It ended 0-0 on Saturday 2 March 2024 when Kariobangi Sharks hosted Nairobi City Stars in a matchday 23, 2023-24 FKF Premier League tie at the Police Sacco Stadium.
FULL TIME
SHARKS0️⃣-0️⃣NCS#simbawanairobi pic.twitter.com/FQdAFJxVTS
— Official Nairobi City Stars Fc (@NrbCityStars) March 2, 2024
The tie could have taken a twist in favor of Sharks in the 79th minute but it was not to be after Simba wa Nairobi keeper Edwin Mukolwe saved a point blank penalty by John Mark Makwata.
The spot kick was awarded after right back Rowland Makati was adjudged to have handled a swerving ball that headed wide at the far post.
Mukolwe, who had some massive saves in the first half, was later named the most valuable player after the match.
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Edwin Mukolwe is our man of the match for his shot stopping prowess for @NrbCityStars vs @k_sharksfc today#fkfpremierleague pic.twitter.com/G1Oo5LJAjM
— FKF Premier League (@Officialfkfpl) March 2, 2024
With a point earned, City Stars moved two places up from sixth to fourth on the 18-team log with a new tally of 38 points.
Sharks on their part maintained 15th spot with a new collection of 24 points.
League Standings after Saturdays round of Matches#FKFPremierLeague pic.twitter.com/srcupcqwy8
— FKF Premier League (@Officialfkfpl) March 2, 2024
Next up for Simba wa Nairobi is a home game against Bidco United on Saturday 9 March 2023 in Machakos starting at 1 pm.
Line ups
Kariobangi Sharks: 30. Sebastian Wekesa, 4. Ian Karani, 14. Timothy Ekhavi, 25. Kevinluke Otiala-captain, 11. Geoffrey Onyango, 15. Biron Otieno, 8. Andreas Odhiambo (23. Keith Imbali-46), 10. Fortune Omoto, 22. Julius Masaba, 5. Isaac Wasambo (28. Patrick Ngunyi-63), 21. Leon Otieno (24. JohnMark Makwata-46)
Unused subs: 16. Bernard Jairo, 6. Biko Omolo, 13. Kevin Musamali, 29. David Jimma, 7. Victor Ngume, 26. Moses Shikanda, 20. Mathew Kibiwott, 17. Sigmun Maina, 27. Lennox Kimani,
Coach: William Muluya
Nairobi City Stars: 1. Edwin Mukolwe, 30. Rowland Makati, 32. Sosthenes Idah (4. Timothy Muganda-60), 15. Wycliffe Omondi, 8. Calvin Masawa-Captain, 18. Clifford Ouma, 31. Abuyeka Kubasu (25. Shem Odinga-60), 19. Vincent Owino (5. Newton Ochieng-70), 22. Samuel Kapen (27. Gilbert Abala-70), 9. Mohammed Bajaber, 3. Robinson Asenwa (10. Dennis Oalo-70)
Unused subs: 2. Elvis Noor, 13. Elvis Ochoro, 21. Yuto Kusaba, 26. Dennis Wanjala,
Out: 7. Pius Omachi, 11. Andrew Kisilu, 12. Edwin Buliba, 17. Brian Mose, 20. Kelvin Etemesi, 23. Byron Owino, 24. Rogers Obusu
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Kariobangi Sharks vs Nairobi City Stars #FKFPremierLeague pic.twitter.com/Ck5NmGgpXU
— FKF Premier League (@Officialfkfpl) March 2, 2024
Cautions
Kariobangi Sharks: –
Nairobi City Stars: 32. Sosthenes Idah (43), 4. Timothy Muganda (78), 18. Clifford Ouma (86)
Goals
Kariobangi Sharks: 24. JohnMark Makwata (79-pen miss)
Nairobi City Stars: –