Two standout players Anthony Muki Kimani – the skipper – and Davis Agesa in Nairobi City Stars starting premier league win over Nzoia Sugar last Sunday in Narok have been named in the first eleven team of the week.
Muki scored the opening goal a minute after the quarter hour. And two minutes later it was 2-0 when Oliver Maloba slammed in the second. Agesa provided both assists.
Maloba as well as keeper Steve Njunge, who saved a second half penalty to confirm a clean sheet in the season opener, made the bench.
Njunge, signed from Wazito, is one of seven keepers that kept a clean sheet on match day one.
“It is commendable to have players from City Stars in the team of the week. It goes too show efforts from head coach Sanjin and his bench are for all to see.” said team coordinator Samson Otieno
Complete team of the week
Goalkeeper: Samuel Odhiambo (Western Stima)
Defenders: Daniel Sakari, Onyango (Kariobangi Sharks), Robinson Kamura (AFC Leopards), David Ambulu(KCB)
Midfield: Anthony Muki Kimani (Nairobi City Stars), Michael Mutinda (KCB), Abdallah Hassan (Bandari)
Strikers: Daniel Otanga (KCB), Davis Agesa (Nairobi City Stars), Eric Kapaito (Kariobangi Sharks)
Reserves: Steve Njunge (Nairobi City Stars), John Kuol (Kariobangi Sharks), Bethuel Warambo (KCB), Joseph Mbugi (Posta Rangers), Oliver Maloba (Nairobi City Stars), David Majak (Tusker), Thomas Wainaina (Kakamega Homeboyz)
4 City Stars players – Muki, Agesa, Maloba & Njunge in team of the week (1)