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09 Sep 2022

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Friendly Fire: City Stars 0 Kariobangi Sharks 2, City Stars 1 Muranga SEAL 0

Patrick September 9, 2022

Friday 9 September 2022 was a day of mixed results as Nairobi City Stars went down 2-0 to Kariobangi Sharks before recovering to hit Second-tier side Muranga SEAL 1-0.

In the first friendly, City Stars conceded goals on either half to go down to Sharks. The first was a first-half freekick by skipper Keith Imbali while the second came off the near-post diving header by Paul Odhiambo off a drive from the right wing.

In the second game, an Anthony Muki Kimani goal in the first half proved to be the difference as City Stars registered the 1-0 win over Muranga SEAL.

The two games followed on the first pre-season friendly at the same venue last Friday where Simba wa Nairobi emerged with a 7-1 aggregate win over Ngong Hillside FC.

Lineups

Vs Kariobangi Sharks: 23. Steve Njunge, 28. Herit Mungai, 4. Elly Kessy Osotsi, 25. Kenedy Onyango, 14. Rowland Makati, 18. Clifford Ouma (6. Ronney Kola), 10. Peter Opiyo, 21. Oliver Maloba (Mohammed Bajaber), 11. Andrew Kisilu (22. Kelvin Etemesi), 17. Daniel Odhiambo, 32. Ezekiel Odera

Vs Muranga SEAL: 1. Elvis Ochoro, 8. Calvin Masawa – Captain, 12. Edwin Buliba, 5. Timothy Muganda, 2. Elvis Noor Ojiambo, 26. Dennis Wanjala, 30. Anthony Kimani, 15. Newton Ochieng, 20. Kelvin Etemesi, 31. Mohammed Bajaber (6. Ronney Kola), 22. Samuel Kapen (9. Vincent Otieno)

Out: 7. Pius Omachi (injured), 16. Jacob Osano (leave),

02 Sep 2022

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Friendly Fire: Nairobi City Stars 7 Ngong Hillside FC 1

Patrick September 2, 2022

Nairobi City Stars went past Ngong Hillside FC 7-1 on aggregate at the Ngong Vapor grounds in their first pre-season friendly on Friday 2 September 2022.

Coach Nicholas Muyoti split up the squad in two and the first lot went on to win their tie 4-0.

Andrew Kisilu was the toast as he registered a hattrick of goals in the 12th, 17th, and 31st minutes.

Mohammed Bajaber provided the assist for the first goal before Kisilu went on to pounce on a loose ball and a rebound for the second and third goals. He returned the favor to Bajaber by providing an assist for the fourth goal in the 55th minute.

The second set registered a 3-1 win. Daniel Odhiambo opened the scores in the 16th minute after being teed up in the box by Ezekiel Odera who went on to score the second 11 minutes later via a penalty and added a third in the 42nd minute after getting to the end of an Anthony Kimani assist.

Ngong Hillside FC grabbed their consolation in the 26th minute when Erick Kinuthia capitalized on a defensive goof to fire past Elvis Ochoro.

‎Lineups

City Stars 1: Elvis Ochoro, 12. Edwin Buliba, 4. Elly Osotsi, 5. Timothy Muganda, 26. Dennis Wanjala, 14. Rowland Makati, 10. Peter Opiyo, 22. Samuel Kapeni, 2. Elvis Noor Ojiambo, 31. Mohammed Bajaber, 11. Andrew Kisilu

Ngong Hillside FC 1: Michael Ngondo, David Ochieng, Griffins Miheso, Mohammed Dafala, Philip Onyango, John Okello, Dickson Karanja, Stephen Karanja, Steve Biko, Kevin Ochieng

City Stars 2: 1. Elvis Ochoro, 12. Edwin Buliba, 4. Elly Osotsi, 5. Timothy Muganda, 28. Herit Mungai, 15. Newton Ochieng, 30. Anthony Kimani, 21. Oliver Maloba, 17. Daniel Odhiambo, 9. Vincent Otieno, 32. Ezekiel Odera

Ngong Hillside FC 2: Michael Ngondo, Micah Malik, Erick Kinuthia, Kirr Gatkek, Wambua Kamau, David Ochieng, Mohammed Dafalo, Stephen Karanja, Steve Biko, Edwin Thuo, Daniel King’ori

Out for City Stars: 7. Pius Omachi, 8. Calvin Masawa, 18. Clifford Ouma, 25. Kenedy Onyango (all injured)

01 Sep 2022

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Samuel Kapen onboards from Kibera Black Stars

Patrick September 1, 2022

Forward Samuel Kapen has joined Nairobi City Stars from second-tier side Kibera Black Stars ahead of the 2022/23 FKF Premier League season on a one-season deal.

Kapen will take up one of the front row positions left open after a number of players ran down their contracts at the end of last season.

“I am happy to be part of Nairobi City Stars which has been my dream team. I thank the management for giving me the opportunity to be part of Simba wa Nairobi and I now look forward to the new season.” said Kapen

In welcoming him onboard, Team Coordinator Samson Otieno said: “Our scouting team kept a close eye on Kapen while he was in the NSL and he comes highly recommended to the big stage. We welcome him on board.”

Kapen will don his favorite jersey no. 22 which was vacated by stopper Wycliffe Otieno.

29 Aug 2022

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Nairobi City Stars, Kola, Mungai — Ronney Kola and Herit Mungai sandwich as Dandora Youth player at the Public Service Club, Upperhill in a friendly on Tue 11 May 2021. Simba wa Nairobi won the game 4-1

Ronney Kola: This is my season

Patrick August 29, 2022

Defensive midfielder Ronney Kola believes his time has come, and a good season is in the offing.

The budding spoiler is the only Nairobi City Stars player that failed to clock a game in the 2021-22 FKF Premier League season due to injury.

The former Kenya School of Government (KSG) player has since recovered fully after undergoing rehabilitation and is now rearing to go.

“If there’s anything that I have missed is playing competitive matches. An injury kept me out the whole of last season but I am happy that with continued rehab I am now back on the field,”

“I want to make full use of pre-season to be at par with the rest of my teammates. I am looking forward to my premier league debut and fighting for a place in the squad in the upcoming season. I feel good about myself now and confident about everything. I believe that this is my season.” added Kola

Kola joined Simba wa Nairobi in August 2020 on a long-term deal. He spent his first season on loan at second-tier side Nairobi Stima.

26 Aug 2022

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Clifford Ouma arrives from Migori Youth

Patrick August 26, 2022

Migori Youth defensive midfielder and skipper Clifford Ouma, 22, has joined Nairobi City Stars on a one-year deal.

The immediate former skipper from second-tier side Migori Youth onboards as a like-for-like replacement for Sven Yidah who has since joined South Africa’s top-tier side Marumo Gallants.

“It’s an honor to join this great football club. I have worked so hard to get this chance, and now that I’m here, I want to push myself even further,”

“I choose to join City Stars because currently, it’s the best club in the country. There will be a lot of work to do but I firmly believe that, under this great management, the technical bench together with my team-mates, we can do it,”

“I want to thank my former club Migori Youth, and their fans for the platform they gave me in the past few years, and for all the support and understanding they gave me. I had an unbelievable time there but feel the moment was right to sample another level and environment. Now I’m at the perfect club to do this.” added Clifford

In welcoming Clifford, team coordinator Samson Otieno said; “As far back as 2019 we had spotted him but there was no vacancy for him till now. His consistency all through still made him an attraction for City Stars.

Clifford will don jersey no. 18 vacated by Sven.

Clifford Ouma upon his unveiling at Nairobi City Stars on 24 Aug 2022

Clifford Ouma unveiled at Nairobi City Stars by CEO Patrick Korir