02 Sep 2024
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Yuto Kusaba celebrtates one of his two goals against KCB in the 2023-24 season-ender in Utalii on Sun 23 Jun 2024
Yuto Kusaba celebrtates one of his two goals against KCB in the 2023-24 season-ender in Utalii on Sun 23 Jun 2024

Yuto Kusaba aims high

September 2, 2024

With a full season ahead, Nairobi City Stars forward Yuto Kusaba is dreaming big, and is training his sights on the scorer’s chart.

The striker is hoping to pick it from last season where he ended the season with a brace in the season-ender against KCB.

“Last season was my first season in Kenya and it was very difficult. It took me a while to get used to the environment and Kenyan soccer,”

“However, I didn’t give up and continued to work hard, just like a true Japanese. As a result, I started in the final match and scored two goals,”

“Those goals gave me confidence. I am aiming to become the top scorer in the KPL next season, so please look out for my scores.” he added

In the 2023-24 season, Yuto scored thrice in 13 games and topped up with an assist and three progressive passes.

He clocked 293 minutes, made three starts, and only completed the KCB at the very end.

Yuto Kusaba

Yuto Kusaba on his FKF Premier League debut against Shabana in Machakos on Sunday 4 Feb 2024 during a matchday 20 tie. It ended 0-0

22 Aug 2024
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Brian Mose Nyambane vs KCB on 23 Jun 2024 at Utalii
Brian Mose Nyambane vs KCB on 23 Jun 2024 at Utalii

Brian Mose Nyambane sets his goals

August 22, 2024

Forward Brian Mose Nyambane is keen to scale up his show this season after landing the perfect orientation to the Kenyan topflight last term.

Nyambane landed at Simba wa Nairobi in the offseason from Narok-based fourth tier side Total Spurs on a season-long deal. He has since extended it to grace the 2024-25 season.

“Last season, it took me a lot to adapt the system of play, new management, and all that’s required in the top league,”

“I had goals and ambitions that I never met. It was hard to score but I had one assist in the few minutes that I earned in the only game that I started last season,”

“It’s a new season now and with the experience I got from the technical bench and my fellow players, I believe this one will be much better,”

“So far the preseason has been good with the advice and the trust placed on me. I’m ready to make a name that will stick in the minds of people,”

“My goals for the season is to earn enough playtime as an individual, finding back of the net and providing the assists, to help the team to perform much better than last season. I look forward to a good season.”

Nyambane made his premiership debut in last season’s opener against Muhoroni Youth. He featured in a total of 13 games and earned his first start in the season-ender against KCB where he registered an assist.

Brian Mose Nyambane vs KCB on 23 Jun 2024 at Utalii

Brian Mose Nyambane vs KCB on 23 Jun 2024 at Utalii

Brian Mose Nyambane vs KCB on 23 Jun 2024 at Utalii

20 Aug 2024
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Kelvin Etemesi up against Marvin Nabwire of Kenya Police during FKF Premier League match day 15 in KAsarani Annex on Wed 8 Feb 2023. Police won 2-1

City Stars to sit out 2024-25 season opener

August 20, 2024

Simba wa Nairobi will be inactive as the 2024-25 FKF Premier League kicks off on the weekend of 24-25 August 2025.

As such, City Stars will have to wait another 21 days, till 14 September 2024, to sample the new season.

“We were to play Kenya Police in the season opener at Police Sacco on 24 August but you realize the same team is featuring in the CAF Confederations Cup,” said CEO Patrick Korir

“Police will be away to Ethiopia Coffee on the same weekend they were to host us in a reverse CAF Confederations Cup preliminary round tie,”

“Given the circumstances, City Stars will restructure it’s training, and refocus for it’s ‘first’ game in mid September against Bidco United,”

“At the same time we wish Kenya Police the very best in the return game against Ethiopia Coffee as they seek a place in the first round of the competition.” he added

The overseers of the top league, the Football Kenya Federation, have since confirmed the postponement of the Kenya Police-Nairobi City Stars tie from the first weekend to a later date.

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Action between Nairobi City Stars and Kenya Police at Police Sacco Stadium on Sat 7 Oct 2023. Police won it 1-0

16 Aug 2024
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Byron Owino vs Kakamega Homeboyz at Police Sacco on 15 June 2024
Byron Owino vs Kakamega Homeboyz at Police Sacco on 15 June 2024

Byron Owino seeks more

August 16, 2024

Budding keeper Byron Owino has an aim that he’s keen to claim in the upcoming season.

Owino, a midseason signing from Kibera Black Stars, became the latest premier league player at Simba wa Nairobi in matchday 31 of last season after earning his debut away to Nzoia Sugar in Mumias.

He featured in the next tie against Kakamega Homeboyz at Police Sacco, to end his first top flight season with two games under his belt.

“It’s really a great feeling and a dream come true playing in the Kenya premier league and Nairobi city stars,” he said

“I am looking forward to earning more playing time and becoming a regular starter for the club,” added

Beyond the league and club level, Byron has a ceiling he wishes to hit;

“I and am also working hard to receive a national team call up,”

Prior to earning his maiden league game against Nzoia, Byron had made the Simba wa Nairobi bench three times in games against Gor Mahia, Bidco United, and against Muranga SEAL.

Byron Owino vs Muranga SEAL at Police Sacco on 13 Apr 2024

 

12 Aug 2024
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Brian Mzee getting set for a matchday 7, 2023-24 FKF Premier League season against Kenya Police at the Police Sacco Stadium on 25 Oct 2023

Brian Mzee retunes

August 12, 2024

Midfielder Brian Mzee is looking forward to yet another topflight season with Nairobi City Stars. 

Mzee aka Mzeeles, has just come through his debut Kenyan Premier league season where he featured in 25 of 34 games for Simba wa Nairobi.

He could have earned more, probably, had he not detoured to Asia at some point in the year.

Mzee is one of 16 players who renewed their contracts for next season. He talks of his tryout, and derailment in the past season.

“My first season in premier league was good as I was able to feature in 25 of 34 games,”

“In January I went to Taiwan to try my trade but things didn’t turn out as planned and I came back,”

“The team welcomed me back very well and I have to thank the management and the entire coaching staff for accepting me back, “

In his debut season, Mzee became a topflight player in the season opener after making a cameo appearance against Muhoroni Youth in Kasarani Annex, and went on to pick his first full game in the next game against Bidco United at Kasarani Annex. That game came with a reward as he was named the most valuable player.

He was also named MVP in matchday 10 against AFC Leopards, and made it to the team of week thereafter. He was also named match Mvp against Muranga SEAL on matchday 26.

On the back of last season’s pickings, Mzee shared his ambitions for next term.

“I am anticipating a more successful season given that I’ve gained some experience from my first season,”

“I want to contribute more to the success of the team,” added

From his 25 games last season, Mzee clocked 1,673 regular game minutes, 18 starts, and 11 full games.

City Stars, Mzee

Nairobi City Stars defensive midfielder Brian Mzee taking on Bidco United forward Ezekiel Okare during a second round 2023-24 FKF Premier League match in Kasarani Annex on Sun 3 Sep 2023. It ended 1-1

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Brian Mzee on his debut for Nairobi City Stars against Muhoroni Youth in the 2023-24 FKF Premier League opener on Sun 27 Aug 2023 in Kasarani Annex. It ended 0-0

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