08 May 2022
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Mohammed Bajaber 'Hamudi' smiles away as he officially joined Nairobi City Stars on Fri 4 Feb 2022

Bajaber among four changes against Wazito

May 8, 2022

Attacking midfielder Mohammed Hamudi Bajaber has for the first time ever been named to a 20-man squad for a premier league game, as Nairobi City Stars goes up against Wazito FC on Monday 9 May 2022 in Kasarani Annex starting 3 pm.

The January signing, on loan from Star Field Academy, is one of four changes made from the lot that drew 0-0 with Kenya Police last weekend ahead of the FFK Premier League matchday 29 game.

Bajaber, in for injured Oliver Maloba, is now in line for his premier league debut should he be handed playtime by head coach Nicholas Muyoti in the upcoming game

Other than Bajaber, the other three incoming players include defensive-mid Charles Chale Otieno, stopper Salim Shitu Abdalla and forward Davis Beast Agesa.

Shitu, out for the last two games against Sofapaka and Police, is in for Lennox Ogutu who takes a rest after featuring in the last ten straight games.

Chale, who sat out the Sofapaka and Police games, is back in place of Rowland Makati as Agesa returns after missing the last game to take up John Kamau’s position.

City Stars squad to face Wazito FC

Goalkeepers: 1. Elvis Ochoro, 16. Jacob Osano

Defenders: 4. Salim Abdallah, 8. Calvin Masawa, 12. Edwin Buliba, 22. Wycliffe Otieno, 25. Kenedy Onyango, 26. Dennis Wanjala, 28. Herit Mungai

Midfielders: 2. Elvis Noor Ojiambo, 3. Charles Otieno, 5. Michael Madoya, 7. Rodgers Okumu, 18. Sven Yidah, 20. Timothy Noor Ouma, 29. Augustine Kuta,31. Mohammed Bajaber

Strikers: 11. Davis Agesa, 17. Nicholas Kipkirui, 32. Ezekiel Odera

Out: 6. Ronney Kola, 9. Vincent Otieno Okoth, 10. Peter Opiyo, 14. Rowland Makati, 15. John Kamau, 19. Kevin Okumu, 21. Oliver Maloba, 23. Stephen Njunge, 24. Erick Ombija, 27. Lennox Ogutu, 30. Anthony Kimani,

07 May 2022
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Nairobi City Stars striker Vincent Otieno Okoth aka Jamaica in a past training in Oct 2021

Injury slows down trio

May 7, 2022

Nairobi City Stars trio of Peter Opiyo, Vincent Jamaica Otieno Okoth,, and Erick Ombija have been slowed down by recent injuries.

As per updates from team physio Brian Otieno Odongo, the three are being closely monitored as they recuperate from their varied ailments.

“Vincent is out for a while due to tendinitis suffered during a friendly in Ng’ong. Ombija is out with a knee injury that occurred in training while Opiyo is on rest after sickness,”

“Vincent and Ombija will soon start light training as we monitor Opiyo’s progress,” said Odongo

Both Jamaica and Ombija have missed the last three games while Opiyo has been out of the last league games.

While highlighting the state of the three, Odongo gave an update on two other players who have been on the injury list.

“Steve (Njunge) has already kicked off rehab as well as Ronny Kola. In a matter of weeks they will be good to go.” said Odongo

Both Njunge and Kola were kept out of action due to knee injuries.

06 May 2022
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City Stars vs Wazito on Thur 21 Oct 2021 at Thika Stadium during a 3rd round FKF Premier League tie. City stars won it 3-1

New date, venue for Wazito clash

May 6, 2022

Nairobi City Stars’ next FKF Premier League game against Wazito FC will be played on Monday 9 May 2022 in Nyayo Stadium starting 3 pm.

The game was initially planned for Sunday 8 May 2022 in Kasarani, at the same kick-off time, but the unavailability of the venue, as confirmed by home team Wazito FC,  necessitated the changes.

“Our host Wazito has written to us confirming the change in kick-off day from Kasarani on Sunday to Nyayo Stadium on Monday,”

“We have taken note of the changes and will adjust our schedule accordingly.” said club CEO Patrick Korir

Considering the shift in dates, the Wazito – Nairobi City Stars clash will be the last round 29 tie in the 2021-22 FKF Premier League schedule as all other ties will be played between Friday 6 and Sunday 8 May.

Wanjala, Decha, Lennox, Wazito, City Stars

City Stars defenders Dennis Wanjala (26) and LEnnox Ogutu (27) eyeing the ball in a game against Wazito on Thur 21 Oct 2021. City Stars won it 3-1 at Thika Stadium

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Timothy Ouma in action against Wazito on Thur 21 Oct 2021 at Thika Stadium. He scored once as Nairobi City Stars hit their visitors 3-1

05 May 2022
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City Stars midfielder Oliver Maloba on the ball in a 7th round Premier League tie against Posta Rangers at Kasarani on Fri 8 Jan 2021. The game ended 1-1

Maloba out for the season

May 5, 2022

The 2021/22 FKF Premier League season is over for Nairobi City Stars attacking midfielder Oliver Maloba.

The flyer, at this best in the last few games, suffered rib fractures in the game against Kenya Police in Ruaraka on Labour Day after a collision with keeper Reuben Juma.

The collision occurred in the 75th minute as Maloba went for a goal. He lay on the ground for a few minutes before being taken to the ambulance for the remainder of the game to be stabilized.

“Following tests, Maloba suffered multiple fractures on two of his ribs and requires up to six weeks of total rest to heal. He is on medication and close observation,” said team physio Brain Otieno Odongo

Head coach Nicholas Muyoti has spoken about the abrupt absence of one of his main architects Maloba.

“Maloba had been a force, especially in our most recent games. It’s unfortunate his season has ended early due to injury. We will certainly miss him,”

“We have to move on though and his absence becomes a good challenge to the players available; they need to step up to take his place.” said Muyoti

On his part, a distraught Maloba said; “It is sad that the season is over. But what to do. Let me concentrate on healing.”

Maloba had featured in 23 of 28 games to clock 1,183 minutes and scored two game-winning goals in identical 1-0 wins over champions Tusker and Ulinzi Stars.

03 May 2022
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Stopper Wycliffe Otieno against Kenya Police in a 28th round FKF Premier League tie in Ruaraka on Sun 1 May 2022. It ended 0-0

Premier League return after 260 days ignites Wycliffe Otieno

May 3, 2022

After sitting out of Kenyan Premier League action for 260 days, stopper Wycliffe Otieno returned to the pitch on 1 May 2022 during a matchday 28 FKF Premier League tie against Kenyan Police in Ruaraka.

Wycliffe aka Wiked, started in the game that ended 0-0 in what was his first premier league game since he suffered an ankle dislocation at the same venue against Mathare United on 14 Aug 2021.

Having fully recovered, Wiked had made the squad for the first time this season the weekend before, on 23 April 2022, against Sofapaka, but was an unused substitute.

On his return to the Nairobi City Stars lineup after 8 months and 17 days, Wiked clocked 70 minutes before trading his place with Lennox Ogutu to complete the game.

“I’m just grateful to the NCS family, technical bench, administration, teammates, and fans for the support they gave me on my journey to recovery

“I am hoping to clock more minutes, get more games under my belt, and positively contribute towards the team’s goals before the season comes to an end,” added Wycliffe

The return of Otieno, and his performance on the day, head coach Nicholas Muyoti talking;

“I didn’t expect that from him at all. After a very long layoff, he came in and did very well. It’s like he had never been off. Other than match fitness (lack thereof), he surprised us all with a very good performance.” said Muyoti

Now back to the pitch, Wiked has his work cut out with six more games left to the wrap of the season.

In his quest for more playtime, he has to contend for playtime against regulars Kenedy Vidic Onyango, Salim Shitu Abdallah, Edwin Malebo Buliba, and Lennox Capello Ogutu.

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Wycliffe Otieno in action in a Premier League round 8 tie against Ulinzi Stars on Sat 16 Jan 2021. It ended 1-1

Wiked, City Stars

Nairobi City Stars stopper Wycliffe ‘Wiked’ Otieno challenges Ulinzi Stars right back Brian Birgen to the ball during a Betking Premier League match day 25 on Sat 17 Jul 2021 at the ASK Showground. City Stars won 2-0

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