timothy Muganda, 7. Pius Omachi, 10. Peter Opiyo, 14. Rowland Makati, 17. Abuyeka Kubasu, 18. Clifford Ouma, 23. Stephen Njunge, 31. Mohammed Bajaber

Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

Posta Rangers: 34. Kelvin Opiyo, 25. Elvis Osok, 3. Titus Achesa, 17. Bernard Ondiek, 22. Kennedy Odhiambo, 40. Dinken Mwema, 4. Vincent Wasambo (12. Geoffrey Ojunga-84), 41. Caleb Olilo (7. Patrick Otieno-62), 39. Brian Marita (66. Erick Kipkirui-84), 14. Timothy Otieno (23. Brian Otieno-62), 10. Jackson Dwang (6. Cavin Odongo-62),

Unused subs: 2. Kennedy Ochieng, 5. Faustine Samaki, 21. Brandon Obiero, 26. Sammy Imbuye

Coach: John Kamau

Cautions
Nairobi City Stars: 30. Anthony Kimani (76), 22. Samuel Kapen (81)
Posta Rangers: 25. Elvis Osok (66), 23. Brian Otieno (76)

Goals
Nairobi City Stars: 20. Kelvin Etemesi (51,56)
Posta Rangers: 39. Brian Marita (11,29). 30. Titus Achesa (79)

08 Apr 2023
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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

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

April 8, 2023

For the seventh time in the Kenyan Premier League, Nairobi City Stars will host Posta Rangers in a matchday 23 tie to be held at Police Sacco Stadium, South C, on Sunday 9 April 2023 starting 3 pm.

Save for the last game as host to Posta Rangers played at Thika Stadium on 9 Mar 2022, a game the visitors won 2-1, City Stars had drawn all previous five encounters in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2016 and 2021.

Since the last home encounter in Thika in March last year, Posta has since replaced the man who was in charge then- Salim Ali – with John Kamau.

City Stars bench remains the same, with  Nicholas Muyoti still in charge.

Both teams come to the game on the back of defeats: City Stars with a 1-0 loss to KCB and Posta Rangers with a 2-0 loss to Homeboyz. Both losses happened at Kasarani Annex on 5 April.

Table wise, City Stars is 16th with 20-points, six behind 13th placed Posta Rangers.

Who wins this one?

Summary

KPL Home games vs Rangers – 6; Wins (0), Draws (5), Loses (1)

28-Mar-10; City Stars vs Posta Rangers, 1-1 (D)

30-Jul-11; City Stars vs Posta Rangers, 1-1 (D)

19-Feb-12; City Stars vs Posta Rangers, 0-0 (D)

22-May-16; City Stars vs Posta Rangers, 0-0 (D)

14-Aug-21; City Stars vs Posta Rangers, 2-2 (D)

09-Mar-22: City Stars vs Posta Rangers, 1-2 (L)

09-Apr-23: City Stars vs Posta Rangers, ??

08 Apr 2023
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Four changes against Posta Rangers

April 8, 2023

Four changes have been made ahead of Nairobi City Stars historic 23rd round FKF Premier League clash with Posta Rangers set for Police Sacco Stadium, South C on Sunday 9 April 2023 starting 3 p.m.

From the squad that faced KCB in mid-week, keeper Steve Njunge, defender Rowland Makati, and forward Mohamed Bajaber have been rested.

Also out, for the first time since matchday two, is regular defensive-mid Clifford Ouma.

The places of the four have been taken by defender Edwin Buliba and midfielder Vincent Owino who were both suspended from the last game.

Keeper Elvis Ochoro is also in for City Stars first ever tie at the Police Sacco Stadium as well as flyer James Mazembe.

Squad to face Posta Rangers 

Goal Keepers: 1. Elvis Ochoro, 16. Jacob Osano,

Defenders: 4. Salim Abdallah, 8. Calvin Masawa, 12. Edwin Buliba, 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, 19. Vincent Owino, 20. Kelvin Etemesi, 30. Anthony Kimani

Strikers: 9. Dennis Oalo, 22. Samuel Kapen, 24. Levis Okello, 32. Ezekiel Odera

Out: 5. Timothy Muganda, 7. Pius Omachi, 10. Peter Opiyo, 14. Rowland Makati, 17. Abuyeka Kubasu, 18. Clifford Ouma, 23. Stephen Njunge,  31. Mohammed Bajaber

Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

05 Apr 2023
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Nairobi City Stars skipper Calvin Masawa with the ball against KCB's John Mwangi during a 22nd round FKF Premier League tie in Kasarani Annex on Wed 5 Apr 2023. KCB won it 1-0

MD22: KCB 1 Nairobi City Stars 0

April 5, 2023

Nairobi City Stars went down 1-0 to KCB during a matchday 22 FKF Premier League tie held at Kasarani Annex on Wednesday 5 April 2023.

Substitute Francis Kahiro scored the lone goal in the 73rd minute after pouncing on a poorly cleared corner for the separating goal.

The result, coupled with other midweek ties, Simba wa Nairobi now drops down a position from 15th to 16th, still on 20-points as KCB moves up from fifth to third with 41 points

Next up is a home game against Posta Rangers at the same venue on Sunday 9 April 2023 starting 3 p.m.

Lineups

KCB: 22. Gabriel Andika, 25. Nashon Wekesa, 26. Erickson Mulu (2. Rama Mwenda-88), 24. Maurice Owino, 13. Haniff Wesonga, 19. Brian Ndenga (4. Michael Mutinda-80), 14. Hillary Dukussy (9. Francis Kahiro-56), 12. Apollo Otieno, 6. Cliff Oruko, 15. Derrick Otieno (20. Henry Onyango-56), 30. John Mwangi (28. Musa Masika-56)

Unused subs: 1. Bryne Omondi, 5. Nashon Nanyendo,  16. Lazarazu Otieno, 27. Kevin Okumu, 10. Harisson Mwendwa, 11. Nicholas Kipkirui, 17. Danson Namasaka,

Coach: Zedekiah Zico Otieno

Nairobi City Stars: 16. Jacob Osano, 28. Herit Mungai, 25. Kenedy Onyango, 4. Salim Abdallah, 8. Calvin Masawa-Captain, 18. Clifford Ouma, 2. Elvis Noor Ojiambo (15. Newton Ochieng-63), 11. Andrew Kisilu (29. *Levis Okello-46), 22. Samuel Kapen (32. Ezekiel Odera-77), 20. Kelvin Etemesi (31. Mohammed Bajaber-63), 9. Dennis Oalo (30. Anthony Kimani-77)

Unused subs:  6. Ronney Kola, 14. Rowland Makati, 23. Steve Njunge, 25. Dennis Wanjala,

Out: 1. Elvis Ochoro, 5. Timothy Muganda, 7. Pius Omachi, 10. Peter Opiyo, 12. Edwin Buliba, 17. Abuyeka Okubasu, 19. Vincent Owino, 21. James Mazembe

*City Stars debut

Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

Cautions

KCB: – 

Nairobi City Stars: –

Goals

KCB: 9. Francis Kahiro (73)

Nairobi City Stars: –

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