Nairobi City Stars will navigate the first leg of the 2024-25 premier league season with a total of 27 players.
The 27 includes 16 who renewed their contracts, six who had running contracts, one returning player – Sven Yidah -, and four new signings.
Defender Brian Opinde joined from fourth tier side Langas Super Stars, as left back Stephen Bulugu arrived from relegated Muhoroni Youth.
Flyer Andre Kalama from Sofapaka and Ugandan national James Ssemambo from Burundi’s premiership side Bumamura FC complete the short list of incoming transfers.
“We concentrated more on retentions for continuity’s sake and only topped up with five players to replace those that left at the end of last term. The replacements are like-for-like, and will take up the slots vacated by departures at the end of last season,”
“We will start off with a lean squad of 27 players into the new season and will only scale it upwards if need be during the next window,” said club CEO Patrick Korir
🚀 Exciting News! 🚀
We’re thrilled to welcome Andre Kamala from Sofapaka FC to Nairobi City Stars! 🌟⚽ This young talent is ready to dazzle on the pitch.
Welcome, Andre! 🙌🔥#WelcomeKamala #Simbawanairobi #CityStarsFuture #NewSigning pic.twitter.com/2baCVH3CAV
— Official Nairobi City Stars Fc (@NrbCityStars) September 10, 2024
🚀 Exciting News! 🚀
We’re thrilled to welcome Brian Opinde to the Nairobi City Stars family! 🌟⚽ Brian joins us from Langas Super Stars FC, and we can't wait to see his talent in action.
Welcome aboard, Brian! Let’s achieve great things together! 🙌🔥#Simbawanairobi pic.twitter.com/zoH3dPqUUI
— Official Nairobi City Stars Fc (@NrbCityStars) September 10, 2024
We’re thrilled to announce the newest addition to the Nairobi City Stars family James Ssemambo! 🇺🇬✨ He joins us from Bumamuru FC in Burundi, and we can’t wait to see his skills light up the pitch!
Welcome to the team, James! Let’s make magic together. 🙌⚽#Simbawanairobi pic.twitter.com/L8E3OHLtOK
— Official Nairobi City Stars Fc (@NrbCityStars) September 10, 2024
🚀 Big News! 🚀
Excited to welcome Stephen Bulugu to Nairobi City Stars from Muhoroni Youth! 🌟⚽ Get ready for his talent to shine on the pitch. Welcome, Stephen! 🙌🔥#WelcomeBulugu #Simbawanairobi #CityStarsRising pic.twitter.com/f2KG8YQdvV
— Official Nairobi City Stars Fc (@NrbCityStars) September 10, 2024
City Stars squad (& new jersey numbers) for the 2024-25 FKF Premier League season
Goalkeepers: 1. Edwin Mukolwe, 13. Elvis Ochoro, 32. Byron Owino
Defenders: 4. Timothy Muganda, *6. Brian Opinde (Langas Super Stars),8. Calvin Masawa, 12. Edwin Buliba, 15. Wycliffe Omondi, 21. Rogers Wasega, 22. Stephen Bulugu (Muhoroni Youth), 30. Rowland Makati
Midfielders: **3. Sven Yidah (Marumo Gallants), 16. Elvis Noor Ojiambo, 18. Clifford Ouma, 19. Vincent Owino, 25. Brian Mzee, *26. James Ssemambo (Bumumura, Burundi), 31. Abuyeka Kubasu
Forwards: 5. Robinson Asenwa, 7. Pius Omachi, 9. Yuto Kusaba, 10. Dennis Oalo, 11. Mohammed Bajaber, 17. Brian Mose Nyambane, 20. Kelvin Etemesi, 27. Gilbert Abala, *28. Andre Kalama (Sofapaka)
Released: Samuel Kapen, Dennis Wanjala, Sosthenes Idah, Newton Ochieng, Shem Odinga, and Andrew Kisilu
Technical bench: Nicholas Muyoti – Head coach, Peter Opiyo – Assistant coach, Abel Omuhaya – Goalkeeper trainer, Arthur Museve – Trainer & Security Officer, Obed Nyamweya – Game Analyst & Psychologist, Ronny Kagunzi – Team Manager, Brian Odongo Otieno – Team Physio, Dominic Mutiso – Kit Manager
*New players
**Returning player