Nairobi City Stars

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  • Nairobi City Stars squad for the 2024-25 FKF Premier League season

    Nairobi City Stars squad for the 2024-25 FKF Premier League season

    Nairobi City Stars will navigate the first leg of the 2024-25 premier league season with a total of 27 players. 

    The 27 includes 16 who renewed their contracts, six who had running contracts, one returning player – Sven Yidah -, and four new signings.

    Defender Brian Opinde joined from fourth tier side Langas Super Stars, as left back Stephen Bulugu arrived from relegated Muhoroni Youth.

    Flyer Andre Kalama from Sofapaka and Ugandan national James Ssemambo from Burundi’s premiership side Bumamura FC complete the short list of incoming transfers.

    “We concentrated more on retentions for continuity’s sake and only topped up with five players to replace those that left at the end of last term. The replacements are like-for-like, and will take up the slots vacated by departures at the end of last season,”

    “We will start off with a lean squad of 27 players into the new season and will only scale it upwards if need be during the next window,” said club CEO Patrick Korir

    City Stars squad (& new jersey numbers) for the 2024-25 FKF Premier League season

    Goalkeepers: 1. Edwin Mukolwe, 13. Elvis Ochoro, 32. Byron Owino

    Defenders: 4. Timothy Muganda, *6. Brian Opinde (Langas Super Stars),8. Calvin Masawa, 12. Edwin Buliba, 15. Wycliffe Omondi, 21. Rogers Wasega, 22. Stephen Bulugu (Muhoroni Youth), 30. Rowland Makati

    Midfielders: **3. Sven Yidah (Marumo Gallants), 16. Elvis Noor Ojiambo, 18. Clifford Ouma, 19. Vincent Owino, 25. Brian Mzee, *26. James Ssemambo (Bumumura, Burundi), 31. Abuyeka Kubasu

    Forwards: 5. Robinson Asenwa, 7. Pius Omachi, 9. Yuto Kusaba, 10. Dennis Oalo, 11. Mohammed Bajaber, 17. Brian Mose Nyambane, 20. Kelvin Etemesi, 27. Gilbert Abala, *28. Andre Kalama (Sofapaka)

    Released: Samuel Kapen, Dennis Wanjala, Sosthenes Idah, Newton Ochieng, Shem Odinga, and Andrew Kisilu

    Technical bench: Nicholas Muyoti – Head coach, Peter Opiyo – Assistant coach, Abel Omuhaya – Goalkeeper trainer, Arthur Museve – Trainer & Security Officer, Obed Nyamweya – Game Analyst & Psychologist, Ronny Kagunzi – Team Manager, Brian Odongo Otieno – Team Physio, Dominic Mutiso – Kit Manager

    *New players

    **Returning player

  • Sven Yidah returns

    Sven Yidah returns

    Defensive midfielder Sven Yidah has returned to the Simba wa Nairobi fold after two seasons out.

    Sven rejoins to Nairobi City Stars for the upcoming season as a free agent.

    “I am happy to be back ‘home’ after a few seasons out. I have found a number of changes from the squad I left behind and my immediate task is to blend in with the new team. Together, I look forward to a brilliant season,” said Sven

    City Stars head coach Nicholas Muyoti is elated with  Sven’s return and had this to say;

    “City Stars is elated to have Sven back. He left our stable on a good note for greener pastures and he is welcome back home,”

    “He brings experience, leadership, and punch to our midfield. We do believe that he, and team, will have a good season,” added Muyoti

    Sven arrived at Simba wa Nairobi at the start of the 2020/21 season from Kariobangi Sharks. He left after two seasons to join South Africa premiership side Marumo Gallants.

    Club Statement: Sven Yidah

    Across the 2020/21, and 2021-22 seasons, Sven featured in 59 of 68 games for City Stars, scored three times, registered five assists, and a total of eight progressive passes. He clocked a collective 4,952 minutes.

    He will don jersey no. 3.

    Sven Yidah in training at GEMS Cambridge, Rongai, during a training session on Tue 3 Sep 2024
    Sven Yidah in action against FC Talanta at the NYS grounds, Thika Road on Sun 30 Aug 2024. City Stars won 2-0
  • Brian Mose Nyambane sets his goals

    Brian Mose Nyambane sets his goals

    Forward Brian Mose Nyambane is keen to scale up his show this season after landing the perfect orientation to the Kenyan topflight last term.

    Nyambane landed at Simba wa Nairobi in the offseason from Narok-based fourth tier side Total Spurs on a season-long deal. He has since extended it to grace the 2024-25 season.

    “Last season, it took me a lot to adapt the system of play, new management, and all that’s required in the top league,”

    “I had goals and ambitions that I never met. It was hard to score but I had one assist in the few minutes that I earned in the only game that I started last season,”

    “It’s a new season now and with the experience I got from the technical bench and my fellow players, I believe this one will be much better,”

    “So far the preseason has been good with the advice and the trust placed on me. I’m ready to make a name that will stick in the minds of people,”

    “My goals for the season is to earn enough playtime as an individual, finding back of the net and providing the assists, to help the team to perform much better than last season. I look forward to a good season.”

    Nyambane made his premiership debut in last season’s opener against Muhoroni Youth. He featured in a total of 13 games and earned his first start in the season-ender against KCB where he registered an assist.

    Brian Mose Nyambane vs KCB on 23 Jun 2024 at Utalii
    Brian Mose Nyambane vs KCB on 23 Jun 2024 at Utalii
    Brian Mose Nyambane vs KCB on 23 Jun 2024 at Utalii
  • Byron Owino seeks more

    Byron Owino seeks more

    Budding keeper Byron Owino has an aim that he’s keen to claim in the upcoming season.

    Owino, a midseason signing from Kibera Black Stars, became the latest premier league player at Simba wa Nairobi in matchday 31 of last season after earning his debut away to Nzoia Sugar in Mumias.

    He featured in the next tie against Kakamega Homeboyz at Police Sacco, to end his first top flight season with two games under his belt.

    “It’s really a great feeling and a dream come true playing in the Kenya premier league and Nairobi city stars,” he said

    “I am looking forward to earning more playing time and becoming a regular starter for the club,” added

    Beyond the league and club level, Byron has a ceiling he wishes to hit;

    “I and am also working hard to receive a national team call up,”

    Prior to earning his maiden league game against Nzoia, Byron had made the Simba wa Nairobi bench three times in games against Gor Mahia, Bidco United, and against Muranga SEAL.

    Byron Owino vs Muranga SEAL at Police Sacco on 13 Apr 2024

     

  • Brian Mzee retunes

    Brian Mzee retunes

    Midfielder Brian Mzee is looking forward to yet another topflight season with Nairobi City Stars. 

    Mzee aka Mzeeles, has just come through his debut Kenyan Premier league season where he featured in 25 of 34 games for Simba wa Nairobi.

    He could have earned more, probably, had he not detoured to Asia at some point in the year.

    Mzee is one of 16 players who renewed their contracts for next season. He talks of his tryout, and derailment in the past season.

    “My first season in premier league was good as I was able to feature in 25 of 34 games,”

    “In January I went to Taiwan to try my trade but things didn’t turn out as planned and I came back,”

    “The team welcomed me back very well and I have to thank the management and the entire coaching staff for accepting me back, “

    In his debut season, Mzee became a topflight player in the season opener after making a cameo appearance against Muhoroni Youth in Kasarani Annex, and went on to pick his first full game in the next game against Bidco United at Kasarani Annex. That game came with a reward as he was named the most valuable player.

    He was also named MVP in matchday 10 against AFC Leopards, and made it to the team of week thereafter. He was also named match Mvp against Muranga SEAL on matchday 26.

    On the back of last season’s pickings, Mzee shared his ambitions for next term.

    “I am anticipating a more successful season given that I’ve gained some experience from my first season,”

    “I want to contribute more to the success of the team,” added

    From his 25 games last season, Mzee clocked 1,673 regular game minutes, 18 starts, and 11 full games.

    City Stars, Mzee
    Nairobi City Stars defensive midfielder Brian Mzee taking on Bidco United forward Ezekiel Okare during a second round 2023-24 FKF Premier League match in Kasarani Annex on Sun 3 Sep 2023. It ended 1-1
    City Stars
    Brian Mzee on his debut for Nairobi City Stars against Muhoroni Youth in the 2023-24 FKF Premier League opener on Sun 27 Aug 2023 in Kasarani Annex. It ended 0-0
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