Nairobi City Stars

Tag: FKF Premier League

  • Head-to-head: Sofapaka (H) vs Nairobi City Stars (A): 2023-24 FKF Premier League season

    Head-to-head: Sofapaka (H) vs Nairobi City Stars (A): 2023-24 FKF Premier League season

    Sofapaka will, for the first time ever, host Nairobi City Stars in Kasarani Annex during match day five of the 2023-24 FKF Premier League on Saturday 30 Sept 2023 starting at 1 p.m.

    Sofapaka last hosted Simba wa Nairobi in Kasarani’s Main Stadium in January this year during matchday nine, a game they went on to lose 2-1.

    It will be the twelfth time that Sofapaka will be hosting City Stars. From the previous eleven games, Sofapaka has won seven times compared to City Stars’ three wins. There has been a draw just once.

    In the Saturday game, City Stars head coach Nicholas Muyoti will be facing a third coach is as many seasons. Burundian Francis Haringingo is the man in charge. Muyoti faced David Ouma and Ken Odhiambo in the past two seasons.

    Into the game, City Stars carries a 2-1 win over Nzoia Sugar from last weekend as Sofapaka is reeling from a 1-0 loss at the hands of Ulinzi Stars.

    Who wins this one?

    KPL away games vs City Stars: 10- Wins (2), Draws (1), Losses (7)

    27-Sep-09, Sofapaka vs City Stars, Nyayo Stadium, 1-2 (W)
    8-Jun-10, Sofapaka vs City Stars, City Stadium, 3-0 (L)
    8-Aug-11, Sofapaka vs City Stars, Nyayo Stadium, 0-0 (D)
    7-Apr-12, Sofapaka vs City Stars, Nyayo Stadium, 2-0 (L)
    30-Aug-13, Sofapaka vs City Stars, Nyayo Stadium, 3-0 (L)
    29-Mar-14, Sofapaka vs City Stars, Kenyatta Stadium, 1-2 (W)
    3-Aug-15, Sofapaka vs City Stars, Kenyatta Stadium, 2-0 (L)
    7-Aug-16, Sofapaka vs City Stars, Kenyatta Stadium, 5-0 (L)
    23-Jan-21, Sofapaka vs City Stars, Wundanyi, 1-0 (L)
    26-Sep-21, Sofapaka vs City Stars, Wundanyi, 3-1 (L)
    14-Jan-23, Sofapaka vs City Stars, Kasarani, 1-2 (W)

    30-Sep-23, Sofapaka vs City Stars, Annex, ??

  • Rowland Makati: I had been looking for that debut goal

    Rowland Makati: I had been looking for that debut goal

    Converted right back Rowland Makati is still all smiles after his maiden premier league goal handed Nairobi City Stars a much-needed 2-1 win against Nzoia Sugar on Sunday 24 September 2023 in Ruaraka.

    Makati pounced on a spilled ball after the Nzoia keeper had tamed a Samuel Kapen penalty to score the second and winning goal 17 minutes into the second half.

    “I had been waiting for that debut goal from my new position as a right back. I am happy it came, finally. But most importantly, I am super happy it brought us the first win of the season,” he said

    “We needed those points and I am glad that the entire team put in 100% to contribute to the win,”

    Makati, a former attacking midfielder, was only playing his 15th premier league game on Sunday. He reckons he has more to offer;

    “I believe there’s more to come from where that debut goal came from as the coach has been urging me to attack from my channel,” added Makati

    In scoring the winner on Sunday, Makati was named the MVP in the game and went on to earn a place in the team of the week after matchday four.

    Makati
    Rowland Makati celebrates his maiden league goal for City Stars on Sun 24 Sep 2023. It turned out to be the winner against Nzoia Sugar. City Stars won it 2-1
  • MD4: Nairobi City Stars 2 Nzoia Sugar 1

    MD4: Nairobi City Stars 2 Nzoia Sugar 1

    Two early second-half goals by Kelvin Etemesi and Rowland Makati saw Nairobi City Stars overturn a 1-0 first-half loss to see off Nzoia Sugar 2-1 in Ruaraka in a matchday four tie played in Ruaraka on Sunday 24 September 2023.

    Against the run of play, Nzoia Sugar opened the scores in the eighth minute through Emmanuel Osoro who fired from atop the box off an Obed Khakina cross from the right wing.

    Three minutes after the restart it was all square after Etemesi met Samuel Kapen’s quick throw ball to lob the Nzoia goalie from a tight angle.

    A minute after added time it was 2-1 after Etemesi earned a penalty. Kapen took it but the keeper had a save to it but Makati was quick on the rebound to score his maiden topflight goal. It eventually earned him an MVP accolade.

    That goal eventually earned Simba wa Nairobi the first season win which moved the team to five points, and tenth on on the 18-team log.

    Next up for City Stars is an away game against Sofapaka on Saturday 30 September 2023.

    Lineups

    Nairobi City Stars: 1. *Edwin Mukolwe, 26. Dennis Wanjala, 15. Wycliffe Omondi, 32. Sosthenes Idah, 30. Rowland Makati, 25. Brian Mzee (16. Elvis Noor-85), 19. Vincent Owino, 10. Dennis Oalo-captain, 11. Andrew Kisilu, (5. Newton Ochieng-70), 22. Samuel Kapen (27. Gilbert Abala-70), 20. Kelvin Etemesi (17. Brian Mose-85)

    Unused subs: 8. Calvin Masawa, 9. Mohammed Bajaber, 13. Elvis Ochoro, 18. Clifford Ouma, 31. Abuyeka Kubasu

    Nzoia Sugar: 15. Bernard Onunga, 7. Elisha Wekesa, 21. Dimples Omamo, 6. Salim Murunga,17. Emmanuel Esekon, 12. Daniel Wafula (27. Joseph Wafula-64), 32. Noah Wafula (20. Victor Maliachi-64), 8. Harun Thomas-Captain, 14. Obed Khakina (9. Joseph Oyugi-75), 24. Ian Simiyu (10. Victor Haki-64), 22. Emmanuel Osoro (11. Mohammed Barisa-75)

    Unused subs: 39. Fred Shiundu, 3. Brian Wepo, 25. Aineah Ndete,

    Coach: Godfrey Oduor

    Cautions
    Nairobi City Stars: 25. Brian Mzee (70), 1. Edwin Mukolwe (86), 16. Elvis Noor (89),
    Nzoia Sugar: –

    Goals
    Nairobi City Stars: 20. Kelvin Etemesi (48), 30. Rowland Makati (62)
    Nzoia Sugar: 22. Emmanuel Osoro (8)

  • Head-to-head: Nairobi City Stars (H) vs Nzoia Sugar (A): 2023/24 FKF Premier League season

    Head-to-head: Nairobi City Stars (H) vs Nzoia Sugar (A): 2023/24 FKF Premier League season

    Nairobi City Stars will host Nzoia Sugar, for only a fourth time in the Kenyan Premier league, in Ruaraka during a match day four 2023-24 league match on Sunday 24 September 2023 starting at 3 p.m.

    The two have never faced off in Kasarani Annex which becomes the third venue in as many matches.

    It will be the first time since 8 December 2021 since City Stars hosted Nzoia in Ruaraka, a game that ended 0-0.

    City Stars heads to the game on then acknowledge a 4-1 loss to Gor Mahia as Nzoia parades a 1-1 home draw against Bidco United.

    Tablewise, City Stars sits 16th on the 18-team log with two points, three points behind the ninth-placed Nzoia Sugar.

    Coaching-wise, Simba wa Nairobi’s Nicholas Muyoti will be coming up against his counterpart Godfrey Oduor who took over from Salim Babu at the beginning of the season.

    Who will win this one?

    Summary

    KPL home games vs Nzoia Sugar-3: Nairobi City Stars wins (1), Draws (1), Loses (1)

    Home games hosted by City Stars

    29 Nov 2020: Nairobi City Stars vs Nzoia Sugar, 2-0 (W)
    08 Dec 2021: Nairobi City Stars vs Nzoia Sugar, 0-0 (D)
    03 Jun 2023: Nairobi City Stars vs Nzoia Sugar, 2-3 (L)

    24 Sep 2023: Nairobi City Stars vs Nzoia Sugar, ??

  • Abala, Ouma back against Nzoia Sugar

    Abala, Ouma back against Nzoia Sugar

    Flyer Gilbert Abala and defensive midfielder Clifford Ouma are back to the 20-man squad as Nairobi City Stars steps forward to host Nzoia Sugar in matchday four in Ruaraka on Sunday 24 Sep 2023 starting at 3 p.m.

    Abala, who made his debut in the season opener against Muhoroni Youth, returns after missing the last two games against Bidco United and Gor Mahia while Ouma is back after missing the latter.

    Abala takes up the slot of league debutant Robinson Asenwa as Ouma is in for centreback Timothy Muganda.

    Squad to face Nzoia Sugar

    Goalkeepers: 1. Edwin Mukolwe, 13. Elvis Ochoro

    Defenders: 4. Timothy Mugand, 8. Calvin Masawa, 15. Wycliffe Omondi, 25. Dennis Wanjala, 30. Rowland Makati, 32. Sosthenes Idah

    Midfielders: 2. Elvis Noor, 5. Newton Ochieng, 11. Andrew Kisilu, 18. Clifford Ouma, 19. Vincent Owino, 25. Brian Mzee, 31. Abuyeka Kubasu.

    Forwards: 9. Mohammed Bajaber,  10. Dennis Oalo, 17. Brian Mose, 20. Kelvin Etemesi, 22. Samuel Kapen, 27. Gilbert Abala

    Out:  3. Robinson Asenwa, 4. Timothy Muganda, 6. Ronney Kola, 7. Pius Omachi, 12. Edwin Buliba, 21. Yuto Kusaba, 23. Julius Ombacho

    Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

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