07 Apr 2022
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City Stars flyer Rodgers 'Okuse' Okumu in action against Mutomo Tigers at Kitui Stadium on Sat 13 Feb 2021 during a round 64 Betway Cup. City Stars won 4-1

Friendly Fire: Nairobi City Stars 2 Kibera Black Stars 2

April 7, 2022

Kibera BlackStars scored very late to force a 2-2 draw against Nairobi City Stars during a friendly match played at the Ng’ong Vapor grounds on Thursday 7 April 2022.

Walter Juma had Black Stars up 1-0 in just the seventh minute but City Stars were level in the 18th minute after stopper Kenedy Vidic Onyango scored an awarded penalty.

Keeper Steve Njunge was forced out of the game with an injury as BlackStars grabbed the opening goal. He was replaced by former Kenya U20 call-up Elvis Ochoro.

Five minutes into the second half, City Stars went ahead through flyer Rodgers Okuse Okumu off a delivery from Dennis Decha Wanjala.

The game was to end even when, in the 97th minute, second-half substitute Don Bolo scored the leveling goal.

The two last faced off in early October 2021 at Ligi Ndogo. City Stars won it 3-0.

Lineups

Nairobi City Stars: 23. Stephen Njunge (1. Elvis Ochoro), 25. Kenedy Onyango (22. Wycliffe Otieno), 12. Edwin Buliba, 8. Calvin Masawa, 26. Dennis Wanjala, 3. Charles Otieno (7. Rodgers Okumu), 29. Augustine Kuta (Pius Omachi – Guest Player), 9. Vincent Otieno, 5. Michael Madoya (15. John Kamau), 17. Nicholas Kipkirui (14. Rowland Makati), 24. Erick Ombija (Daniel Odhiambo – Guest Player)

Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

Kibera Black Stars: Tom Muthomi, Hannington Ragun, Brian Andere, Rashid Mayaka, Pascal Ogweno, Raydon Munala, Victor Onyango, Austine Moya, Walter Juma, Kevin Mwangi, Francis Waruru

Subs: Jamal Mwenda, Kevin Taiwo, Dennix Owino, Dennis Wanyama, Wesley Onguso, Don Bolo

Coach: Paul Ogai

*File Photo – Okuse in a past game

05 Apr 2022
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Charles 'Chale' Otieno getting closer to full recuperation after months of rehab

Charles Otieno: Team character keeps us going

April 5, 2022

Six months into the current 2021/22 FKF Premier League season, Nairobi City Stars defensive-mid Charles Chale Otieno opines that the will to overcome from the entire lot is what keeps the team going.

Chale’s comments come at a time that Simba wa Nairobi is coming off a bad patch in March having lost three of four games, before returning to winning ways against Bandari at the start of April 2022.

The win kept City Stars at third in the standings with 41 points from 24 games.

“First I want to thank God for the season and also for the chance to be where we are. It is about our character as a team that has got us going considering the recent disappointments of losing. But we are standing tall and fighting hard.” added Otieno

Chale, in the ranks of City Stars since 2017, has been key to City Stars upward trajectory having been named to the squad in 19 of the 24 games played so far.

02 Apr 2022
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Striker Ezekiel Odera leads in celebration after scoring City Stars second goal vs Bandari on Sat 2 Apr 2022 in Ruaraka. City Stars won the round 24 FKF Premier League tie 2-1

Nairobi City Stars 2 Bandari 1

April 2, 2022

Two goals within five minutes by Timothy Noor Ouma and Ezekiel Odera handed Nairobi City Stars a 2-1 win over Bandari during an FKF Premier League matchday 24 tie played at Ruaraka grounds on Saturday 2 April 2022.

The game had a nervy finish after Bandari grabbed what turned out to be a consolation in the 78th minute via a penalty by substitute Umaru Kasumba. The Ugandan forward was felled in the box after a touch from stopper Salim Abdalla.

Ouma activated the scoresheet with his fifth goal of the season in the 15th minute with a sublime freekick that beat keeper Moses Wanyika all the way. Stopper Lennox Ogutu won the freekick after being fouled soon after receiving a mid-pitch ball from Kevin Okumu.

In the 20th minute, Odera smacked home a low drive for his seventh goal of the season after completing Ouma’s cross that received a mild touch from skipper Anthony Muki Kimani.

The win turns around a 1-0 defeat to the same side in the previous round in Mombasa.

City Stars moved to the 41 point mark after the win but returned to third by end of the day after Tusker held KCB to a 1-1 draw at the same venue.

Next up for Simba wa Nairobi is a home game against Ulinzi Stars in Ruaraka on Sunday 10 April 2022 starting 3pm

Lineups

Nairobi City Stars: 16. Jacob Osano, 28. Herit Mungai, 4. Salim Abdalla, 27. Lennox Ogutu, 19. Kevin Okumu, 18. Sven Yidah, 30. Anthony Kimani (3. Charles Otieno-73) 20. Timothy Ouma (5. Mike Madoya-81), 11. Davis Agesa (17. Nicholas Kipkirui-60), 21. Oliver Maloba (15. John Kamau-60), 32. Ezekiel Odera (24. Erick Ombija-81)

Unused subs: 23. Steve Njunge, 8. Calvin Masawa, 9. Vincent Otieno Okoth, 25. Kenedy Onyango

Out: 1. Elvis Ochoro, 2. Elvis Noor Ojiambo, 6. Ronney Kola, 7. Rodgers Okumu, 14. Rowland Makati, 22. Wycliffe Otieno, 26. Dennis Wanjala, 31. Mohammed Bajaber, 10. Peter Opiyo, 12. Edwin Buliba, 29. Augustine Kuta

Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

Bandari: 16. Michael Wanyika, 19. Felly Mulumba – Captain, 29. Andrew Juma, 2. Atariza Amai, 5. Siraj Mohammed (21. Abeid Mohammed-76), 30. Faraj Ominde, 8. Keegan Ndemi (14. Umaru Kasumba-46), 17. Danson Namasaka (20. Benjamin Mosha-46), 39. John Mwita, 6. Joseph Otieno (William Wadri-55), 40. Chris Ochieng (11. Darius Msagha-46)

Unused subs: 25. Joseph Ochuka, 4. Brian Odera, 15. Bernard Odhiambo, 12. Dennis Magige, 3. Bonface Mwangemi,

Coach: Anthony Kimani

Cautions

Nairobi City Stars: 11. Davis Agesa (28), 27. Lennox Ogutu (33), 4. Salim Abdalla (42),
Bandari: 8. Keegan Ndemi (43)

Goals
Nairobi City Stars: 20. Timothy Ouma (15), 32. Ezekiel Odera (20)
Bandari: 14. Umaru Kasumba (78-Pen)

01 Apr 2022
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John Kamau goes for the ball as Calvin Masawa keeps a close eye on a Mathare United player on Sat 26 Feb 2022 in Thika during an FKF Premier League match day 19 tie. City Stars won 3-0

Four changes for Bandari return

April 1, 2022

Goalkeeper Elvis Ochoro, striker Ezekiel Odera, stopper Kenedy Onyango and midfielder John Kamau are the three new additions as Nairobi City Stars plots for a Bandari reverse game in Ruaraka on Saturday 2 April 2022 starting 3 pm.

The quartet takes up the places of keeper Stephen Njunge, forward Augustine Kuta, stopper Edwin Buliba and injured midfielder Peter Opiyo who were all part of the trip to Mombasa a fortnight ago.

City Stars went down 1-0 in that game after conceding at the stroke of halftime.

City Stars squad to face Bandari

Goalkeepers: 1. Elvis Ochoro, 16. Jacob Osano

Defenders: 4. Salim Abdallah, 8. Calvin Masawa, 19. Kevin Okumu, 25. Kenedy Onyango, 27. Lennox Ogutu, 28. Herit Mungai,

Midfielders: 3. Charles Otieno, 5. Michael Madoya, 15. John Kamau, 18. Sven Yidah, 20. Timothy Ouma, 21. Oliver Maloba, 30. Anthony Kimani-captain,

Strikers: 9. Vincent Otieno Okoth, 11. Davis Agesa, 17. Nicholas Kipkirui, 24. Erick Ombija, 32. Ezekiel Odera

Out: 2. Elvis Noor Ojiambo, 6. Ronney Kola, 7. Rodgers Okumu, 12. Edwin Buliba, 14. Rowland Makati, 10. Peter Opiyo, 22. Wycliffe Otieno, 23. Stephen Njunge, 26. Dennis Wanjala, 29. Augustine Kuta, 31. Mohammed Bajaber,

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,

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