17 Apr 2022
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City Stars, Kipkirui
City Stars striker Nicholas Kipkirui celebrates his opening goal against Ulinzi Stars at the ASK Showground on Sat 10 Jul 2021. City Stars won the round 24 Premier League game 2-0

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

April 17, 2022

Ulinzi Stars will host Nairobi City Stars for the 13th time in the Kenyan topflight, this time during a matchday 26 FKF Premier League tie in Ruaraka on Monday 18 April 2022 starting 3 pm.

It will be the first time that Ulinzi will host City Stars at Ruaraka, the venue for the previous round of games last weekend. It ended 0-0.

From the past encounters away to Ulinzi Stars, City Stars has managed only two wins and has lost three times. The other seven games have ended in draws.

The second win, which followed a 2-1 win at Afraha in October 2011, was at the ASK Showground in July 2021 after Nicholas Kipkirui and Bolton Omwenga scored inside the opening ten minutes to register a 2-0 win.

For the second straight weekend, City Stars coach Nicholas Muyoti will be coming up against his Ulinzi counterpart Benjamin Nyangweso at the same venue.

Headed to the game, City Stars sits third on the log with 42 points as Ulinzi Stars is 15th with 27 points.

Who wins this one?

Summary

KPL (away) games to Ulinzi: 12; City Stars wins (2), Ulinzi  Stars wins (3), Draws (7)

1-Apr-06; Ulinzi Stars vs World Hope, 1-1 (D)
13-Oct-07; Ulinzi Stars vs World Hope, 1-1 (D)
4-Oct-08; Ulinzi Stars vs World Hope, 1-0 (L)
7-Nov-09; Ulinzi Stars vs City Stars, 0-0 (D)
24-Apr-10; Ulinzi Stars vs City Stars, 1-1 (D)
16-Oct-11; Ulinzi Stars vs City Stars, 1-2 (W)
12-Aug-12; Ulinzi Stars vs City Stars, 2-1 (L)
22-Jun-13: Ulinzi Stars vs City Stars, 0-0 (D)
26-Jul-14; Ulinzi Stars vs City Stars, 1-1 (D)
23-May-15; Ulinzi Stars vs City Stars, 1-1 (D)
15-May-16; Ulinzi Stars vs City Stars, 3-0 (L)
10-Jul-21; Ulinzi Stars vs City Stars, 0-2 (W)
18-Apr-22; Ulinzi Stars vs City Stars, ??

17 Apr 2022
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Elvis, City Stars
Elvis Noor Ojiambo has a go at Ulinzi Stars' Brian Birgen during a matchday 25 Betking Premier League tie at the ASK Showground in Nakuru on Sat 10 Jul 2021. Nairobi City Stars won the game 2-0

Quartet return for Ulinzi reverse

April 17, 2022

Four changes have been made from the squad that drew 0-0 with Ulinzi Stars last weekend ahead of a reverse matchday 26 FKF Premier League tie set for Ruaraka on Monday 18 April 2022 starting 3 pm.

Left-back Dennis Wanjala, midfielders Elvis Noor Ojiambo and Anthony Muki Kimani are back as well as flyer Rodgers Okuse Okumu.

After missing the last four games, Wanjala and Okuse are back to take up the places of striker Vincent Otieno, and Erick Ombija who is injured.

After five games out, Elvis returns to take up the slot of his sibling Timothy Noor Ouma who is suspended for the game due to an accumulation of yellow cards (five) as Muki, who missed the last game due to work commitments, comes on for Augustine Kuta.

City Stars squad to face Ulinzi Stars

Goalkeepers: 1. Elvis Ochoro, 16. Jacob Osano

Defenders: 4. Salim Abdallah, 8. Calvin Masawa, 19. Kevin Okumu, 25. Kenedy Onyango, 26. Dennis Wanjala, 27. Lennox Ogutu, 28. Herit Mungai

Midfielders: 2. Elvis Noor Ojiambo, 3. Charles Otieno, 5. Michael Madoya, 7. Rodgers Okumu, 15. John Kamau, 18. Sven Yidah, 21. Oliver Maloba, 30. Anthony Kimani

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

Out:  6. Ronney Kola, 9. Vincent Otieno Okoth, 12. Edwin Buliba, 14. Rowland Makati, 10. Peter Opiyo, 20. Timothy Noor Ouma, 22. Wycliffe Otieno, 23. Stephen Njunge, 24. Erick Ombija,  29. Augustine Kuta, 31. Mohammed Bajaber

16 Apr 2022
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City Stars, Ulinzi
Action between Nairobi City Stars and Ulinzi Stars in a matchday 25 FKF Premier League tie on Sat 10 Apr 2022 in Ruaraka. It ended 0-0

Ulinzi clash shifts to Ruaraka from Langata

April 16, 2022

Ulinzi Stars will host Nairobi City Stars in Ruaraka on Monday 18 April 2022 in FKF Premier League matchday 26 and not at the newly opened Ulinzi Sports Complex in Langata as earlier scheduled.

The game was originally planned for Kericho Green Stadium on Saturday 16 April, but was dated fresh and moved to the new facility in Nairobi before the switch back to Rruaraka.

“Ulinzi Stars informed us of the unavailability of the Ulinzi Sports Complex in Langata which then informed the return to Ruaraka. We are aligned with the changes.” said CEO Patrick Korir

Ulinzi Stars were guests to City Stars last weekend in Ruaraka during a rescheduled game. Either side kept a clean sheet to share the spoils.

City Stars, Ulinzi

Ezekiel Odera in action between Nairobi City Stars and Ulinzi Stars in a matchday 25 FKF Premier League tie on Sat 10 Apr 2022 in Ruaraka. It ended 0-0

14 Apr 2022
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City Stars, Njunge
City Stars keeper Stephen Njunge stands tall against Mathare United on Sat 26 Feb 2022 in Thika. He kept a clean sheet as Simba wa Nairobi won the game 3-0

Njunge out for the season

April 14, 2022

Goalkeeper Stephen Njunge Ndungu has been forced to sit out the rest of the season due to a recent knee knock.

Njunge injured his knee as City Stars took on second-tier side Kibera Black Stars in a friendly game last week in Ngong Vapor. He had to leave the field of play as early as the eighth minute following a collision with an opponent.

According to team physio Brian Otieno Odongo, Njunge has been advised by the Doctors to stay out for a while to fully recover.

“Examinations were done on him and it was found out that he strained his knee. Active rest for three months has been recommended with treatment and medication for full recovery to be achieved,” said Odongo

On his part, Njunge said; “I feel really sad as that this has happened at a time when I wanted to contribute to the team as we head towards season-end. I pray for a faster recovery.” said Njunge

City Stars head coach Nicholas Muyoti is disturbed at the realization that his top keeper is now out for a few months.

“It is very sad to lose him at this point of the season. I wish him a quick recovery. His presence had a good effect on (Jacob) Osano and I hope (Elvis) Ochoro will step up and give competition.” said Muyoti

Till the injury, Njunge had made the Simba wa Nairobi squad in 20 of 25 games played in the current FKF Premier League season.

Steve Njunge

Nairobi City Stars keeper Steve Njunge warming up ahead of a round 22 Premier League game against Nzoia United at the Narok Stadium on Fri 25 June 2021

Njunge, City Stars, Rangers

Keeper Stephen Njunge initiates play against Posta Rangers during a 7th round Premier League game on Fri 8th Jan 2021 at Kasarani. The game ended 1-1

13 Apr 2022
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Chumsy , City Stars
Kevin Okumu goes for the ball with Ulinzi Stars' John Njuguna during a matchday 25 Betking Premier League tie at the ASK Showground in Nakuru on Sat 10 Jul 2021. Nairobi City Stars won the game 2-0

New date, venue for Ulinzi Stars reverse tie

April 13, 2022

Nairobi City Stars will face Ulinzi Stars at the newly opened Ulinzi Sports Complex in Langata on Monday 18 April 2022 starting 3 pm.

The tie had earlier been scheduled for the Kericho Green Stadium on Saturday 16 April prior to the shift.

The change in date and venue, following Ulinzi Stars’ request, has since been communicated by the league managers.

The Easter Monday game will be historic as it will be the first-ever top-flight game at the newly commissioned facility.

The two clubs faced off last Sunday 10 April in Ruaraka in a rescheduled game from November 2021. It ended 0-0.

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