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  • Head-to-head: Gor Mahia (H) vs Nairobi City Stars (A): 2023/24 FKF Premier League season

    Head-to-head: Gor Mahia (H) vs Nairobi City Stars (A): 2023/24 FKF Premier League season

    For the 15th time since the year 2005, champions Gor Mahia will host Nairobi City Stars, this time in Kasarani on Sunday 17 September 2023, during a 3rd round 2023-24 FKF Premier League tie starting at 3 p.m.

    The last such game last season, hosted by Gor Mahia at the same venue in early February 2023, ended in a 1-0 defeat for Simba wa Nairobi.

    The upcoming tie will be the 29th overall between the two sides in the Kenyan topflight, but the 15th away game to Gor Mahia for Nairobi City Stars.

    From the previous 14 games, Gor has won eight and City Stars four and has outscored their counterparts 14 goals to eight. The other two games have ended in barren draws.

    The upcoming tie will bring Gor’s coach Jonathan McKinstry face to face with his opposite Nicholas Muyoti for just the third time in the league. McKinstry was in charge of the two league games last season.

    Table-wise, Gor sits fourth on the 18-team log with four points, with Simba wa Nairobi in 12th with two points.

    Who wins this one?

    Summary

    City Stars premier games away to Gor Mahia: 14– Gor (8 wins), City Stars (4 wins), Draws (2)

    4-Dec-05, Gor Mahia vs World Hope, 0-1 (W)
    21-Apr-07, Gor Mahia vs World Hope, 0-0 (D)
    12-Jul-08, Gor Mahia vs World Hope, 1-0 (L)
    10-Apr-09, Gor Mahia vs City Stars, 1-2 (W)
    19-Mar-10, Gor Mahia vs City Stars, 1-0 (L)
    9-Apr-11, Gor Mahia vs City Stars, 0-1 (W)
    28-Apr-12, Gor Mahia vs City Stars, 2-1 (L)
    18-May-13, Gor Mahia vs City Stars, 0-0 (D)
    20-Feb-14, Gor Mahia vs City Stars, 2-0 (L)
    15-Aug-15, Gor Mahia vs City Stars, 3-1 (L)
    24-Jul-16, Gor Mahia vs City Stars, 2-1 (L)
    16-May-21, Gor vs City Stars, 1-0 (L)
    30-Dec-21, Gor vs City Stars, 0-2 (W)
    03-Feb-23, Gor vs City Stars, 1-0 (L)
    17-Sep-23, Gor vs City Stars, ??

  • Robinson Asenwa in line for debut against Gor Mahia

    Robinson Asenwa in line for debut against Gor Mahia

    Flyer Robinson Asenwa, signed up for the season from third-tier side Vapor Sports, is the only new face in the Nairobi City Stars squad paraded to face champions Gor Mahia on Sunday 17 September 2023 in Kasarani.

    Asenwa takes up the place of defensive midfielder Clifford Ouma who has been rested.

    It is the first time that Asenwa is making the squad for a premiership game having missed out on the opening games against Muhoroni Youth and Bidco United.

    While Asenwa breaks into the squad, the goalkeeping and defense departments remain unchanged. Edwin Mukolwe and Elvis Ochoro were listed for the Sunday game as Julius Ombacho bides his time.

    Defenders Timothy Muganda, skipper Calvin Masawa, Wycliffe Omondi, Dennis Wanjala,  Rowland Makati, and Sosthenes Idah will all be seeking playtime at the back.

    Squad to face Gor Mahia

    Goalkeepers: 1. Edwin Mukolwe, 13. Elvis Ochoro

    Defenders: 4. Timothy Muganda, 8. Calvin Masawa, 15. Wycliffe Omondi, 25. Dennis Wanjala, 30. Rowland Makati, 32. Sosthenes Idah

    Midfielders: 2. Elvis Noor, 5. Newton Ochieng, 11. Andrew Kisilu, 19. Vincent Owino, 25. Brian Mzee, 31. Abuyeka Kubasu.

    Forwards: 3. Robinson Asenwa, 9. Mohammed Bajaber,  10. Dennis Oalo, 17. Brian Mose, 20. Kelvin Etemesi, 22. Samuel Kapen

    Out:  6. Ronney Kola, 7. Pius Omachi, 12. Edwin Buliba, 18. Clifford Ouma, 21. Yuto Kusaba, 23. Julius Ombacho, 27. Gilbert Abala

    Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

  • MD34: Nairobi City Stars 1 Gor Mahia 4

    MD34: Nairobi City Stars 1 Gor Mahia 4

    Nairobi City Stars ended the 2022-23 FKF Premier League season with a 4-1 defeat to Gor Mahia who went on to win the league title in a game played in Kasarani Main Stadium on Sunday 25 June 2023.

    The two sides went to the break tied 0-0, but within the second minute of the second half, Samuel Kapen rounded Gor’s keeper Gad Mathews after controlling a long lob from left-back Dennis Wanjala to fire into an empty net for the opener, his eighth goal of the season.

    The lead lasted just three minutes after a spilled ball by the City Stars keeper was headed home by Benson Omalla.

    Further goals by Peter Lwasa (62), Austin Odhiambo (79), and Alpha Onyango (89) ended the contest for Gor Mahia to hit an unassailable 70 points to reclaim the league title from Tusker. City Stars ended the season on 34 points and in 15th spot.

    Lineups

    Nairobi City Stars: 23. Steve Njunge, 12. Edwin Buliba, 25. Kenedy Onyango-captain, 5. Timothy Muganda, 26. Dennis Wanjala, 18. Clifford Ouma (21. James Mazembe-72), 19. Vincent Owino, 9. Dennis Oalo (15. Newton Ochieng-59), 11. Andrew Kisilu (29. Levis Okello-72), 22. Samuel Kapen (30. Anthony Kimani-81), 20. Kelvin Etemesi (31. Mohammed Bajaber-81)

    *Anthony Kimani – Retired from football

    Unused subs: 1. Elvis Ochoro, 2. Elvis Noor Ojiambo, 6. Ronney Kola, 8. Calvin Masawa, 14. Rowland Makati, 16. Jacob Osano

    Out: 4. Salim Abdallah, 7. Pius Omachi, 10. Peter Opiyo, 17. Abuyeka Kubasu, 32. Ezekiel Odera

    Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

    Gor Mahia: 16. Gad Mathews, 26. Philemon Otieno-captain, 3. Dennis Ng’ang’a, 6. Emery Bayisenge (4. Joshua Onyango-90+), 2. Geoffrey Ochieng, 20. Ernest Wendo, 18. Shafik Kagimu (8. Alpha Onyango-60), 10. Peter Lwasa (9. Patrick Kaddu-68), 7. Austin Odhiambo, 27. Boniface Omondi (11. John Macharia-90+), 22. Benson Omalla (5. George Odhiambo-90+)

    Unused subs: 29. Caleb Omondi, 15. Sylvester Owino, 50. Paul Ochuoga, 21. Sydney Ochieng,

    Coach: Johnathan McKinstry

    Goals
    Nairobi City Stars: 22. Samuel Kapen (47)
    Gor Mahia: 22. Benson Omalla (50), Peter Lwasa (62), Austin Odhiambo (79), and Alpha Onyango (89)

    Cautions
    Nairobi City Stars: 25. Kenedy Onyango (77)
    Gor Mahia:

  • Full squad for season-ender against Gor Mahia

    Full squad for season-ender against Gor Mahia

    Nairobi City Stars technical bench has named all 24 fit and available players for the 34th and final FKF Premier League game this season against Gor Mahia in Kasarani Main Stadium starting at 3 pm.

    There will be four additions to the 20-man squad that faced FC Talanta in the penultimate game of the season on Tuesday 20 June 2023 in Kasarani Annex.

    Keeper Jacob Osano, defender Herit Mungai, as well as midfielders Vincent Owino and Abuyeka Kubasu, are all in for the high stake game.

    Squad to face Gor Mahia

    Goal Keepers: 1. Elvis Ochoro, 16. Jacob Osano, 23. Stephen Njunge

    Defenders: 5. Timothy Muganda, 8. Calvin Masawa, 12. Edwin Buliba, 14. Rowland Makati, 25. Kenedy Onyango, 26. Dennis Wanjala, 28. Herit Mungai,

    Midfielders: 2. Elvis Noor Ojiambo, 6. Ronney Kola, 11. Andrew Kisilu, 15. Newton Ochieng, 17. Abuyeka Kubasu, 18. Clifford Ouma, 19. Vincent Owino, 20. Kelvin Etemesi, 21. James Mazembe, 30. Anthony Kimani, 31. Mohammed Bajaber

    Strikers: 9. Dennis Oalo, 22. Samuel Kapen, 29. Levis Okello

    Out: 4. Salim Abdallah, 7. Pius Omachi, 10. Peter Opiyo, 32. Ezekiel Odera

    Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

  • Head-to-head: Nairobi City Stars (H) vs Gor Mahia (A): 2022/23 FKF Premier League season

    Head-to-head: Nairobi City Stars (H) vs Gor Mahia (A): 2022/23 FKF Premier League season

    Nairobi City Stars will host Gor Mahia in Kasarani Main Stadium on Sunday 25 June 2023 starting at 3 pm during a very high stake 34th and final game in the 2022-23 FKF Premier League schedule.

    High stake in the sense that the upcoming game is a title decider. Gor Mahia comes to the game as the table leader in the 18-team league with 67 points, one ahead of defending champions Tusker.

    They have to match the results of their foe who will be playing away to Vihiga Bullets in Mumias on the same day.

    In the Sunday game, it will be match number 28 in the Kenyan top-flight between City Stars and Gor Mahia since the 2005/6 premier league season. It will be the 14th game for City Stars as the home team against Gor Mahia.

    The game comes 13 months after the two last faced off at the same venue, in which City Stars played as hosts. Gor came from behind on two occasions to win it 3-2.

    From the previous 13 home games, City Stars has a single win over Gor Mahia. In June 2006, then known as World Hope, the team ‘beat’ Gor – who never turned up for a 36th round tie in Nyayo Stadium in the 2005-6 season. It was a walkover.

    From the other 12 games, City Stars has managed six draws and lost the other six. In the 13 home games, Gor Mahia has outscored Simba wa Nairobi 22 goals to eleven.

    City Stars has previously hosted Gor Mahia three times in season enders: at the end of the 2006/7, 2008, and 2010 seasons.

    On 17th Nov 2007, in the final game of the 2006/7 season, City Stars, coached by Robert Matano, held Gor Mahia to a 2-2 draw at the Hope Centre. Justus Basweti and Dennis Wise Okoth scored for the home team as Gor grabbed a share of the spoils with a brace from Bramwell Karamoja.

    On 22 Nov 2008, in the final game of the 2008 season, City Stars, coached by legend John ‘Bobby’ Ogolla, held Gor Mahia to a 1-1 draw at the Hope Centre. Francis Thairu scored for the hosts with Zablon Otieno scoring for the visitors.

    In the final game of the 2010 season, played in City Stadium, City Stars, coached by Ken Odhiambo, held Gor Mahia to a 0-0 draw.

    As is the case in the upcoming game, the 2010 tie had a bearing on who takes home the league title. But Ulinzi Stars beat Gor Mahia to it with a 3-0 win over Karuturi Sports at Afraha Stadium in Nakuru.

    Ahead to the upcoming game, City Stars parades a 2-2 draw earned in their penultimate season game against FC Talanta, as Gor Mahia is reeling from a 3-2 loss to Kakamega Homeboyz.

    Simba wa Nairobi coach Nicholas Muyoti will once again be up against his counterpart on the Gor side Johnathan McKinstry who was behind the 1-0 win during the corresponding first-leg match at the same venue.

    City Stars sits 15th on the log with 34 points while Gor Mahia is top of the charts with 67 points.

    Who wins this one?

    Summary

    City Stars home games vs Gor: 13–Wins (1), Draws (6), Loses (6)

    11-Jun-06; World Hope vs Gor Mahia, 2-0 (W-walkover)
    17-Nov-07; World Hope vs Gor Mahia, 2-2 (D)*
    22-Nov-08; World Hope vs Gor Mahia, 1-1 (D)*
    16-Aug-09; City Stars vs Gor Mahia, 0-1 (L)
    14-Nov-10; City Stars vs Gor Mahia, 0-0 (D)*
    2-Nov-11; City Stars vs Gor Mahia, 0-1 (L)
    21-Jul-12; City Stars vs Gor Mahia, 0-4 (L)
    4-Aug-13; City Stars vs Gor Mahia, 0-0 (D)
    4-Oct-14; City Stars vs Gor Mahia, 1-4 (L)
    15-Apr-15; City Stars vs Gor Mahia, 0-3 (L)
    12-Mar-16; City Stars vs Gor Mahia, 2-2 (D)
    17-Jul-21; City Stars vs Gor Mahia, 1-1 (D)
    29-May-22; City Stars vs Gor Mahia, 2-3 (L)
    25-Jun-23; City Stars vs Gor Mahia, ??*

    *season enders

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