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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City Stars
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: –

04 Apr 2023
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City Stars, Odera
City Stars striker Ezekiel Odera in action against KCB during a 10th round 2022-23 FKF Premier League game in KAsarani Annex on Wed 18 Jan 2023. KCB won the game 1-0

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

April 4, 2023

KCB FC will host Nairobi City Stars on Wednesday 5 April 2023 starting 3.15 p.m. during a match day 22 FKF Premier League tie.

Annex is the same venue that KCB hosted Simba wa Nairobi in their last two home encounters; in December 2020 and May 2022, posting 1-0 and 3-2 wins, respectively.

Since the year 2005, the bankers have been host to City Stars 12 times and have gone on to win nine of them. The other three games have ended in a draw, and two losses to City Stars.

In spite of the records, City Stars heads to the tie on the back of a 3-0 win over Mathare United, as KCB parades a 0-0 away draw against Kakamega Homeboyz.

As was the case last year, touchline-wise, City Stars coach Nicholas Muyoti will be up against his counterpart Zedekiah Zico Otieno on KCB’s end.

On the log, Simba wa Nairobi is placed 15th with 20 points in the 18-team standing, 18 points adrift fifth-placed KCB.

Who wins this one?

Summary of KCB FC vs Nairobi City Stars in the Premier League

KCB as City Stars hosts: Wins (9), Draws (1), Losses (2)

28-Aug-05, KCB vs World Hope, 1-3 (W)
15-Sep-07, KCB vs World Hope, 2-1 (L)
30-Aug-08, KCB vs World Hope, 2-0 (L)
19-Sep-09, KCB vs City Stars, 3-1 (L)
16-Oct-10, KCB vs City Stars, 3-0 (L)
12-Mar-11, KCB vs City Stars, 2-0 (L)
2-Mar-12, KCB vs City Stars, 4-0 (L)
24-Feb-13, KCB vs City Stars, 4-0 (L)
2-Mar-14, KCB vs City Stars, 1-1 (D)
18-Apr-15, KCB vs City Stars, 1-3 (W)
4-Dec-20, KCB vs City Stars, 1-0 (L)
17-May-22, KCB vs City Stars, 3-2 (L)
05-Apr-23, KCB vs City Stars, ??

04 Apr 2023
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Muki, City Stars
Field skipper Anthony Muki Kimani in action during an FKF Premier League matchday 29 between Nairobi City Stars and Sofapaka. It ended 1-1

Four changes against KCB

April 4, 2023

Return of experienced Anthony Muki Kimani and forward Ezekiel Odera are part of four changes made as Nairobi City Stars gears up for a repeat show against KCB during a matchday 22 FKF Premier League tie in Kasarani Annex on Wednesday 5 April 2023 starting at 3.15 p.m.

The two are making a return after skipping the last two games against Wazito and Mathare United.

The duo will be joined by left back Dennis Decha Wanjala who missed the Mathare tie due to illness, and right back Rowland Makati who was forced out of the last seven games due to injury. He last featured against Gor Mahia in early February.

The four take up the places of defender Edwin Buliba and midfielder Victor Owino who both saw red in the last game against Mathare United, on-loan James Mazembe who is not permitted to play against his parent club KCB, and defender Timothy Muganda who takes a rest.

Squad to face KCB

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

Defenders: 4. Salim Abdallah, 8. Calvin Masawa,  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, 18. Clifford Ouma, 20. Kelvin Etemesi, 30. Anthony Kimani, 31. Mohammed Bajaber

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

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

Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

03 Apr 2023
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Salim Abdallah aka Shittu
Salim Abdallah aka Shittu in action during a matchday 18 tie against Bidco United in Kasarani Annex in Feb 2023. It ended 0-0

Salim Abdallah notes the changing tide

April 3, 2023

Four games into the second leg of the current 2022-23 FKF Premier League season, centreback Salim Abdallah aka Shittu believes changes in game approach and results for Nairobi City Stars are for all to see.

During the ended month-long mid-transfer window, Simba wa Nairobi roped in six players to scoop the team out of the relegation red zone. Shittu returned after an eight-month rest, alongside five other players

“I just came back home and fitted in seamlessly since I am not a newcomer,” said Shitu

“The team is now playing purposeful football and I believe it has the capability to finish in the top 8,”

“We have started the second leg well. From those games we have two wins and as many draws. And there are two clean sheets. You can sense the change in tide compared to the first leg.” added Shitu

Since his return to the Simba wa Nairobi stable, Shitu has featured in all four second-leg games improving his Kenyan top-flight games to 138.

Shittu

Salim Abdallah in action against Bidco United in Kasarani Annex in Feb 2023 during a match day 18 FKF Premier League tie. It ended 0-0

Shittu, City Stars

Centreback Salim ‘Shittu’ Abdala during a past training

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