28 Feb 2023
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Muki receives his CAF 'D' Coaching Diploma certificate from Nairobi NEC member Mike Majua in Dagoretti on Fri 24 Jan 2023

‘Muki’ picks up first coaching certificate

February 28, 2023

Nairobi City Stars midfielder Anthony Muki Kimani was handed his CAF ‘D’ License Coaching Diploma certificate in Dagoretti on Friday 24 January 2023 after completing a ten-day course.

The elated Muki attended the two-week course while recuperating from an injury suffered during a recent premier league game against Mathare United.

“It’s been a great experience going through that coaching class,” said Muki before adding; “active players should find time and jump on these classes to open up the path to a smooth transition to the technical bench once their career comes to an end,”

Muki follows in the footsteps of Simba wa Nairobi stalwart Peter Pinchez Opiyo who acquired a similar certification back in January 2023.

With the certificate now safely secured, Muki, now fully recovered, can now focus on playing once again after missing the last six league games against Wazito, KCB, Bandari, Gor Mahia, Kenya Police, and Ulinzi Stars.

25 Feb 2023
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MD17: Nairobi City Stars 0 Ulinzi Stars 2

February 25, 2023

A brace from substitute Enosh Ochieng in the final quarter enabled visiting Ulinzi Stars to see off Nairobi City Stars 2-0 in Kasarani Annex on Saturday 25 February 2023 during FKF Premier League match day 17.

Ochieng’s goals came in the 76th and 80th minutes to allow Ulinzi to pick the full points in what was away game number 13 against City Stars.

With the loss, City Stars drops a position to 15th, still on 12 points, as Ulinzi went up to seventh with 28 points.

Next up for Simba wa Nairobi is an away game against Bidco United on Wed 8 March 2023. Venue TBC.

Lineups

Nairobi City Stars: 16. Jacob Osano, 28. Herit Mungai, 25. Kenedy Onyango, 26. Dennis Wanjala, 18. Clifford Ouma, 15. Newton Ochieng, 11. Andrew Kisilu, 21. Oliver Maloba (9. Vincent Otieno-85), 20. Kelvin Etemesi (17. Daniel Odhiambo-85), 32. Ezekiel Odera-Captain

Unused subs: 1. Elvis Ochoro, 4. Elly Kessy Osotsi, 5. Timothy Muganda, 8. Calvin Masawa, 23. Stephen Njunge

Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

Ulinzi Stars: 20. Ricks Omondi, 35. Brian Birgen, 19. Omar Mbongi-captain, 12. Bonventure Muchika, 18. Peter Wafula, 21. Bernard Ongoma, 11. Stephen Etyang, 24. Staphod Odhiambo, 22. Masita Masuta (25. Enosh Ochieng-71), 14. Hillary Simiyu, 10. Bonface Muchiri (39. Alex Masinde-87)

Unused subs: 1. James Saruni, 4. Shannel Makwata, 6. Elvis Khasambili, 7. Clinton Omondi, 17. Elly Saenyi, 3. Kelvin Thairu, 2. Jacob Onyango

Coach: Bernard Mwalala

Cautions
Nairobi City Stars: 18. Clifford Ouma (53)
Ulinzi Stars: 10. Bonface Muchiri (51), 22. Masita Masuta (64)

Goals
Nairobi City Stars: –
Ulinzi Stars: 25. Enosh Ochieng (76, 80)

24 Feb 2023
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Ezekiel Odera in 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: Nairobi City Stars (H) vs Ulinzi Stars (A): 2022/23 FKF Premier League season

February 24, 2023

Nairobi City Stars will face off with Ulinzi Stars in Kasarani Annex, for the first time ever, on Saturday 25 February 2023 during the 17th and final 2022-23 FKF Premier League first leg tie. 

It will be the 13th time in 14 premier league seasons that City Stars will be hosging Ulinzi.

From the previous twelve home games, Simba wa Nairobi has managed two wins over Ulinzi Stars. Five other games have ended in losses and another five in draws.

City Stars last hosted Ulinzi in April 2022 in Ruaraka and went on to win the tie 1-0.

Coach Nicholas Muyoti was in charge for City Stars then while Benjamin Nyangweso was on the opposite end. He has since been replaced by Bernard Mwalala.

Form-wise, both side carry draws to the game; a 1-1 draw for Ulinzi against Gor Mahia as City Stars parades a 0-0 draw against Kakamega Homeboyz. 

Table-wise, and after 16 games played, City Stars sits 15th with 12 points while Ulinzi Stars is seventh with 25 points.

Which team wins this one?

Summary

Home games: 12 (City Stars – 2 wins, Ulinzi Stars – 5 wins, 5 draws)

Home games vs Ulinzi Stars

29-Jan-06: World Hope vs Ulinzi Stars, Nyayo Stadium, 1-5 (L)

12-May-07: World Hope vs Ulinzi Stars, Hope Centre, 2-3 (L)

20-Apr-08, World Hope vs Ulinzi Stars, Hope Centre, 2-1 (W)

18-Apr-09: City Stars vs Ulinzi Stars, City Stadium, 0-0 (D)

18-Jul-10: City Stars vs Ulinzi Stars, City Stadium, 1-1 (D)

22-May-11: City Stars vs Ulinzi Stars, City Stadium, 1-2 (L)

15-Apr-12: City Stars vs Ulinzi Stars, Nyayo Stadium, 0-0 (D)

27-Jul-13: City Stars vs Ulinzi Stars, Hope Centre, 0-1 (L)

8-Mar-14: City Stars vs Ulinzi Stars, Hope Centre, 0-0 (D)

12-Jul-15: City Stars vs Ulinzi Stars, Ruaraka, 0-2 (L)

16-Jul-16: City Stars vs Ulinzi Stars, Nyayo Stadium, 1-1 (D)

10-Apr-22: City Stars vs Ulinzi Stars, Ruaraka, 1-0 (W)

25-Feb-23: City Stars vs Ulinzi Stars, Annex, ??

24 Feb 2023
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Right-back Calvin Masawa in action against Mathare United on Sat 26 Feb 2022 at Thika Stadium. City Stars won 3-0

Masawa in for Ulinzi clash

February 24, 2023

After sitting out six-games, field skipper Calvin Masawa is back for the upcoming FKF Premier League matchday 17 tie against Ulinzi Stars on Saturday 25 February 2023 in Kasarani Annex starting 1 pm. 

Masawa returns at a time when three players have dropped out from the last squad that faced Kakamega Homeboyz in Bukhungu last weekend.

Midfielder Elvis Noor Ojiambo who started that game is out due to cummulation of five yellow cards while Ronney Kola is unavailable.  Forward Pius Omachi takes a rest.

With the three out, the squad thins out from 20 to 18 players for the upcoming tie, the final game of the first leg.

The other 17 players, including the only player yet to feature in the league this season- centreback Timothy Muganda – kept their places in the team.

Squad to face Ulinzi Stars 

Goal Keepers: 1. Elvis Ochoro, 16. Jacob Osano, 23. Stephen Njunge

Defenders: 4. Elly Kessy Osotsi, 5. Timothy Muganda, 8. Calvin Masawa, 12. Edwin Buliba, 25. Kenedy Onyango, 26. Dennis Wanjala, 28. Herit Mungai

Midfielders: 11. Andrew Kisilu, 15. Newton Ochieng, 17. Daniel Odhiambo,  18. Clifford Ouma, 20. Kelvin Etemesi, 21. Oliver Maloba

Strikers: 9. Vincent Otieno Okoth,  32. Ezekiel Odera

Out: 2. Elvis Noor Ojiambo, 6. Ronney Kola, 7. Pius Omachi, 10. Peter Opiyo, 14. Rowland Makati, 22. Samuel Kapen, 30. Anthony Kimani, 31. Mohammed Bajaber

Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

23 Feb 2023
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Nairobi City Stars forward Samuel Kapen during a league game against KCB on Wed 22 Jan 2023 in Kasarani Annex.

Samuel Kapen: So far so good

February 23, 2023

Flyer Samuel Kapen is confident that Nairobi City Stars will rise up and end the season in the upper part of the 18-team league come season-end.

The flyer, who joined Simba wa Nairobi in the offseason from Kibera Black Stars, is City Stars’ top scorer with four goals. He is keen to append his goal haul in the second half of the season for the betterment of the team.

“The season has been good so far and it has been a whole new experience since I joined Nairobi City Stars,”

“I want to score more goals and provide more assists, and help the team to finish in a ht etop five as I believe tit is very possible,” said Kapen

With just a game to spare before the first leg ends, Kapen has missed just two games due to injury; trips to Nzoia Sugar in Sudi, and the latest one against Kakamega Homeboyz in Bukhungu.

He has featured in the other 14 games and he attributes his consistency is due to the influence and push of fellow players.

“My teammates have helped me to blend well in the team by encouraging me, and urging me on to do my best,” he added

So far, Kapen has managed 13 starts and eight complete games on his way to registering 1,139 minutes in his first season at Simba wa Nairobi.

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Samuel Kapen up against AFC Leopards player Lewis Bandi during a league match on 4 Jan 2023 in Kasarani. Leopards won the game 1-0

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