Nairobi City Stars

Tag: National Super League

  • MD1: MOFA 1 Nairobi City Stars 0

    MD1: MOFA 1 Nairobi City Stars 0

    Nairobi City Stars’ opening game in the 2025/26 National Super League (NSL) ended in a narrow 1-0 defeat away at the Homabay Stadium to home team MOFA on Sunday 28 September, 2025. 

    MOFA won a penalty late in the game after City Stars defender Stephen Bulugu was adjusdged to have fouled a player inside the box.

    While Bulugu grabbed himself a second caution for the challenge, and matching orders, MOFA won a penalty that Laban Otieno converted in the 80th minute for the winner.

    The MOFA match was the first City Stars in the second tier, coming five seasons apart from their last one at that level, versus Nairobi Stima in Camp Toyoyo on Saturday 14 March, 2020.

    Next up for Simba wa Nairobi is a home game on matchday two at the Ngond Vapor grounds against Luanda Villa on Sunday 5 October starting at 3pm.

    Lineup

    Nairobi City Stars: 33. Livingstone Chacha-GK, 17. Kelvin Elias,  4. Timothy Muganda-Captain, 6. Brian Opinde, 22. Stephen Bulugu, 19. Austine Moya,  31. Abuyeka Kubasu, 3. Vincent Odongo, 10. Lawrence Luvanda, 30. Suleiman Konzi, (7. Abdirahman Sharrif), 12. Joshua Amunike

    Unused subs: 1. Arnold Shivachi (GK), 25. Joseph Odhiambo, 16. Jimmy Ndungi, 26. Bernard Odhiambo, 5. Phabian Odhiambo

    Out: 4. Salim Odeka, Kelvin Nginai, James Kibande, 11.  Luke Namanda, 8. Calvin Masawa, 20. Alvine Mukudi, 15. Eddison Katana

    Coach: Salim Babu

  • Makati scores winner

    Makati scores winner

    Makati, 20, scored the winning goal a minute to halftime as Nairobi Stima pipped MCF 2-1 in a round 21 National Super League (NSL) clash played at Camp Toyoyo on Monday 7 June 2021.

    Makati’s goal, a second straight for resurgent Stima coming right after one last week in a 3-1 rout of Gusii United, turned out to be the decider as MCF’s 7scored a 73rd-minute consolation through Bradley Omondi.

    Makati’s goal, his fourth of the season, came just three minutes after his teammate Hillary Otieno got to the end of a Benjamin Chaka goal for the opener.

    Makati, a natural attacking midfielder, is on a season-long loan at Nairobi Stima alongside defensive midfielder Ronney Kola.

    He initiated a flowing move to Fortune Omoto who returned the favor and he fired home a low shot at the near post to double the scores.

    “We monitor the two youngsters very closely and we are happy when they put in a good shift to hand Nairobi Stima full points,” said team coordinator Samson Otieno

    “They went on a mutually beneficial loan to gain much-needed exposure this season before they can return to contest for positions at City next term,”

    “We are impressed by Makati’s current form as well as Kola’s progress and we have to thank his coaches Barrack and Macharia for putting trust in them.” added Samson

    From the Monday win, Nairobi Stima has now eased their relegation worries by moving up two places to the 15th spot with 25 points and within seven points of fourth-placed MCF.

  • Makati scores winner, Kola with assist

    Makati scores winner, Kola with assist

    Attacking midfielder Rowland Makati scored the winning goal as Nairobi Stima saw off Kisumu AllStars 2-1 at Camp Toyoyo on Wednesday 17 February 2021 during an eleventh round National Super League (NSL) clash.

    Makati’s goal completed a comeback win over their stubborn foes to lead Nairobi Stima upward to third from sixth in the 20-team log.

    The powermen are now on 19 points and sit right behind second placed FC Talanta on goal difference and just two points off leaders Kenya Police.

    While Makati scored the winning goal, it is his Nairobi City Stars team mate Ronney Kola, with whom he is on loan with at Stima, who started the comeback with an assist.

    13 minutes after the restart, Kola squared a pass to John Njoroge who went on to score the leveler canceling out a first minute goal by the visitors.

    Ten minutes later Njoroge turned provider by picking out Makati for the winning goal.

    “It feels great to score once again. I am now just getting started,” said Makati who was signed in the offseason on a long term deal from Div One side Vapor Sports

    “Team chemistry is playing a big part in our recent performances. The love in the team is aiding us a lot. We shall continue to put in our best.” he added

    Makati’s latest goal adds on to his season opening strike and assist against promoted Soy United at Thika Stadium in mid December 2020.

    He came off the bench then as his team trailed 2-0 to score once before providing an assist for Njoroge to force a share of the spoils with a 2-2 score line.

    Kola on his part scored his first ever goal for the team – and in the NSL – in the last game as he guided Nairobi Stima to a 2-0 win over Silibwet Leons.

    Next up for the on loan lads at Stima is an away game against Shabana.

  • Makati, Kola head out on loan

    Makati, Kola head out on loan

    Two young prospects, Rowland Makati and Ronney Kola, will join second-tier side Nairobi Stima FC on loan for the first part of the 2020/21 season, commencing mid-November 2020.

    The pair were identified during the Chapa Dimba Nairobi regional finals held at Jamhuri High School before securing moves to the club from lower-tier sides Vapor Sports (Makati) and Kenya School of Government (KSG) (Kola).

    The loan move is aimed at providing the duo with valuable match experience and aiding their development.

    “Following recommendations from Head Coach Sanjin Alagić, the two players will join Nairobi Stima to gain competitive experience,” said Team Coordinator Samson Otieno.

    “The coach believes their growth will benefit from regular game time in the NSL, which offers a strong platform for development given their progression from lower leagues,” he added.

    Head Coach Sanjin Alagić also expressed confidence in the players’ potential:

    “The two are quality players with a bright future. After a season in the NSL, we expect to reintegrate them into the squad as we prepare them for Premier League football.”

    Both Makati and Kola joined Simba wa Nairobi in the offseason on long-term contracts.

  • Debut for Osano against AP Bomet

    Debut for Osano against AP Bomet

    January signing Jacob Osano will stand between the sticks for the first time ever when Nairobi City Stars takes on AP Bomet at the Kericho Green Stadium on Sunday 8 March 2020 from 3pm.

    Signed from Nairobi Stima, Osano takes up the place of regular keeper Levis Opiyo who sits out the game due to accumulation of five yellow cards.

    As Osano steps up, reserve keeper Ronny Kagunzi made a return to the squad to start off the bench.

    Also in for the AP Bomet is regular field skipper Anthony Kimani who was suspended for the last game against Kenya Police.

    His return is a boost for head coach Sanjin Alagic who will be missing regular striker Davis Agesa who saw red from two yellow cards against Police.

    One other change for the game is Edwin Buliba’s elevation from the bench to the right back spot to play in place of Kevin Oumu who was not passed fit for the Kericho trip.

    Tedian Atuto, a January signing from Fortune Sacco, made the 18-man squad for the first time and will start off the bench as well as Charles Otieno who sat out injured in the last game.

    Starting XI against AP Bomet: 16. Jacob Osano, 8. Calvin Masawa, 4. Salim Abdalla, 22. Wycliffe Otieno, 30. Anthony Kimani, 12. Edwin Buliba, 2. Elvis Ojiambo, 10. Peter Opiyo, 25. David Gateri, 27. Azizi Okaka, 32. Ezekiel Odera,

    Subs: 1. Ronny Kagunzi, 17. Noah Abich. 88. Tedian Esilaba, 3. Charles Otieno, 15. John Kamau, 19. Jimmy Bageya, 5. Wesley Onguso

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