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  • Edwin Mukolwe reviews past season

    Edwin Mukolwe reviews past season

    Goalkeeper Edwin Mukolwe reckons, in retrospect, that he, as well as Nairobi City Stars, had a descent outing in the ended 2023-24 FKF Premier League season.

    Simba wa Nairobi was for large spells in the top five towards the end of the first leg all through to the final set of games then dropped to end up a respectable sixth with half a century of points from 34 outings.

    “I had a fairly good season with the team, a group of very hard working mates who did their best,”

    “We were able to achieve some good wins, played some good football too, and also had some rough days for learning. That said, I look forward to an even better 2024/2025 season.” he added

    Mukolwe made 26 appearances – all full games – on his debut season with City Stars to earn 2,340 regular time minutes. He registered ten clean sheets.

    He was named team MVP for his heroics on five different occasions after games against Bandari in the first leg on matchday 14, and four times in the second leg against Shabana in match day 20, Kariobangi sharks where he saved a penalty in matchday 23, against FC Talanta where he saved two penalties in matchday 27, and against Sofapaka in match day 33.

    Mukolwe made it to the Team of the Week on three different occasions; in matchday 14 against Bandari, matchdays 26 and 27 against Muranga SEAL, and Kariobangi Sharks, respectively.

    Mukolwe was named the Fans player of the week after his heroics on matchday 27.

  • Edwin Mukolwe on Sharks stalemate

    Edwin Mukolwe on Sharks stalemate

    On Saturday 2 March 2024, Nairobi City Stars visited Kariobangi Sharks in a matchday 23, 2023-24 FKF Premier League match in Police Sacco Stadium, and forced a 0-0 draw.

    The outcome of the game could have been different but Simba wa Nairobi goalkeeper pulled of a massive coup on Sharks attempt to win the game by saving a Johnmark Makata penalty with just about ten minutes of play left.

    In saving that spot kick, and topping up on other daring saves in the first half, Mukolwe went on to be named man of the match for a second time this season.

    He talked up the immediate past game, and the plot in the upcoming one against his immediate former team Bidco United.

    “It was a good push from the team. We wanted maximum points but are grateful for the point. Focus now shifts to the next assignment against Bidco United where we hope to bounce back to winning ways. We aim to improve day by day, one game at a time,”

    Prior to the Sharks clash, City Stars had gone down 1-0 to reigning champions Gor Mahia in Machakos the previous weekend.

    “Against Sharks, the boys gave a good account of themselves, bouncing back from that disappointing loss,” added Mukolwe

    Mukolwe, in his first season with Simba wa Nairobi, has so far featured in half of the games this season – 17 – on his way to clocking 1,530 regular time minutes.

    He has twice been named MVP – against Bandari in matchday 14 apart from the recent one against Sharks, and has eight clean sheets to his name.

    In matchday 14, Mukolwe made it to the team of the week.

    Edwin Mukolwe
    Edwin Mukolwe in action against Posta Rangers in Ruaraka on 13 Jan 2024. City stars won the game 1-0
  • MD23: Kariobangi Sharks 0 Nairobi City Stars 0

    MD23: Kariobangi Sharks 0 Nairobi City Stars 0

    It ended 0-0 on Saturday 2 March 2024 when Kariobangi Sharks hosted Nairobi City Stars in a matchday 23, 2023-24 FKF Premier League tie at the Police Sacco Stadium.

    The tie could have taken a twist in favor of Sharks in the 79th minute but it was not to be after Simba wa Nairobi keeper Edwin Mukolwe saved a point blank penalty by John Mark Makwata.

    The spot kick was awarded after right back Rowland Makati was adjudged to have handled a swerving ball that headed wide at the far post.

    Mukolwe, who had some massive saves in the first half, was later named the most valuable player after the match.

    With a point earned, City Stars moved two places up from sixth to fourth on the 18-team log with a new tally of 38 points.

    Sharks on their part maintained 15th spot with a new collection of 24 points.

    Next up for Simba wa Nairobi is a home game against Bidco United on Saturday 9 March 2023 in Machakos starting at 1 pm.

    Line ups

    Kariobangi Sharks: 30. Sebastian Wekesa, 4. Ian Karani, 14. Timothy Ekhavi, 25. Kevinluke Otiala-captain, 11. Geoffrey Onyango, 15. Biron Otieno, 8. Andreas Odhiambo (23. Keith Imbali-46), 10. Fortune Omoto, 22. Julius Masaba, 5. Isaac Wasambo (28. Patrick Ngunyi-63), 21. Leon Otieno (24. JohnMark Makwata-46)

    Unused subs: 16. Bernard Jairo, 6. Biko Omolo, 13. Kevin Musamali, 29. David Jimma, 7. Victor Ngume, 26. Moses Shikanda, 20. Mathew Kibiwott, 17. Sigmun Maina, 27. Lennox Kimani,

    Coach: William Muluya

    Nairobi City Stars: 1. Edwin Mukolwe, 30. Rowland Makati, 32. Sosthenes Idah (4. Timothy Muganda-60), 15. Wycliffe Omondi, 8. Calvin Masawa-Captain, 18. Clifford Ouma, 31. Abuyeka Kubasu (25. Shem Odinga-60), 19. Vincent Owino (5. Newton Ochieng-70), 22. Samuel Kapen (27. Gilbert Abala-70), 9. Mohammed Bajaber, 3. Robinson Asenwa (10. Dennis Oalo-70)

    Unused subs: 2. Elvis Noor, 13. Elvis Ochoro, 21. Yuto Kusaba, 26. Dennis Wanjala,

    Out:  7. Pius Omachi, 11. Andrew Kisilu, 12. Edwin Buliba, 17. Brian Mose, 20. Kelvin Etemesi, 23. Byron Owino, 24. Rogers Obusu

    Cautions

    Kariobangi Sharks: –

    Nairobi City Stars: 32. Sosthenes Idah (43), 4. Timothy Muganda (78), 18. Clifford Ouma (86)

    Goals

    Kariobangi Sharks: 24. JohnMark Makwata (79-pen miss)

    Nairobi City Stars: –

  • Four changes against Kariobangi Sharks

    Four changes against Kariobangi Sharks

    Midfielders Newton Ochieng and Elvis Noor, as well as keeper Edwin Mukolwe, are all back and in the bracket to face Kariobangi Sharks on matchday 23 at the Police Sacco Stadium on Saturday 2 Mar 2024 starting at 3 p.m.

    Mukolwe and Noor missed out on the last game against Gor Mahia due to an accumulation of cards, while Newton, aka Tony, missed that game and the previous one against Bandari due to a direct ejection in an earlier game against Shabana in Machakos.

    The three are joined by Mohammed Bajaber who sat out the last three games against Shabana, Bandari, and Gor Mahia.

    While Mukolwe comes on for newcomer Byron Owino, Tony is in for flyer Brian Mose Nyambane who was part of the squad in the last four games.

    Bajaber comes on for Andrew Kisilu who takes a rest to miss out on selection for the first time this season, as Noor replaces youngster Rogers Obusu Wasega who was in the matchday squad in the last three games.

    Squad to face Kariobangi Sharks

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

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

    Midfielders: 2. Elvis Noor,  5. Newton Ochieng,  6. Shem Odinga, 18. Clifford Ouma, 19. Vincent Owino,  31. Abuyeka Kubasu

    Forwards: 3. Robinson Asenwa, 9. Mohammed Bajaber, 10. Dennis Oalo, 22. Samuel Kapen, 21. Yuto Kusaba, 27. Gilbert Abala

    Out:  7. Pius Omachi, 11. Andrew Kisilu, 12. Edwin Buliba, 17. Brian Mose, 20. Kelvin Etemesi, 23. Byron Owino, 24. Rogers Obusu

    Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

  • Three changes against Gor Mahia

    Three changes against Gor Mahia

    The return of skipper Calvin Masawa is one of three major changes made to the Simba wa Nairobi squad set to face champions Gor Mahia on Saturday 17 February 2024 in Kenyatta Stadium, Machakos starting from 4 p.m.

    Masawa is back for the matchday 22 tie after serving a two-match suspension following a straight red card in a recent game against AFC Leopards in Bukhungu, Kakamega.

    Masawa will be joined in the squad by newcomers Byron Owino and defensive midfielder Shem Odinga who both joined the club in the ended mid-window from Kibera Black Stars and Kibera Angels, respectively.

    Falling off the squad that saw off Bandari 1-0 in Mombasa in the immediate past league game are goalkeeper Edwin Mukolwe and midfielder Elvis Noor due to caution suspensions, as well as flyer Pius Omachi who takes a rest.

    Abuyeka Kubasu and Gilbert Abala who made the Bandari trip retain their places in the team, as well as recent signing Rogers Obusu who makes the cut for a third straight match.

    Squad to face Gor Mahia

    Goalkeepers: 13. Elvis Ochoro, 23. Byron Owino

    Defenders: 4. Timothy Muganda, 8. Calvin Masawa, 15. Wycliffe Omondi, 24. Rogers Obusu, 26. Dennis Wanjala, 30. Rowland Makati, 32. Sosthenes Idah

    Midfielders: 6. Shem Odinga, 11. Andrew Kisilu, 18. Clifford Ouma, 19. Vincent Owino,  31. Abuyeka Kubasu

    Forwards: 3. Robinson Asenwa, 10. Dennis Oalo, 17. Brian Mose, 22. Samuel Kapen, 21. Yuto Kusaba, 27. Gilbert Abala

    Out: 1. Edwin Mukolwe, 2. Elvis Noor, 5. Newton Ochieng, 7. Pius Omachi, 9. Mohammed Bajaber, 12. Edwin Buliba, 20. Kelvin Etemesi, 25. Brian Mzee

    Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

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