16 Dec 2022
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City Stars, Muki
Nairobi City Stars skipper Anthony 'Muki' Kimani skipping away from Nzoia Sugar leftback Vincent Mahiga during an 8th round FKF Premier League match on Wed 8 Dec 2021 in Ruaraka. It ended 0-0

Head-to-head: Nzoia Sugar (H) vs Nairobi City Stars (A): 2022-23 FKF-PL season

December 16, 2022

For only the third time, Nzoia Sugar will host Nairobi City Stars, this time in a fifth round 2022-23 FKF Premier League match on Saturday 17 December 2022 in Sudi Stadium starting 3 pm.

It will be the second visit for Simba wa Nairobi to Sudi this year following up on a February encounter during a reverse fixture in the 2021-22 season.

That encounter ended 1-1 after a late Joseph Mwangi goal for Nzoia canceled out Anthony Muki Kimani’s first-half goal.

In the upcoming fixture, Nzoia will be seeking a first win over City Stars considering their home game against Simba wa Nairobi – in Narok in mid-2021 – ended in a 0-1 defeat.

The upcoming game will see, once again, coach Salim Babu of Nzoia come up against his City Stars counterpart Nicholas Muyoti.

Into the game, Nzoia carries a massive 1-2 away win over KCB from the last set of games while City Stars tags along with a 0-0 draw against Posta Rangers.

Nzoia sits third in the standings with seven points, six ahead of City Stars who are currently placed 15th.

Who wins this one?

Summary

City Stars away games vs Nzoia Sugar; Wins (1), Draws (1), Loses (0). Total – 2

25-06-21; Nzoia Sugar vs Nairobi City Stars, 0-1 (W)
13-02-22; Nzoia Sugar vs Nairobi City Stars, 1-1 (D)
17-12-22; Nzoia Sugar vs Nairobi City Stars, ??

16 Dec 2022
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Kelvin Etemesi
Kelvin Etemesi in action during the Elite Cup in September 2022 at Kasarani Annex Photo credit: Hassan Mandevu

Etemesi, Masawa return for Nzoia trip

December 16, 2022

Forward Kelvin Etemesi and fullback Calvin Masawa are two of four changes made as Nairobi City Stars plot for host team Nzoia Sugar in a fifth-round 2022-23 FKF Premier League tie in Sudi Stadium on Saturday 17 December 2022 starting 3 pm.

The two are joined in the traveling squad by goalkeeper Stephen Njunge and flyer Daniel Dante Odhiambo.

Etemesi, a topflight debutant in the season-opener against Bidco United, missed out on the last three games against Tusker, FC Talanta, and Posta Rangers, while Masawa and Njunge missed out on selection in the last two ties. Dante was rested in the last one against Rangers.

Etemesi is in to replace Ronney Kola, while Odhiambo takes up the place of winger Samuel Kapen. Masawa is in for Herit Mungai as Njunge takes up the place of fellow keeper Jacob Osano.

Squad to face Nzoia United

Goal Keepers: 1. Elvis Ochoro, 23. Stephen Njunge

Defenders: 4. Elly Kessy Osotsi,  8. Calvin Masawa, 12. Edwin Buliba, 14. Rowland Makati, 25. Kenedy Onyango, 26. Dennis Wanjala

Midfielders: 2. Elvis Noor Ojiambo, 10. Peter Opiyo, 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:  5. Timothy Muganda, 6. Ronney Kola,  7. Pius Omachi, 16. Jacob Osano, 22. Samuel Kapen, 28. Herit Mungai, 30. Anthony Kimani, 31. Mohammed Bajaber

Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

15 Dec 2022
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Andrew Kisilu
Andrew Kisilu in a past practice session in Ngong Vapor Photo credit - Ian Wesanza

Kisilu to build on topflight debut

December 15, 2022

Diminutive flyer Andrew Kisilu Ngati made his Kenyan Premier League bow on Sunday 11 December 2022 after coming on as a substitute as Nairobi City Stars took on Posta Rangers in match day four in Thika Stadium.

Kisilu plugged into the left wing in place of Oliver Maloba in the 65th minute for his maiden topflight appearance.

His debut against Rangers arrived on the day he first made the 18-man squad having missed out on the three opening games of the season against Bidco United, Tusker FC, and FC Talanta as he fully recovered from an injury.

“I wish to say thanks to the Coach (Nicholas Muyoti),the technical bench and team mates for the belief. I am looking to build on that debut and help the team going forward.” said Kisilu

Kisilu, signed from second-tier side Dandora Love, arrived in the off-season to boost Simba wa Nairobi’s attack line.

13 Dec 2022
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Clifford Ouma
Clifford Ouma during his unveiling at Nairobi City Stars in Aug 2022

Clifford Ouma speaks up after first full Premiership game

December 13, 2022

Defensive midfielder Clifford Ouma Otieno is a happy lad after earning his first full Kenyan Premier League game as Nairobi City Stars forced a 0-0 draw away to Posta Rangers in Thika Stadium on Sunday 11 December 2022.

His first start ended up well as he went on to clock a full 90 minutes in the process picking up a man-of-the-match accolade.

“I feel I did well in my first 90+ debut game, but there’s still lots to do. I want to thank my Coach (Nicholas Muyoti) for giving me an opportunity to prove myself,”

“I suppose he was satisfied with what he saw in that game and I believe he’ll build more confidence in me as time goes by,” said Cliff, the former Migori Youth skipper 

On the way to a complete premiership game, Clifford was introduced to the Kenyan top flight in Ruaraka on matchday two against Tusker FC after replacing Peter Opiyo in the 87th minute.

He earned more minutes in the next game against FC Talanta at the same venue in match day three after taking up Opiyo’s place in the 79th minute.

His debut never went well as Simba wa Nairobi went down 4-1 to the defending Champions Tusker.

“It was my debut day against Tusker but the big day never went well. We lost. I hate losing. I hope to gather more minutes and playtime as we go along and help my team gain more positive results.”

Clifford will be hoping to retain his place in the squad as City Stars heads away to face Nzoia United in Sudi in match day five on Saturday 17 December 2022.

11 Dec 2022
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Dennis Wanjala, Nairobi City Stars
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

MD4: Posta Rangers 0 Nairobi City Stars 0

December 11, 2022

For a fifth time in seven away games to Posta Rangers, Nairobi City Stars managed a draw, this time 0-0, when the two faced off in Thika Stadium on Sunday 11 December during a matchday four 2022-23 FKF Premier League tie.

Though goalless, Posta Rangers will rue missed chances, especially towards the end of the first half.

City Stars went agonizingly close to stealing all spoils right at the death had substitute Ezekiel Odera’s lob not weave off the upright he had pounced on a long drop goal from keeper Elvis Ochoro.

In spite of the draw, both sides improved from losses from the last round of games; City Stars having gone down 2-1 to FC Talanta, and Rangers having come out from a 1-0 loss to Ulinzi Stars.

Next up for Simba wa Nairobi is an away game in Sudi against Nzoia Sugar on Saturday 17 December 2022.

Lineups

Posta Rangers: 29. Samuel Njau, 25. Elvis Osok, 18. Michael Apudo, 3. Swaleh Pamba, 22. Kennedy Odhiambo, 17. Bernard Ondiek, 39. Brian Marita (23. Brian Otieno-72), 24. Sammy Odero (15. Simon Omondi-82), 14. Timothy Otieno (12. Francis Nambute-82) , 10. Jackson Dwang (4. Vincent Wasambo-63), 40. Caleb Olilo (11. Eliud Lokuwam-72)

Unused subs: 21. Nathan Brandon, 41. Dinken Mwema, 66. Geoffrey Shiveka, 6. Cavin Odongo,

Coach: John Kamau

City Stars: 1. Elvis Ochoro, 14. Rowland Makati, 25. Kenedy Onyango, 12. Edwin Buliba, 26. Dennis Wanjala, 18. **Clifford Ouma, 10. Peter Opiyo (15. Newton Ochieng-66) , 2. Elvis Noor Ojiambo-Captain, 1. Oliver Maloba (11. *Andrew Kisilu-66), 22. Samuel Kapen (6. Ronney Kola-92), 9. Vincent Otieno (32. Ezekiel Odera-66)

Unused subs: 16. Jacob Osano, 4. Elly Kessy Osotsi, 28. Herit Mungai

Out: 5. Timothy Muganda,7. Pius Omachi, 8. Calvin Masawa, 17. Daniel Odhiambo, 20. Kelvin Etemesi, 23. Stephen Njunge, 30. Anthony Kimani, 31. Mohammed Bajaber

* Premier League debut, ** First Premier League start

Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

Cautions

Posta Rangers: 3. Swaleh Pamba (22),24. Sammy Odero (30)
Nairobi City Stars: 32. Ezekiel Odera (73), 22. Samuel Kapen (88)

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