Nairobi City Stars

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  • MD9: Sofapaka 1 Nairobi City Stars 2

    MD9: Sofapaka 1 Nairobi City Stars 2

    Nairobi City Stars came from behind to pick a 2-1 win over Sofapaka – the first triumph of the season – in an early kick-off in Kasarani on Saturday 14 January 2023 during a 2022-23 FKF Premier League matchday nine clash.

    Substitute Andrew Kisilu was the toast for Simba wa Nairobi when he struck in the 78th minute for his first-ever topflight goal to end a streak of 13-winless games from last season.

    His goal earned City Stars only their third win in eleven attempts while away to Sofapaka since the year 2009.

    Kisilu was at the right place at the right time to bury a Samuel Kapen effort that Sofapaka keeper spilled his way.

    His goal added on to an Ezekiel Odera first-half penalty goal that was earned after Kapen’s drive was handled in the box.

    Odera’s goal, the first this season, canceled out a penalty by Rody Manga minutes earlier.

    With the win, City Stars now improves to five points and up a place to the 16th spot. Next up is a game against KCB at Kasarani Annex on Wed 18 January 2023 starting 3.15 pm.

    Lineups

    Sofapaka: 35: Kevin Omondi, 13. Brian Wepo, 20. Titus Achesa-captain, 6. David Nshirimana, 22. Ronack Otieno, 25. Samuel Olwande, 66. Sunday Ikekhai (3. Nixon Omondi-74), 10. Roy Okal (12. Maqbul Ochola-63), 11. Ambrose Sifuna (27. Geoffrey Ojunga-74), 17. Alex Imbusia (7. Baron Oketch-46), 9. Rody Manga (24. Ben Stanley Omondi-46)

    Unused subs: 99. Simon Masaka, 40. David Otieno, 19. Jacob Onyango, 14. Lucky Musyoki, 77. Stephen Okola

    Coach: David Ouma

    Nairobi City Stars: 16. Jacob Osano, 8. Calvin Masawa, 6. Ronney Kola, 25. Kenedy Onyango, 28. Herit Mungai, 18. Clifford Ouma, 30. Anthony Kimani-captain, 31. Mohammed Bajaber (9. Vincent Otieno Okoth-69), 21. Oliver Maloba (2. Elvis Noor Ojiambo-83), 22. Samuel Kapen, 32. Ezekiel Odera (11. Andrew Kisilu-69)

    Unused subs: 23. Stephen Njunge, 14. Rowland Makati, 4. Elly Kessy Osotsi, 26. Dennis Wanjala, 17. Daniel Odhiambo, 20. Kelvin Etemesi

    Out: 1. Elvis Ochoro, 5. Timothy Muganda, 7. Pius Omachi,  10. Peter Opiyo, 12. Edwin Buliba, 15. Newton Ochieng

    Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

    Cautions (yellow cards)
    Sofapaka: –
    Nairobi City Stars: 25. Kenedy Onyango (16)

    Goals
    Sofapaka: 9. Rody Manga (21-Pen)
    Nairobi City Stars: 32. Ezekiel Odera (26-Pen), 11. Andrew Kisilu (78)

  • Kisilu to build on topflight debut

    Kisilu to build on topflight debut

    Diminutive flyer Andrew Kisilu Ngati made his Kenyan Premier League bow on Sunday 11 December 2022 after coming on as a substitute as Nairobi City Stars took on Posta Rangers in match day four in Thika Stadium.

    Kisilu plugged into the left wing in place of Oliver Maloba in the 65th minute for his maiden topflight appearance.

    His debut against Rangers arrived on the day he first made the 18-man squad having missed out on the three opening games of the season against Bidco United, Tusker FC, and FC Talanta as he fully recovered from an injury.

    “I wish to say thanks to the Coach (Nicholas Muyoti),the technical bench and team mates for the belief. I am looking to build on that debut and help the team going forward.” said Kisilu

    Kisilu, signed from second-tier side Dandora Love, arrived in the off-season to boost Simba wa Nairobi’s attack line.

  • Andrew Kisilu named for Posta Rangers duel

    Andrew Kisilu named for Posta Rangers duel

    Winger Andrew Kisilu Ngati is in line for his Kenyan Premiership debut after making the cut to face Posta Rangers in Thika on Sunday 11 December 2022 in a fourth-round tie starting 3 pm.

    Kisilu, formerly of Dandora Love, is one of two changes to the 18-man squad named for the upcoming tie by head coach Nicholas Muyoti.

    Aside from Kisilu, the other change is defensive-mid Ronney Kola who featured in the first two games against Bidco United and Tusker, but sat out the last game against FC Talanta.

    The two take up the places of Daniel Dante Odhiambo and Anthony Muki Kimani who take a break after featuring in the first three games.

    Squad to face Posta Rangers

    Goal Keepers: 1. Elvis Ochoro, 16. Jacob Osano

    Defenders: 4. Elly Kessy Osotsi,  12. Edwin Buliba, 14. Rowland Makati, 25. Kenedy Onyango, 26. Dennis Wanjala, 28. Herit Mungai

    Midfielders: 2. Elvis Noor Ojiambo, 6. Ronney Kola,  10. Peter Opiyo, 11. Andrew Kisilu, 15. Newton Ochieng, 18. Clifford Ouma, 21. Oliver Maloba,

    Strikers: 9. Vincent Otieno Okoth, 22. Samuel Kapen, 32. Ezekiel Odera

    Out:  5. Timothy Muganda,7. Pius Omachi, 8. Calvin Masawa, 17. Daniel Odhiambo,  20. Kelvin Etemesi,  23. Stephen Njunge, 30. Anthony Kimani, 31. Mohammed Bajaber

    Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

  • Bajaber, Kisilu back to full training

    Bajaber, Kisilu back to full training

    After missing out on the opening game of the season against Bidco United, midfielder Mohammed Bajaber and new recruit Andrew Kisilu are now up for consideration for the next game against champions Tusker.

    The two players had been out injured in recent weeks, but have since returned to training.

    According to team Physio Brian Odongo, both players are fully fit and up for selection.

    “Mohammed and Ksiliu had been out with varied injuries but have since recovered and have rejoined the rest of the squad for full training,”

    “With their recoveries, they improve on the pool of players that the coach can select from for the upcoming matches,” said Odongo

    In the ended off-season, Mohammed top scored for City Stars with five goals, with Kisilu following close by with three goals.

  • Andrew Kisilu joins from Dandora Love

    Andrew Kisilu joins from Dandora Love

    Flyer Andrew Kisilu Ngati has joined Nairobi City Stars from second-tier side Dandora Love for the upcoming season.

    Kisilu, a left winger, adds firepower to Simba wa Nairobi’s frontline which was left open following a number of departures at the close of last season.

    “Joining City Stars is a step up for me, and a dream come true, considering where I was playing last season,”

    “It is humbling to join Nairobi City Stars and work with some of the best coaches and players in the country. I am looking forward to aiding the team to attain its targets going forward,” added Kisilu

    Kisilu has been part of the Simba wa Nairobi setup since late August 2022 and went on to feature in 5 of 18 friendlies scoring three times and providing one assist.

    Kisilu will don jersey no. 11 which was vacated by Davis Agesa. He is the fourth player to be unveiled player after  Samuel Kapen, Clifford Ouma, and Newton Ochieng.

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