Nairobi City Stars

Tag: GEMS Cambridge

  • MD27: Nairobi City Stars 0 3K FC 3

    MD27: Nairobi City Stars 0 3K FC 3

    Visiting 3K FC from Embu handed Nairobi City Stars their first loss at the GEMS Cambridge grounds, and first in the second leg during a National Super League (NSL) match played on Friday 3 Apr 2026.

    3K FC were up 1-0 inside the first ten minutes after John Muendo headed in Ian Owiti’s corner, and doubled the lead in the 39th minute after Oscar Juma headed in David Nyaga’s delivery from the left wing. Substitute Alex Juma completed the scoring in the 78th minute.

    From the resuts, City Stars remains 12th in the 20-team log with 34 points as 3K hit the half century mark. The two teams drew 1-1 during the first leg in late January 2026.

    Next up for City Stars is an away game to Kisumu AllStars on Sunday 12 Apr 2026.

    Lineups

    Nairobi City Stars: 32. Arnold Shivachi (GK), 22. Stephen Bulugu, 4. Timothy Muganda, 2. Salim Odeka–Captain, 26. Bernard Odhiambo, 19. Austin Moya (14. Joseph Mwangi – 64), 6. Edwin Jumba (10. Felix Seda – 46), 31. Abuyeka Kubasu, 20. Alvine Mukudi (30. Suleiman Ali Konzi – 78), 18. James Kibande, 9. Titus Kapchanga

    Unused subs: 33. Byron Owino, 8. Calvin Masawa, 16. Jimmy Mbugua, 17. Kelvin Elias, 29. Ezekiel Simiyu

    Out: Kelvin Nginai (GK), 3. Alex Warai, 7. Abdirahman Sharrif, 10. Dennis Buhendwa, 12. Doreck Otieno, 25. Joseph Odhiambo,

    Coach: Salim Babu

    3K FC: 1. Emmanuel Kulwa, 11. David Nyaga, 13. Daniel Wanjala – Captain, 18. Timothy Isuza (31. Joshua Kanyi – 88), 33. Bernard Ng’etich, 12. John Muendo, 15. Ian Owiti, 2. Samuel Wahinya, 22. Ronald Karwera (10. Alex Mwalimu – 72), 17. Mark Kithome (9. Alex Juma – 72), 14. Oscar Juma

    Unused subs: 32. Issa Satieli, 16. Neddy Githinji, 8 Eugene Ateya, 40. Kendrick Kipkirui, 7. Michael Amwayi, 21. Amir Ndune

    Coach: Nicodemus Omasete

  • MD23: Nairobi City Stars 1 Mwatate United 0

    MD23: Nairobi City Stars 1 Mwatate United 0

    A wonder goal by James Kibande in first half handed Nairobi City Stars a 1-0 win over visiting Mwatate United during a National Super League (NSL) matchday 23 tie played at the GEMS Cambridge grounds on Saturday 7 March 2026. 

    Kibande fired home a long ranger that slapped the crossbar and bounced inward and home after receiving a touch from Edwin Jumba from around 40 yards out to allow Simba wa Nairobi complete a double over Mwatate United. During the first leg match played in the hills of Wundanyi in November 2025, City Stars returned with a 2-0 win.

    City Stars now hits the 33-point mark after the Mwatate clash to move from 12th to ninth spot as Mwatate stagnate in 18th spot with 18 points.

    City Stars will be away to shoppers Naivas FC in Ngong in the next game next weekend.

    Lineups

    Nairobi City Stars: 32. Arnold Shivachi (GK), 29. Ezekiel Simiyu, 22. Stephen Bulugu, 2. Salim Odeka–Captain,  16. Jimmy Mbugua, 19. Austin Moya, 6. Edwin Jumba, 14. Joseph Mwangi (*10. Dennis Buhendwa – 90+1), 20. Alvine Mukudi (3. Alex Warai-74), 18. James Kibande (12. Doreck Otieno – 74), 10. Felix Seda (9. Titus Kapchanga – 67)

    Unused subs: 33. Byron Owino, 4. Timothy Muganda, 8. Calvin Masawa, 31. Abuyeka Kubasu

    Out: Kelvin Nginai (GK), 7. Abdirahman Sharrif, 17. Kelvin Elias, 25. Joseph Odhiambo, 26. Bernard Odhiambo, 30. Suleiman Ali Konzi

    Coach: Salim Babu

    * Nairobi City Stars debut

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    Mwatate United: 30. Derrick Sifuna, 22. Wellington Khakhuli, 3. Ronny Owino – Captain, 4. Onesmus Karisa, 3. George Mabia, 12. Felix Busaka, 46. Calvin Maree (10. Nickson Kipngeno – 74), 13. Brayton Kitemwe, 9. Meshack Emurai (20. Joash Ayiega – 67), 18. Stanley Kemei (8. Chrisandro Barasa – 82), 16. Davies Wekesa

    Unused subs: 1. Reuben Odhiambo, 45. Kennedy Olando, 66. Salim Mashine,

    Coach: Evans Mafuta

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    Goals: 18. James Kibande (34)// –

    Yellow cards: 6. Edwin Jumba (60)// –

  • MD 19: Nairobi City Stars 0 Naivas FC 0

    MD 19: Nairobi City Stars 0 Naivas FC 0

    Nairobi City Stars eked out a 0-0 draw against visiting Naivas FC at the GEMS Cambridge grounds on 31 January 2025 during the 19th and last National Super League (NSL) first leg match. 

    The draw was the fifth straight for Simba wa Nairobi, and fourth consecutive one at the GEMS Cambridge grounds.

    City Stars maintains tenth spot with a new tally of 26 points as Naivas FC sits two positions and points behind.

    Simba wa Nairobi will start their second leg of the season with an away game to table toppers Migori Youth on Sat 14 Feb 2026 at the Awendo Green Stadium, Migori starting at 3pm.

    Lineup

    Nairobi City Stars: 32. Arnold Shivachi (GK), 8. Calvin Masawa – Captain 1 (11. Luke Namanda – 78), 22. Stephen Bulugu – Captain 2 (78),  4. Salim Odeka, 26. Bernard Odhiambo, 19. Austin Moya, 30. Suleiman Ali Konzi (20. Alvine Mukudi –  46),  31. Abuyeka Kubasu, 18. James Kibande (*9. Titus Kapchanga – 78), 15. Eddisson Katana Ruwa (*12. Doreck Otieno– 46), *10. Felix Seda

    Unused subs: Kelvin Nginai (GK), 3. Vincent Odongo, 4. Timothy Muganda, 25. Joseph Odhiambo

    Out: 5. Phabian Odhiambo, 6. Brian Opinde,  7. Abdirahman Sharrif, 16. Jimmy Mbugua, 17. Kelvin Elias

    Coach: Salim Babu

    * Nairobi City Stars debut

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    Naivas FC:

    1.Elix Otieno, 2. Lucky Randu, 33. Nixon Ouma (28. Emmanuel Lunalo – 57), 26. Duncan Warida, 18. Justin Ng’ingi, 22. Dismas Ongoncho, 9. John Kelwish (25. Desmond Agofa – 84), 8. Robert Obaga, 11. Davies Agesa (7. Pius Omachi – 77), 45. Elson Wangamati (21. Lonny Amudava – 57), 10. Kelvin Mwangi

    Unused subs: 29. Frederick Shiundu, 3. Charles Ameyo, 6. Silas Vihenda,  66. Kelvin Luvanda, 40. Collins Abunga

    Coach: Elvis Ayany

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    Goals: –

    Yellow cards: –

  • MD 17: Nairobi City Stars 1 Kisumu All Stars 1

    MD 17: Nairobi City Stars 1 Kisumu All Stars 1

    Substitute James Kibande scored with four minutes left on the clock to hand Nairobi City Stars a 1-1 draw with visiting Kisumu All Stars during a matchday 17 National Super League (NSL) tie in GEMS Cambridge on Sunday 18 January 2026. 

    All Stars had gone up 1-0 in the 37th minute after converting a contentious penalty through forward Swaleh Mbaruku.

    But after a shaky first half City Stars rallied in the second half to salvage a point to register a third straight draw in the league.

    Simba wa Nairobi is now on 24 points and sit tenth in the 20-team log with a seven point buffer over the 17th placed All Stars.

    Up next is an Embu trip on Sun 25 Jan to face sixth placed 3K FC at the Moi Stadium Stadium at 3pm.

    Lineup

    Nairobi City Stars: 32. Arnold Shivachi (GK), 20. Alvine Mukudi,  22. Stephen Bulugu, 4. Timothy Muganda – Captain, 26. Bernard Odhiambo, 19. Austin Moya, 3. Vincent Odongo (15. Eddisson Katana Ruwa – 72), 25. Joseph Odhiambo (31. Abuyeka Kubasu – 46), 11. Luke Namanda (18. James Kibande – 72), 30. Suleiman Ali Konzi (7. Abdirahman Sharrif -87), 12. Joshua Amunike

    Unused subs: Kelvin Nginai (GK), 4. Salim Odeka, 6. Brian Opinde, 8. Calvin Masawa,

    Out: 5. Phabian Odhiambo, 16. Jimmy Mbugua, 17. Kelvin Elias

    Coach: Salim Babu

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    Kisumu All Stars: 40. Billy Bukhaza, 37. Geoffrey Mboya, 2. Byron Odiwuor, 27. Stephen Ochieng, 17. Billy Owuor – Captain, 16. Wycliffe Opuro, 12. Emmanuel Owino, 10. Eugene Ochieng, 28. Abner Oweyo (14. Christopher Ochieng – 65), 42. Swaleh Mbaruku (33. Vincent Oluoch – 90)

    Subs: 1. Brian Omambia, 23. Ronaldo Onkangi, 29. Byram Ambani, 36. Frederick Maina, 26. Winston Mose

    Coach: Dancan Otieno

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    Goals: 18. James Kibande (86)//42. Swaleh Mbaruku (37-Pen)

    Yellow cards: //10. Eugene Ochieng (54)

    Match officials: David Ndirangu (Centre referee), Teresia Wanjiru (1st assistant ref), Lucy Wanjiru (2nd assistant ref), Tony Muma (Reserve ref)

  • MD 11: Nairobi City Stars 1 Mombasa United 0

    MD 11: Nairobi City Stars 1 Mombasa United 0

    Nairobi City Stars hit second placed Mombasa United 1-0 at the GEMS Cambridge, Karen during a National Super League (NSL) matchday eleven tie played on Tuesday 2 December 2025.

    Striker Joshua Amunike scored the lone goal in the 78th minute – his fifth of the season – after being teed up by James Kibande.

    The win sent Simba wa Nairobi up to temporarily tenth spot in the 20-team log with 14 points.

    Next up for Simba wa Nairobi is an away game against Mully Children’s Family (MCF) in Ndalani, Matuu on Sunday 7 December starting at 3pm.

    Lineup

    Nairobi City Stars: 1. Arnold Shivachi (GK), 16. Jimmy Mbugua, 22. Stephen Bulugu, 4. Timothy Muganda – Captain, 26. Bernard Odhiambo, 19. Austin Moya,  3. Vincent Odongo (17. Kelvin Elias – 68), 31. Abuyeka Kubasu, 18. James Kibande (25. Joseph Odhiambo – 80), 10. Lawrence Luvanda (20. Arnold Mukudi – 46), 12. Joshua Amunike, (15. Eddisson Katana Ruwa – 80)

    Unused subs: Kelvin Nginai (GK), 5. Phabian Odhiambo,  7. Abdirahman Sharrif

    Out: 33. Maneno Chacha (GK), 6. Brian Opinde, 8. Calvin Masawa, 4. Salim Odeka, 11. Luke Namanda, 30. Suleiman Ali Konzi

    Yellow card – None

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