Nairobi City Stars

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  • City Stars completes double over Police

    City Stars completes double over Police

    A second half penalty from Ezekiel Odera ensured Nairobi City Stars beat Kenya Police 2-1 at Camp Toyoyo on Saturday 29 February 2020 in a Betika Super League (BSL) match day 26 tie.

    Odera’s goal from the spot after a Police player had handled in the box completed a City Stars comeback to complete a season double over Police.

    The visitors went up first when a counter attack saw City Stars keeper Levis Opiyo hack down a Police player on the edge of the box. Skipper David Oluoch stepped up to plant home the resultant six-yarder in the seventh minute.

    With minutes to the end of the first half, Peter Pinchez Opiyo was brought down by Police centre back George Gaunya after bursting into the box following his receipt of a long ball from City Stars backyard. He dusted himself up to score his maiden goal for City Stars sending the teams’ level at 1-1 heading to the break.

    The win margin could have been bigger had the outstanding Davis Agesa not been denied by Police custodian Juma no less than on three occasions – twice following perfect crosses from right winger Azizi Okaka.

    The Toyoyo win was the first ever while hosting Police adding on to a 3-2 first leg win in October last year.

    With all spoils on offer from the penalty laden tie, City Stars moved to the 58-point mark from 24 matches to improve their gap over tenth placed Police to 25 points.

    Simba wa Nairobi are now seven points clear of second placed Bidco United. While City Stars won on Saturday, Bidco went down 3-0 at home in Thika to visiting St. Joseph’s from Nakuru.

    Lineups

    Nairobi City Stars

    23. Levis Opiyo, 8. Calvin Masawa (Captain), 4. Salim Abdalla, 22. Wycliffe Otieno, 28. Kevin Okumu, 2. Elvis Ojiambo, 10. Peter Opiyo, 25. David Gateri (15. John Kamau), 27. Azizi Okaka (12. Edwin Buliba), 32. Ezekiel Odera (19. Jimmy Bageya), 11. Davis Agesa

    Coach: Sanjin Alagic

    Unused subs: 16. Jacob Osano, 17. Noah Abich. 3. Eric Ochieng, 5. Wesley Onguso

    Yellow cards; Davis Agesa x2 (red card), Elvis Ojiambo

    Kenya Police

    37. Reuben Juma, 25. Michael Anyonga, 24. George Gaunya, 29. Philip Ochieng, 26. Steve Baraza, 22. Samson Ndungu, 6. Martin Mutua, 77. Soita Silicho, 7. David Oluoch, 20. Alvin Mang’eni, 35. Hillary Ojwang

    Subs: Vincent Odhiambo, 2. Ambrose Kula, 21. Clinton Kinanga, 12. Peter Njoroge, 65. Said Jillo, 14. Peter Mwaura, 17. Abbas Khadeyo

    Coach: Charles Omondi

  • Odera, Okaka start against Stima, Sanneh is back

    Odera, Okaka start against Stima, Sanneh is back

    Head coach Sanjin Alagic has made three changes to the starting lineup as Nairobi City Stars linesup against Coast Stima at Camp Toyoyo on Saturday 8 February, 2020 starting 11 am.

    The three changes sees returning striker Ezekiel Odera and January signing Azizi Okaka start as Gambian hitman Ebrima Sanneh makes his way back after missing the last game against Bidco United.

    While it will be the first start for Odera under Sanjin, its a return to the starting eleven for Azizi since the first game of the year away to Shabana.

    The entry of the trio to the starting lineups means superstars Davis Agesa and Oliver Maloba, both of whom missed two days of training in the week due to varied illnesses, drop to the bench alongside defensive mid Elvis Noor Ojiambo.

    They join keeper Jacob Osano, Charles Otieno Oduro, Kevin Okumu and Vicent Otieno on the bench.

    David Gateri, a used sub against Bidco, falls off the squad due to illness that saw him miss training in the week.

    The backline of keeper Levis Opiyo, Wycliffe Otieno, Salim Abdalla as well as wingbacks Calvins Masawa and Edwin Buliba remains as is.

    Peter Opiyo and skipper Athony Kimani are expected to patrol the midfield as Ugandan Jimmy Bageya retains his place on the flanks.

    Lineup against Coast Stima

    23. Levis Opiyo, 8. Calvins Masawa, 4. Salim Abdalla, 22. Wycliffe Otieno, 8. Edwin Buliba, 10. Peter Opiyo, 30. Antony Kimani (Captain), 29. Ebrima Sanneh, 8. Jimmy Bageya, 32. Ezekiel Odera, 27. Azizi Okaka

    Subs: 28. Kevin Okumu, 3. Charles Otieno, 11. Davis Agesa, 21. Oliver Maloba, 16. Jacob Osano, 2. Elvis Ojiambo, 16. Vincent Otieno

    Out: 5. Wesley Onguso, 17. Noah Abich, 25. David Gateri, 1. Ronny Kagunzi, 12. Eric Ochieng, 15. John Kamau, 80. Tedian Esilaba

  • Agesa scoops MVP award

    Agesa scoops MVP award

    After his heroics that masterminded a Nairobi City Stars 2-1 come-from-behind win over Bidco United on Sunday 2 February 2020, strike Davis Agesa was picked out as the Man of the match by the Simba wa Nairobi technical bench.

    Agesa dummy-ed Bidco’s centre back Erick Odhiambo to race into the box in the 40th minute to square the ball into the path of skipper Anthony Kimani for the equalizing goal.

    Four minutes into the second half he was at the right place at the right time to return a ball to Oliver Maloba in the box whose final ball landed on Jimmy Bageya for the winning goal.

    “He had two assists and he did a really good job in this game. He has made huge progress and is looking very interesting for the future.” said head coach Sanjin Alagic.

    Agesa’s latest MVP award is the fourth following on the similar accolades after first leg games against Coast Stima, Mt. Kenya United and Modern Coast Rangers.

    Agesa currently activates City Stars leader board with six goals and as many assists and has become one of the most dependable players in City Stars lineup.

  • City Stars complete double over Bidco United

    City Stars complete double over Bidco United

    Nairobi City Stars opened a ten-point gap atop the National Super League (NSL) after coming from behind to beat second placed Bidco United 2-1 at Camp Toyoyo, Jericho on Sunday 2 February 2020.

    A purposeful Bidco United took early command of the game with the starting goal in the 23rd minute when Eric Gichimu powered in a header at the far post past City Stars keeper Levis Opiyo.

    But tactical changes with seven minutes of the first half that saw defensive midfielder Charles Otieno take up the place of Elvis Ojiambo, saw City Stars shoot forward and two minutes later it was all level.

    An intelligent dummy by Davis Agesa, chasing a long ball from deep by defender Salim Abdalla, saw Bidco’s centre back Eric Odhiambo beaten to the ball, and with a sure pass in the box, he picked out skipper Anthony Muki Kimani who finished off the move with a simple tap-in.

    The winning goal arrived four minutes into the restart when star player Oliver Maloba squared a pass to Jimmy Bageya for a simple finish.

    Maloba started it all with comfort on the ball before playing a 1-2 with Agesa before his final assist grabbed the winning goal.

    With the latest win, City Stars hits the 55-point mark from 22 games to distance themselves from Bidco’s 45 points.

    During the first leg, City Stars took out Bidco 1-0 in game four at the Thika Stadium ending their three match unbeaten run into the new season.

    After Bidco’s take-down, next up for the boys from Kawangware is a home game against Coast Stima next weekend.

    Lineups

    Nairobi City Stars

    23. Levis Opiyo, 4. Salim Abdalla, 22. Wycliffe Otieno, 8. Calvins Masawa, 12. Edwin Buliba, 30. Anthony Kimani (Captain), 7. Peter Opiyo, 11. Davis Agesa, 21. Oliver Maloba (32. Ezekiel Odera), 2. Elvis Ojiambo (3. Charles Otieno – 38), 8. Jimmy Bageya (25. David Gateri)

    Unused subs: 28. Kevin Okumu, 16. Jacob Osano, 27. Azizi Okaka, 9. Vincent Otieno

    Coach: Sanjin Alagic

    Yellow Cards: Jimmy Bageya – 2′

    Goals & Assists; Anthony Kimani – 40th (Davis Agesa), Jimmy Bageya – 49′ (Oliver Maloba)

    MVP: 11. Davis Agesa

    Bidco United

    21. Adisa Omar, 16. David Kalama, 12. Lambert Otieno, 18. Francis Oduor, 24. Erick Odhiambo, 4. Martin Mage, 12. Jacob Onyango, 19. David Orem, 26. Jackson Oketch, 5. Emmanuel Mogaka, 28. Eric Gichimu

    Subs: 13. Frankline Mwenda, 3. Geoffrey Gitau, 6. John Oginga, 8. Steven Okiro, 11. Edwin Wamalwa, 20. Nelson Chieta, 9. Henry Omolo

    Coach: Japhet Akhulia

  • Agesa, Opiyo deliver win in Mumias

    Agesa, Opiyo deliver win in Mumias

    A first half goal and penalty save by keeper Levis Lovae Opiyo in the second half handed Nairobi City Stars a hard fought 1-0 win over hosts Vihiga United in a National Super League (NSL) match 22 played at Mumias Complex on Sunday 26 January 2020.

    Agesa, back in the lineup after missing games against Shabana and Vihiga Bullets, announced his return with the winning goal when he rammed home a cross from Oliver Maloba in the 34th minute past a stranded keeper Joel Bataro. It was Agesa’s sixth goal of the season.

    Keeper Opiyo, standing between the sticks for the 21st time this season, pulled a massive save in the 54th minute when he parried a penalty by Smith Ouko for a fruitless corner. The spot kick was awarded after Elvis Ojiambo had handled in the box.

    In early October Opiyo saved a penalty at Karuturi to ensure the team protected a 2-1 lead to scoop maximum spoils over hosts Nairobi Stima.

    The win sent Simba wa Nairobi to the 52 point mark after 21 games to open a 16 point gap over their immediate victims who started the day sitting third.

    Away from the three points earned, the latest win stretched City Stars unbeaten streak in away games to 17 games from as far back as April 2019. It was the tenth in 11 away games.

    Lineups

    Vihiga United

    31. Joel Bataro, 6. Abisalim Odhiambo, 3. Dennis Ambeva, 13. Mophat Luva, 20. Smith Ouko, 33. Victor Ademba, 8. Patrick Okulo, 5. Wycliffe Nthata, 31. Junior Adeyefa, 7. Henry Juma, 40. Dennis Wafula

    Subs: 50. Michael Matasio, 15. Mark Okola, 19. Michael Isabwa, 18. Tyrone Sisia, 16. Alex Imbusia, 17. Lawrence Luvanda, 23. David Simiyu

    Coach: Sammy Okoth

    Nairobi City Stars

    23. Levis Opiyo, 4. Salim Abdalla, 22. Wycliffe Otieno, 8. Calvins Masawa, 12. Edwin Buliba, 30. Antony Kimani (Captain), 21. Oliver Maloba, 2. Elvis Ojiambo (3. Charles Otieno – 64′), 8. Jimmy Bageya (27. Azizi Okaka – 54′), 11. Davis Agesa (32. Ezekiel Odera – 75′),

    Unused subs: 28. Kevin Okumu, 16. Jacob Osano, 25. David Gateri, 29. Ebrima Sanneh,

    Yellow cards: None

    Goals & Assist: Davis Agesa – 34′ (Oliver Maloba)

    Coach: Sanjin Alagic

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