Nairobi City Stars

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  • James Mazembe: City Stars making me rise again

    James Mazembe: City Stars making me rise again

    Nairobi City Stars flyer James Mazembe has come out to state that Simba wa Nairobi is making him scale the heights, again.

    Mazembe, a mid-season signing, on loan from premiership side KCB, has seamlessly plugged into the City Stars setup since his arrival in March 2023.

    “So far so good at Nairobi City Stars where I have the perfect chance to get back to my best,”

    “The technical bench and the rest of the team have fully put their support behind me and I can only see myself rise,”

    “With all the support and enabling environment expect to see more assists, and goals, from me before the season ends.”

    Mazembe made an immediate impact on his Simba wa Nairobi debut against Mathare United in late March 2023 where he provided an assist for Newton Ochieng to score his maiden top-flight goal.

    He has featured in nine games and clocked 260 minutes so far, with two starts and seven appearances off the bench. He has a total of three assists against Mathare, his former side Kariobangi Sharks, and Ulinzi Stars.

  • MD27: Nairobi City Stars 0 Kakamega Homeboyz 0

    MD27: Nairobi City Stars 0 Kakamega Homeboyz 0

    Just as was the case during the first leg in Bukhungu on 18 February, Nairobi City Stars and Kakamega Homeboyz posted another 0-0 draw, this time during a match day 27 FKF Premier League tie held in KAsarani Annex on Wednesday 26 April 2023.

    City Stars had the best of chances early in the second half with James Mazembe and Kelvin Etemesi missing the best of chances while in the box.

    Homeboyz smacked the poles twice in the second half and had the ball cleared off that line once.

    But in the end, it was a point and clean sheet for each.

    The earned point sent Simba wa Nairobi one position up from 15th to 14th with 27 points. Homeboyz is eight with 39 points.

    Next up for City Stars is a duel with reigning champions Tusker on Wednesday 3 May 2023 in Ruaraka starting at 3 p.m.

    Lineups

    Nairobi City Stars: 23. Steve Njunge, 12. Edwin Buliba, 5. Timothy Muganda, 25. Kenedy Onyango, 26. Dennis Wanjala, 2. Elvis Noor (6. Ronney Kola-80), 19. Vincent Owino, 9. Dennis Oalo (15. Newton Ochieng-60), 21. James Mazembe (11. Andrew Kisilu-60), 22. Samuel Kapen (32. Ezekiel Odera-67), 20. Kelvin Etemesi (28. Herit Mungai-80)

    Unused subs: 1. Elvis Ochoro, 4. Salim Abdallah, 8. Calvin Masawa (replaced injured Mohammed Bajaber just before kickoff), 14. Rowland Makati

    Out: 7. Pius Omachi, 10. Peter Opiyo,  16. Jacob Osano, 17. Abuyeka Kubasu, 18. Clifford Ouma,  29. Levis Okello, 30. Anthony Kimani, 31. Mohammed Bajaber

    Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

    Kakamega Homeboyz: 39. Farouk Shikhalo, 16. Collins Odhiambo, 17. Potipher Odhiambo, 44. Brian Eshihanda, 2. Eric Ambunya, 40. Robinson Kamura, 21. Estone Esiye, 19. Hillary Otieno, 14. Ambrose Sifuna, 33. Felicien Okanda, 42. Moses Shumah (9. Enock Agwanda-67)

    Unused subs: 96. Ibrahim Wanzala, 4. John Otieno, 5. Enock Masinza, 28. Vincent Ogola, 24. Ali Bhai, 45. Gaetan Masha, 23. Brian Bulleti

    Coach: Patrick Odhiambo

    Cautions (yellow cards)
    Nairobi City Stars: None
    Kakamega Homeboyz: 42. Moses Shuma (35), 2. Eric Ambunya (45)

    Goals
    Nairobi City Stars: None
    Kakamega Homeboyz: None

  • Four changes against Posta Rangers

    Four changes against Posta Rangers

    Four changes have been made ahead of Nairobi City Stars historic 23rd round FKF Premier League clash with Posta Rangers set for Police Sacco Stadium, South C on Sunday 9 April 2023 starting 3 p.m.

    From the squad that faced KCB in mid-week, keeper Steve Njunge, defender Rowland Makati, and forward Mohamed Bajaber have been rested.

    Also out, for the first time since matchday two, is regular defensive-mid Clifford Ouma.

    The places of the four have been taken by defender Edwin Buliba and midfielder Vincent Owino who were both suspended from the last game.

    Keeper Elvis Ochoro is also in for City Stars first ever tie at the Police Sacco Stadium as well as flyer James Mazembe.

    Squad to face Posta Rangers 

    Goal Keepers: 1. Elvis Ochoro, 16. Jacob Osano,

    Defenders: 4. Salim Abdallah, 8. Calvin Masawa, 12. Edwin Buliba, 25. Kenedy Onyango, 26. Dennis Wanjala, 28. Herit Mungai

    Midfielders: 2. Elvis Noor Ojiambo, 6. Ronney Kola, 11. Andrew Kisilu, 15. Newton Ochieng, 17. James Mazembe, 19. Vincent Owino, 20. Kelvin Etemesi, 30. Anthony Kimani

    Strikers: 9. Dennis Oalo, 22. Samuel Kapen, 24. Levis Okello, 32. Ezekiel Odera

    Out: 5. Timothy Muganda, 7. Pius Omachi, 10. Peter Opiyo, 14. Rowland Makati, 17. Abuyeka Kubasu, 18. Clifford Ouma, 23. Stephen Njunge,  31. Mohammed Bajaber

    Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

  • Four changes against KCB

    Four changes against KCB

    Return of experienced Anthony Muki Kimani and forward Ezekiel Odera are part of four changes made as Nairobi City Stars gears up for a repeat show against KCB during a matchday 22 FKF Premier League tie in Kasarani Annex on Wednesday 5 April 2023 starting at 3.15 p.m.

    The two are making a return after skipping the last two games against Wazito and Mathare United.

    The duo will be joined by left back Dennis Decha Wanjala who missed the Mathare tie due to illness, and right back Rowland Makati who was forced out of the last seven games due to injury. He last featured against Gor Mahia in early February.

    The four take up the places of defender Edwin Buliba and midfielder Victor Owino who both saw red in the last game against Mathare United, on-loan James Mazembe who is not permitted to play against his parent club KCB, and defender Timothy Muganda who takes a rest.

    Squad to face KCB

    Goal Keepers: 16. Jacob Osano, 23. Stephen Njunge

    Defenders: 4. Salim Abdallah, 8. Calvin Masawa,  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, 18. Clifford Ouma, 20. Kelvin Etemesi, 30. Anthony Kimani, 31. Mohammed Bajaber

    Strikers: 9. Dennis Oalo, 22. Samuel Kapen, 24. Levis Okello, 32. Ezekiel Odera

    Out: 1. Elvis Ochoro, 5. Timothy Muganda, 7. Pius Omachi, 10. Peter Opiyo, 12. Edwin Buliba, 17. James Mazembe, 19. Vincent Owino, 21. Syllvanoes Abuyeka,

    Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

  • Two changes against Mathare United

    Two changes against Mathare United

    Newly signed forwards James Mazembe and Levis Barasa Okello have made the cut and are part of the 20-man squad to face Mathare United in Kasarani Annex on Wednesday 29 March 2022 during FKF Premier League matchday 21 starting at 3.15 p.m.

    The two are the notable and only changes from the squad that faced Wazito in the last round of league games in mid-March 2023 in Muhoroni.

    The duo takes up the places of keeper Elvis Ochoro who is rested for the Mathare game and left-back Dennis Wanjala who is unwell.

    Mazembe and Okello joined Simba wa Nairobi during the just-ended mid-transfer window on loan from KCB and Kakamega Homeboyz, respectively.

    Squad to face Mathare United

    Goal Keepers: 16. Jacob Osano, 23. Stephen Njunge

    Defenders: 4. Salim Abdallah, 5. Timothy Muganda, 8. Calvin Masawa, 12. Edwin Buliba, 25. Kenedy Onyango, 28. Herit Mungai

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

    Strikers: 9. Dennis Oalo, 22. Samuel Kapen, 24. Levis Okello

    Out: 1. Elvis Ochoro, 7. Pius Omachi, 10. Peter Opiyo, 14. Rowland Makati, 26. Dennis Wanjala, 30. Anthony Kimani, 32. Ezekiel Odera

    Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

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