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  • Mohammed Bajaber delighted with Premier League debut

    Mohammed Bajaber delighted with Premier League debut

    His big moment came, finally! After three and a half months of waiting, attacking midfielder Hamudi Mohammed Bajaber, on loan from Starfield Academy, made his Kenyan Premier League debut on Sunday 15 May 2022 in Ruaraka as Nairobi City Stars held champions Tusker FC to a 0-0 draw.

    Bajaber replaced forward Nicholas Kipkirui in the 85th minute to great applause from the fans watching on.

    His first touch of the ball a minute after coming on, a header to an Augustine Kuta freekick, flew just wide.

    “Mohammed had a good debut. Though on for a short time, it is evident he has the quality needed,” said head coach Nicholas Muyoti

    Mohammed’s debut came a week after he had been named to the squad for a premier league game for the first time ever, in the previous game against Wazito FC. He was an unused substitute.

    “I am really glad I made my (premier league) debut and earned some playtime infront of fans. I hope I can continue this way and help the team move forward,” said Bajaber

    He now has his work cut out; to push for more minutes in the final four games of the season against KCB, Gor Mahia, AFC Leopards, and FC Talanta within the next one month.

    Mohammed Bajaber, City Stars
    Mohammed Bajaber in action against Tusker FC’s Daniel Sakari in Ruaraka on Sun 15 May 2022 during a matchday 30 FKF Premier League game. It was his debut day in the top flight. The game ended 0-0
    Bajaber, City Stars
    Mohammed Bajaber in action against Tusker FC’ in Ruaraka on Sun 15 May 2022 during a matchday 30 FKF Premier League game. It was his debut day in the top flight. The game ended 0-0

     

     

  • Head-to-head: Nairobi City Stars (H) vs Tusker (A): 2021/22 FKF Premier League season

    Head-to-head: Nairobi City Stars (H) vs Tusker (A): 2021/22 FKF Premier League season

    Nairobi City Stars will host league leaders Tusker FC in a mathcday 30 FKF Premier League tie at Ruaraka grounds – for the first time ever – on Sunday 15 May 2022 starting 3 pm in what will be premier league game no. 26 between the two since October 2004.

    From the previous 25 overall top-flight matches played, Tusker overshadows City Stars with 14 wins to six. The other five games have ended in draws.

    Tusker has won eight of 13 games hosted by City Stars who have managed two wins. The other three have been drawn.

    City Stars’ last home win against Tusker was back on 12 Sep 2009 at Hope Centre, a game that ended 3-2. Arthur Museve’s goal and a second-half brace from Collins Tiego secured the win. Tusker had led 2-1 at halftime through goals by Jockins Atudo and an own goal from City Stars defender George Karanja.

    Though a home win has been years back, City Stars heads to the Sunday game with two identical 1-0 (away) Premier League wins over Tusker within the last year.

    Into the game, both sides are buoyed by wins; City Stars with a 1-0 win over Wazito and Tusker with a 2-0 triumph over Kakamega Homeboyz.

    Tusker head to the game placed second with 55 points, six ahead of fourth-placed Simba wa Nairobi.

    Once again, coaches Nicholas Muyoti of City Stars will be coming up against Tusker’s Robert Matano in the Sunday affair.

    Summary

    KPL home games vs Tusker: 13 – Tusker (8 wins), City Stars (2 wins), Draws (3)

    Listed City Stars home games Vs Tusker

    26-Feb-05: World Hope vs Tusker, City Stadium, 0-1 (L)
    25-Mar-06: World Hope vs Tusker, City Stadium, 1-3 (L)
    29-Oct-06: World Hope vs Tusker, Hope Centre, 1-0 (W)
    21-Mar-08: World Hope vs Tusker, Hope Centre, 0-0 (D)
    12-Sep-09: City Stars vs Tusker, Hope Centre, 3-2 (W)
    19-Sep-10: City Stars vs Tusker, City Stadium, 2-2 (D)
    14-May-11: City Stars vs Tusker, Hope Centre, 0-1 (L)
    10-Nov-12: City Stars vs Tusker, Hope Centre, 0-3 (L)
    1-May-13: City Stars vs Tusker, City Stadium, 0-1 (L)
    21-May-14: City Stars vs Tusker, City Stadium, 0-1 (L)
    29-Mar-15: City Stars vs Tusker, Nyayo Stadium, 1-2 (L)
    27-Feb-16: City Stars vs Tusker, Kenyatta Stadium, 1-2 (L)
    20-Mar-21: City Stars vs Tusker, Utalii grounds, 2-2 (D)
    15-May-22: City Stars vs Tusker, Ruaraka, ??

  • Head-to-head: Wazito FC (H) vs Nairobi City Stars (A): 2021/22 FKF Premier League season

    Head-to-head: Wazito FC (H) vs Nairobi City Stars (A): 2021/22 FKF Premier League season

    For only the second time, Wazito FC will host Nairobi City Stars in the Premier League, this time in Kasarani Annex on Monday 9 May 2022 in a matchday 29 FKF Premier League game starting 3 pm.

    The tie was initially scheduled for Sunday but was pushed back by a day due to a lack of venue.

    Wazito last hosted Simba wa Nairobi in January 2021 at Utalii and went on to win it 2-1. They completed a season double with a 1-0 win later in July in Ruaraka.

    During the first leg tie this season, City Stars hit Wazito 3-1 in Thika in October 2021 and will be hoping for similar tidings in the Monday game.

    Back in October, Francis Kimanzi was in charge at Wazito but his position has since been taken up by Fred Ambani who will be coming up against Nicholas Muyoti who masterminded the last City Stars win.

    Heading to the game, both sides will parade draws from their previous games. Wazito carries a 1-1 draw from log leaders Kakamega Homeboyz as City Stas comes to the party with a 0-0 draw against Police.

    Table-wise, City Stars is fifth, with 46 points, after results of other premier league games played by Sunday as Wazito comes in at 17th spot with 22 points. Both have played 22 games.

    Summary

    KPL Games away to Wazito: 1 (Wazito 1 win, City Stars 0 wins)

    3-Jan-21: Wazito vs City Stars; 2-1 (L)
    9-Apr-22: Wazito vs City Stars; ??

  • Maloba out for the season

    Maloba out for the season

    The 2021/22 FKF Premier League season is over for Nairobi City Stars attacking midfielder Oliver Maloba.

    The flyer, at this best in the last few games, suffered rib fractures in the game against Kenya Police in Ruaraka on Labour Day after a collision with keeper Reuben Juma.

    The collision occurred in the 75th minute as Maloba went for a goal. He lay on the ground for a few minutes before being taken to the ambulance for the remainder of the game to be stabilized.

    “Following tests, Maloba suffered multiple fractures on two of his ribs and requires up to six weeks of total rest to heal. He is on medication and close observation,” said team physio Brain Otieno Odongo

    Head coach Nicholas Muyoti has spoken about the abrupt absence of one of his main architects Maloba.

    “Maloba had been a force, especially in our most recent games. It’s unfortunate his season has ended early due to injury. We will certainly miss him,”

    “We have to move on though and his absence becomes a good challenge to the players available; they need to step up to take his place.” said Muyoti

    On his part, a distraught Maloba said; “It is sad that the season is over. But what to do. Let me concentrate on healing.”

    Maloba had featured in 23 of 28 games to clock 1,183 minutes and scored two game-winning goals in identical 1-0 wins over champions Tusker and Ulinzi Stars.

  • Head-to-head: Nairobi City Stars (H) vs Police (A): 2021/22 FKF Premier League season

    Head-to-head: Nairobi City Stars (H) vs Police (A): 2021/22 FKF Premier League season

    Nairobi City Stars will on Sunday 1 May 2022 host Kenya Police in Ruaraka in an FKF Premier League matchday 28 tie starting 3 pm.

    It’s a historic game as Simba wa Nairobi has never hosted Kenya Police in the Kenyan topflight.

    Police were promoted at the end of last season making a return to the premier for the first time since 1981.

    During the first leg encounter, City Stars toppled Police 2-0 at Kasarani Annex during the second game of the season in early October 2021.

    Heading to the game, Police comes to Ruaraka on the back of a 2-2 draw against table-topping Kakamega Homeboyz as City Stars is reeling from a 2-0 loss to Sofapaka from the last encounter in the same venue last weekend.

    Personnel-wise, coach Nicholas Muyoti is gearing up for his second game against Police who will be led by Sammy Pamzo Omollo. Kenyan legend John Bobby Ogola was in charge of Police during the first leg tie.

    Table-wise, City Stars is fourth on the log with 45 points as Police is 13th with 30 points.

    Who wins this one?

    Summary of City Stars home games vs Kenya Police

    Total home games: 0

    1-May-22, City Stars vs Kenya Police, ??

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