Finally, in attempt four across as many seasons, Nairobi City Stars saw off Kariobangi Sharks, 3-1, during a matchday 12 game in the 2023/24 FKF Premier League season in Kasarani Annex on Saturday 25 November 2023.
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FULL TIME
NCS 3️⃣ – 1️⃣ Sharks#simbawanairobi pic.twitter.com/ICXnVNAG2f
— Official Nairobi City Stars Fc (@NrbCityStars) November 25, 2023
Vincent Owino – later named the MVP – was the toast for Simba wa Nairobi as his brace of penalties in either half, in added time of the first half and 48th minute, topped up on Mohammed Bajaber’s early opening goal in the third minute. Robinson Asenwa assisted all three goals.
Brace master ⚽️⚽️#simbawanairobi pic.twitter.com/DskJGJGsBE
— Official Nairobi City Stars Fc (@NrbCityStars) November 25, 2023
Vincent Owino of Nairobi City Stars is your Man of the Match against Kariobangi Sharks #FKFPremierLeague pic.twitter.com/Vp5duqGjv7
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First half action#simbawanairobi pic.twitter.com/YRCuUh3oxX
— Official Nairobi City Stars Fc (@NrbCityStars) November 25, 2023
VINCENT OWINO ⚽️⚽️#simbawanairobi pic.twitter.com/hhJXKdmRSL
— Official Nairobi City Stars Fc (@NrbCityStars) November 25, 2023
GOOOALL!!!⚽️⚽️⚽️
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Visiting Sharks, with two wins and a draw from the previous three games on the road against City Stars, got a consolation via a Geoffrey Onyango penalty in the 58th minute.
From the win, City Stars temporarily – pending Sunday games – moved up four places from 13th to ninth with 15 points as Sharks dropped a place to 13th spot.
Standings after Saturdays round of Matches #FKFPremierLeague pic.twitter.com/mW0S7BxaW7
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Next up for City Stars is an away game against table leaders Posta Rangers in Kasarani Annex on Saturday 2 December, 2023 starting at 3 p.m.
Lineups: 1. Edwin Mukolwe, 12. Edwin Buliba, 15. Wycliffe Omondi, 4. Timothy Muganda-Captain 1, 26. Dennis Wanjala (8. Calvin Masawa – 42 – captain 2), 18. Clifford Ouma (20. Kelvin Etemesi-67), 25. Brian Mzee (2. Elvis Noor-77), 22. Samuel Kapen (30. Rowland Makati-77), 3. Robinson Asenwa, 9. Mohammed Bajaber (11. Andrew Kisilu-77),
Unused subs: 23. Julius Ombacho, 27. Gilbert Abala
Out: 5. Newton Ochieng, 6. Ronney Kola, 7. Pius Omachi, 10. Dennis Oalo, 13. Elvis Ochoro, 17. Brian Mose, 21. Yuto Kusaba, 31. Abuyeka Kubasu, 32. Sosthenes Idah
Coach: Nicholas Muyoti
Kariobangi Sharks: 16. Bernard Jairo (1. Kevin Ouru-6), 22. Julius Masaba (26. Moses Shikanda-70), 13. Kevin Musamali (3. Frederick Alushula-46), 25. Kevinluke Otiala-Captain, 14. Timothy Ekhavi, 15. Biron Otieno, 23. Keith Imbali (6. Biko Omollo-60), 10. Fortune Omoto, 21. Leon Otieno, 9. Donald Ange (24. Henry Onyango-70), 11. Geoffrey Onyango
Unused subs: 2. Ghai Panchol, 20. Mathew Kibiwott, 5. Isaac Wasambo, 27. Lennox Kimani
Coach: William Muluya
Cautions
Nairobi City Stars: 18. Clifford Ouma (45+), 1. Edwin Mukolwe (56), 22. Samuel Kapen (64), 2. Elvis Noor (86)
Kariobangi Sharks:
Goals
Nairobi City Stars: 9. Mohammed Bajaber (4), Vincent Owino (45+ pen, 48-pen)
Kariobangi Sharks: 11. Geoffrey Onyango (58-pen)
Starting lineups
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Nairobi City Stars Vs Kariobangi Sharks
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