Nairobi City Stars

Tag: FKF Premier League

  • Quartet return for Talanta clash

    Quartet return for Talanta clash

    Defenders Kenedy Vidic Onyango and Dennis Decha Wanjala, defensive midfielder Clifford Ouma, and flyer Samuel Kapen, are all back for the second last game of the 2022-23 FKF Premier League season against FC Talanta set for Kasarani Annex on Tuesday 20 June 2023 starting at 3 pm.

    The quartet all missed the last game played at the same venue during the last round against Nzoia Sugar for varied reasons.

    While Kapen and Onyango were serving yellow card suspensions, Clifford and Wanjala were nursing cuts following a collision during a recent game against AFC Leopards in Nyayo Stadium.

    The four take-up slots vacated by Abuyeka Kubasu, Vincent Owino who is suspended for the tie, and keeper Jacob Osano.

    Squad to face FC Talanta

    Goal Keepers: 1. Elvis Ochoro, 23. Stephen Njunge

    Defenders:  5. Timothy Muganda,  8. Calvin Masawa, 12. Edwin Buliba, 14. Rowland Makati, 25. Kenedy Onyango, 26. Dennis Wanjala

    Midfielders: 2. Elvis Noor Ojiambo, 6. Ronney Kola,  11. Andrew Kisilu, 15. Newton Ochieng, 21. James Mazembe, 18. Clifford Ouma, 20. Kelvin Etemesi, 30. Anthony Kimani, 31. Mohammed Bajaber

    Strikers: 9. Dennis Oalo, 22. Samuel Kapen, 29. Levis Okello

    Out: 4. Salim Abdallah, 7. Pius Omachi, 10. Peter Opiyo, 16. Jacob Osano, 17. Abuyeka Kubasu, 19. Vincent Owino, 28. Herit Mungai, 32. Ezekiel Odera

    Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

  • Samuel Kapen: Next season will be better

    Samuel Kapen: Next season will be better

    With 32 of 34 games in the 2022-23 FKF Premier League season down and out, flyer Samuel Kapen is already looking forward to the next one that, according to the league managers, will kick off on Sat 26 August 2023.

    Kapen, in his first full premiership season, has taken stock of his own performance and looking back, believes it could have been better.

    Even then, the former Kibera Black Stars forward is now looking forward to a much improved 2023-24 season.

    “It’s been a good season. We started off poorly but steadily worked our way up and peaked in the second leg,” he said

    “Individually, it has been a good season for me even though I never attained my personal targets. I hope next season will be better than this season.” added the former Diguna, Liberty Sport, Posta Rangers, and Kibera Black Stars player.

    Kapen has led Simba wa Nairobi’s lines this season and has gone on to score seven goals, provide two assists, and a further eight second assists. He has featured in 27 of 32 games clocking 2,199 minutes.

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    Samuel Kapen scored as City Stars was held 1-1 by Sofapaka on Sat 11 March 2023 in Ruaraka in an FKF Math day 19 tie
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    Samuel Kapen, Ezekiel Odera, Anthony Kimani and Andrew Kisilu celebrate a goal during an FKF premier league matchday 19 tie against Sofapaka in Kasarani in Feb 2023. It ended 1-1
    Samuel Kapen, Elite Pre-season Cup
    City Stars flyer Samuel Kapen in action against Police stopper Harun Shakava during the final of the Elite Pre-season Cup played at Nyayo Stadium on Sat 1 Oct 2022. Police won 2-0
    Photo Credit – Hassan Mandevu
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    Samuel Kapen up against AFC Leopards player Lewis Bandi during a league match on 4 Jan 2023 in Kasarani. Leopards won the game 1-0
  • Steve Njunge: Hard work got me to game 50

    Steve Njunge: Hard work got me to game 50

    Lead Nairobi City Stars keeper Steve Njunge grabbed his 50th Kenyan top-flight game on Saturday 3 June 2023 during a match day 32 FKF Premier League tie against Nzoia Sugar in Kasarani Annex.

    Up until that game, Njunge had tended to goal 49 times for Simba wa Nairobi across the last three Premier League seasons.

    In hitting the rare milestone, Njunge said;

    “I give thanks for reaching the magical 50. It has not been easy and I attribute it all to hard work,”

    “I also wish to thank my coaches for believing and giving me the chance to feature for the club across the last three seasons,”

    “The milestone aside, I want to stay focused and post new highs with the club.” added Njunge

    The Nzoia game was the 13th for Njunge this season who has so far clocked 1,095 minutes.

    The current number of games is an improvement from the four he earned from an injury-hit last season.

    In the 2020-21 premier league season, Njunge clocked all minutes available after featuring in all 33 games. He registered eleven clean sheets to be named the joint runners-up keeper of that season.

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    Steve Njunge in action for Nairobi City Stars during a past FKF Premier league game tie in Kasarani Annex in April 2023
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    Keeper Steve Njunge up against Kakamega Homeboyz in FKF Premier league match day 27 in Kasarani Annex on Wed 26 Apr 2023. I ended 0-0
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    Keeper Steve Njunge is congratulated after saving three penalties against Kariobangi Sharks at Kasarani Annex on Thur 29 Sep 2022 to send City Stars to the final of the Elite Pre-Season Cup
  • Dennis Oalo talks up debut goal

    Dennis Oalo talks up debut goal

    After missing out on goals in his first 12 games at Nairobi City Stars, attacking midfielder Dennis Oalo broke the duck during the recent clash in Kasarani Annex against Nzoia Sugar during matchday 32 on Saturday 3 June 2023.

    Oalo, signed in the mid-transfer window in March from FC Talanta, was on the scoresheet in just the third minute after getting to the end of a James Mazembe cross from the left.

    “It was an amazing feeling for me,” said Oalo after the match

    “I am working towards scoring more goals before the season is over. It’s never too late, besides, it’s not over till it’s over.” he added

    Oalo joined Simba wa Nairobi to improve on its potency upfront and, until his maiden goal, had done just that after registering three assists and a second assist.

    In 13 games played so far, Oalo has earned 12 starts and has clocked 978 minutes.

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    City Stars striker Dennis Oalo during an FKF Premier League matchday 21 tie against Mathare United in Kasarani on Wed 29 Mar 2023. City Stars won it 3-0
  • MD32: Nairobi City Stars 2 Nzoia Sugar 3

    MD32: Nairobi City Stars 2 Nzoia Sugar 3

    Nzoia Sugar posted their first-ever away win over Nairobi City Stars, winning a matchday 32 FKF Premier League tie 3-2 in Kasarani Annex on Saturday 3 June 2023.

    The two teams tied 1-1 at halftime before Nzoia raced to a 3-1 lead in the second half leaving City Stars to chase the game.

    Simba wa Nairobi opened the scores as early as the third minute when Dennis Oalo finished off a perfect cross from James Mazembe for his debut goal.

    Nzoia Sugar drew level in the 36th minute after Hassan Beja finished off a freekick that landed in the box. He was at it again for his brace in the 52nd minute to hand Nzoia the lead.

    In the 58th minute, City Stars were a man down after Vincent Owino was shown as second yellow for a foul on a Nzoia player earning his marching orders.

    In the 73rd minute, Yasin Sije forced the City Stars’ backline into errors allowing the ball to bounce just over the line, and it was duly awarded for Nzoia to lead 3-1.

    At the death, Kelvin Etemesi won a penalty after receiving a long ball from Edwin Buliba. He stepped up to score – his tenth goal of the season – to reduce the score to 3-2.

    After the result, City Stars remains 15th on the log with 33 points as Nzoia improved to the 63-point mark.

    Next up for Simba wa Nairobi is an away game to FC Talanta on 21 June 2023 in Kasarani Annexx starting 3 pm.

    Lineups

    Nairobi City Stars: 23. Steve Njunge, 8. Calvin Masawa-captain, 12. Edwin Buliba, 5. Timothy Muganda, 14. Rowland Makati, 2. Elvis Noor Ojiambo (30. Anthony Kimani-43), 19. Vincent Owino, 15. Newton Ochieng, 21. James Mazembe ((11. Andrew Kisilu-5 (31. Mohammed Bajaber-69)), 9. Dennis Oalo (29. Levis Okello-69), 20. Kelvin Etemesi

    Unused subs: 1. Elvis Ochoro, 6. Ronney Kola, 17. Abuyeka Kubasu,

    Out: 4. Salim Abdallah, 7. Pius Omachi, 10. Peter Opiyo, 18. Clifford Ouma, 22. Samuel Kapen, 25. Kenedy Onyango, 26. Dennis Wanjala, 28. Herit Mungai, 32. Ezekiel Odera

    Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

    Nzoia Sugar: 15. Humprey Katasi, 30. Moses Mwale, 29. Vincent Mahiga, 28. Randy Bakari, 5. Ian Karani, 13. Kevin Juma (8. Harun Thomas-82), 10. Hassan Beja (26. Steve Otieno-72), 6. Boniface Kweyu, 14. Yasin Sije (11. Barisa Mohammed-90+), 21. Joseph Mwangi, 18. James Kibande (24. Ian Simiyu-90+)

    Unused subs: 23. Daniel Omuse, 3. Timothy Wanyanga, 27. Kevin Maliachi, 17. Emmanuel Esekon,

    Coach: Salim Babu

    Cautions
    Nairobi City Stars: 19. Vincent Owino (35,58)-red, 2. Elvis Noor Ojiambo (40),
    Nzoia Sugar: 13. Kevin Juma (30), 14. Yasin Sije (58), 6. Boniface Kweyu (61)

    Goals
    Nairobi City Stars: 9. Dennis Oalo (4), Kelvin Etemesi (89-pen)
    Nzoia Sugar: 14. Yasin Sije (36,58), 10. Hassan Beja (73)

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