Nairobi City Stars

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  • Same lot for Homeboyz reverse tie

    Same lot for Homeboyz reverse tie

    No changes have been made to the squad that faced Kakamega Homeboyz on Thursday in Bukhungu, and registered a 4-4 draw, ahead of the reverse tie in Ruaraka on Monday 24 January 2022.

    With an intact squad, Nicholas Kipkirui, the scorer of the lone goal that delivered a win against the same side last June at the same venue, will miss the game.

    Kipkirui is yet to fully recover from an ankle injury picked during a recent league game against AFC Leopards.

    Other than Kipkirui absentees from the squad that played in June 2021 include Bolton Omwenga who has since left the club, defenders Wycliffe Otieno, and Herit Mungai, midfielder Elvis Noor Ojiambo, striker Ebrima Sanneh and keeper Steve Njunge.

    Young keeper Elvis Ochoro takes up the Njunge’s place as Dennis Wanjala, Edwin Buliba, and Lennox Ogutu take up places in the backline.

    Teenage sensation Timothy Babu Ouma, Charles Otieno, and John Kamau pack up the midfield in the absence of additions to the front row.

    20-man squad to face Kakamega Homeboyz

    Goalkeepers: 16. Jacob Osano, 1. Elvis Ochoro

    Defenders: 26. Dennis Wanjala, 19. Kevin Okumu, 4. Salim Abdallah, 8. Calvin Masawa, 12. Edwin Buliba, 27. Lennox Ogutu, 25. Kenedy Onyango,

    Midfielders: 30. Anthony Kimani-captain, 20. Timothy Ouma, 18. Sven Yidah, 3. Charles Otieno, 7. Rodgers Okumu, 21. Oliver Maloba, 15. John Kamau, 10. Peter Opiyo,

    Strikers: 32. Ezekiel Odera, 24. Erick Ombija, 11. Davis Agesa

     Out: 22. Wycliffe Otieno, 6. Ronney Kola, 23. Stephen Njunge, 29. Ebrima Sanneh, 2. Elvis Noor Ojiambo, 14. Rowland Makati, 9. Vincent Otieno Okoth, 17. Nicholas Kipkirui, 28. Herit Mungai, 5. Michael Madoya

  • Kipkirui, Buliba return for Nzoia clash

    Kipkirui, Buliba return for Nzoia clash

    Entry of striker Nicholas Kipkirui and utility back Edwin Buliba are the two changes from the squad that lost 2-1 to Kariobangi Sharks on Saturday 4 December ahead of FKF Premier League round eight against Nzoia Sugar in Ruaraka on Wednesday 8 December 2021 starting 1 pm.

    Kipkirui returns after missing the last two games against Vihiga Bullets and Kariobangi Sharks while Buliba makes a swift return after sitting out the Saturday game.

    While Kipkirui takes the place of his former teammate at Zoo FC Michael Madoya, Buliba takes up the spot of flyer Rodgers Okuse Okumu.

    From the squad that last faced Nzoia Sugar in late June in Narok, changes are six in total.

    Bolton Omwenga, a starter then, is no longer part of the establishment while stopper Wycliffe Otieno and Erick Ombija who both came on as subs are out injured.

    Okuse, a substitute then and scorer of the lone winning goal then – that handed City Stars an unprecedented fifth straight premier league win – is out and so are Gambian hitman Ebrima Sanneh and Elvis Noor Ojiambo who were unused in Narok.

    Squad to face Nzoia United

    Goalkeepers: 16. Jacob Osano, 23. Stephen Njunge

    Defenders: 4. Salim Abdallah, 25. Kenedy Onyango, 26. Dennis Wanjala, 19. Kevin Okumu, 27. Lennox Ogutu, 8. Calvin Masawa, 28. Herit Mungai, 12. Edwin Buliba

    Midfielders: 10. Peter Opiyo, 30. Anthony Kimani-captain, 20. Timothy Ouma, 18. Sven Yidah, 21. Oliver Maloba, 3. Charles Otieno

    Strikers: 11. Davis Agesa, 9. Vincent Otieno Okoth, 32. Ezekiel Odera, 17. Nicholas Kipkirui

    Out: 22. Wycliffe Otieno, 6. Ronney Kola, 15. John Kamau, 24. Erick Ombija, (all injured) 5. Michael Madoya, 14. Rowland Makati, 1. Elvis Ochoro, 29. Ebrima Sanneh, 7. Rodgers Okumu, 2. Elvis Noor Ojiambo

  • Kipkirui, Ouma in TOTW 4

    Kipkirui, Ouma in TOTW 4

    Nairobi City Stars forwards Nicholas Kipkirui and Timothy Noor Ouma were named to the Team of The Week (TOTW) at the close of FKF Premier League 4 matches on Sunday 24 October 2021.

    While it was the first show for Kipkirui, named MVP after scoring once and setting up Erick Ombija in City Stars 2-0 win over Bidco United, it was a second straight appearance for Ouma in the TOTW.

    Ouma – named MVP in the game against Wazito – set up Kipkirui for his opener with a freekick.

    Ouma as well as stopper Kenedy Vidic Onyango ended up in the Week 3 team of the week.

    In the second game of the season against Kenya Police, in which City Stars won 2-0, Onyango made the week 2 dream team alongside forward Davis Agesa who was named the game MVP.

  • Muyoti: Playing the City Stars way earned us Bidco win

    Muyoti: Playing the City Stars way earned us Bidco win

    Two second-half goals by Nicholas Kipkirui and Erick Ombija handed ‘hosts’ Nairobi City Stars a 2-0 win over ‘visiting’ Bidco United a the Thika Stadium on Sunday 24 October 2021 in a fourth-round 2021/22 FKF Premier League tie.

    The win sent Simba wa Nairobi top of the table with nine points ahead.

    Speaking after the game, Nairobi City Stars coach Nicholas Muyoti said it was a game of two halves; one where the team didn’t click, and the other where the team’s will to win took precedence.

    “We were not in it in the first half. We didn’t settle and Bidco had the most of the ball. The beauty is that we didn’t concede and that helped turn around the game,”

    “At half time I told the boys that the team that played in the first half was not City Stars. My instructions were simple; play as City Stars in the second half. And that was the difference in the game.” added Muyoti

    Kipkirui got to the end of a freekick by teenage sensation Timothy Babu Ouma in the 57th minute to activate the scoresheets in Thika, opening his account this season.

    Ombija, moments after coming on, got to the end of a Kipkirui delivery to double matters with a tap at the far post.

    After taking down Bidco United to avenge a 2-1 league loss back in July, Simba wa Nairobi can now train their guns on Posta Rangers whom they visit on Saturday 30 October.

  • City Stars disunites Bidco to go top

    City Stars disunites Bidco to go top

    Second-half goals by Nicholas Kipkirui and Erick Ombija handed ‘hosts’ Nairobi City Stars a 2-0 win over ‘visiting’ Bidco United in a fourth-round 2021/22 FKF Premier League tie played at Thika Stadium on Sunday 24 October 2021.

    Kipkirui – later named MVP – got to the end of a freekick by Timothy Noor Ouma aka Babu in the box to slam home the opening goal in the 57th minute before turning provider to Ombija who tapped home a ball across goal to double the scores four minutes later.

    With the win, City Stars shot to the top of the 17-team log with nine points as Thika-based Bidco remains 14th with two points.

    Next up for Simba wa Nairobi is an away game to Posta Rangers at the Thika Stadium on Saturday 30 October 2021 starting 3pm.

    Lineups

    Nairobi City Stars: 16. Jacob Osano, 19. Kevin Okumu, 25. Kenedy Onyango, 27. Lennox Ogutu, 26. Dennis Wanjala, 18. Sven Yidah, 30. Anthony Kimani (2. Elvis Noor Ojiambo-80), 11. Davis Agesa ((7. Rodgers Okumu-58), 17. Nicholas Kipkirui (9. Vincent Otieno Okoth-84), 20. Timothy Noor Ouma (5. Mike Madoya-80), 32. Ezekiel Odera (24. Erick Ombija-58)

    Unused subs: 23. Stephen Njunge, 12. Edwin Buliba, 8. Calvin Masawa, 3. Charles Otieno

    Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

    Not considered: 6. Ronney Kola, 22. Wycliffe Otieno (both injured) 1. Elvis Ochoro, 4. Salim Abdalla, 10. Peter Opiyo,  14. Rowland Makati, 15. John Kamau, 21. Oliver Maloba, 28. Herit Mungai, 29. Ebrima Sanneh

    Bidco United: 1. Edwin Mukolwe (GK), 4. David Kalama (9. Henry Omollo-74), 12. Lambert Otieno, 24. Anthony Simasi, 18. Francis Oduor-Captain, 31. Peter Nzuki, 20. Nelson Chieta, 2. Jacob Onyango (14. Stephen Obukui-74), 30. Anthony Gathu (40. Lameck Oloo-59), 17. Collins Neto (22. Stephen Waruru-59), David Gateri (11. Batts Awita-46)

    Unused subs: 35. Brian Opondo, 6. Kassim Mwinyi, 15. Gabriel Wandera, 8. Steven Okiro,

    Coach: Anthony Akhulia

    Yellow cards

    30 – 17. Nicholas Kipkirui (Nairobi City Stars)

    38 – 30. Anthony Kimani (Nairobi City Stars)

    48 – 20.Timothy Ouma (Nairobi City Stars)

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