30 Mar 2022
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City Stars players after a friendly with Kayole Youth at Ligi Ndogo Grounds on Wed 30 March 2022. Kayole Youth won the tie 2-0

Friendly Fire: Nairobi City Stars 0 Kayole Youth 2

March 30, 2022

Host Nairobi City Stars fell 2-0 to the hands of visiting Kayole Youth during a friendly tie held at a slippery surface at Ligi Ndogo grounds on Wednesday 30 March 2022.

Theohyill Otieno opened the scores in the 14th minute before Austin Ochieng scored doubled matters from the penalty spot in the 34th minute for Kayole to register the win.

City Stars gave a runout to most players bringing on a fresh set for the second half.

“Kayole managed the game well under the conditions and have some young and exciting players in midfield.” said City Stars head coach after the game

“As for my team, I am disappointed at their game approach and the final result.” he added

The friendly follows on another last Thursday that ended 3-3 against Kariobangi Sharks in Utalii

City Stars was using the recent friendly games in preparation for a reverse tie against Bandari on Saturday 2 April 2022 starting 1 pm in Ruaraka.

Lineups

Nairobi City Stars first half: 1. Elvis Ochoro, 12. Edwin Buliba, 25. Kenedy Onyango, 26. Dennis Wanjala, 8. Calvin Masawa, 18. Sven Yidah, 29. Augustine Kuta, 17. Nicholas Kipkirui, 5. Michael Madoya, 11. Davis Agesa, 32. Ezekiel Odera

Nairobi City Stars second half: 23. Steve Njunge, 19. Kevin Okumu, 4. Salim Abdallah, 27. Lennox Ogutu (22. Wycliffe Otieno), 28. Herit Mungai, 3. Charles Otieno (14. Rowland Makati), 30. Anthony Kimani, 20. Timothy Ouma, 15. John Kamau (7. Rodgers Okumu), 24. Erick Ombija (21. Oliver Maloba), 9. Vincent Otieno

Out: 6. Ronney Kola, 16. Jacob Osano, 31. Mohammed Bajaber, 10. Peter Opiyo,

Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

Kayole Youth: Ben Dufanda (Hannington Ingendi), Brian Mkana, Lameck Onyango, Samuel Mutiria, Frank Ochieng, Gerrard Omondi (Dennis Ochieng), Kennedy Omondi, Theohyill Otieno, Collins Lumbembe, Austin Ochieng, Stanley Kimani

Subs: James Mwangi, Givan Omondi, Timothy Iyadi, Melo Angolo, Anthony Kamene, Brian Mungai,

25 Mar 2022
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Nicholas Muyoti in Wundanyi during the 2021-22 FKF Premier League season opener against home team Sofapaka on Sun 26 Sept 2021

What coach Muyoti is working on

March 25, 2022

Nairobi City Stars head coach Nicholas Muyoti is out to fix a concern during the ongoing 15-day recess between Premier League games ahead of the next assignment against Bandari on Saturday 2 April 2022 in Ruaraka.

In the last game on 17th March, City Stars went down 1-0 to the same Bandari at Mbaraki Sports Club following a goal at the stroke of halftime.

Commenting on that outcome, Muyoti said;

“We didn’t create much in the final third, though our build-up was good and we managed to get set pieces but didn’t make use of them,”

“Defensively we did well, but conceded through lack of marking and not being able to track the opponent,”

“We need to work ón tightening our defense and create more opportunities to score goals,” he added

In the last three league games, City Stars played without lead striker Ezekiel Odera who leads the scorers’ charts with six goals. He is now available for the upcoming games.

Muyoti admits his availability will be key for the remainder of the league games.

“Odera will be back. We missed him in the last three matches. His leadership from the front has been lacking. His comeback will be a big morale booster.” concluded Muyoti

Odera grabbed a hat trick on Thursday as City Stars drew with home team Karibangi Sharks 3-3 in a friendly game played at the Utalii grounds.

24 Mar 2022
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Striker Ezekiel Odera goes for the ball ahead of a Kariobangi Sharks player during a league game on Sat 5 Feb 2022. Odera's lone goal settled the game at 1-0

Friendly Fire: Kariobangi Sharks 3 Nairobi City Stars 3

March 24, 2022

Striker Ezekiel Odera socred a treble for Nairobi City Stars as Kariobangi Sharks responded to each of his goals to tie a friendly game played on Thursday 24 March 2022 at Utalii grounds 3-3.

Odera first goal was canceled by Julius Masaba as Eric Mata, who scored a brace, responded to his next two goals.

In the 18th minute, a long ball from stopper Edwin Buliba landed in the Sharks box to the path of Vincent Jamaica Otieno who squared a ball across the goal for Odera to tap in the opener.

Sharks then leveled matters for minutes later through Masaba who sneaked past Buliba to chip past an onrushing Elvis Ochoro in Simba wa Nairobi goal.

Odera restored the lead for City Stars four minutes after the hour mark when he received a square pass in the box from defensive-mid Charles Chale Otieno to blast in the second at the far post.

But it was 2-2 just two minutes later after Douglas Mokaya brought a sure cross from the left across goal for Eric Mata to tap home.

City Stars were to head to the break 3-2 up after Odera won a penalty in the 40th minute that he converted to complete his hat trick.

A similar chance presented itself to Sharks ten minutes into the second half when Buliba brought down Mata who dusted himself up to score and settle the game at 3-3.

Speaking after the game, hat trick chief Odera had this to say;

“It’s always a good feeling to score against Kariobangi Sharks. Putting the ball in the back of the net is every strikers’ delight and it acts as a good motivation going forward to the remaining matches left in the season.”

The friendly game was the first for City Stars during the ten-day break that kicked off after the last Premier League game away to Bandari in Mombasa on Thur 17 March 2022.

Simba wa Nairobi will be up against the same side at Ruaraka on Sat 2 April.

Lineups

Kariobangi Sharks: 30. John Otieno (16. Brian Opiyo), 8. Patilah Omoto-Captain, 6. Ziyadi Kiwanuka, 27. Geoffrey Onyango (29. Enoch Wanyama-80), 14. John Omondi (Brian Olang-55) 12. Douglas Mokaya (32. Gideon Wera-82), 23. Keith Imbali (18. Ronald Odede-80), 24. Steve Otieno (17. Ken Kyalo-55), 22. Julius Masaba, 7. Eric Mata (11. Derrick Omondi-80), 13. Isaac Otieno (20. Mathew Kibiwot-55)

Subs: 31. Patrik Muiruri,

Coach: William Muluya

Nairobi City Stars: 1. Elvis Ochoro, 26. Dennis Wanjala, 12. Edwin Buliba, 25. Kenedy Onyango, 8. Calvin Masawa, 3. Charles Otieno (2. Elvis Noor Ojiambo-60), 29. Augustine Kuta (14. Rowland Makati-60), 5. Mike Madoya (31. Mohammed Bajaber-60), 9. Vincent Otieno (24. Erick Ombija-80), 15. John Kamau (17. Nicholas Kipkirui-70), 32. Ezekiel Odera (7. Rodgers Okumu-70)

Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

Yellow cards

Kariobangi Sharks: 22. Julius Masaba (67)

Nairobi City Stars: 8. Calvin Masawa (60)

Goals

Kariobangi Sharks: 22. Julius Masaba (22), 7. Eric Mata (36, 55-Pen)

Nairobi City Stars: 32. Ezekiel Odera (18, 34, 40-pen)

17 Mar 2022
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Bandari vs City Stars at Mbaraki on Thur 17 March 2022. Bandari won 1-0

Bandari 1 Nairobi City Stars 0

March 17, 2022

Home team Bandari scored late in the first half to stop traveling Nairobi City Stars 1-0 in a matchday 23 FKF Premier League game played at Mbaraki Sports Club on Thursday 17 March 2022.

Hassan Abdalla headed in from close range the deciding goal from off a cross from Benjamin Mosha. That proved the difference in the game of very few chances for either side.

Mosha got to the end of a seemingly harmless ball at the byline after beating the offside trap, off a long ball from Siraj Mohammed, ahead of Herit Mungai Atariza to bring in the floated delivery.

With the win, Bandari shoots to the 37 point mark to sit a point behind third-placed City Stars.

Next up for the two sides is a reverse game in Nairobi on Saturday 2 April in Ruaraka.

Lineups

Bandari: 16. Moses Wanyika (GK), 2. Amai Atariza, 5. Siraj Mohammed, 29. Andrew Juma (4. Brian Odera-87), 19. Felly Mulumba-Captain, 12. Dennis Magige, 6. John Otieno, 20. Benjamin Mosha (14. Umaru Kasumba-60), 10. Hassan Abdallah (29. Abeid Mohammed-72), 36. Kevin Kimani (40. Chris Ochieng-87), 39. John Mwita (24. William Wadri-60)

Unused subs: 25. Joseph Ochuka, 3. Benjamin Mwangemi, 15. Bernard Odhiambo, 17. Danson Namasaka, 18. Salim Chacha,

Coach: Anthony Kimani

Nairobi City Stars: 16. Jacob Osano, 28. Herit Mungai, 4. Salim Abdalla, 27. Lennox Ogutu, 19. Kevin Okumu, 18. Sven Yidah, 10. Peter Opiyo, 20. Timothy Ouma (9. Vincent Otieno Okoth-87) , 11. Davis Agesa (29. Augustine Kuta-78), 17. Nicholas Kipkirui (2. Oliver Maloba-63), 24. Erick Ombija (30. Anthony Kimani-63)

Unused subs: 23. Steve Njunge, 8. Calvin Masawa, 3. Charles Otieno, 5. Michael Madoya, 12. Edwin Buliba

Out: 1. Elvis Ochoro, 2. Elvis Noor Ojiambo, 6. Ronney Kola, 7. Rodgers Okumu, 14. Rowland Makati, 15. John Kamau, 22. Wycliffe Otieno, 25. Kenedy Onyango, 26. Dennis Wanjala, 31. Mohammed Bajaber, 32. Ezekiel Odera

Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

Cautions

Bandari: 10. Hassan Abdallah (70)

Nairobi City Stars: 4. Salim Abdallah (50), 19. Kevin Okumu (69), 18. Sven Yidah (74)

Goal: 10. Hassan Abdallah (45)

16 Mar 2022
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City Stars forward Timothy Ouma up against Bandari left back Siraj Mohammed during a 3rd round FKF PL match at Kasarani on Fri 11 Dec 2020. City Stars won 2-0
City Stars forward Timothy Ouma up against Bandari left back Siraj Mohammed during a 3rd round FKF PL match at Kasarani on Fri 11 Dec 2020. City Stars won 2-0

Head-to-head: Bandari (H) vs Nairobi City Stars (A): 2021/22 FKF Premier League season

March 16, 2022

For the ninth time since 2008, Bandari will host Nairobi City Stars in Mombasa, in the Premier League, this time on Thursday 17 March 2022, at Mbaraki Sports Club starting 3 pm.

The two sides are meeting for the first time this season – in a 23rd round tie – that comes six games into the second leg. The first leg game was never played as the league was on a temporary halt in November 2021.

From the previous eight Bandari-City Stars games in Mombasa, either side has won two games apiece, and the other four ending up in draws. In those eight games, Bandari has outscored City Stars twelve goals to eleven.

Heading to the Thursday game, City Stars sits third in the 18-team log with 38 points with Bandari a close sixth with 34 points. Both have played 22 games.

Bandari carries a morale-boosting 2-1 win over leaders Kakamega Homeboyz last Sunday to the game as City Stars carries a similar win earned in Kakamega over Vihiga Bullets on the same day.

When the two met at Mbaraki last time round, on 4 July 2021, the result was 1-1. Then Bandari was coached by Rwandese Andre Cassa Mbungo while Bosnian Sanjin Alagic was on the Simba wa Nairobi side.

Fast forward, Anthony Kimani is now the man in charge at Bandari, and he will be up against Nicholas Muyoti.

Who wins this one?

Summary

KPL games hosted by Bandari: Total-8; Bandari wins (2), City Stars wins (2), Draws (4)

1-Nov-08, Bandari vs World Hope, 1-1 (D)
26-Jul-09, Bandari vs City Stars, 1-2 (W)
20-Mar-11, Bandari vs City Stars, 4-1 (L)
10-Mar-13, Bandari vs City Stars, 2-2 (D)
23-Aug-14, Bandari vs City Stars, 0-0 (D)
3-Oct-15, Bandari vs City Stars, 2-1 (L)
24-Sep-16, Bandari vs City Stars, 1-3 (W)
04-Jul-21, Bandari vs City Stars, 1-1 (D)
17-Mar-22, Bandari vs City Stars, ??

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