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28 Mar 2023

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

Patrick March 28, 2023

It will be match number 15 in 19 years in the Kenyan top flight when Nairobi City Stars takes on Mathare United in Kasarani Annex in a matchday 21 tie on Wednesday 29 March 20223 starting 3.15 p.m.

The match comes 13 months since Simba wa Nairobi last hosted the same side in Thika Stadium during match day 19 last season. City Stars won that game 3-0.

From the previous 14 games as the home team to Mathare United, City Stars has won six, drawn, and lost four apiece.

The two sides return to face off in Annex for the first time in two years. A similar game at the same venue on 2 March 2021 ended 2-0 in favor of City Stars thanks to goals from Bolton Omwenga and Rodgers Okuse Okumu in either half.

Coach-wise, head Nicholas Muyoti will once again lead City Stars against a Mathare side that is now being handled by Samuel Koko.

Heading to the upcoming game, City Stars carries a 2-1 win over Wazito as Mathare United are reeling from a 1-0 loss at the hands of Bandari.

Even then, table-wise, City Stars sits in relegation playoff spot 16 with 17 points – two points off and one rank lower – than Mathare United who have a game in hand.

Who wins this one?

Summary

Games hosted by City Stars: Wins (6), Draws (4), Losses (4)

23-Apr-05; World Hope vs Mathare United, Thika Stadium, 1-2 (L)
7-Jan-06: World Hope vs Mathare United, City Stadium, 1-1 (D)
15-Oct-06: World Hope vs Mathare United, Hope Centre, 1-2 (L)
2-Aug-08: World Hope vs Mathare United, Hope Centre, 1-0 (W)
30-Jul-09: City Stars vs Mathare United, Hope Centre, 0-2 (L)
21-Feb-10: City Stars vs Mathare United, Hope Center, 2-2 (D)
11-Jun-11: City Stars vs Mathare United, Hope Centre, 2-0 (W)
15-Sep-12: City Stars vs Mathare United, Hope Centre, 1-1 (D)
29-Jun-13: City Stars vs Mathare United, Hope Centre, 1-0 (W)
8-Nov-14: City Stars vs Mathare United, Hope Centre, 0-0 (D)
7-Aug-15: City Stars vs Mathare United, Nyayo Stadium, 2-0 (W)
14-Aug-16: City Stars vs Mathare United, Nyayo Stadium, 0-1 (L)
2-Mar-2021: City Stars vs Mathare United, Kasarani Annex, 2-0 (W)
26-Feb-2022: City Stars vs Mathare United, Thika Stadium, 3-0 (W)
29-Mar-2023: City Stars vs Mathare United, Kasaranai Annex, ??

28 Mar 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

Two changes against Mathare United

Patrick March 28, 2023

Newly signed forwards James Mazembe and Levis Barasa Okello have made the cut and are part of the 20-man squad to face Mathare United in Kasarani Annex on Wednesday 29 March 2022 during FKF Premier League matchday 21 starting at 3.15 p.m.

The two are the notable and only changes from the squad that faced Wazito in the last round of league games in mid-March 2023 in Muhoroni.

The duo takes up the places of keeper Elvis Ochoro who is rested for the Mathare game and left-back Dennis Wanjala who is unwell.

Mazembe and Okello joined Simba wa Nairobi during the just-ended mid-transfer window on loan from KCB and Kakamega Homeboyz, respectively.

Squad to face Mathare United

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

Defenders: 4. Salim Abdallah, 5. Timothy Muganda, 8. Calvin Masawa, 12. Edwin Buliba, 25. Kenedy Onyango, 28. Herit Mungai

Midfielders: 2. Elvis Noor Ojiambo, 6. Ronney Kola, 11. Andrew Kisilu, 15. Newton Ochieng, 17.James Mazembe, 18. Clifford Ouma, 19. Vincent Owino, 20. Kelvin Etemesi, 31. Mohammed Bajaber

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

Out: 1. Elvis Ochoro, 7. Pius Omachi, 10. Peter Opiyo, 14. Rowland Makati, 26. Dennis Wanjala, 30. Anthony Kimani, 32. Ezekiel Odera

Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

28 Mar 2023

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Mazembe, Okello, Abuyeka join City Stars

Patrick March 28, 2023

Winger James Mazembe and striker Levis Barasa Okello have joined Nairobi City Stars, on loan from KCB and Kakamega Homeboyz, respectively, for the remainder of the 2022/23 FKF Premier League season.

Joining the duo is budding central midfielder Syllvanoes Abuyeka Kubasu from Division One side Vapor Sports.

The trio joins the recently signed FC Talanta pair of forward Dennis Oalo and midfielder Vincent Owino, and the returning center-back Salim Shitu Abdalla, to make it six signings in the month-long mid-season window that shut on Monday 27 March 2023.

Speaking on the latest acquisitions, head coach Nicholas Muyoti had this to say;

“Mazembe and Okello will give us the much-needed punch up front. Our attack during the first leg was of great concern but with the arrival of the two I am confident that things will change for the better,”

“Abuyeka is very promising and versatile. He has been training with us for the last three months and he now has his chance to grace the big stage. He gives us an added option in midfield. He is one for the future,” added Muyoti

The arriving players shared their separate sentiments after joining Simba wa Nairobi;

“Now that I am here, I will put in the right gear and rally my new teammates so that the team can rise from the very unfamiliar position we currently find ourselves in,” said Okello

“I am happy to join one of the best clubs in the country. I will work hard to earn as much playtime as possible so that I can help the team improve it’s fortunes in the league,” said Mazembe

“I am more than grateful for getting this chance. I wish to make the most out of it and prove myself, said Abuyeka

Away from the arrivals, Nairobi City Stars confirms the release of four players; center back Elly Kessy Osotsi and winger Daniel Odhiambo, both to Kibera Black Stars, striker Vincent Otieno Okoth aka Jamaica to Darajani Gogo, and midfielder Oliver Maloba.

Complete squad (with shirt numbers)

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

Defenders: 4. Salim Abdallah, 5. Timothy Muganda, 8. Calvin Masawa, 12. Edwin Buliba, 14. Rowland Makati, 25. Kenedy Onyango, 26. Dennis Wanjala, 28. Herit Mungai

Midfielders: 2. Elvis Noor Ojiambo, 6. Ronney Kola, 10. Peter Opiyo, 15. Newton Ochieng, 18. Clifford Ouma, 19. Vincent Owino, 21. Syllvanoes Abuyeka, 30. Anthony Kimani, 31. Mohammed Bajaber

Forwards: 7. Pius Omachi, 9. Dennis Oalo, 11. Andrew Kisilu, 17. James Mazembe, 20. Kelvin Etemesi, 22. Samuel Kapen, 24. Levis Okello, 32. Ezekiel Odera

21 Mar 2023

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Newton, City Stars — Newton Ochieng up against Ulinzi's Bernard Ongoma in KAsarani Annex during an FKF matchday 17 tie on 26 Feb 2023. Ulinzi won 2-0

Newton Ochieng stays positive

Patrick March 21, 2023

Central attacking midfielder Newton Ochieng aka Tony is of the opinion that Nairobi City Stars will have an improved second leg.

Not just the team, but himself too at a personal level, as he is now more familiar with the top-flight terrain.

“I believe in my team and our coaches. We are now in the second leg and we are more prepared and focused. There will be more positive results than during the first leg,”said the former Vapor Sports and Upper Hill lad before adding;

“On a personal note I am still putting in extra work in training because I want to step up and advance from where I reached in the first leg,”

“I think I am growing well an getting used to the level I am in now. It’s a good experience that I am facing everyday despite the challenges we face,”

Newton has so far featured in 14 of 20 games played nailing down five starts. He went on to complete one game against Ulinzi Stars

“Before the match I was already prepared and I knew that I was going to start. Not just to start but to have my first full match,”

“It was a tough game but I had the greatest moment in the field against a strong team like Ulinzi with all that experience and quality in every department,” he said of the Ulinzi tie that City Stars went on to lose 2-0 at Kasarani Annex

On his topflight debut season, Newton has so far managed to clock 585 minutes.

Nairobi City Stars midfielder Newton Ochieng in action against Kenya Police during the Elite Cup tournament in Kasarani Annex in September 2022

17 Mar 2023

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

Owino, Bajaber talk up debut goals

Patrick March 17, 2023

Two goals, one by new signing Vincent Oti Owino and another by Mohammed Hamudi Bajaber sent Nairobi City Stars to a 2-1 win over home team Wazito FC in Muhoroni on Thursday 16 March 2023 during a matchday 20 FKF Premier League tie.

Owino, in his first start for Simba wa Nairobi, and just his second game since crossing over from FC Talanta rammed home a poorly cleared floater from Dennis Decha Wanjala past the Wazito keeper for the opener within the first five minutes of the second half.

Bajaber’s goal, scored on the day he turned 20 years old, came at the death when he towered over a defender to power in a header to finish off Newton Tony Ochieng’s cross from the right to hand City Stars all spoils.

“I’m glad to have scored my first goal in the Kenyan topflight,” said Bajaber before adding; “But I am even happier to have helped the team get the maximum three points in what was a vital win for our season.”

Owino, commonly known as Oti, said;

“It excites me to open my account at City Stars even before I fully settle in the team. I am particularly happy that the team went on to win. I believe that first goal is a sign of many more to come.” added Owino

In between the two goals, Wazito had pulled a goal back through Kelly Wesonga off a corner kick.

With three points from Wazito, City Stars improved to 17 points while maintaining the 16th spot in the 20-team log.