28 Nov 2022
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Timothy Muganda
Timothy Muganda joins City Stars from Mara Sugar

Timothy Muganda the final signing

November 28, 2022

Stopper Timothy Muganda Oduor is a confirmed signing at Nairobi City Stars for the 2022-23 FKF Premier League season.

Muganda who formerly turned out for Soy United joins from his last official club Mara Sugar FC. He becomes the ninth and final off-season recruit.

“I am happy at the chance Nairobi City Stars has handed me to feature in the Premier League. This is a big opportunity and I wish to make the most out of it.”

Muganda will contest the central defense positions with another newcomer Elly Kessy Osotsi, the seasoned Kenedy Vidic Onyango, and Edwin Buliba.

Other than Muganda and Osotsi, the other new faces that arrived as Simba wa Nairobi in the ended transfer window include; Samuel Kapen, Clifford Ouma, Newton Ochieng, Andrew Kisilu, Kelvin Etemesi, Daniel Odhiambo, and Pius Omachi.

Muganda was active for City Stars in the offseason where he featured in 13 of 18 games on his way to clocking 1,036 minutes.

He will don jersey number 5 which was owned last season by Michael Madoya.

27 Nov 2022
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Samuel Kapen
Samuel Kapen during the Elite Cup fnal in Nyayo on 1 OCt 2022 Photo credit - Hassan Mandevu

MD2: Tusker 4 Nairobi City Stars 1

November 27, 2022

Home team Tusker came from behind to see off visiting Nairobi City Stars 4-1 in a second-round 2022-23 FKF Premier League tie played in Ruaraka on Sunday 27 November 2022.

Samuel Kapen opened the scoring in the third minute for Simba wa Nairobi with a power header off Herit Mungai’s corner kick.

Two minutes later Deo Ojok leveled, then sent Tusker 2-1 up with a second goal in the 39th minute.

Ojok completed his hat trick a minute to the hour mark, then substitute Jackson Macharia added a final one with a minute to full time to complete the turnaround.

Next up for City Stars is a home game against FC Talanta at the same venue on Sunday 4 December starting 3 pm.

Lineups

Nairobi City Stars: 16. Jacob Osano, 28. Herit Mungai, 6. Ronney Kola, 25. Kenedy Onyango, 8. Calvin Masawa, 10. Peter Opiyo (87. Clifford Ouma-87), 2. Elvis Noor, 15. Newton Ochieng (21. Oliver Maloba-59), 30. Anthony Kimani, 22. Samuel Kapen (74. Daniel Odhiambo-74), 32. Ezekiel Odera (9. Vincent Otieno-59)

Unused subs: 23. Stephen Njunge, 12. Edwin Buliba, 14. Rowland Makati,

Tusker: 34. Patrick Matasi-Captain, 12. Isaac Kipyegon, 24. DanielSakari, 25. Boniface Onyango, 27. Charles Momanyi, 30. Humphrey Mieno-Captain, 7. Eric Zakayo (24. Smai Kibwana-82), 23. Rodgers Ouma, 13. Deogratious Ojok (David Majak-82), 14. Saphan Siwa (16. Jackson Macharia-55), 11. Lawrence Luvanda (Eric Mmata-55)

Unused Subs: Brian Bwire, Kevin Monyi, Clyde Senaji, Apollo Otieno, Stewart Omondi,

Coach: Robert Matano

26 Nov 2022
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Clifford Ouma
City Stars defensive midfielder Clifford Ouma in action against MCF during Elite Cup Tournament in KAsarani in Sep 2022 Photo credit - Hassan Mandevu

Clifford Ouma in line for debut against Tusker FC

November 26, 2022

Defensive midfielder Clifford Ouma is the only change to the squad that lost to Bidco United 2-0 in the season-opener last weekend as Nairobi City Stars plots for Champions Tusker in Ruaraka on Sunday 22 November 2022 starting 3 pm.

Clifford, the immediate former Migori Youth skipper, takes up the position on premier league debutant Kelvin Etemesi who takes a rest.

Any minutes for Clifford in the upcoming tie n Ruaraka will elevate his football status from the National Super League to a Premiership player.

Save for his entry, the other 17 players considered against Bidco United maintained their positions.

Squad to face Tusker FC

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

Defenders: 8. Calvin Masawa, 12. Edwin Buliba, 14. Rowland Makati, 25. Kenedy Onyango, 28. Herit Mungai,

Midfielders: 2. Elvis Noor Ojiambo, 6. Ronney Kola, 10. Peter Opiyo, 15. Newton Ochieng, 17. Daniel Odhiambo, 18. Clifford Ouma, 21. Oliver Maloba, 30. Kevin Kimani

Strikers: 9. Vincent Otieno Okoth, 22. Samuel Kapen, 32. Ezekiel Odera

Out: 1. Elvis Ochoro, 4. Elly Kessy Osotsi, 5. Timothy Muganda, 7. Pius Omachi, 11. Andrew Kisilu, 20. Kelvin Etemesi,  25. Dennis Wanjala, 31. Mohammed Bajaber

Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

Photo credit – Hassan Mandevu

25 Nov 2022
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City Stars players celebrate Oliver Maloba's goal that delivered a 1-0 win over Tusker in Ruaraka on Sun 16 Jan 2022

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

November 25, 2022

On Sunday 27 November 2022 champions Tusker FC will host Nairobi City Stars in Ruaraka in a matchday two tie in the 2022-23 FKF Premier League starting at 3 pm.

It will be game no. 29 in the top flight between the two since the year 2003, but game 15 with Tusker as the home team.

From the previous 14 games away to Tusker, Simba wa Nairobi has managed five wins, three draws, and lost the other six.

It will be the seventh time that City Stars will be hosted in Ruaraka by Tusker after visits in 2004, 2009, 2010, 2014, 2021, and the last visit in mid-January 2022 where City Stars won 1-0 thanks to a late Oliver Maloba lob over Patrick Matasi.

Head coach Nicholas Muyoti will once again be in charge, and for a third straight time come up against his counterpart Robert Matano.

In between the upcoming game and the one in January, City Stars met Tusker at the same venue in May 2022. It ended 0-0.

Into the game, Tusker carries a 2-1 win over Kakamega Homeboyz as City Stars goes in with a 2-0 loss to Bidco United.

Summary

City Stars away games vs Tusker; Wins (5), Draws (3), Loses (6). Total – 14

17-Oct-04; Tusker vs World Hope, 1-0 (L)
2-Jul-06; Tusker vs World Hope, 1-0 (L)
21-Jul-07; Tusker vs World Hope, 3-1 (L)
20-Aug-08; Tusker vs World Hope, 0-2 (W)
4-Apr-09; Tusker vs City Stars, 1-1 (D)
9-May-10Tusker vs City Stars, 1-0 (L)
17-Jul-11; Tusker vs City Stars, 2-1 (L)
11-Feb-12; Tusker vs City Stars, 2-1 (L)
20-Sep-13; Tusker vs City Stars, 2-3 (W)
19-Sep-14; Tusker vs City Stars, 1-1 (D)
21-Aug-15; Tusker vs City Stars, 0-1 (W)
23-Oct-16; Tusker vs City Stars, 1-1 (D)
30-Jul-21; Tusker vs City Stars, 0-1 (W)
16-Jan-22; Tusker vs City Stars, 0-1 (W)
27-Nov-22; Tusker vs City Stars, ??

24 Nov 2022
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Rowland Makati
Nairobi City Stars right-back Rowland Makati in action against MCF in Kasarani Annex during the Elite Cup tournament in Sep 2022 Photo Credit - Hassan Mandevu

New role for Rowland Makati

November 24, 2022

He came to Nairobi City Stars as a midfielder, as an option in the offensive or attacking positions, but two seasons later, Rowland Makati is now a fully-fledged right back.

In the three months preceding the 2022-23 FKF Premier League season, Makati, a former Escalators and Vapor Sports player, has meta morphed from a forward role to a full back, and he enjoys it;

“I used to play as a right back for my local team though I always preferred to play in midfield,”

“When the coach (Muyoti) told me he wanted to try me as a right back I quickly obliged. And with the help of my teammates, I am fitting into my new role gradually,” said Makati

Simba wa Nairobi head coach Nicholas Muyoti acknowledges his transition, though he points out some areas of improvement;

“Makati is growing in confidence. We have seen a lot of improvement since he started playing as a right back,”

“His tracking back is very good just needs to work on his crosses and covering. He is adapting well to the position and has a bright future.”

As a right back, Makati featured in 11 of 18 games in pre-season clocking 856 minutes.

He earned his maiden top-flight start as right back in the 2022-23 FKF Premier League clash against Bidco United in Nyayo Stadium on Sunday 20 November 2022, a game City Stars went on to lose 2-0.

He will be contesting the right-back position with his mentor, and City Stars longest serving player, Calvin Masawa.

Rowland Makati

Nairobi City Stars right-back Rowland Makati in action against Kariobangi Sharks in Kasarani Annex during the Elite Cup tournament in Sep 2022
Photo Credits – Hassan Mandevu

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