Visiting 3K FC from Embu handed Nairobi City Stars their first loss at the GEMS Cambridge grounds, and first in the second leg during a National Super League (NSL) match played on Friday 3 Apr 2026.
3K FC were up 1-0 inside the first ten minutes after John Muendo headed in Ian Owiti’s corner, and doubled the lead in the 39th minute after Oscar Juma headed in David Nyaga’s delivery from the left wing. Substitute Alex Juma completed the scoring in the 78th minute.
From the resuts, City Stars remains 12th in the 20-team log with 34 points as 3K hit the half century mark. The two teams drew 1-1 during the first leg in late January 2026.
Next up for City Stars is an away game to Kisumu AllStars on Sunday 12 Apr 2026.
Lineups
Nairobi City Stars: 32. Arnold Shivachi (GK), 22. Stephen Bulugu, 4. Timothy Muganda, 2. Salim Odeka–Captain, 26. Bernard Odhiambo, 19. Austin Moya (14. Joseph Mwangi – 64), 6. Edwin Jumba (10. Felix Seda – 46), 31. Abuyeka Kubasu, 20. Alvine Mukudi (30. Suleiman Ali Konzi – 78), 18. James Kibande, 9. Titus Kapchanga
Unused subs: 33. Byron Owino, 8. Calvin Masawa, 16. Jimmy Mbugua, 17. Kelvin Elias, 29. Ezekiel Simiyu
Out: Kelvin Nginai (GK), 3. Alex Warai, 7. Abdirahman Sharrif, 10. Dennis Buhendwa, 12. Doreck Otieno, 25. Joseph Odhiambo,
Coach: Salim Babu
3K FC: 1. Emmanuel Kulwa, 11. David Nyaga, 13. Daniel Wanjala – Captain, 18. Timothy Isuza (31. Joshua Kanyi – 88), 33. Bernard Ng’etich, 12. John Muendo, 15. Ian Owiti, 2. Samuel Wahinya, 22. Ronald Karwera (10. Alex Mwalimu – 72), 17. Mark Kithome (9. Alex Juma – 72), 14. Oscar Juma
Unused subs: 32. Issa Satieli, 16. Neddy Githinji, 8 Eugene Ateya, 40. Kendrick Kipkirui, 7. Michael Amwayi, 21. Amir Ndune
Coach: Nicodemus Omasete