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  • Bolton in matchday 20 TOTW

    Bolton in matchday 20 TOTW

    Left-back Bolton Omwenga was included in the team of the week (TOTW) at the close of matchday 21 games played between Tuesday 15 June and Thursday 17 June 2021.

    He was picked to the team after his star performance against Western Stima that City Stars recovered very late to register a 2-1 comeback win at Ruaraka.

    Omwenga has been a top performer for Simba wa Nairobi since his arrival back in February 2021.

    He made a similar list, albeit the reserve one – alongside Erick Ombija – at end of matchday 13 in late February after a 2-0 win away to, just like now, Western Stima.

    While Omwenga made the TOTW, the league analysts picked Peter Pinchez Opiyo as the MVP in after the game. He scored a very late penalty to win the game Tuesday game at Ruaraka.

    Internally, Kevin Chumsy Okumu was picked as the MVP in that game. Two of his late deliveries from the right-wing brought about the goals by Erick Ombija and Opiyo that turned around the game.

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    Kevin Okumu of City Stars fending off Western Stima skipper Patrick Otieno during a roud 20 clash played at Ruaraka on Tue 15 Jun 2021. City Stars won 2-0

  • Betway Cup: Three changes for Ulinzi fight

    Betway Cup: Three changes for Ulinzi fight

    Three changes have been made to the squad that saw off Fortune Sacco 1-0 on Tuesday in the Betway Cup round of 32, for the next assignment against Ulinzi Stars set for Ruaraka on Sunday 6 June 2021 starting 1pm. 

    Fullbacks Bolton Omwenga and Kevin Okumu, as well as first-choice keeper Steve Njunge return to the squad in place of Wesley Onguso, Herit Mungai and Elvis Ochoro.

    Away from the three changes, the rest of the lot is untouched for the upcoming winner-takes-all round of 16 affair.

    20-man squad to face Ulinzi Stars 

    Goalkeepers: 16. Jacob Osano, 23. Steve Njunge

    Defenders: 8. Calvin Masawa, 25. Kenedy Onyango, 4. Salim Abdalla,  22. Wycliffe Otieno, 12. Edwin Buliba, 26. Bolton Omwenga, 19. Kevin Okumu

    Midfielders: 10. Peter Opiyo, 21. Oliver Maloba, 18. Sven Yidah, 30. Anthony Kimani, 7. Rodgers Okumu, 2. Elvis Noor Ojiambo,

    Strikers: 11. Davis Agesa, 24. Erick Ombija, 32. Ezekiel Odera, 29. Ebrima Sanneh, 17. Nicholas Kipkirui

    Not considered: 6. Ronney Kola, 14. Rowland Makati (both on loan at Nairobi Stima), 1. Elvis Ochoro (GK), 28. Herit Mungai Atariza, 5. Wesley Onguso, 3. Charles Otieno (suspended), 27. Azizi Okaka, 20. Timothy Noor Ouma, 15. John Kamau, 9. Vincent Otieno Okoth

  • Sanjin: Chumsy, Bolton have improved City Stars flanks

    Sanjin: Chumsy, Bolton have improved City Stars flanks

    In the ended mid transfer window, Nairobi City Stars roped in two fullbacks Bolton Omwenga and Kevin Chumsy Okumu on loan from Wazito.

    Left back Bolton arrived from Tanzania’s Biashara United while right back Chumsy returned from Wazito whom he joined late last year after serving City Stars for four years.

    Their arrival of the two versatile fullbacks has fixed City Stars vulnerability on either flanks to the delight of head coach Sanjin Alagic.

    Bolton, a former Nzoia Suar, Kariobangi Sharks and KCB left back was a miss in the last transfer window as he went to Tanzania while Chumsy opted for something new hence his move to Wazito.

    Months later, they were both a part of Simba wa Nairobi.

    “We knew it from beginning of the season that we’ll suffer in those two positions if we didn’t bring in quality players. Unfortunately, even with a clear plan, we were not able to sign the players we wanted as our target Bolton left for Tanzania and Chumsy went to Wazito,”

    “Now they are here and they have brought really positive impact on our flanks. They are quality players with the ability to play good both defensively and offensively with quality crosses,”

    “They have adapted very well in our playing style in such a short time.” added Sanjin

    Bolton came off the bench to make his debut in an away game against Kakemega Homeboyz while Chumsy earned his first Premier League game in City Stars colors against Zoo where he scored on his debut.

    With both players on the pitch, City Stars has now registered four straight wins over Mutomo Tigers in the Domestic Club, Zoo FC, Western Stima and lately against Mathare United.

    Bolton and Chumsy were the only additions to the squad in the mini transfer window that lasted the entirety of February 2021.

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    Bolton Omwenga in training with City Stars after his arrival from Tanzania’s Biashara United
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    Kevin ‘Chumsy’ Okumu in action during a round 64 Betway Cup clash against Mutomo Tigers at Kitui Stadium on Sat 13 Feb 2021. He had an assist as City Stars won the duel 4-1
  • Ombija returns City Stars to winning ways

    Ombija returns City Stars to winning ways

    Nairobi City Stars ended an eight game winless run with a 2-1 win over basement side Zoo FC at the Kasarani Stadium on Saturday 20 February 2021.

    Offseason signing Erick Jibaba Ombija combined with his former Coast Stima team mate Rodgers Okuse Okumu to net the winner in the 80th minute.

    Ombija’s strike added on to a 33rd minute opener by right back Kevin Chumsy Okumu who made his debut for Simba wa Nairobi in the top flight.  Both had never scored in the Premier League.

    The goal sandwiched a marvelous freekick strike by Mathew Tayo Odongo in the 50th minute that eventually turned out to be a consolation.

    Though beaten in the historic game against City Stars, it is Zoo that set the tone early on when Newton Ondati narrowly missed the target in the fourth minute.

    Nine minutes later Zoo striker Collins Neto’s attempt to round City Stars keeper Steve Njunge was thwarted by the shot stopper.

    City Stars response then came in the 19th minute when recent signing Bolton Omwenga, in his first premier league start for Simba wa Nairobi, failed to find the net off a corner.

    Five minutes later Oliver Maloba shockingly sent the ball wide with an open net at his disposal as Zoo goal tender Brian Lumumba had gone down with a heavy thud while contesting a high ball with City Stars striker Davis Agesa.

    Then came the moment when, in the 33rd minute, a long ball from keeper Njunge found Chumsy who, with a few steps into the box, sent the ball home at the far post when it looked like he had miscued a floated pass.

    It could have been a different tale at the break had Njunge not punched out two separate freekicks from outside the box by Sammy Ggolola and Benard Odhiambo in the final minutes of the first half.

    City Stars would then be punished for giving away fouls at the edge of the box five minutes into the second half. Odongo, who came on for Ondati right after the break, fired home a delicious ball to the far top corner to level the matters.

    The pace of the game was to slow down but in the 80th minute, substitute Ombija who came on for Agesa in the 57th minute connected to an Okumu cross to fire a low shot off his left foot in what turned out to be the three point earner.

    To find Ombija, fleetfooted Okumu made a mad dash on the right wing to arrest a ball near the corner then cut in at the edge of the box to feed Ombija to find his maiden premier league goal.

    The dying minutes of the game could have seen City Stars extend their lead but Ebrima Sanneh, in his first start this season, was guilty of fluffing two clean deliveries from Wesley Onguso from the left channel.

    Onguso had come on for Omwenga in the 83rd minute to earn his first premier league game in City Stars colors.

    With the win City Stars moved to 13 points from 12 games but still maintained spot 13 in the standings due to other results on Saturday as Zoo stagnated at the bottom with two points from eight games.

    Next up for Simba wa Nairobi is a game against Western Stima in Kisumu on Wednesday 23rd February 2021.

    Lineups

    Nairobi City Stars: 23. Steve Njunge (GK), 19. Kevin Okumu, 25. Kenedy Onyango, 4. Salim Abdalla, 26. Balton Omwenga (5. Wesley Onguso-83), 2. Elvis Noor Ojiambo (18. Sven Yidah-57), 10. Peter Opiyo, 30. Anthony Kimani-Captain (20. Timothy Ouma-83), 21. Oliver Maloba (7. Rodgers Okumu-73), 29. Ebrima Sanneh, 11. Davis Agesa (24. Erick Ombija-57)

    Unused subs: 1. Elvis Ochoro (GK), 32. Ezekiel Odera, 22. Wycliffe Otieno, 3. Charles Otieno

    Not considered: 6. Ronney Kola, 14. Rowland Makati (both on loan at Nairobi Stima), 12. Edwin Buliba, 8. Calvin Masawa, 15. John Kamau, 16. Jacob Osano, 27. Azizi Okaka, 9. Vincent Otieno Okoth, 28. Herit Mungai Atariza

    Coach: Sanjin Alagic

    Zoo FC: 8. Brian Lumumba, 15. Pascal Ogweno, 17. Murabwa Matini, 36. Dominic Ouma (29. Dennis Omondi-85), 31. Stanslaus Akiya, 18. Geoffrey Gichana – captain, 26. Kepha Ondati, 32. Summy Ggolola (35. Ernest Kipkoech-85), 6. Collins Neto, 5. Newton Ondari (25. Mathew Odongo-46), 10. Bernard Odhiambo

    Unused subs: 9. Vincent Misikhu (GK), 39. Alex Onchwari, 22. Frederick Otiso, 16. Edwin Namasaka,

    Coach: Herman Iswekha

    Goals: 19. Kevin Okumu-33, 24. Erick Ombija-80 (Nairobi City Stars)//25. Mathew Odongo-50 (Zoo FC)

    Yellow cards: 10. Bernard Odhiambo-90 (Zoo FC)

    Match Officials: Maqulate Akorot (Match Comm), Meshack Omondi (CEntre Ref), Oliver Odhiambo (AR1), Jacklyne Barongo (AR2), Dennis Mimisa (Reserve Ref)

  • Six changes against Zoo

    Six changes against Zoo

    Head coach Sanjin Alagic has made four changes and two additions to the squad that faced Kakamega Homeboyz last time round for the upcoming Premier League game against Zoo FC at Kasarani on Saturday 20 February 2021 starting 1pm.

    Returning right back Kevin Chumsy Okumu, Ebrima Sanneh and Wesley Onguso are all in for the round 12 match in place of Aziz Okaka, Vincent Otieno Jamaica Okoth and regular left back Herit Mungai Atariza who receives a much needed rest.

    Chumsy re-signed for City Stars, albeit on loan from Wazito, and will be seeking his debut Premier league game for Simba wa Nairobi against Zoo.

    Teenage keeper Elvis Ochoro who made the bench for the first six games makes a return to the squad to replace Jacob Osano who has been reserve keeper in the last five games.

    Adding on to the list is field skipper Anthony Muki Kimani who has been out for the last one month due to a shoulder injury.

    Sven Yidah, who got injured during a game against his former side Kariobangi Sharks, and forced to miss the Homeboyz trip, is also in for the Zoo game.

    As explained by team physio, all players who were on the injury list returned to full fitness days to the Zoo game and were eligible to play.

    Utility back Edwin Buliba and overall Calvin Masawa were however rested for the game alongside left footed John Kamau.

    20-man squad to face Zoo FC

    19. Kevin Okumu, 18. Sven Yidah, 30. Anthony Kimani, 29. Ebrima Sanneh, 5. Wesley Onguso, 1. Elvis Ochoro (GK), 23. Steve Njunge (GK), 25. Kenedy Onyango, 4. Salim Abdalla, 2. Elvis Noor Ojiambo, 10. Peter Opiyo, 32. Ezekiel Odera, 21. Oliver Maloba, 20. Timothy Ouma, 22. Wycliffe Otieno, 24. Erick Ombija, 11. Davis Agesa, 7. Rodgers Okumu, 3. Charles Otieno, 26. Balton Omwenga

    Not considered: 6. Ronney Kola, 14. Rowland Makati (both on loan at Nairobi Stima), 12. Edwin Buliba, 8. Calvin Masawa, 15. John Kamau, 16. Jacob Osano, 27. Azizi Okaka, 9. Vincent Otieno Okoth, 28. Herit Mungai Atariza

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    Ebrima Sanneh celebrates one of his two goals for Nairobi City Stars during a 4-1 win over Mutomo Tigers in a round 64 Betway Cup tie at Kitui Stadium on saturday 13 February 2021
    Sven Yidah up against Bandari’s Collins Agade on Fri 11 Dec during FKF Premier League round 3 game at Kasarani. City Stars won 2-0
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    Kevin ‘Chumsy’ Okumu in action during a round 64 Betway Cup clash against Mutomo Tigers at Kitui Stadium on Sat 13 Feb 2021. He had an assist as City Stars won the duel 4-1
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