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  • Gilbert Abala extends stay

    Gilbert Abala extends stay

    Flyer Gilbert Abala has extended his contract with Nairobi City Stars for a further three years, till the close of the 2027/28 season.

    Abala joined Simba wa Nairobi at the start of the 2023-24 season from fifth tier side Busia Sugar FC on an initial two-year deal.

    “Abala’s was slow off the blocks in his first season but later on got a hang of the Kenyan topflight,”

    “He has worked on many areas after is debut season and now he has fully adapted to the league,” 

    “The youngster has since burst into the City Stars starting lineup with promise of getting better which informed the contract extension for another three years. He is one for the future,” said club CEO Patrick Korir

    On his debut season, Abala featured in 12 games, mostly cameo appearances and just one start, earning 348 regular game minutes. He scored once.

    He has since improved to earn ten starts in 14 games in the 2024/25 season, clocking 858 regular game minutes. He has a goal, assist, and progressive pass to his name.

  • Wasega back for Bandari test

    Wasega back for Bandari test

    Kenya U20 International Rodgers Wasega is back in the City Stars squad to take on Bandari on Saturday, November 30, 2024, in Machakos during a matchday eleven tie starting at 4 pm.

    Wasega missed out on recent squad selections but is now back to replace Mohammed Bajaber who drops out of the squad for the first time this season due to personal reasons.

    Other than Wasega, there’s only one other change as Robinson Asenwa swaps places with flyer Gilbert Abala in the 18-man squad.

    The two had traded places in the last game against Mathare United.

    Squad to face Bandari

    Goalkeepers: 1. Edwin Mukolwe, 32. Byron Owino

    Defenders: 4. Timothy Muganda, 8. Calvin Masawa, 12. Edwin Buliba, 15. Wycliffe Omondi, 21. Rogers Wasega, 22. Stephen Bulugu

    Midfielders: 3. Sven Yidah , 16. Elvis Noor Ojiambo, 18. Clifford Ouma, 19. Vincent Owino, 25. Brian Mzee,

    Forwards: : 5. Robinson Asenwa, 9. Yuto Kusaba, 10. Dennis Oalo, 20. Kelvin Etemesi, 28. Andre Kalama

    Out: 6. Brian Opinde, 7. Pius Omachi, 11. Mohammed Bajaber, 13. Elvis Ochoro, 17. Brian Mose Nyambane, 26. James Ssemambo, 27. Gilbert Abala, 30. Rowland Makati, 31. Abuyeka Kubasu

    Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

  • Byron, Abala in for Mathare clash

    Byron, Abala in for Mathare clash

    Goalkeeper Byron Owino, and flyer Gilbert Abala are the two additions made as Nairobi City Stars takes on Mathare United in matchday 10 tie in Dandora on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 sorting at 1 pm. 

    Byron takes up the place of Elvis Ochoro as Abala comes in for forward Robinson Asenwa who both featured in the last game against Tusker FC in Machakos.

    Save for those two changes, the rest of the 18-man squad remains as is.

    Squad to face Mathare United. 

    Goalkeepers: 1. Edwin Mukolwe, 32. Byron Owino

    Defenders: 4. Timothy Muganda, 8. Calvin Masawa, 12. Edwin Buliba, 15. Wycliffe Omondi, 22. Stephen Bulugu

    Midfielders: 3. Sven Yidah , 16. Elvis Noor Ojiambo, 18. Clifford Ouma, 19. Vincent Owino, 25. Brian Mzee,

    Forwards: 9. Yuto Kusaba, 10. Dennis Oalo, 11. Mohammed Bajaber, 20. Kelvin Etemesi, 27. Gilbert Abala, 28. Andre Kalama

    Out: 5. Robinson Asenwa, 6. Brian Opinde, 7. Pius Omachi, 13. Elvis Ochoro, 17. Brian Mose Nyambane, 21. Rogers Wasega, 26. James Ssemambo, 27. Gilbert Abal, 30. Rowland Makati, 31. Abuyeka Kubasu, 32. Byron Owin,

    Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

  • Head-to-head: Nairobi City Stars (H) vs Sofapaka (A): 2024/25 FKF Premier League season

    Head-to-head: Nairobi City Stars (H) vs Sofapaka (A): 2024/25 FKF Premier League season

    Nairobi City Stars will host Sofapaka during an FKF Matchday 5 tie in Machakos on Saturday 19 October 2024 starting 1 pm.

    City Stars has hosted Sofapaka eleven times before in the premier league and registered three wins, four losses, and as many  draws.

    In those games, Simba wa Nairobi and Sofapaka are tied on goals scored: nine apiece.

    On 19 June 2024, Sofapaka and City Stars shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw in Dandora Stadium during the penultimate game of last season.

    A Gilbert Abala goal – his debut strike in the top flight, cancelled out one by Darius Msagha for the game to end in even Stevens.

    In the upcoming game, coach Nicholas Muyoti will be up against Sofapaka’s Robert Matano who joined the club at the start of the season.

    Both teams come to the game reeling from loses: City Stars carries a 2-1 loss against AFC Leopards, and Sofapaka a 1-0 loss to Bandari.

    Table-wise, City Stars is 16th with a single point while Sofapaka is lower at 18th with as many points, but with a lesser goal aggregate.

    Who wins this one?

    Summary of City Stars home games vs Sofapaka

    Total home games: 11. City Stars (3 wins), Sofapaka (4 wins), 4 draws

    26-Apr-09, City Stars vs Sofapaka, 1-1 (D)

    24-Oct-10, City Stars vs Sofapaka, 2-0 (W)

    4-May-11, City Stars vs Sofapaka, 1-0 (W)

    18-Aug-12, City Stars vs Sofapaka, 0-0 (D)

    20-Apr-13, City Stars vs Sofapaka, 1-3 (L)

    12-Sep-14, City Stars vs Sofapaka, 0-1 (L)

    2-May-15, City Stars vs Sofapaka, 0-0 (D)

    23-Apr-16, City Stars vs Sofapaka, 0-1 (L)

    24-May-21, City Stars vs Sofapaka, 3-0 (W)

    23-Apr-22, City Stars vs Sofapaka, 0-2 (L)

    19 Jun-24 City Stars vs Sofapaka, 1-1 (D)

    19 Oct-24 City Stars vs Sofapaka, ??

  • Gilbert Abala eyes improved season

    Gilbert Abala eyes improved season

    After his debut season, flyer Gilbert Abala is now eyeing an improved season with Nairobi City Stars.

    The lad from Busia featured in twelve games last season earning two starts but believes he can up the ante and have an even better one.

    “Last season was my first in the Kenyan topflight. The few games I featured in gave me the perfect orientation. My work is now cut out and I know what I need to do in my second season,”

    “I am putting in the right shift in training each day to improve my game,”

    “Once I get it right in training my efforts will reflect in the league. I want to score the goals as well as contribute to them when not scoring.” he added

    From his 12 games last season, Abala clocked 348 regular game minutes. He scored his maiden goal, and equalizer, in the penultimate game of the season against Sofapaka in Dandora on 15 June 2024. The game ended 1-1.

    He’s already registered a game for Simba wa Nairobi’s this season after coming on as a substitute against Bidco United at the same venue on Saturday 14 Sep 2024.

    Gilbert Abala vs KCB in Utalii on 23 Jun 2024
    Gilbert Abala vs Sofapaka on 15 Jun 2024
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