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  • Nairobi City Stars 2 FC Talanta 2

    Nairobi City Stars 2 FC Talanta 2

    Set-piece goals by Ezekiel Odera and Peter Opiyo on either half, that sandwiched FC Talanta’s two quickfire goals into the second half, settled the 34th and final game in the 2021/22 FKF Premier League game played in Kasarani Annex on Sunday 12 June 2022 at 2-2.

    Odera opened the scoring in the 14th minute via the spot, his tenth goal of the season, after the center ref penalized a Talanta player by awarding the spot kick, and a yellow card.

    City Stars led 1-0 at the break by were down 2-1 within minutes of the restart.  Two minutes in, winger Michael Jairo placed a high ball to the far post, out of reach of keeper Elvis Ochoro who registered his Premier League debut in the game.

    Three minutes later, Francis Kahiro sent the hosts 2-1 up when he buried a penalty awarded after striker Brian Yakhama was felled in the box. Unlucky Ochoro had a touch on the low shot, only to push it in.

    That lead lasted just a few minutes, as Opiyo, placed a freekick to the top corner from outside the box, his third goal of the season, what turned out to be the 45th and final strike of the season for Simba wa Nairobi. 

    Opiyo last featured for City Stars in mid-March away to Bandari in Mombasa and had missed the last ten game due to injury. He made his way to the pitch minutes towards the end of the first half for Elvis Noor Ojiambo and was accompanied by John Kamau who took the place of Augustine Kuta.

    With the draw, City Stars ended the season in fifth place with 49-points as Talanta closed their debut season in eleventh place with 44 points.

    In the game, Rowland Makati who made his top-flight debut on Monday against AFC Leopards, earned his first start alongside Mohammed Bajaber who earned his second straight start, as Kenedy Onyango returned to the starting lineup in place of Edwin Buliba.

    Makati and Bajaber lasted 70 minutes before being replaced by Davis Agesa and flyer Rodgers Okumu, respectively. Charles Otieno came on as the last sub for Odera in the 79th minute.

    City Stars won the first leg game at the same venue 2-1.

    Lineups

    Nairobi City Stars: 1. Elvis Ochoro, 8. Calvin Masawa-Captain, Kennedy Onyango, Salim Abdallah, 28. Herit Mungai, 18. Sven Yidah, 2. Elvis Noor (10. Peter Opiyo-44), 14. Rowland Makati (11. Davis Agesa-70), 29. Augustine Kuta (15. John Kamau-44), 31. Mohammed Omar Bajaber (7. Rodgers Okumu-70), 32. Ezekiel Odera (3. Charles Otieno-79)

    Unused subs: 16. Jacob Osano, 19. Kevin Okumu, 12. Edwin Buliba, 26. Dennis Wanjala,

    Coach: Ken Kenyatta

    FC Talanta: James Omusinde, 24. Alvin Ochieng, Thomas Wainaina, 5. Nicodemus Malika, Luis Masika, Castro Ogendo, Georson Likono (Rodgers Angal), Dennis Oalo, Francis Kahiro, Brian Yakhama (Kevintom Machika), 21. Michael Jairo

    Unused subs: Isaiah Wakasala, Peter Njammah, Erick Shikonoh, Maurice Dukully, Michael Omondi,

    Yellow cards
    Nairobi City Stars: 1. Elvis Ochoro (36), 15. John Kamau (90+)
    FC Talanta:

    Goals
    Nairobi City Stars: 32. Ezekiel Odera (14-Pen), 10. Peter Opiyo (52)
    FC Talanta: 21. Michael Jairo (47), Francis Kahiro (49-Pen)

  • Njunge out for the season

    Njunge out for the season

    Goalkeeper Stephen Njunge Ndungu has been forced to sit out the rest of the season due to a recent knee knock.

    Njunge injured his knee as City Stars took on second-tier side Kibera Black Stars in a friendly game last week in Ngong Vapor. He had to leave the field of play as early as the eighth minute following a collision with an opponent.

    According to team physio Brian Otieno Odongo, Njunge has been advised by the Doctors to stay out for a while to fully recover.

    “Examinations were done on him and it was found out that he strained his knee. Active rest for three months has been recommended with treatment and medication for full recovery to be achieved,” said Odongo

    On his part, Njunge said; “I feel really sad as that this has happened at a time when I wanted to contribute to the team as we head towards season-end. I pray for a faster recovery.” said Njunge

    City Stars head coach Nicholas Muyoti is disturbed at the realization that his top keeper is now out for a few months.

    “It is very sad to lose him at this point of the season. I wish him a quick recovery. His presence had a good effect on (Jacob) Osano and I hope (Elvis) Ochoro will step up and give competition.” said Muyoti

    Till the injury, Njunge had made the Simba wa Nairobi squad in 20 of 25 games played in the current FKF Premier League season.

    Steve Njunge
    Nairobi City Stars keeper Steve Njunge warming up ahead of a round 22 Premier League game against Nzoia United at the Narok Stadium on Fri 25 June 2021
    Njunge, City Stars, Rangers
    Keeper Stephen Njunge initiates play against Posta Rangers during a 7th round Premier League game on Fri 8th Jan 2021 at Kasarani. The game ended 1-1
  • Four changes for Bandari return

    Four changes for Bandari return

    Goalkeeper Elvis Ochoro, striker Ezekiel Odera, stopper Kenedy Onyango and midfielder John Kamau are the three new additions as Nairobi City Stars plots for a Bandari reverse game in Ruaraka on Saturday 2 April 2022 starting 3 pm.

    The quartet takes up the places of keeper Stephen Njunge, forward Augustine Kuta, stopper Edwin Buliba and injured midfielder Peter Opiyo who were all part of the trip to Mombasa a fortnight ago.

    City Stars went down 1-0 in that game after conceding at the stroke of halftime.

    City Stars squad to face Bandari

    Goalkeepers: 1. Elvis Ochoro, 16. Jacob Osano

    Defenders: 4. Salim Abdallah, 8. Calvin Masawa, 19. Kevin Okumu, 25. Kenedy Onyango, 27. Lennox Ogutu, 28. Herit Mungai,

    Midfielders: 3. Charles Otieno, 5. Michael Madoya, 15. John Kamau, 18. Sven Yidah, 20. Timothy Ouma, 21. Oliver Maloba, 30. Anthony Kimani-captain,

    Strikers: 9. Vincent Otieno Okoth, 11. Davis Agesa, 17. Nicholas Kipkirui, 24. Erick Ombija, 32. Ezekiel Odera

    Out: 2. Elvis Noor Ojiambo, 6. Ronney Kola, 7. Rodgers Okumu, 12. Edwin Buliba, 14. Rowland Makati, 10. Peter Opiyo, 22. Wycliffe Otieno, 23. Stephen Njunge, 26. Dennis Wanjala, 29. Augustine Kuta, 31. Mohammed Bajaber,

  • Three changes against Posta Rangers

    Three changes against Posta Rangers

    Introduction of Vincent Jamaica Otieno, Rodgers Okuse Okumu, Erick Ombija and Sven Yidah are the four changes made from the squad that faced Bidco United last weekend, for the upcoming tie against Posta Rangers set for Thika Stadium on Wednesday 9 March 2022 starting 3 pm.

    Jamaica returns after missing the last ten games as Sven and Okuse make the squad once again after sitting out the last two games against Mathare United and Bidco United.

    Ombija is in ending a four-game miss.

    The quartet take up the places of Elvis Noor Ojiambo, John Kamau, Charles Otieno and Ezekiel Odera who saw red in the last encounter.

    From the squad that faced the same side in late October 2021 at the same venue, posting a 1-1 draw, changes are four.

    Jacob Osano, the starting keeper then, is still on rest and his place has been taken up by Elvis Ochoro.

    Odera who started the game then, Mike Madoya who was a late sub, and Elvis Noor Ojiambo who was an unused sub, are all out.

    Their places have been taken up by defender Herit Mungai, Augustine Kuta, and Peter Opiyo.

    Nairobi City Stars squad vs Posta Rangers

    Goalkeepers: 23. Steve Njunge, 1. Elvis Ochoro

    Defenders: 4. Salim Abdalla, 8. Calvin Masawa, 19. Kevin Okumu, 25. Kenedy Onyango, 26. Dennis Wanjala, 27. Lennox Ogutu, 28. Herit Mungai,

    Midfielders: 7. Rodgers Okumu, 10. Peter Opiyo, 18. Sven Yidah, 20. Timothy Ouma, 21. Oliver Maloba, 29. Augustine Kuta, 30. Anthony Kimani,

    Strikers: 9. Vincent Otieno Okoth, 11. Davis Agesa, 17. Nicholas Kipkirui, 24. Erick Ombija

    Not considered: 2. Elvis Noor Ojiambo, 3. Charles Otieno, 5. Mike Madoya, 6. Ronney Kola, 12. Edwin Buliba, 14. Rowland Makati, 15. John Kamau, 16. Jacob Osano, 22. Wycliffe Otieno, , 31. Mohammed Bajaber, 32. Ezekiel Odera

  • Ochoro the only change against Bidco United

    Ochoro the only change against Bidco United

    The addition of keeper Elvis Ochoro, ahead of the upcoming round 20 FKF Premier League game against Bidco United in Thika Stadium on Saturday 5 March 2022, starting 3 pm, is the only change to the City Stars squad from last weekend. 

    The budding keeper, formerly with Hakati Sportif, replaces Jacob Osano who takes a rest from the upcoming game.

    Save for Ochoro’s inclusion, the other 19 players who delivered a 3-0 win over Mathare United at the same venue last Saturday, maintained their places.

    From the squad that took on Bidco in the first leg at the same venue back in October 2021, winning 2-0, changes are seven.

    Other than keeper Osano who tended goal then, others missing the upcoming game are defender Edwin Buliba, midfielders Rodgers Okumu, Sven Yidah, and Mike Madoya, as well as strikers Erick Ombija and Vincent Otieno Okoth.

    Joining Ochoro for the Saturday game are defenders Salim Abdallah and Herit Mungai, midfielders Peter Opiyo, John Kamau, Oliver Maloba, and Augustine Kuta.

    Nairobi City Stars squad vs Bidco United

    Goalkeepers: 23. Steve Njunge, 1. Elvis Ochoro

    Defenders: 4. Salim Abdalla, 8. Calvin Masawa, 19. Kevin Okumu, 25. Kenedy Onyango, 26. Dennis Wanjala, 27. Lennox Ogutu, 28. Herit Mungai,

    Midfielders: 2. Elvis Noor Ojiambo, 3. Charles Otieno, 10. Peter Opiyo, 15. John Kamau, 20. Timothy Ouma, 21. Oliver Maloba, 29. Augustine Kuta, 30. Anthony Kimani,

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

    Not considered:  5. Mike Madoya, 6. Ronney Kola, 7. Rodgers Okumu, 9. Vincent Otieno Okoth, 12. Edwin Buliba, 14. Rowland Makati,  16. Jacob Osano, 18. Sven Yidah, 22. Wycliffe Otieno, 24. Erick Ombija, 31. Mohammed Bajaber,

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