Nairobi City Stars

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  • Head-to-head: Nairobi City Stars (H) vs Mathare United (A): 2022/23 FKF Premier League season

    Head-to-head: Nairobi City Stars (H) vs Mathare United (A): 2022/23 FKF Premier League season

    It will be match number 15 in 19 years in the Kenyan top flight when Nairobi City Stars takes on Mathare United in Kasarani Annex in a matchday 21 tie on Wednesday 29 March 20223 starting 3.15 p.m.

    The match comes 13 months since Simba wa Nairobi last hosted the same side in Thika Stadium during match day 19 last season. City Stars won that game 3-0.

    From the previous 14 games as the home team to Mathare United, City Stars has won six, drawn, and lost four apiece.

    The two sides return to face off in Annex for the first time in two years. A similar game at the same venue on 2 March 2021 ended 2-0 in favor of City Stars thanks to goals from Bolton Omwenga and Rodgers Okuse Okumu in either half.

    Coach-wise, head Nicholas Muyoti will once again lead City Stars against a Mathare side that is now being handled by Samuel Koko.

    Heading to the upcoming game, City Stars carries a 2-1 win over Wazito as Mathare United are reeling from a 1-0 loss at the hands of Bandari.

    Even then, table-wise, City Stars sits in relegation playoff spot 16 with 17 points – two points off and one rank lower – than Mathare United who have a game in hand.

    Who wins this one?

    Summary

    Games hosted by City Stars: Wins (6), Draws (4), Losses (4)

    23-Apr-05; World Hope vs Mathare United, Thika Stadium, 1-2 (L)
    7-Jan-06: World Hope vs Mathare United, City Stadium, 1-1 (D)
    15-Oct-06: World Hope vs Mathare United, Hope Centre, 1-2 (L)
    2-Aug-08: World Hope vs Mathare United, Hope Centre, 1-0 (W)
    30-Jul-09: City Stars vs Mathare United, Hope Centre, 0-2 (L)
    21-Feb-10: City Stars vs Mathare United, Hope Center, 2-2 (D)
    11-Jun-11: City Stars vs Mathare United, Hope Centre, 2-0 (W)
    15-Sep-12: City Stars vs Mathare United, Hope Centre, 1-1 (D)
    29-Jun-13: City Stars vs Mathare United, Hope Centre, 1-0 (W)
    8-Nov-14: City Stars vs Mathare United, Hope Centre, 0-0 (D)
    7-Aug-15: City Stars vs Mathare United, Nyayo Stadium, 2-0 (W)
    14-Aug-16: City Stars vs Mathare United, Nyayo Stadium, 0-1 (L)
    2-Mar-2021: City Stars vs Mathare United, Kasarani Annex, 2-0 (W)
    26-Feb-2022: City Stars vs Mathare United, Thika Stadium, 3-0 (W)
    29-Mar-2023: City Stars vs Mathare United, Kasaranai Annex, ??

  • Head-to-head: Ulinzi Stars (H) vs Nairobi City Stars (A): 2021/22 FKF Premier League season

    Head-to-head: Ulinzi Stars (H) vs Nairobi City Stars (A): 2021/22 FKF Premier League season

    Ulinzi Stars will host Nairobi City Stars for the 13th time in the Kenyan topflight, this time during a matchday 26 FKF Premier League tie in Ruaraka on Monday 18 April 2022 starting 3 pm.

    It will be the first time that Ulinzi will host City Stars at Ruaraka, the venue for the previous round of games last weekend. It ended 0-0.

    From the past encounters away to Ulinzi Stars, City Stars has managed only two wins and has lost three times. The other seven games have ended in draws.

    The second win, which followed a 2-1 win at Afraha in October 2011, was at the ASK Showground in July 2021 after Nicholas Kipkirui and Bolton Omwenga scored inside the opening ten minutes to register a 2-0 win.

    For the second straight weekend, City Stars coach Nicholas Muyoti will be coming up against his Ulinzi counterpart Benjamin Nyangweso at the same venue.

    Headed to the game, City Stars sits third on the log with 42 points as Ulinzi Stars is 15th with 27 points.

    Who wins this one?

    Summary

    KPL (away) games to Ulinzi: 12; City Stars wins (2), Ulinzi  Stars wins (3), Draws (7)

    1-Apr-06; Ulinzi Stars vs World Hope, 1-1 (D)
    13-Oct-07; Ulinzi Stars vs World Hope, 1-1 (D)
    4-Oct-08; Ulinzi Stars vs World Hope, 1-0 (L)
    7-Nov-09; Ulinzi Stars vs City Stars, 0-0 (D)
    24-Apr-10; Ulinzi Stars vs City Stars, 1-1 (D)
    16-Oct-11; Ulinzi Stars vs City Stars, 1-2 (W)
    12-Aug-12; Ulinzi Stars vs City Stars, 2-1 (L)
    22-Jun-13: Ulinzi Stars vs City Stars, 0-0 (D)
    26-Jul-14; Ulinzi Stars vs City Stars, 1-1 (D)
    23-May-15; Ulinzi Stars vs City Stars, 1-1 (D)
    15-May-16; Ulinzi Stars vs City Stars, 3-0 (L)
    10-Jul-21; Ulinzi Stars vs City Stars, 0-2 (W)
    18-Apr-22; Ulinzi Stars vs City Stars, ??

  • Bolton nominated for Award

    Bolton nominated for Award

    Outgoing Nairobi City Stars left fullback Bolton Timothy Omwenga has been nominated for the defender of the year award ahead of a season-ending gala set for Saturday 11 September 2021.

    Bolton, on his way across the borders to Kagera Sugar, is one of seven nominees up for the upcoming award.

    In the just-ended season, Bolton clocked 2,000 minutes for City Stars across 22 games. He scored twice, had three assists, was named MVP three times by the club, and on four different occasions was named by the league to the overall team of the week.

  • Club statement: Bolton Omwenga

    Club statement: Bolton Omwenga

    Nairobi City Stars has released left back Timothy Bolton Omwenga to join Tanzania Premiership side Kagera Sugar.

    Bolton joined Simba wa Nairobi in February 2021 for a season and a half and was key to City Stars top ten premier league finish.

    He featured in 22 games since onboarding City Stars completing 20 full games and a total of 2,000 minutes.

    “We have reached an agreement with Kagera Sugar and therefore agreed to release him from his contract to allow him pursue a different challenge on the other side,”

    “He was a very good servant and very key to our performance. Though we would have wished to keep him for longer, it was also important to allow him take up a good offer. He has our blessings to move on and we wish him the very best.” said club CEO Patrick Korir

    On his part Bolton said;

    “I have always said you don’t just join a football club, you join the family and long may that tradition continue,”

    “My biggest thanks go to my family, The boss @jonathanjackson599, NSC staff, technical staff, teammates and the fans. We have had some fantastic times together,”

    “Every single time I stepped out in that shirt I knew I was playing for the badge and for a very special club. My passion for this club will live on and I know you guys will go on to enjoy more success in the coming seasons. Focus remains,”.

    “Goodbyes are hard to say. It was great working with each of you—you have truly made a lasting impact on me, and one that has changed me for the better in so many ways. I will miss you all very much.”

    At City Stars, Bolton made his debut as a substitute in a 2-0 away loss to Kakamega Homeboyz in Bukhungu and went on to feature the rest of the games to the close of the season.

    He scored twice with a long range shot against Mathare United, and freekick against Ulinzi Stars – in games where he eventually emerged the Most Valuable Player, and provided three assists in games against Sofapaka, AFC Leopards and Posta Rangers.

    Beyond, the former Nzoia United, Kariobangi Sharks, KCB and Biashara United player (Tanzania), was named to the Premier League team of the week on four occasions at the close of rounds 18 (vs Sofapaka), 20 (vs Western Stima), 25 (vs Ulinzi Stars) and 29 (vs AFC Leopards).

    Bolton, capped six times of Kenya, was recently recalled to the national team for 2022 World Cup qualifiers in September.

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    Bolton Omwenga vs Leopards’ Mugheni on 8 March 2021 at Kasarani Annex
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    Bolton Omwenga against Vihiga United on 21 July 2021 at the Nakuru ASK Showground
  • Bolton recalled to Harambee Stars squad

    Bolton recalled to Harambee Stars squad

    Nairobi City Stars left-back Timothy Bolton Omwenga has been recalled to the Kenya National team – Harambee Stars, abeit the provisional list, – for the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers set to be played between September and November 2021.

    Omwenga is one of 36 players called to the squad by head coach Jacob Ghost Mulee for the assignments that start off with a home game against Uganda on Thursday 2 September 2021 and an away game to Rwanda three days later.

    According to a release letter from the Federation, Bolton and Company are required to report for residential camp on Tuesday 24th August, two days after the last set of league games, to kick start preps for the upcoming games.

    Bolton is one of three left-backs called in other than Siraj Mohammed of Bandari and regular Erick Ouma who turns out for Swedish top tier side AIK.

    “It feels good to be recalled to the national team. I thank the Nairobi City Stars Technical bench, my teammates for making it happen. I am looking forward to playing for Kenya once again and I will keep working hard to get more call-ups.” said Bolton

    Bolton last featured for the National team in June 2018 at the four-nation InterContinental Cup held in India where the hosts came out tops leaving Kenya to settle for Silver.

    At the tournament he featured in games against Chinese Taipei and New Zealand and twice against hosts India.

    Prior to that tournament, Bolton had featured in games against Malawi and Swaziland in Apr 2017 and May 2018, respectively.

    In March 2018, he featured in two friendly games – with Kenya U23 – against home team Uzbekistan at the Istiqlal Stadium.

    Kenya will be seeking the sole ticket from group E, alongside Mali, Rwanda and Uganda, to make it to the third round of the competition.

    Provisional Squad

    Goalkeepers: Ian Otieno (Zesco United, Zambia), James Saruni (Ulinzi Stars, Kenya), Joseph Okoth (KCB, Kenya), Brian Bwire (Kariobangi Sharks, Kenya), Brandon Obiero (Kariobangi Sharks)

    Defenders: Joseph Okumu (KAA Gent, Belgium), Eric Ouma (AIK, Sweden), Eugene Asike (Tusker, Kenya), Nashon Alembi (KCB, Kenya), Harun Shakava (Gor Mahia, Kenya), Andrew Juma (Gor Mahia, Kenya), Siraj Mohammed (Bandari, Kenya), Clyde Senaji (AFC Leopards, ), Frank Odhiambo (Gor Mahia, Kenya), Bolton Omwenga (Nairobi City Stars, Kenya), Daniel Sakari (Kariobangi Sharks, Kenya), Baraka Badi (KCB, Kenya)

    Midfielders: Richard Odada (Red Star Belgrade, Serbia), Duke Abuya (Nkana, Zambia), Duncan Otieno (Lusaka Warriors, Zambia), Lawrence Juma (Sofapaka, Kenya), Kenneth Muguna (Gor Mahia, Kenya), Kevin Kimani (Wazito, Kenya), Patillah Omoto (Kariobangi Sharks, Kenya), Enock Momanyi (FC Talanta, Kenya), Jackson Macharia (Tusker, Kenya), Eric Johanna (Jonkopings Sondra IF, Sweden) Boniface Muchiri (Tusker, Kenya), Abdalla Hassan (Bandari, Kenya)

    Forwards: Michael Olunga (Al-Duhail, Qatar), Masud Juma (Difaâ Hassani El Jadidi, Morocco), Cliffton Miheso (Gor Mahia, Kenya), Erick Kapaito (Kariobangi Sharks, Kenya), Elvis Rupia (AFC Leopards), Samuel Onyango (Gor Mahia, Kenya), Benson Omalla (Gor Mahia, Kenya)

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