Nairobi City Stars

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  • Ronney Kola in for Leopards clash

    Ronney Kola in for Leopards clash

    Defensive midfielder Ronney Kola has been called in for a matchday ten game in the 2023/24 FKF Premier League against AFC Leopards in Kasarani on Saturday 4 November 2023 starting at 4 pm.

    It is the first time this season that Kola has made it to a matchday squad. The spoiler, also adept as a centreback, had been slowed down by injury in recent weeks but has since fully recovered. He takes up the slot of stopper Sosthenes Idah who has been rested after featuring in the last six straight games.

    Returning to the matchday squad is flyer Gilbert Abala who had been rested in the last game against Muranga SEAL. The teenager takes up the place of lead striker Kelvin Etemesi who is unavailable for the next two games.

    Goalkeepers: 1. Edwin Mukolwe, 13. Elvis Ochoro

    Defenders: 4. Timothy Muganda, 8. Calvin Masawa, 12. Edwin Buliba, 15. Wycliffe Omondi, 25. Dennis Wanjala, 30. Rowland Makati

    Midfielders: 2. Elvis Noor, 6. Ronney Kola, 11. Andrew Kisilu, 18. Clifford Ouma, 19. Vincent Owino, 25. Brian Mzee

    Forwards: 3. Robinson Asenwa, 9. Mohammed Bajaber,  10. Dennis Oalo, 17. Brian Mose, 22. Samuel Kapen, 27. Gilbert Abala

    Out:  5. Newton Ochieng,  7. Pius Omachi,  20. Kelvin Etemesi, 21. Yuto Kusaba, 23. Julius Ombacho, 31. Abuyeka Kubasu, 32. Sosthenes Idah

    Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

  • MD8: Nairobi City Stars 1 KCB 4

    MD8: Nairobi City Stars 1 KCB 4

    Kelvin Etemesi’s first-half goal turned out to be a consolation as Nairobi City Stars went down 4-1 to KCB in an eighth-round 2023/24 FKF Premier League tie played in Kasarani Annex on Sunday 29 October 2023.

    Nicholas Kipkirui and Haniff Wesonga headers in the 11 and 19th minutes gave the visitors the lead before Etemesi halved the deficit a minute after the half-hour mark with his third goal of the season.

    Francis Kahiro and substitute Danson Namasaka – later red-carded – scored in the 57th and 72nd minutes to wrap the game.

    With the result, City Stars dropped to 12th in the standings with nine points as KCB improved to third place with a six-point buffer.

    Next up for Simba wa Nairobi is an away trip to Muranga SEAL on Wednesday 1 November 2023 at St. Sebastian Park starting at 3 p.m.

    Lineups

    Nairobi City Stars: 1. Edwin Mukolwe, 12. Edwin Buliba, 15. Wycliffe Omondi (30. Rowland Makati-60), 32. Sosthenes Idah, 1 , 25. Brian Mzee, 19. Vincent Owino (27. Gilbert Abala-89), 10. Dennis Oalo-captain, 22. Samuel Kapen (3. Robinson Asenwa-60), 11. Andrew Kisilu (9. Mohammed Bajaber-45), 20. Kelvin Etemesi

    Unused subs: 4. Timothy Muganda, 8. Calvin Masawa, 13. Elvis Ochoro, 17. Brian Mose, 18. Clifford Ouma

    Out: 2. Elvis Noor, 5. Newton Ochieng, 6. Ronney Kola, 7. Pius Omachi, 21. Yuto Kusaba, 23. Julius Ombacho, 31. Abuyeka Kubasu.

    Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

    KCB: 22. Gabriel Andika, 27. Kevin Okumu (Nahashon Wekesa-80), 26. Erickson Mulu, 13. Haniff Wesonga, 5. Nashon Nanyendo, 12. Apollo Otieno, 28. Stephen Etyang (2. Rama Mwenda-80), 19. Brian Ochieng, 9. Francis Kahiro (James Mazembe-66), 15. Derrick Otieno (Danson Namasaka-66), 11. Nicholas Kipkirui (Derrick Otanga-90)

    Unused subs: Brian Opiyo, Bixentte Otieno, Herit Mungai, Bernard Odhiambo,

    Coach: Bernard Mwalala

    Yellow cards
    Nairobi City Stars: 32. Sosthenes Idah (87)
    KCB: 9. Francis Kahiro (55), Danson Namasaka (72,75-Red), 11. Nicholas Kipkirui (87)

    Goals
    Nairobi City Stars: 20. Kelvin Etemesi (31)
    KCB: 11. Nicholas Kipkirui (11), 13. Haniff Wesonga (19), 9. Francis Kahiro (57), Danson Namasaka (72)

  • MD5: Sofapaka 1 Nairobi City Stars 2

    MD5: Sofapaka 1 Nairobi City Stars 2

    Goals by Kelvin Etemesi and Vincent Owino on either half handed Nairobi City Stars a 2-1 win over Sofapaka during a fifth-round 2023-24 FKF Premier League tie played in Kasarani Annex on Saturday 30 September 2023.

    Etemesi scored the opener two minutes after the half-hour mark with a cool finish off a Dennis Oalo assist.

    Owino powered home a header off a corner kick from Etemesi – later named match MVP – at the hour mark to score what became the winning goal. It came two minutes after the home team had leveled through a header by defender Evans Maliachi.

    With the win, City Stars moved to the fourth spot with eight points as Sofapaka remained at the basement with a single point.

    Next up for City Stars is a home game against Kenya Police on Saturday 7 October 2023.

    Lineups

    Sofapaka: 1. Brent Omwena (16. Jacob Osano-46), 20. Simon Abuko (28. Andre Kalama-46), 27. Stephen Ochola, 6. David Nshirimana, 33. Evans Maliachi, 31. Keegan Ndemi, 8. Amos Asembeka (40. Humphrey Mieno-46), 21. Oliver Maloba, 22. Baron Ochieng, 30. Darius Msagha ((19. Jacob Onyango-62 (66. Sebastian Ikhekhai-87)), 7. Fiston Abdul Razak

    Unused subs: 3. Nixon Omondi, 11. J. Addis, 15. M. Omar, 32. A. Wahongo

    Coach: Francis Haringingo

    Nairobi City Stars: 1. Edwin Mukolwe, 26. Dennis Wanjala, 15. Wycliffe Omondi, 32. Sosthenes Idah, 30. Rowland Makati (8. Calvin Masawa-15), 25. Brian Mzee, 19. Vincent Owino ((16. Elvis Noor-85), 10. Dennis Oalo-captain, 11. Andrew Kisilu, (5. Newton Ochieng-66), 22. Samuel Kapen (27. Gilbert Abala-66), 20. Kelvin Etemesi (17. Brian Mose-85)

    Unused subs: 9. Mohammed Bajaber, 13. Elvis Ochoro, 18. Clifford Ouma, 31. Abuyeka Kubasu

    Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

    Cautions
    Sofapaka: 21. Oliver Maloa (63)
    Nairobi City Stars: 22. Samuel Kapen (41), 19. Vincent Owino (60), 1. Edwin Mukolwe (62), 26. Dennis Wanjala (70)

    Goals
    Sofapaka: 33. Evans Maliachi (54)
    Nairobi City Stars: 20. Kelvin Etemesi (32), 19. Vincent Owino (56)

  • MD4: Nairobi City Stars 2 Nzoia Sugar 1

    MD4: Nairobi City Stars 2 Nzoia Sugar 1

    Two early second-half goals by Kelvin Etemesi and Rowland Makati saw Nairobi City Stars overturn a 1-0 first-half loss to see off Nzoia Sugar 2-1 in Ruaraka in a matchday four tie played in Ruaraka on Sunday 24 September 2023.

    Against the run of play, Nzoia Sugar opened the scores in the eighth minute through Emmanuel Osoro who fired from atop the box off an Obed Khakina cross from the right wing.

    Three minutes after the restart it was all square after Etemesi met Samuel Kapen’s quick throw ball to lob the Nzoia goalie from a tight angle.

    A minute after added time it was 2-1 after Etemesi earned a penalty. Kapen took it but the keeper had a save to it but Makati was quick on the rebound to score his maiden topflight goal. It eventually earned him an MVP accolade.

    That goal eventually earned Simba wa Nairobi the first season win which moved the team to five points, and tenth on on the 18-team log.

    Next up for City Stars is an away game against Sofapaka on Saturday 30 September 2023.

    Lineups

    Nairobi City Stars: 1. *Edwin Mukolwe, 26. Dennis Wanjala, 15. Wycliffe Omondi, 32. Sosthenes Idah, 30. Rowland Makati, 25. Brian Mzee (16. Elvis Noor-85), 19. Vincent Owino, 10. Dennis Oalo-captain, 11. Andrew Kisilu, (5. Newton Ochieng-70), 22. Samuel Kapen (27. Gilbert Abala-70), 20. Kelvin Etemesi (17. Brian Mose-85)

    Unused subs: 8. Calvin Masawa, 9. Mohammed Bajaber, 13. Elvis Ochoro, 18. Clifford Ouma, 31. Abuyeka Kubasu

    Nzoia Sugar: 15. Bernard Onunga, 7. Elisha Wekesa, 21. Dimples Omamo, 6. Salim Murunga,17. Emmanuel Esekon, 12. Daniel Wafula (27. Joseph Wafula-64), 32. Noah Wafula (20. Victor Maliachi-64), 8. Harun Thomas-Captain, 14. Obed Khakina (9. Joseph Oyugi-75), 24. Ian Simiyu (10. Victor Haki-64), 22. Emmanuel Osoro (11. Mohammed Barisa-75)

    Unused subs: 39. Fred Shiundu, 3. Brian Wepo, 25. Aineah Ndete,

    Coach: Godfrey Oduor

    Cautions
    Nairobi City Stars: 25. Brian Mzee (70), 1. Edwin Mukolwe (86), 16. Elvis Noor (89),
    Nzoia Sugar: –

    Goals
    Nairobi City Stars: 20. Kelvin Etemesi (48), 30. Rowland Makati (62)
    Nzoia Sugar: 22. Emmanuel Osoro (8)

  • MD 1: Nairobi City Stars 0 Muhoroni Youth 0

    MD 1: Nairobi City Stars 0 Muhoroni Youth 0

    Nairobi City Stars ended a streak of two straight defeats in the opening games of the season after posting a 0-0 draw against Muhoroni Youth in Kasarani Annex during matchday 1 in the 2023-24 FKF Premier League season.

    The result could have been different had Kelvin Etemesi – last season’s top scorer with 12 goals – not missed a late penalty.

    In the game head coach Nicholas Muyoti named six debutants in the match-day squad, and four went on to earn premiership minutes.

    While Wycliffe Omondi went on to clock a full 90 minutes on his debut, defensive midfielder Brian Mzee, forwards Brian Mose, and Gilbert Abala all earned under four minutes of playtime.

    Next up for Simba wa Nairobi is an away game against Bidco United on Saturday 2 September 2023 at Kasarani Annex starting at 3 p.m.

    Lineups

    Nairobi City Stars: 13. Elvis Ochoro (GK), 26. Dennis Wanjala, 15. *Wycliffe Omondi, 4. Timothy Muganda, 12. Edwin Buliba, 16. Elvis Noor, 19. Vincent Owino (11. Andrew Kisilu-63), 10. Dennis Oalo (27. *Gilbert Abala-89), 22. Samuel Kapen (17. *Brian Mose-86), 15. Newton Ochieng (25. *Brian Mzee-86), 20. Kelvin Etemesi (18. Clifford Ouma-89)

    *Kenyan Premier League debuts

    Unused subs: 1. Edwin Mukolwe (GK), 8. Calvin Masawa, 30. Rowland Makati, 32. Sostehenes Idah

    Out: 3. Robinson Asenwa, 6. Ronney Kola, 7. Pius Omachi, 9. Mohammed Bajaber, 21. Yuto Kusaba, 23. Julius Ombacho, 31. Abuyeka Kubasu

    Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

    Muhoroni Youth: 33. Tom Muthomi, 19. Cliff Otieno, 17. Stephen Bulugu, 13. Alex Onchwari, 26. Erick Juma, 18. Christopher Raila, 27. Ibrahim Ochieng, 25. Kevin Okoth, 31. Maxwell Odada, 15. Stephen Mbulere, 29. Collins Odhiambo

    Unused: 39. Ezekiel Owade, 1. Michael Kagiri, 8. Wycliffe Onyango, 34. Ali Sharif, 32. Edwin Okoth, 9. Felix Ochieng, 16. Abubakar Eneji, 11. Samuel Adebonwale, 28. Clinton Bulimo

    Coach: Charles Odero

    Yellow cards

    Nairobi City Stars: 15. Wycliffe Omondi-34, Dennis Oalo-52
    Muhoroni Youth: –

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