Nairobi City Stars

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  • Newton Ochieng joins City Stars from Vapor

    Newton Ochieng joins City Stars from Vapor

    Central midfielder Newton Ochieng has joined Nairobi City Stars from third-tier side Vapor Sports on a one-year deal.

    The teenager, fondly known as Tony in the hood, arrives at Simba wa Nairobi after the conclusion of the Division One league recently.

    He had been a regular at City Stars training during the past league season before making a permanent cross-over.

    “We’ve been tracking Newton for a while, and over the last few months, he has been in and out of training with Nairobi City Stars for integration purposes. The coach identified him as a good prospect for the upcoming season and I wish to take the earliest opportunity to welcome him home to Simba wa Nairobi,” said City Stars team coordinator Samson Otieno

    Newton is an alumnus of Upper Hill school where he was a captain till his final year in 2021.

    “I am happy to sign for Nairobi City Stars, a club that matches my ambitions. A club with the potential to win and play attractive football for its passionate fans,” said Newton

    “In addition to goals and assists, I will bring dedication to training, on matchdays and I will do my best to represent the club positively off the pitch. I can’t wait to get started and learn from an experienced technical bench, my teammates, and our fans.” he added

    Newton will don jersey No. 15 which was vacated by John Kamau.

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    Midfielder Newton ‘Tony’ Ochieng during his unveiling at Nairobi City Stars on 24 Aug 2022
    Newton Ochieng
    Midfielder Newton ‘Tony’ Ochieng was officially unveiled by Nairobi City Stars CEO Patrick Korir on 24 Aug 2022 He signed from third-tier side Vapor Sports
  • Club Statement: Sven Yidah

    Club Statement: Sven Yidah

    Defensive midfielder Sven Yidah has officially completed his move to South African top-tier side Marumo Gallants on a free transfer.

    Sven moved to the club at the close of the 2021/22 FKF Premier League season, and at the expiry of this contract with Nairobi City Stars.

    His transfer was completed at the close of the ended week after the release of his International Transfer Certificate (ITC) by the Football Kenya Federation (FKF).

    Issuance of a player’s card by the South African Football Association (SAFA) thereafter makes him available for official Marumo Gallants games.

    “Sven was a hard worker, committed, and very dependable while in our books. He deserved his move to South Africa as he always gave an unmatched and consistent performance all through under coach Sanjin Alagic in his first year at City Stars, and Nicholas Muyoti in the second year. We wish him the very best at his new work station.” said team coordinator Samson Otieno

    Muyoti, the head coach at Simba wa Nairobi said: “Sven gave always had the right shift across last season and always put in a man of the match performance in every game he featured in. He would have loved to keep him for longer, but his discipline and commitment to his tasks opened bigger doors for him. He has our blessings following his move to Marumo Gallants.”

    Sven joined Nairobi City Stars at the onset of the 2020/21 FKF Premier League season from Kariobangi Sharks on a two-year deal and went on to feature in 59 of 67 topflight games scoring three goals.

  • Calvin Masawa audits ended season

    Calvin Masawa audits ended season

    Overall team skipper Calvin Masawa has taken stock of the ended 2021/22 FKF Premier League season and has noted ameliorated points, goals, and position compared to the previous season.

    Masawa, in Simba wa Nairobi books since his arrival back in the year 2011 from Migori Youth, however, regrets not having done better than fifth place albeit being the club’s best finish in 14 top flight seasons, as the club’s preseason target was to be in the top three.

    To finish fifth, two places better than last season, City Stars scored 42 goals and summed up 49 points compared to 34 goals and 45 points managed last season.

    “The ended season was an improved one in terms of points and goals because we managed to surpass our last season tally,”

    “It was disappointing though that we did not achieve our set targets but again being a transitional season in our team, I can say we did a good job,” added Masawa

    “It’s not always easy when a new Coach is coming in. But we are glad we found a good youthful Coach (Nicholas Muyoti) who blended from the onset with the group of players he found at the club,”

    “We are now looking forward to the new season and I am pretty sure we are going to do better than last season.” added Masawa

    In the ended season, Masawa clocked 14 games and captained the side eleven times.

    He clocked 1,199 minutes which was an improvement from the 93 minutes earned from three games in the 2020/21 FKF Premier League season.

    He was named MVP in the season-ending match against FC Talanta that ended 2-2 at Kasarani Annex on 12 June 2022.

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    Right-back Calvin Masawa in action against Mathare United on Sat 26 Feb 2022 at Thika Stadium. City Stars won 3-0
  • 2021/22 FKF Premier League: Coach Nicholas Muyoti’s comments

    2021/22 FKF Premier League: Coach Nicholas Muyoti’s comments

    A 2-2 draw against FC Talanta on Sunday 12 June 2022 at Kasarani Annex brought Nairobi City Stars 2021/22 FKF Premier League season to a close.

    After the season finale, Simba wa Nairobi wrapped the season with 49 points to end up a record-high fifth on the 18-team log.

    Comparatively, it was an improved season from the last one as the team managed one extra win to hit 14, and draw to make it 10 from nine, and lost a game less to make it 10, to finish with four points and two positions better.

    14 wins in the season meant City Stars matched the most wins registered in the top flight that was achieved back in the 2005-6 season.

    It has to be noted that Nicholas Muyoti who joined the side at the beginning of the season from Kakamega Homeboyz had broken that record had a 3-0 win over Mathare United not been expunged from the standings following the expulsion of the side for skipping three consecutive games during the second leg.

    That not only denied Muyoti the record but a 52-point finish at the end of the season.

    Looking back at the season that was, Muyoti shared his comments;

    “Being my first season with the team I must say we did well. It was an improved performance from last season though I feel we had the capability to do better,” started Muyoti

    “We had a bad start then we picked up and at some point, we were title contenders but we Just didn’t have enough character and resilience to push and go for the title,”

    During the season Muyoti exhausted his playing unit handing playtime to 30 of 31 players which included handing premier league debuts to keepers Jacob Osano, Elvis Ochoro, midfielders Rowland Makati, Mohammed Bajaber, and City Stars debuts to Dennis Wanjala, Lennox Ogutu, Michael Madoya, and Augustine Kuta.

    “I am happy with the overall performance of the team, all the players got an opportunity to play apart from injured Ronnie Kola. Some were very impressive and others couldn’t take the opportunity to become regulars in the team,”

    “Osano was outstanding in goal, keeping as many (13) clean sheets, (Herit) Mungai had improved performance, Sven (Yidah), (Anthony) Kimani, (Peter) Opiyo, and Timothy (Ouma) were outstanding in midfield.

    “But any time they were out of the team we struggled. (Oliver) Maloba and Rodgers (Okumu) did well but were not consistent, and (Ezekiel) Odera our top scorer did great,”

    “The technical staff did well, though with a few shortcomings, and we look forward to improving in the next season,”

    “The management played her part and we owe it to them, allowances and salaries were paid on time unlike most of the teams in the league,”

    “We thank the fans for their support as they really pushed the team regardless of where we played. We hope they will continue with the same spirit.

    “Generally I thank God for an improved performance and hope to do better next season.” concluded Muyoti

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    Head coach Nicholas Muyoti swings instructions to midfielder Peter Opiyo (no. 10) and winger John Kamau (no. 15) during a tough away game to Kakamega Homeboyz in Bukhungu on Thur 20 Jan 2022. The game ended 4-4
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    Nicholas Muyoti being unveiled as the new Nairobi City Stars coach by club chair Jonathan Jackson
  • Nairobi City Stars 2021/22 FKF Premier League season in numbers

    Nairobi City Stars 2021/22 FKF Premier League season in numbers

    Nairobi City Stars wrapped their 2021/22 FKF Premier League season with a 2-2 draw against FC Talanta at the Kasarani Annex on Sunday 12 June 2022.

    The game was the 34th and final tie of the season, and the point earned, of goals from stalwarts Ezekiel Odera and Peter Pinchez Opiyo, guaranteed the club a fifth-placed finish.

    It was Odera’s opener that activated the scoresheet in the first half in what was his tenth goal of the season, and Opiyo’s goal, his third of the season, is what leveled the game as the hosts scored twice at the restart to take a 2-1 lead.

    Away from the season-ender, we look at the ended 2021/22 FKF Premier League season in numbers.

    Zero

    -Points earned from KCB, Sofapaka

    1

    -Games earned by keeper Elvis Ochoro. He stood between the sticks in the season-ender to mark his top-flight debut
    -Goals scored by Vincent Jamaica Otien-debut top-flight goal vs Vihiga Bullets, forward Davis Agesa, and stopper Kenedy Onyango
    -Starts by Rowland Makati in his debut season

    2

    -Goals scored by stoppers Salim Abdallah and Lennox Ogutu, defensive-mid Sven Yidah, attacking-mid Oliver Maloba, and striker Erick Ombija in the season
    -Starts by forward Mohammed Bajaber, Augustine Kuta, Erick Ombija, and Rodgers Okumu

    3

    – Number of assists by midfielder Peter Opiyo, forwards Odera, Davis Agesa, and right back Kevin Chumsy Okumu
    – Goals scored by Peter Opiyo, Rodgers Okuse Okumu, and Nicholas Kipkirui
    -Direct freekicks scored by Peter Opiyo (vs Mathare United), Anthony Kimani (vs Gor Mahia) & Timothy Ouma (vs Bandari)
    -Penalties scored by Ezekiel Odera (vs Wazito, KCB, FC Talanta)

    4

    – Number of assists by forwards Odera, Nicholas Kipkirui, and Sven Yidah
    – MVP mentions picked by Peter Opiyo, Anthony Kimani, and the number of second assists by both Opiyo and Chumsy
    -Number of players handed premier league debuts by coach Nicholas Muyoti; keepers Elvis Ochoro and Jacob Osano, midfielders Mohammed Bajaber and Rowland Makati

    5

    -MVP mentions for Timothy Ouma
    -Positional finish (best ever) in the 18-team log
    -Games earned by stopper Wycliffe Otieno after shaking off eight-month-long injury

    6

    -Goals by field skipper Anthony Muki Kimani
    -Points collected from Wazito, Vihiga Bullets, Mathare United

    7

    -Goals scored by attacking-mid Timothy Babu Ouma
    -Games earned by forward Vincent Jamaica Otieno
    -Players that clocked over 2,000 minutes: Jacob Osano, Kenedy Onyango, Timothy Ouma, Anthony Kimani, Sven Yidah and Ezekiel Odera

    9

    – Assists, as well as second assists by attacking-mid Timothy Babu Ouma
    -Games clocked by Michael Madoya

    14
    -Number of clean sheets across the season
    -Games earned by Calvin Masawa, Elvis Noor Ojiambo, and Erick Ombija

    25

    -Goal contribution by Timothy Ouma (7 goals, 9 assists, and as many second assists)
    -Games earned by Nicholas Kipkirui

    30

    -Complete games by Sven Yidah (the most)
    -Games earned by Ezekiel Odera
    -The number of players (out of 31) used across the season by head coach Nicholas Muyoti

    32
    -Games (the most) earned by Sven Yidah and Timothy Noor Ouma

    67
    -Number of cautions earned across the season; 65 yellow cards, two red cards

    2,689
    -Minutes clocked by Sven Yidah (the most)

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