Nairobi City Stars

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  • 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

  • A start for Buliba finally

    A start for Buliba finally

    After nine appearances on the bench, defender Edwin Buliba has earned his first start, finally, for Nairobi City Stars under head coach Sanjin Alagic.

    The patient lad has been named to start ahead of Kevin Chumsy Okumu at right back as Simba wa Nairobi takes on host Vihiga United in a National Super League (NSL) round 22 tie at Mumias Complex on Sunday 26 January 2020.

    Other than Buliba, there are three other changes to the last squad that faced off with Vihiga Bullets last weekend.

    Peter Pinchez Opiyo who only received his clearance to feature for City Stars last Friday starts ahead of utility forward Azizi Okaka.

    Tactical changes sees the returning Elvis Ojiambo, who was suspended for the last game, start ahead of Charles Chale Otieno.

    Davis Agesa who missed the last two games due to a knee discomfort replaces Gambian striker Ebrima Sanneh in the final change.

    Save for the four changes, the rest of the squad remains as. Ezekiel Odera, David Gateri and keeper Jacob Osano are the options on the bench.

    Starting lineup against Vihiga United

    23. Levis Opiyo, 4. Salim Abdalla, 22. Wycliffe Otieno, 8. Calvins Masawa, 12. Edwin Buliba, 30. Antony Kimani (Captain), 17. Peter Opiyo,  21. Oliver Maloba, 2. Elvis Ojiambo, 8. Jimmy Bageya, 11. Davis Agesa

    Subs: 3. Charles Otieno,28. Kevin Okumu, 32. Ezekiel Odera, 16. Jacob Osano, 27. Azizi Okaka, 25. David Gateri, 29. Ebrima Sanneh,

  • Ojiambo, Agesa return for Vihiga trip

    Ojiambo, Agesa return for Vihiga trip

    Two key players Elvis Ojiambo and Davis Agesa are aback in head coach Sanjin Alagic’s squad that heads out to Mumias for a round 22 National Super League (NSL) clash against Vihiga United on Sunday 26 January 2020 starting 3pm.

    Ojiambo was forced out of the last game against Vihiga Bullets at Camp Toyoyo due to suspension following accumulation of five yellow cards.

    Agesa missed out on the Bullets game and an earlier one away to Shabana following a knee discomfort.

    Three new signings; midfielder Peter Opiyo, now cleared to feature for City Stars, keeper Jacob Osano, utility forward Azizi Okaka and the returning hit man Ezekiel Odera are all in the party to Mumias.

    The above four, as well as the addition of defender Edwin Buliba, are the five changes from the squad that drew Vihiga United 0-0 at Hope Centre in September 2019.

    Noah Abich, astarter in the first leg game against Vihiga United, as well as late substitute Vincent Otieno and unused keeper Ronny Kagunzi are some of the players that missed the trip. The rest include left back Wesley Onguso and defensive cover Eric Ochieng.

    Squad to Mumias

    23. Levis Opiyo, 4. Salim Abdalla, 22. Wycliffe Otieno, 28. Kevin Okumu, 3. Charles Otieno, 30. Antony Kimani (Captain), 25. David Gateri, 11. Davis Agesa, 21. Oliver Maloba, 29. Ebrima Sanneh, 2. Elvis Ojiambo, 8. Jimmy Bageya, 8. Calvins Masawa, 32. Ezekiel Odera, 7. Peter Opiyo, 16. Jacob Osano, 27. Azizi Okaka, 8. Edwin Buliba

    Out: 5. Wesley Onguso, 17. Noah Abich, 1. Ronny Kagunzi, 16. Vincent Otieno, 12. Eric Ochieng

  • Starts for Chale, Okaka against Bullets

    Starts for Chale, Okaka against Bullets

    Head coach Sanjin Alagic has tweaked his squad ahead of a National Super League (NSL) round 21 clash against Vihiga Bullets at Camp Toyoyo, Jericho on Saturday 18 January 2020 starting 3pm.

    From the squad that traveled to Kisii for a duel against Shabana last Saturday, Sanjin has effected on forced change, and tactically made two other switches.

    Charles Otieno aka Chale (pictured) reclaims his place as holding midfielder pushing make shift no. 6 from the last game Anthony Kimani to move further up field. He was second half for Oliver Maloba last weekend.

    Chale takes up the place of Elvis Ojiambo Noor who is suspended for the Bullets game following accumulation of five yellow cards.

    New signing Azizi Okaka claims a place in the starting cast pushing youngster Vincent Otieno down to the bench. He made his debut for the club last weekend as a second half substitute.

    There are changes too on the bench as new signing keeper Jacob Osano from Nairobi Stima takes the place of Ronny Kagunzi.

    Returning striker Ezekiel Odera will study the game plan from the bench and will be joined by left back Wesley Onguso who missed the Kisii trip.

    Squad against Bullets

    Nairobi City Stars: 23. Levis Opiyo, 8. Calvin Masawa, 4. Salim Abdalla, 22. Wycliffe Otieno, 28. Kevin Okumu, 3. Charles Otieno, 30. Anthony Kimani (Captain), 21. Oliver Maloba, 27. Aziz Okaka, 19. Jimmy Bageya, 26. Ebrima Sanneh

    Subs: 16. Jacob Osano, 13. Eric Ochieng, 12. Edwin Buliba, 16. Vincent Otieno, 25. David Gateri, Ezekiel Odera, 5. Wesley Onguso

  • No changes against Kibera Black Stars

    No changes against Kibera Black Stars

    For the first time this season, Nairobi City Stars head coach Sanjin Alagic has made no change to his squad of 18 ahead of a derby with Kibera Black Stars in the year ending National Super League (NSL) match 19 at Camp Toyoyo, Jericho on Saturday 14 December 2019. The game kicks off at 3pm EAT. 

    Sanjin will start the same 11 players who pinned down Administration Police 3-1 in the last assignment last Saturday at the same venue.

    With the same script, Davis Agesa starts ahead of Gambian Ebrima Sanneh for a third straight game.

    Play maker Elvis Ojiambo will habor mixed feelings in this game as he will be facing his immediate former side Kibera Black Stars. He starts as a free roller in the mid of the pack.

    Off field skipper Calvin Masawa starts at left back with the marauding Kevin Okumu on the opposite end. Salim Abdalla and Wycliffe Otieno, for a 13th straight NSL game, are the center back pairing to shield keeper Levis Opiyo.

    David Gateri and Oliver Maloba will start on either wings as Charles Otieno and skipper Anthony Muki Kimani take their places at numbers 6 and 10, respectively.

    Veterans Eric Ochieng and Noah Abich add up to the bench power that is spruced up with budding teenage striker Vincent ‘Jamaica’ Otieno, Ebrima Sanneh, Jimmy Bageya, Edwin Buliba and Ronny Kagunzi.

    Lineup: 23. Levis Opiyo, 8. Calvin Masawa, 4. Salim Abdalla, 22. Wycliffe Otieno, 28. Kevin Okumu, 3. Charles Otieno, 2. Elvis Ojiambo, 30. Anthony Kimani (Captain), 21. Oliver Maloba, 25. David Gateri, 11. Davis Agesa,

    Subs: 1. Ronny Kagunzi, 19. Jimmy Bageya, 16. Vincent Otieno, 26. Ebrima Sanneh, 17. Noah Abich, 13. Eric Ochieng, 12. Edwin Buliba

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