Home team Bidco United came from behind to force Nairobi City Stars to a 1-1 draw during a second round 2023-24 FKF Premier League match played in Kasarani Annex on Sunday 3 September 2023.
It ends all even at Kasarani Annex
BUFC 1-1 NCS
⚽Andrew Kisilu #SimbaWaNairobi#FKFPL pic.twitter.com/rqa7AjL1QO
— Official Nairobi City Stars Fc (@NrbCityStars) September 3, 2023
*Video courtesy of FKF & Azam TV
Andrew Kisilu slammed home a rebound eleven minutes into the second half for Simba wa Nairobi to take the lead. But the hosts rallied to level matters eleven minutes later through substitute Samuel Ndungu who fired from within the box.
First half action in pictures#SimbaWaNairobi pic.twitter.com/MzoIX01cES
— Official Nairobi City Stars Fc (@NrbCityStars) September 3, 2023
Kisilu’s goal was his second in the top flight, and the opening goal for City Stars this term.
Brian Mzee, on his first premier league start, and full 90 minutes in the top flight, was picked out as the man of the match.
Brian Mzee was superb in the middle of the park today.
He is your man of the match today against Bidco United.#FKFPremierLeague pic.twitter.com/9JOvHJdIUZ
— FKF Premier League (@Officialfkfpl) September 3, 2023
With a share of the spoils in the only Sunday game, both teams remain in mid-table.
Standings after Gameweek 2#FKFPremierLeague pic.twitter.com/ePkYRngNjY
— FKF Premier League (@Officialfkfpl) September 3, 2023
Simba wa Nairobi’s next assignment is against champions Gor Mahia on Sunday 17 September in Kasarani Main Stadium.
Lineups
Bidco United: 35. Daniel Odiwuor, 4. David Kalama, 3. Thomas Wainaina, 18. Francis Oduor, 31. Peter Nzuki, 14. Said Tsuma, 11. EricMichubu, 44. Jacob Onyango, 39. Ezekiel Okare, 20. Douglas Mokaya, 19. John Kelwishi
Subs: 1. Melvin Nderitu, 8. Lameck Oloo, 15. Gabriel Wandera, 30. Martin Mbugua, 7. Sharif Musa, 32. Chris Opondo, 22. Clinton Osiago, 9. Samuel Ndungu, 2. Michael Bodo
Coach: Anthony Akhulia
Nairobi City Stars: 13. Elvis Ochoro (GK), 26. Dennis Wanjala, 15. Wycliffe Omondi, 4. Timothy Muganda, 30. Rowland Makati, 16. Elvis Noor (19. Vincent Owino-26), 11. Andrew Kisilu (15. Newton Ochieng-78), 25. **Brian Mzee, 10. Dennis Oalo-Captain, 22. Samuel Kapen (17. Brian Mose-78), 20. Kelvin Etemesi (9. Mohammed Bajaber-88)
**First full premier league game
Unused subs: 1. Edwin Mukolwe (GK), 8. Calvin Masawa, 18. Clifford Ouma, 31. Abuyeka Kubasu, 32. Sostehenes Idah
Out: 3. Robinson Asenwa, 6. Ronney Kola, 7. Pius Omachi, 12. Edwin Buliba, 21. Yuto Kusaba, 23. Julius Ombacho, 27. Gilbert Abala
Coach: Nicholas Muyoti
Cautions
Bidco United:
Nairobi City Stars: 15. Wycliffe Omondi (8), 25. Brian Mzee (51)
Goals
Bidco United: 9. Samuel Ndungu (67)
Nairobi City Stars: 11. Andrew Kisilu (56)