Nairobi City Stars

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  • Club Statement: Free agents after the 2021/22 season

    Club Statement: Free agents after the 2021/22 season

    Nairobi City Stars wishes to announce that, following the expiry of contracts, a number of key players who did duty for the club up until the close of the 2021/22 FKF Premier League season, are now free agents.

    The list includescentral defenders Salim Shitu Abdalla and Wycliffe Otieno, who both joined the club at the start of the 2019/20 National Super League (NSL) season.

    Defensive midfielder Charles Otieno Oduro and forward Davis Agesa who both joined the club in the year 2017 have also run down their contracts.

    The list also includes striker Erick Ombija and flyer Rodgers Okuse Okumu who joined the club at the start of the 2020/21 FKF Premier League season.

    Striker Nicholas Kipkirui who joined in March 2021, and Michael Madoya who arrived at the start of the 2021/22 season, are also free agents.

    Adding to the list is left-footed utility John Kamau who re-joined the club in January 2020, as well as forward Augustine Kuta who arrived on a short-term contract in January 2022.

    Further, the club can confirm that central defender Lennox Ogutu, and right back Kevin Chumsy Okumu have, after completing a season into their three-year and two-year contracts, respectively, left Simba wa Nairobi on mutual consent to explore other interests.

    Defensive-mid Sven Yidah also ran down his contract and has since crossed borders to seek a place in South African top-tier side Marumo Gallants.

    “Shitu, Chumsy, Wycliffe, Charles, Agesa, and Kamau will always be remembered for being part of the team that guided City Stars to Premier League promotion in 2020 while Ombija, Okuse, Sven, Kipkirui, Madoya, Lennox, and Kuta receive a pat on the back for making Simba wa Nairobi a stable team in the big boys league.

    “We take the earliest opportunity to thank the players that have run down their contracts for their tireless contribution to the club. They will always be part of our history and we wish them the very best in their future endeavors.” said club CEO Patrick Korir

  • ‘Shitu’, Kuta return for Leopards clash

    ‘Shitu’, Kuta return for Leopards clash

    Stopper Salim Shitu Abdala and forward Augustine Kuta are among four changes made as Nairobi City Stars shape up for a 33rd round FKF Premier League tie against AFC Leopards in Thika Stadium on Monday 6 June 2022 starting 3 pm.

    Shitu returns after missing the last game against Gor Mahia as Kuta makes a re-entry to the squad after sitting out two games.

    Other than Shitu and Kuta, in for Wycliffe Otieno and Nicholas Kipkirui respectively, the other two changes include the return of winger John Kamau and defensive-mid Charles Otieno.

    Both Charles and Kamau return after missing the Gor Mahia, and are in for Michael Madoya and Davis Agesa.

    From the squad that featured in the first leg in Nyayo Stadium in early January 2022, changes are five.

    Other than Agesa, Madoya, and Kipkirui, others that won’t feature in the upcoming game include Oliver Maloba and keeper Stephen Njunge.

    Kuta, midfielders Rowland Makati, Elvis Noor Ojiambo, forward Mohammed Bajaber, and keeper Elvis Ochoro have taken up their slots.

    City Stars squad to face AFC Leopards

    Goalkeepers: 1. Elvis Ochoro, 16. Jacob Osano

    Defenders: 4. Salim Abdallah, 8. Calvin Masawa, 12. Edwin Buliba, 19. Kevin Okumu, 25. Kenedy Onyango, 26. Dennis Wanjala, 28. Herit Mungai

    Midfielders: 2. Elvis Noor Ojiambo, 3. Charles Otieno, 7. Rodgers Okumu, 14. Rowland Makati, 15. John Kamau, 18. Sven Yidah, 20. Timothy Noor Ouma, 29. Augustine Kuta, 30. Anthony Kimani, 31. Mohammed Bajaber

    Strikers: 32. Ezekiel Odera

    Out: 5. Michael Madoya, 6. Ronney Kola, 9. Vincent Otieno Okoth, 10. Peter Opiyo, 11. Davis Agesa, 17. Nicholas Kipkirui, 21. Oliver Maloba, 22. Wycliffe Otieno, 23. Stephen Njunge, 24. Erick Ombija, 27. Lennox Ogutu

  • Friendly Fire: Wins over Young Shines, Karima United

    Friendly Fire: Wins over Young Shines, Karima United

    Nairobi City Stars registered two straight wins over Young Shines (3-0) and Nyeri -based Karima United (7-0) in their traditional mid-week friendly games at Ngong Vapor, on Wednesday 25 May 2022.

    Head coach Nicholas Muyoti used the two games to prep up for the upcoming matchday 32 FKF Premier League game against Gor Mahia on Sunday 29 May 2022.

    Nairobi City Stars 7 Karima United 0

    Augustine Kuta scored within seconds off a Mohammed Bajaber feed for an early-minute lead.

    Quickfire goals in the 20th and 22nd minutes by Davis Agesa and Bajaber, off a penalty and pass from Kuta, had Simba wa Nairobi 3-0 up.

    It was 5-0 a minute after the half-hour mark when Agesa completed his brace off Rowland Makati’s pass. Four minutes earlier, Makati scored the fourth off an assist from Vincent Otieno.

    In the second half, guest players took center stage as Alex Ogwino and Pius Omachi added two more goals in the 51st and 64th minutes, off assists from Briton Mwema and Daniel Odhiambo.

    Lineups

    Nairobi City Stars: 1. Elvis Ochoro, 8. Calvin Masawa (Ambani, 4. Salim Abdalla), 26. Dennis Wanjala, 12. Edwin Buliba, 27. Lennox Ogutu, 14. Rowland Makati, 31. Mohammed Bajaber (Pius Omachi), 9. Vincent Otieno (Briton Mwema), 29. Augustine Kuta (Alex Ogwino), 11. Davis Agesa (Daniel Otieno)

    Karima United: William Wakibia, Mathew Ndirangu, Evans Gichuki, Samuel Muriithi, Phenius Mathuhia, Frederick Wairia, James Gichia, John Ngunjiri, Julius Wambugu, John Muturi, Eutychus Mwangi

    Subs: Brian Gathofia, Charles Homa, Parick Kimathi, John Karuthi, Anthony Githinji, Helaum Maina

    Nairobi City Stars 3 Young Shines S.A 0

    Against Young Shines S.A, Nicholas Kipkirui scored a brace in the 50th and 70th minutes after picking up an interception and after pouncing on a rebound off a Timothy Ouma effort.

    A John Kamau penalty in the 76th minute completed the scoreline.

    Nairobi City Stars: Jacob Osano, Herit Mungai (Calvin Masawa), Wycliffe Otieno, Kenedy Onyango, Kevin Okumu, Charles Otieno, Elvis Noor Ojiambo, Timothy Ouma, Michael Madoya, Nicholas Kipkirui, Ezekiel Odera (John Kamau)

    Young Shines: Joseph Karanja, Alfred Alli, Yusuf Abdi, Dan Ombasa, Dafela Mohammed, Kelvin Kariuki, Newton Kariuki, Moses Ndegwa, Paul Mudiiri, Diaz Owuor, Kelvin Mateto

    Subs: Martin Kimathi, Collins Mwangi, Ryan Njoroge

  • Odera, Kamau in for KCB clash

    Odera, Kamau in for KCB clash

    The entry of striker Ezekiel Odera and winger John Kamau are the two changes made as Nairobi City Stars look ahead to their next FKF Premier League game against KCB in Kasarani on Saturday 21 May 2022 starting 3 pm.

    Odera, City Stars’ current top scorer with eight goals, missed the previous Tusker game due to accumulated yellow card suspension and is back to face his former employer KCB, while Kamau makes a comeback after sitting out the last two games against Wazito and Tusker.

    The two take up the places of Augustine Kuta and Charles Otieno who are rested for the tie, while the other 18 players retain their slots.

    Compared to the squad that faced KCB in the first leg in mid-December 2021, and lost 1-0 in Ruaraka, changes made are seven.

    Keeper Stephen Njunge, stopper Lennox Ogutu, midfielders Oliver Maloba, Charles Otieno, Rowland Makati, forwards Davis Agesa, and Vincent Otieno Okoth, are all out.

    They have been replaced by keeper Elvis Ochoro, defenders Kevin Okumu, Salim Abdallah, Kenedy Onyango, and Wycliffe Otieno, and midfielder Mohammed Bajaber.

    Striker Nicholas Kipkirui, who was named to face KCB in December, only to be replaced on the morning of the game by John Kamau due to illness, is the final change.

    City Stars squad to face KCB FC

    Goalkeepers: 1. Elvis Ochoro, 16. Jacob Osano

    Defenders: 4. Salim Abdallah, 8. Calvin Masawa, 12. Edwin Buliba, 19. Kevin Okumu, 22. Wycliffe Otieno, 25. Kenedy Onyango, 26. Dennis Wanjala, 28. Herit Mungai

    Midfielders: 2. Elvis Noor Ojiambo, 5. Michael Madoya, 7. Rodgers Okumu, 15. John Kamau, 18. Sven Yidah, 20. Timothy Noor Ouma, 30. Anthony Kimani, 31. Mohammed Bajaber

    Strikers: 17. Nicholas Kipkirui, 32. Ezekiel Odera

    Out: 3. Charles Otieno, 6. Ronney Kola, 9. Vincent Otieno Okoth, 10. Peter Opiyo, 11. Davis Agesa, 14. Rowland Makati, 21. Oliver Maloba, 23. Stephen Njunge, 24. Erick Ombija, 27. Lennox Ogutu, 29. Augustine Kuta

  • Friendly Fire: Midweek wins over Nkoroi, Oserian Youth FC

    Friendly Fire: Midweek wins over Nkoroi, Oserian Youth FC

    Nairobi City Stars registered a 2-0 and 4-2 wins over win over Nkoroi FC and Oserian Youth, respectively, in friendly games played at Ngong Vapor on Wednesday 11 May 2022.

    Against Nkoroi, Mohammed Bajaber, who made the squad for a premier league for once on Monday, had City Stars up by a goal within the first two minutes off an assist from Dan Otieno. Herit Mungai then doubled the scores eleven minutes into the second half of a Frederick Inganzi pass.

    Against Oserian, Charles Otieno opened the scores in the sixth minute off a Kevin Okumu assist before Bonface Abuti leveled six minutes later.

    Augustine Kuta then sent City Stars ahead in the 41st minute from a Mike Madoya assist for a 2-1 halftime lead. Madoya then made it 3-1 in the 55th minute off a John Kamau delivery.

    Elijah Oduor reduced the deficit for Oserian at the hour mark before Dan Otieno, on for Nicholas Kipkirui at halftime, added the fourth of a Kuta cross.

    The two games helped the team prepare for an upcoming round 30 FKF Premier League game on Sunday 15 May 2022 against champions Tusker FC in Ruaraka starting 3 pm.

    Lineups

    Nairobi City Stars: 1. Elvis Ochoro, Meshack Wandera, Douglas Achiveya, 22. Wycliffe Otieno (Michael Okoth), 25. Kenedy Onyango (Dennis Oguta), 14. Rowland Makati (Frederick Inganzi), 9. Vincent Otieno (8. Calvin Masawa), Pius Omachi, Dan Otieno (Herit Mungai), Theophyll Otieno, 31. Mohammed Bajaber

    Nkoroi FC: Reagan Odhiambo, John Maina, Ian Omwenga, John Eric Muturi, Joseph Clinton, Eric Opondo, Omondi Chienjo, Dickson Ngungi, Edward Ng’ang’a, Brian Otieno

    Subs: Ochieng Chienjo, Seth Omoke, Denis Kiprono, Evan Lepa, Don Kolion, Nicholas Odhiambo, Biden Adalla, Victor Wanjohi, Alex Odongo, George Njoroge, Erick Kamau

    Coach: Ken Kaffiah

    Nairobi City Stars 2: 1. Elvis Ochoro, 26. Dennis Wanjala, 4. Salim Abdallah, 12. Edwin Buliba, 19. Kevin Okumu, 3. Charles Otieno, 5. Michael Madoya, 30. Anthony Kimani (31. Mohammed Bajaber-75), 29. Augustine Kuta, 17. Nicholas Kipkirui (Dan Otieno-45), 15. John Kamau

    Oserian Youth: Osman Otieno, Kevin Wanjala, Alex Onyango, Kevin Sakwa, Peter Gatu, Daniel Kisika, Phineas Mugambi, Brian Oloo, Elijah Oduor, Boniface Abuti, Tonny Ouma

    Subs: Anthony Masinde, Dennis Kipleting, David Oloo, Godfrey Sombrela, Alan Nyongesa, Brighton Ouma, Collins Ouma, Zack Cantona

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