Nairobi City Stars

Tag: FKF Premier League

  • MD2: Tusker 4 Nairobi City Stars 1

    MD2: Tusker 4 Nairobi City Stars 1

    Home team Tusker came from behind to see off visiting Nairobi City Stars 4-1 in a second-round 2022-23 FKF Premier League tie played in Ruaraka on Sunday 27 November 2022.

    Samuel Kapen opened the scoring in the third minute for Simba wa Nairobi with a power header off Herit Mungai’s corner kick.

    Two minutes later Deo Ojok leveled, then sent Tusker 2-1 up with a second goal in the 39th minute.

    Ojok completed his hat trick a minute to the hour mark, then substitute Jackson Macharia added a final one with a minute to full time to complete the turnaround.

    Next up for City Stars is a home game against FC Talanta at the same venue on Sunday 4 December starting 3 pm.

    Lineups

    Nairobi City Stars: 16. Jacob Osano, 28. Herit Mungai, 6. Ronney Kola, 25. Kenedy Onyango, 8. Calvin Masawa, 10. Peter Opiyo (87. Clifford Ouma-87), 2. Elvis Noor, 15. Newton Ochieng (21. Oliver Maloba-59), 30. Anthony Kimani, 22. Samuel Kapen (74. Daniel Odhiambo-74), 32. Ezekiel Odera (9. Vincent Otieno-59)

    Unused subs: 23. Stephen Njunge, 12. Edwin Buliba, 14. Rowland Makati,

    Tusker: 34. Patrick Matasi-Captain, 12. Isaac Kipyegon, 24. DanielSakari, 25. Boniface Onyango, 27. Charles Momanyi, 30. Humphrey Mieno-Captain, 7. Eric Zakayo (24. Smai Kibwana-82), 23. Rodgers Ouma, 13. Deogratious Ojok (David Majak-82), 14. Saphan Siwa (16. Jackson Macharia-55), 11. Lawrence Luvanda (Eric Mmata-55)

    Unused Subs: Brian Bwire, Kevin Monyi, Clyde Senaji, Apollo Otieno, Stewart Omondi,

    Coach: Robert Matano

  • MD1: Nairobi City Stars 0 Bidco United 2

    MD1: Nairobi City Stars 0 Bidco United 2

    Nairobi City Stars had a false start to the 2022-23 FKF Premier League after going down 2-0 to Bidco United in a Matchday One (MD1)  tie at Nyayo Stadium on Sunday 20 November 2022.

    Goals by former City Stars player David Gateri in the 24th minute and Henry Juma in the 36th minute handed Bidco United the win in what was only the fifth top-flight meeting between the two sides.

    Gateri nodded home from an uncleared corner, as Juma tapped home Gateri’s cutback for the second goal.

    City Stars were the more composed in the second half but were left to rue a series of missed chances.

    Next up for City Stars is an away trip to defending Champions Tusker in Kasarani on Sunday 27 November 2022 starting 3 pm.

    Lineups

    Nairobi City Stars: 23. Stephen Njunge, 14. Rowland Makati (8. Calvin Masawa-42), 6. *Ronney Kola, 25. Kenedy Onyango, 28. Herit Mungai, 2. Elvis Noor Ojiambo (17. *Daniel Odhiambo-69), 10. Peter Opiyo, 21. Oliver Maloba (15. *Newton Ochieng-46), 20. *Kelvin Etemesi (30. Anthony Kimani-42), 22. Samuel Kapen**, 32. Ezekiel Odera (9. Vincent Otieno-69)

    * Premier League debut, ** City Stars Premier League debut

    Unused Subs: 16. Jacob Osano, 12. Edwin Buliba

    Out: 1. Elvis Ochoro, 4. Elly Kessy Osotsi, 5. Timothy Muganda, 7. Pius Omachi, 11. Andrew Kisilu, 18. Clifford Ouma, 25. Dennis Wanjala, 31. Mohammed Bajaber

    Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

    Bidco United: 1. Edwin Omwabana, 4. David Kalama, 12. Lambert Oyuga, 31. Peter Nzuki, 18. Francis Oduor, 28. Said Tsuma, 7. Alex Juma (14. Ezekiel Okare-46), 5. Emmanuel Mogaka (30. Zacharia Gathu-44), 10. Eric Gichimu (23. Michael Bodo-46), 11. Henry Juma (22. Stephen Waruru-80), 25. David Gateri (40. Lameck Oloo-80)

    Unused subs: 21. Lucas Indeche,2. Thomas Wainaina, 16. Geoffrey Gitau,

    Coach: Anthony Akhulia

  • Kapen, Newton named for the season opener against Bidco

    Kapen, Newton named for the season opener against Bidco

    Newly recruited Samuel Kapen and Newton Ochieng are in line for their debuts for Nairobi City Stars in the Kenyan Premier League after being named for the season opener against Bidco United in Nyayo Stadium on Sunday 20 November 2022 starting 3 pm.

    Kapen and Newton are two of the four recruits that made the 18-man squad for the game. They are joined by immediate former Kangemi All-Stars forward Kelvin Etemesi, and former Kibera Black Stars forward Daniel Dante Odhiambo.

    Kapen, formerly of Posta Rangers, who joined City Stars from Black Stars, is in line for his second stub at the top-flight.

    But for Newton, Etemesi, and Odhiambo, it will be a big leap from lower-tier football to the top flight.

    They will be joined in their quest for Premier League status by the now fully recovered Ronney Kola who missed the 2021-22 Premier League season due to injury.

    The four join 14 others who have been regular players for Simba wa Nairobi in the last two seasons.

    Squad to face Bidco United

    Goal Keepers: 16. Jacob Osano, 23. Stephen Njunge

    Defenders: 8. Calvin Masawa, 12. Edwin Buliba, 14. Rowland Makati, 25. Kenedy Onyango, 28. Herit Mungai,

    Midfielders: 2. Elvis Noor Ojiambo, 6. Ronney Kola, 10. Peter Opiyo, 15. Newton Ochieng, 17. Daniel Odhiambo, 20. Kelvin Etemesi, 21. Oliver Maloba, 30. Kevin Kimani

    Strikers: 9. Vincent Otieno Okoth, 22. Samuel Kapen, 32. Ezekiel Odera

    Out: 1. Elvis Ochoro, 4. Elly Kessy Osotsi, 5. Timothy Muganda, 7. Pius Omachi, 11. Andrew Kisilu, 18. Clifford Ouma, 25. Dennis Wanjala, 31. Mohammed Bajaber

    Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

  • Muyoti: We are as good as ready for the league

    Muyoti: We are as good as ready for the league

    After playing five games and making it all the way to the final of the inaugural Elite pre-season Cup, head coach Nicholas Muyoti now reckons Simba wa Nairobi is as good as ready for the upcoming 2022-23 FKF Premier League.

    During the tournament, Muyoti tweaked his lineup and formations severally as the team rose from group ‘B’ as the runners-up to make the semis, then the final.

    In sum, Muyoti tested 24 players in the two-weak tournament save for stopper Edwin Buliba and striker Pius Omachi who were both nursing injuries.

    “Indeed we had so much to learn and picked very good pointers for the upcoming season. Now we have a very clear picture of the team apart from the few players who didn’t participate in the tournament,” he said

    After the final played on Saturday 1 Oct, Muyoti handed his troops a three-day break to recuperate before the resumption of training.

    “After the rest we will go back to the drawing board to fix a few issues and we will be ready before the season starts.” added the coach

    In the tournament, City Stars drew 1-1 with Police, and beat MCF 4-1 before tying Ulinzi Stars 2-2.

    In the semis, the team drew hosts Kariobangi Sharks 2-2 before carrying the day with a 3-2 win in post-match penalties. The team ended up with Silver after falling 2-0 to Police in the final.

    Photo credit – Hassan Mandevu

  • Osano welcomed back

    Osano welcomed back

    Goalkeeper Jacob Osano is back at Nairobi City Stars after taking time off in search of greener pastures at Ethiopian Premier League side Ethiopian Coffee (Bunna).

    Osano, who made his Kenyan Premier League bow in the ended 2021/22 season, was hopeful of securing a place in Ethiopia but after slightly over a week he is back.

    “He had permission from the club to head out to Ethiopia and try his luck but after slightly over a week he is back with us,”

    “He had a stellar first season in the Kenyan top flight and went on to register 13 clean sheets. That made him a man on demand and was scouted by a number of local and foreign clubs,” said club CEO Patrick Korir

    Speaking on the same, head coach Nicholas Muyoti said: “His time to move will come. In the meantime, we welcome him back in our fold and urge him to refocus on the tasks ahead of us.”

    In the ended 2021/22 FKF Premier League season, Osano featured in 29 of 34 games clocking 2,610 minutes.

    For yet another season, Osano will compete with Stephen Njunge and Elvis Ochoro for playtime in the upcoming season.

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