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  • Ssemambo, Etemesi back for Homeboyz test

    Ssemambo, Etemesi back for Homeboyz test

    After sitting out the most recent league game against Sofapaka, forwards Kelvin Etemesi and James Ssemambo are back in Nairobi City Stars fold ahead of an away game to Kakamega Homeboyz in Mumias on Wednesday 23 October, 2024 starting at 3 pm. 

    The pair plug in for Brian Mzee and Abuyeka Kubasu who for the first time this season made it to the Sofapaka squad, and earned a start.

    Save gor the two changes, the squad remains as is.

    Squad to face Kakamega Homeboyz 

    Goalkeepers: 1. Edwin Mukolwe, 13. Elvis Ochoro

    Defenders: 4. Timothy Muganda, 6. Brian Opinde, 8. Calvin Masawa, 12. Edwin Buliba, 15. Wycliffe Omondi, , 30. Rowland Makati

    Midfielders: 3. Sven Yidah , 16. Elvis Noor Ojiambo, 18. Clifford Ouma, 19. Vincent Owino, 25. Brian Mzee, 31. Abuyeka Kubasu

    Forwards: 5. Robinson Asenwa, 9. Yuto Kusaba, 10. Dennis Oalo, 11. Mohammed Bajaber, 27. Gilbert Abala, 28. Andre Kalama

    Out: 7. Pius Omachi, 13. Elvis Ochoro, 17. Brian Mose Nyambane, 20. Kelvin Etemesi, 21. Rogers Wasega, 22. Stephen Bulugu, 26. James Ssemambo, 32. Byron Owino

    Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

  • Brian Mzee retunes

    Brian Mzee retunes

    Midfielder Brian Mzee is looking forward to yet another topflight season with Nairobi City Stars. 

    Mzee aka Mzeeles, has just come through his debut Kenyan Premier league season where he featured in 25 of 34 games for Simba wa Nairobi.

    He could have earned more, probably, had he not detoured to Asia at some point in the year.

    Mzee is one of 16 players who renewed their contracts for next season. He talks of his tryout, and derailment in the past season.

    “My first season in premier league was good as I was able to feature in 25 of 34 games,”

    “In January I went to Taiwan to try my trade but things didn’t turn out as planned and I came back,”

    “The team welcomed me back very well and I have to thank the management and the entire coaching staff for accepting me back, “

    In his debut season, Mzee became a topflight player in the season opener after making a cameo appearance against Muhoroni Youth in Kasarani Annex, and went on to pick his first full game in the next game against Bidco United at Kasarani Annex. That game came with a reward as he was named the most valuable player.

    He was also named MVP in matchday 10 against AFC Leopards, and made it to the team of week thereafter. He was also named match Mvp against Muranga SEAL on matchday 26.

    On the back of last season’s pickings, Mzee shared his ambitions for next term.

    “I am anticipating a more successful season given that I’ve gained some experience from my first season,”

    “I want to contribute more to the success of the team,” added

    From his 25 games last season, Mzee clocked 1,673 regular game minutes, 18 starts, and 11 full games.

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    Nairobi City Stars defensive midfielder Brian Mzee taking on Bidco United forward Ezekiel Okare during a second round 2023-24 FKF Premier League match in Kasarani Annex on Sun 3 Sep 2023. It ended 1-1
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    Brian Mzee on his debut for Nairobi City Stars against Muhoroni Youth in the 2023-24 FKF Premier League opener on Sun 27 Aug 2023 in Kasarani Annex. It ended 0-0
  • Brian Omondi Mzee says bye

    Brian Omondi Mzee says bye

    Nairobi City Stars has officially released midfielder Brian Omondi Mzee to pursue other interests across the borders.

    Mzee, who joined City Stars pre-2023-24 FKF Premier League season from second-tier side Kibera Black Stars, leaves at the midway point of his one-season deal.

    “Mzee arrived and fitted in very well to our setup in the current season. Though he was firmly in the plans for the rest of the season, the club is fully aware that offers from outside are always rare, hence the nod by the club to let him leave,” said team coordinator Samson Otieno

    “We thank him for his on-field returns as a midfielder, and his dedication to the team. We wish him the very best in his new endeavor.” added Samson

    Brian Mzee: The Kenyan Premier League is very tactical

    At his departure point, Mzee had featured in 16 out of 20 games into the season clocking 956 regular time minutes. His last game was a starting role against Shabana in Machakos on Sun 4 Feb 2024.

    “From the bottom of my heart, I wish to thank this great club for making my dream of featuring in the Kenyan Premier League come true. It was always my wish, and that of any local player, to feature in Kenya’s topmost league,”

    “After years of trying, and falling off after trials with other clubs, City Stars came for me from Kibera Black Stars and turned my dream into a reality,”

    “When I arrived here, I was very well received by the management, the technical bench, as well as the players,”

    “The technical bench handed me my debut in the first game of the season against Muhoroni Youth, and handed me my first start and full game in the second game against Bidco United,”

    “For the first part of the first leg, I was a regular. I will always appreciate those chances that have now greatly contributed to my move away from the club,”

    “City stars will forever remain in my heart.” added the overly appreciative Mzee

    In his first full game on matchday two against Bidco United, Mzee emerged as the most valuable player.

    He repeated the same fete in matchday ten following City Stars’ 3-2 win over AFC Leopards and went a step further to earn a place in the team of the week.

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    Brian Mzee on his debut for Nairobi City Stars against Muhoroni Youth in the 2023-24 FKF Premier League opener on Sun 27 Aug 2023 in Kasarani Annex. It ended 0-0
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    Nairobi City Stars defensive midfielder Brian Mzee taking on Bidco United forward Ezekiel Okare during a second round 2023-24 FKF Premier League match in Kasarani Annex on Sun 3 Sep 2023. It ended 1-1
  • Mzee, Abala back for Homeboyz trip

    Mzee, Abala back for Homeboyz trip

    Midfielder Brian Mzee and flyer Gilbert Abala are two additions to the Nairobi City Stars squad that will head out to Kakamega to face hosts Homeboyz in the year-ending matchday 16 FKF Premier League tie in Bukhungu Stadium on Friday 22 December 2023 starting at 3 p.m.

    The inclusion of the two expands the traveling squad from 18 to 20. The pair join the same lot that delivered a come-from-behind 2-1 win over hosts Ulinzi Stars in the last league encounter last weekend.

    Mzee and Abala return after skipping the previous two and three league games, respectively.

    Squad to face Kakamega Homeboyz

    Goalkeepers: 1. Edwin Mukolwe, 13. Elvis Ochoro,

    Defenders: 4. Timothy Muganda, 8. Calvin Masawa-captain, 12. Edwin Buliba, 15. Wycliffe Omondi, 26. Dennis Wanjala, 30. Rowland Makati, 32. Sosthenes Idah

    Midfielders: 2. Elvis Noor, 11. Andrew Kisilu, 18. Clifford Ouma, 19. Vincent Owino, 25. Brian Mzee

    Forwards: 3. Robinson Asenwa, 9. Mohammed Bajaber, 10. Dennis Oalo, 20. Kelvin Etemesi, 22. Samuel Kapen, 27. Gilbert Abala

    Out: 5. Newton Ochieng, 6. Ronney Kola, 7. Pius Omachi, 17. Brian Mose, 21. Yuto Kusaba, 23. Julius Ombacho, 31. Abuyeka Kubasu

    Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

  • Kapen, Mzee in MD10 Team of the Week

    Kapen, Mzee in MD10 Team of the Week

    Following a stellar show against AFC Leopards on Saturday 4 November 2023, Nairobi City Stars pair of forward Samuel Kapen and midfielder Brian Mzee made it to the FKF Premier League match day ten team of the week (TOTW).

    Mzee was outstanding in the game, ultimately being named the Man of the Match while Kapen came out of the game with a goal, an assist, and a second assist.

    Their contribution led to a 3-0 advantage, and eventually a 3-2 win over Leopards in Kasarani.

    Kapen and Mzee become the fourth and fifth Simba wa Nairobi players to make it to the team of the week.

    Rowland Makati and Kelvin Etemesi started it all in matchday four and five against Nzoia Sugar, and Sofapaka in match days four and five, respectively.

    Dennis Oalo was next when he made it to the matchday seven TOTW against Shabana.

    “It is very encouraging to see our players constantly being featured in the team of the week. It goes to show that with extra work and smartness, any player making a positive contribution from the roles they have been given will get recognized,”

    “It works well for the team as such recognition spurs the rest of the lot to step up.” said head coach Nicholas Muyoti

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    Brian Mzee against AFC Leopards on Sat 4 Nov 2023 in Kasarani
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    Samuel Kapen in action against AFC Leopards on Sat 4 Nov 2023 in Kasarani
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