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

  • Opiyo, Agesa in for 2021/22 league finale

    Opiyo, Agesa in for 2021/22 league finale

    Mid kingpin Peter Pinchez Opiyo, and Davis Agesa are the two changes made as City Stars plots for FC Talanta in Kasarani Annex in the 34th and final game in the 2021/22 FKF Premier League on Sunday 12 Jun 2022 starting at 1 pm.

    Opiyo and Agesa take up the place of Anthony Muki Kimani and Timothy Noor Ouma who have been handed rests from the season-ender.

    While Agesa returns after missing the AFC Leopards game on Monday, Opiyo makes his way back to the squad after close to three months, from mid-March when he clocked a full game against Bandari in Mombasa.

    From the squad that took on the same side in January 2022, changes are seven.

    Keeper Stephen Njunge, defender Lennox Ogutu, midfielders Oliver Maloba, Michael Madoya, Anthony Kimani, and Timothy Ouma are out, as well as striker Erick Ombija.

    Other than Agesa, the rest of the places have been taken up by keeper Elvis Ochoro, stopper Kenedy Onyango, midfielders Sven Yidah, Elvis Noor Ojiambo, forwards Rowland Makati, Augustine Kuta, and Mohammed Bajaber.

    City Stars squad to face FC Talanta

    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, 10. Peter Opiyo, 14. Rowland Makati, 15. John Kamau, 18. Sven Yidah, 29. Augustine Kuta, 31. Mohammed Bajaber

    Strikers: 32. Ezekiel Odera, 11. Davis Agesa,

    Out: 5. Michael Madoya, 6. Ronney Kola, 9. Vincent Otieno Okoth, 17. Nicholas Kipkirui, 20. Timothy Noor Ouma, 21. Oliver Maloba, 22. Wycliffe Otieno, 23. Stephen Njunge, 24. Erick Ombija, 27. Lennox Ogutu, 30. Anthony Kimani

  • Agesa, Makati in for Gor Mahia duel

    Agesa, Makati in for Gor Mahia duel

    Forwards Rowland Makati and Davis Agesa have been included for a matchday 32 tie against Gor Mahia in Kasarani on Sunday 29 May 2022 starting 3 pm.

    The two take up the places of stopper Salim Abdalla and winger John Kamau who were part of the last squad that faced KCB in the last league game.

    Agesa missed the last two games against Tusker and KCB while Makati had not made the squad against the two games plus the previous one gainst Tusker in Ruaraka.

    From the squad that faced Gor Mahia in the first leg, changes are five. Other than Salim and Kamau, those that will miss out include keeper Stephen Njunge, Peter Opiyo, and Charles Otieno.

    Other than Makati, new considerations include Elvis Ochoro, stopper Wycliffe Otieno, Elvis Noor Ojiambo, and Mohammed Bajaber

    City Stars squad to face Gor Mahia

    Goalkeepers: 1. Elvis Ochoro, 16. Jacob Osano

    Defenders: 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, 14. Rowland Makati, 18. Sven Yidah, 20. Timothy Noor Ouma, 30. Anthony Kimani, 31. Mohammed Bajaber

    Strikers: 11. Davis Agesa, 17. Nicholas Kipkirui, 32. Ezekiel Odera

    Out: 3. Charles Otieno, 4. Salim Abdallah, 6. Ronney Kola, 9. Vincent Otieno Okoth, 10. Peter Opiyo, 15. John Kamau, 21. Oliver Maloba, 23. Stephen Njunge, 24. Erick Ombija, 27. Lennox Ogutu, 29. Augustine Kuta

  • 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

  • Muki, Chumsy return for Tusker duel

    Muki, Chumsy return for Tusker duel

    Anthony Muki Kimani and Kevin Chumsy Okumu are the only two changes made as Nairobi City Stars shape up for a showdown with FKF Premier League champions Tusker in Ruaraka on Sunday 15 May 2022 starting 3 pm. 

    The duo missed the last two games against Kenya Police and Wazito FC, and are now back in place of Ezekiel Odera who is suspended due to (five) yellow card accumulation, and Davis Agesa who picked an injury in training.

    While Muki missed the last two games due to a red card suffered against Sofapaka, Chumsy had been out with an injury.

    Save for the two inclusions, the other 18 players, including Mohammed Bajaber who was named to the lineup for the first time against Wazito FC, maintained their positions.

    City Stars squad to face Tusker 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, 3. Charles Otieno, 5. Michael Madoya, 7. Rodgers Okumu, 18. Sven Yidah, 20. Timothy Noor Ouma, 29. Augustine Kuta, 30. Anthony Kimani, 31. Mohammed Bajaber

    Strikers: 11. Davis Agesa, 17. Nicholas Kipkirui,

    Out: 6. Ronney Kola, 9. Vincent Otieno Okoth, 10. Peter Opiyo, 14. Rowland Makati, 15. John Kamau, 21. Oliver Maloba, 23. Stephen Njunge, 24. Erick Ombija, 27. Lennox Ogutu, 32. Ezekiel Odera

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