A brace of goals from Mohammed Bajaber, and one each from Brian Mose, and Yuto Kusaba handed hosts Nairobi City Stars a 4-0 win over Kayole South Ward FC during a shape-up game at Ligi Ndogo Grounds on Wednesday 30 August 2023.
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NCS 4 – 0 KAYOLE YOUTH#simbawanairobi pic.twitter.com/cTkVYtycuT
— Official Nairobi City Stars Fc (@NrbCityStars) August 30, 2023
Bajaber headed home the opening goal on 13 minutes after connecting to a power throw-in from Brian Mose. He completed his brace just three minutes later off an assist from Yuto.
It was 3-0 after 32 minutes when Mose sent home a Clifford Ouma assist.
The tie ended at 4-0 on 53 minutes after Yuto fired home a cross from Bajaber.
The game handed play time to the set of players that did not feature – or grabbed a few minutes – in the opening 2023-24 FKF Premier League game against Muhooni Youth on Sunday 27 August 2023. It ended 0-0.
“The friendly game was aimed at handing all players in the squad match fitness before the next game. It playing a competitive friendly against a very good Kayole side, all the players are now at par with those that played on Sunday and can now fight for selection in the next league game against Bidco United on Sunday,” said assistant coach Peter Opiyo
Nairobi City Stars Lineup
1. Edwin Mukolwe (23. Julius Ombacho-46), 30. Rowland Makati, 32. Sostehenes Idah, 6. Ronney Kola, 8. Calvin Masawa, 18. Clifford Ouma (25. Brian Mzee-46), 31. Abuyeka Kubasu, 9. Mohammed Bajaber, 21. Yuto Kusaba, Robinson Asenwa (27. Gilbert Abala-46), 17. Brian Mose (11. Andrew Kisilu-46)
Coach: Nicholas Muyoti