Nairobi City Stars

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  • Sanneh the savior against AP Bomet

    Sanneh the savior against AP Bomet

    An injury time goal from Gambian hitman Ebrima Sanneh – his seventh of the season – is what Nairobi City Stars needed on Saturday 12 October to break down AP Bomet in a round 8 National Super League (NSL) duel at the Camp Toyoyo, Jericho.

    Sanneh powered a header off an Anthony Kimani free kick four minutes into handed time to hand Simba wa Nairobi all on offer for the sixth straight time.

    City Stars, handled by assistant coach John Amboko in the absence of travelling Sanjin Alagic, took the lead in the 20th minute via Jimmy Bageya off the spadework by Vincent ‘Jamaica’Otieno.

    The lead almost lasted the whole stretch but two minutes to time a failed clearance saw the visiting AP Bomet level matters.

    But when it seemed they had fished out a point off the leaders, Sanneh struck to send City Stars to the 22-point mark after eight games.

    Nairobi City Stars: 23. Levis Opiyo, 5. Wesley Onguso, 4. Salim Abdalla, 22. Wycliffe Otieno, 28. Kevin Okumu, 3. Charles Otieno, 30. Antony Kimani (Captain), 17. Davis Agesa, 21. Oliver Maloba, (25. David Gateri – 62′), 29. Ebrima Sanneh, 16. Vincent Otieno (Davis Agesa – 62′), 18. Jimmy Bageya (Eric Ochieng – 84′)

    Unused subs: 1. Ronny Kagunzi, 24. Cornelius Mwangi, 17. Noah Abich , 15. Peter Wainaina

    Yellow cards: 5. Kevin Okumu

    Goals & Assists: Jimmy Bageya – 20′  (Vincent Otieno), Ebrima Sanneh – 90+4 (Anthony Kimani free kick)

    MVP; 29. Ebrima Sanneh

    Coach: John Amboko

    AP Bomet: 25. Fred Oyugi, 16. Chris Wilunda, 13. Michael Muhadia, 3. Dominic Kipkirui, 2. Daniel Odhiambo, 5. Brian Ngala, 10. Dickson Mwangi, 14. James Kaleha, 18. Conrad Isigi, 7. Philip Wasai, 15. Ramadhan Hamisi

    Subs: 31. Wilson Kadinale, 17. Kevin Akhanya, 9. Bonface Mwanga, 11. Lawrence Kibet, 8. Chrispinus Adotor, 12. Simon Karanja, 19. Nelson Nyongesa

    Coach: Sebastian Owino

  • City Stars peg back Police in Naivasha

    Visiting Nairobi City Stars surprised hosts Kenya Police 3-2 as the two faced off at Karuturi grounds in a match day seven clash on Sunday 6 October 2019.

    Salim Abdalla’s maiden goal for City Stars in the 74th minute turned out to be the winner against a Police side that were in search of their first win this season.

    Police went up first in the 15th minute with Arvine Adoyo’s goal after he capitalize on poor defensive cover by City Stars.

    The opening goal lasted just six minutes as Simba wa Nairobi leveled matters in the 21st minute through skipper Anthony Kimani who volleyed home a cross from Jimmy Bageya.

    It all started with a darting move from Davis Agesa on the right wing resulting on the ball falling to Bageya’s feet who then.

    City Stars took the lead in the 40th minute after lead striker Ebrima Sanneh from Gambia headed in off a long throw in by Wesley Onguso.

    15 minutes from time Salim headed City Stars winning goal after getting to the end of Onguso’s freekick that was flicked his way by Sanneh.

    Just four minutes later Police got their second through James Gachoka who got to the end of a rebound from keeper Levis Opiyo with a clever finish at the near post.

    City Stars then survived a nervy ending to secure the win that sent them to the 19-point mark as Police remained in the lower reaches of the 20-team standings with two points.

    Lineups

    Kenya Police: 1. Reuben Otieno, 33. Michael Anyonga, 5. James Gachoka, 26. Steve Masinde, 14. David Okiki, 6. Martin Mutua, 20. Arvine Adoyo, 65. Silicho Simiyu, 8. Kevin Kwasa, 21. Clinton Okinyi, 12. Peter Njoroge

    Subs: 30. Samuel Muchori, 40. Felix Ayara, 28. Abraham Dawo, 13. Augustine Alusiola, 17. Ambrose Mumu, 7. David Oluoch, 19. Dickson Omwenga

    Coach: Charles Omondi

    Nairobi City Stars: 23. Levis Opiyo, 5. Wesley Onguso, 4. Salim Abdalla, 22. Wycliffe Otieno, 28. Kevin Okumu, 3. Charles Otieno, 30. Antony Kimani (Captain), 25. David Gateri (21. Oliver Maloba – 71′), 17. Davis Agesa (12. Eric Ochieng – 79′), 19. Jimmy Bageya (16. Vincent Otieno – 62′), 29. Ebrima Sanneh

    Unused subs: 1. Ronny Kagunzi, 6. Augustine Ochieng, 7. Heritier Luvualu, 8. Calvins Masawa,

    Yellow cards: Anthony Kimani (93′)

    Goals and assists: Anthony Kimani – 22′ (Jimmy Bageya), Ebrima Sanneh – 40′ (Wesley Onguso throw in), Salim Abdalla – 75′ (Wesley Onguso free kick)

    Coach: Sanjin Alagic

  • Nairobi City Stars sign twelve new players ahead of the 2019 season

    Nairobi City Stars sign twelve new players ahead of the 2019 season

    Nairobi City Stars have signed nine new players and welcomed back another three ahead of the 2019 National Super League season which officially kicks off next month.

    The players joining the Kawangware based side includes former Thika United and Mathare United goalkeeper Levis Opiyo, left back Wesley Onguso from Posta Rangers, centre back Salim ‘Shitu’ Abdala from AFC Leopards, defender Cornelius Mwangi from Modern Coast Rangers, winger Nashon Thiong’o from Mt. Kenya United,  Defensive midfielder Elvis Ojiambo  from Kibera Black Stars and  Erick Ochieng from Wazito. 

    Others include budding teenage striker Vincent ‘Jamaica’ Otieno from Hakati Sportiff, Wycliffe Otieno who once featured for Kariobangi Sharks as well as the trio of Stephen Mueni from Modern Coast Rangers, Anthony ‘Muki’ Kimani and Jimmy Bageya who are all returning to the club. 

    The players, a mix of fresh talent and seasoned players are expected to give a new lease of life to the team as the new season starts in September this year. 

    The newcomers join the 15 retained from last season who include; keepers Ronny Kagunzi and Vincent Khatili, defenders Edwin Buliba, Kevin Okumu, Calvins Masawa, Noah Abich, Victor Okulu and Augustine Ochieng, midfielders Oliver Maloba, Peter Wainaina, Charles Otieno, David Gateri and Heritier Luvualu, strikers Ebrima Sanneh from Gambia and Davis Agesa. 

    The club, acquired by the Jonathan Jackson Foundation (JJF) earlier in the year, is now focusing on a top finish in the second tier  to enable them earn promotion to the Kenyan Premier League next season for a return to the top tier since being relegated at the close of the 2016 season. 

    “The new players are expected to bring renewed energy and inertia to the team to enable them finish in a good position. With the new players, we are confident we will greatly improve our performance from last season as we eye a return to the Premier League next season,” said the club’s Chair Jonathan Jackson during a team meet-up. 

    Adding his voice during a team’s luncheon, the club’s CEO Patrick Korir said;

    “Most of the new and returning players have had weeks to join- in with the players retained from last season during the last six weeks of preseason. We expect that lessons picked along the way and during friendly games played will give the team the right momentum into the season.”

    Nairobi City Stars will host powerhouse Shabana at the Hope Centre on Sunday 1 September, 2019 starting 3pm in their 2019/2020 season opener. 

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