Nairobi City Stars

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  • Friendly Fire: Nairobi City Stars 0 Kayole Youth 2

    Friendly Fire: Nairobi City Stars 0 Kayole Youth 2

    Host Nairobi City Stars fell 2-0 to the hands of visiting Kayole Youth during a friendly tie held at a slippery surface at Ligi Ndogo grounds on Wednesday 30 March 2022.

    Theohyill Otieno opened the scores in the 14th minute before Austin Ochieng scored doubled matters from the penalty spot in the 34th minute for Kayole to register the win.

    City Stars gave a runout to most players bringing on a fresh set for the second half.

    “Kayole managed the game well under the conditions and have some young and exciting players in midfield.” said City Stars head coach after the game

    “As for my team, I am disappointed at their game approach and the final result.” he added

    The friendly follows on another last Thursday that ended 3-3 against Kariobangi Sharks in Utalii

    City Stars was using the recent friendly games in preparation for a reverse tie against Bandari on Saturday 2 April 2022 starting 1 pm in Ruaraka.

    Lineups

    Nairobi City Stars first half: 1. Elvis Ochoro, 12. Edwin Buliba, 25. Kenedy Onyango, 26. Dennis Wanjala, 8. Calvin Masawa, 18. Sven Yidah, 29. Augustine Kuta, 17. Nicholas Kipkirui, 5. Michael Madoya, 11. Davis Agesa, 32. Ezekiel Odera

    Nairobi City Stars second half: 23. Steve Njunge, 19. Kevin Okumu, 4. Salim Abdallah, 27. Lennox Ogutu (22. Wycliffe Otieno), 28. Herit Mungai, 3. Charles Otieno (14. Rowland Makati), 30. Anthony Kimani, 20. Timothy Ouma, 15. John Kamau (7. Rodgers Okumu), 24. Erick Ombija (21. Oliver Maloba), 9. Vincent Otieno

    Out: 6. Ronney Kola, 16. Jacob Osano, 31. Mohammed Bajaber, 10. Peter Opiyo,

    Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

    Kayole Youth: Ben Dufanda (Hannington Ingendi), Brian Mkana, Lameck Onyango, Samuel Mutiria, Frank Ochieng, Gerrard Omondi (Dennis Ochieng), Kennedy Omondi, Theohyill Otieno, Collins Lumbembe, Austin Ochieng, Stanley Kimani

    Subs: James Mwangi, Givan Omondi, Timothy Iyadi, Melo Angolo, Anthony Kamene, Brian Mungai,

  • What coach Muyoti is working on

    What coach Muyoti is working on

    Nairobi City Stars head coach Nicholas Muyoti is out to fix a concern during the ongoing 15-day recess between Premier League games ahead of the next assignment against Bandari on Saturday 2 April 2022 in Ruaraka.

    In the last game on 17th March, City Stars went down 1-0 to the same Bandari at Mbaraki Sports Club following a goal at the stroke of halftime.

    Commenting on that outcome, Muyoti said;

    “We didn’t create much in the final third, though our build-up was good and we managed to get set pieces but didn’t make use of them,”

    “Defensively we did well, but conceded through lack of marking and not being able to track the opponent,”

    “We need to work ón tightening our defense and create more opportunities to score goals,” he added

    In the last three league games, City Stars played without lead striker Ezekiel Odera who leads the scorers’ charts with six goals. He is now available for the upcoming games.

    Muyoti admits his availability will be key for the remainder of the league games.

    “Odera will be back. We missed him in the last three matches. His leadership from the front has been lacking. His comeback will be a big morale booster.” concluded Muyoti

    Odera grabbed a hat trick on Thursday as City Stars drew with home team Karibangi Sharks 3-3 in a friendly game played at the Utalii grounds.

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

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

    For the ninth time since 2008, Bandari will host Nairobi City Stars in Mombasa, in the Premier League, this time on Thursday 17 March 2022, at Mbaraki Sports Club starting 3 pm.

    The two sides are meeting for the first time this season – in a 23rd round tie – that comes six games into the second leg. The first leg game was never played as the league was on a temporary halt in November 2021.

    From the previous eight Bandari-City Stars games in Mombasa, either side has won two games apiece, and the other four ending up in draws. In those eight games, Bandari has outscored City Stars twelve goals to eleven.

    Heading to the Thursday game, City Stars sits third in the 18-team log with 38 points with Bandari a close sixth with 34 points. Both have played 22 games.

    Bandari carries a morale-boosting 2-1 win over leaders Kakamega Homeboyz last Sunday to the game as City Stars carries a similar win earned in Kakamega over Vihiga Bullets on the same day.

    When the two met at Mbaraki last time round, on 4 July 2021, the result was 1-1. Then Bandari was coached by Rwandese Andre Cassa Mbungo while Bosnian Sanjin Alagic was on the Simba wa Nairobi side.

    Fast forward, Anthony Kimani is now the man in charge at Bandari, and he will be up against Nicholas Muyoti.

    Who wins this one?

    Summary

    KPL games hosted by Bandari: Total-8; Bandari wins (2), City Stars wins (2), Draws (4)

    1-Nov-08, Bandari vs World Hope, 1-1 (D)
    26-Jul-09, Bandari vs City Stars, 1-2 (W)
    20-Mar-11, Bandari vs City Stars, 4-1 (L)
    10-Mar-13, Bandari vs City Stars, 2-2 (D)
    23-Aug-14, Bandari vs City Stars, 0-0 (D)
    3-Oct-15, Bandari vs City Stars, 2-1 (L)
    24-Sep-16, Bandari vs City Stars, 1-3 (W)
    04-Jul-21, Bandari vs City Stars, 1-1 (D)
    17-Mar-22, Bandari vs City Stars, ??

  • Head-to-head: Bidco United (H) vs Nairobi City Stars (A): 2021-22 FKF-PL season

    Head-to-head: Bidco United (H) vs Nairobi City Stars (A): 2021-22 FKF-PL season

    For only the second time in top-flight football, Nairobi City Stars will be away to Bidco United, this time in a 20th round FKF Premier League match in Thika Stadium on Saturday 5 March 2022. The game kicks off at 3 pm.

     

    The first tie played on 17 December 2020, held at the Utalii grounds, was the first-ever between the two in the Premier League. It ended 0-0.

    Bidco vs City Stars: Stalemate!

    Then, City Stars was coached by Sanin Alagic who has since left. Nicholas Muyoti is now at the helm and will be coming up against Anthony Akhulia for yet another matchup.

    During the first leg tie this season, held at the same venue back in October 2021, Muyoti’s charges hit ‘visiting’ Bidco 2-0 at the Thika Stadium.

    Heading to the game, Bidco United carries back-to-back losses against FC Talanta (1-0) and log leaders Kakamega Homeboyz (3-1) as Simba wa Nairobi heads to Thika with a draw against Nzoia Sugar (1-1) and win over Mathare United (3-0) at the same venue last weekend.

    Tablewise, City Stars is placed second with 35 points as Bidco is 14th with 20 points.

    Summary

    KPL games between Bidco United and City Stars: 3; Bidco win (1), City Stars win (1), Draw (1)

    City Stars away games vs Bidco United

    17-Dec-20; Bidco United vs Nairobi City Stars, 0-0
    05-Mar-22; Bidco United vs Nairobi City Stars, ??

  • Amboko on why City Stars is on the rise

    Amboko on why City Stars is on the rise

    Club legend John Amboko has spelled out the reasons why Nairobi City Stars is a shining star this season.

    His sentiments come a time when Simba wa Nairobi is second on the 18-team log with 35 points, five off the top, after 19 rounds of play.

    The club stalwart says office support, team chemistry, and the leadership of head coach Nicholas Muyoti, all combined, are the determinants for the good show.

    “Currently, I can say that this season is one of the best so far based on the performance of the team,” said Amboko

    “The team is well motivated and this is brought about by the support being received from the sponsors and management,”

    “The chemistry among the players is evident as they have played together for long,”

    “Under the leadership of our head coach (Nicholas Muyoti), the entire technical bench is working very hard and approaching each game with the seriousness it deserves.” added the former stopper and team captain

    Save for the year 2013 when he turned out for AFC Leopards, Amboko has been in the ranks of Nairobi City Stars from when it was known as World Hope back in 2003 to 2017 as a player.

    He turned to coach thereafter and has been part of the clubs’ journey out of the topflight, and back up in 2020.

    Nairobi City Stars promoted

    Amboko recently upgraded his coaching badge from CAF ‘C’ to CAF ‘B’ License.

    Amboko graduates with CAF ‘B’ Diploma License

    Amboko, City Stars
    Nairobi City Stars coach John Amboko during the opening of CAF B course at KISE on Mon 6 Sept 2021
    John Amboko, City Stars
    John Amboko is sandwiched by former coach Sanjin Alagic whom he took over from in mid-July 2021. To the right is assistant coach Noah Abich
    City Stars, Sanjin, Amboko
    Arthur Museve, Sanjin Alagic, John Amboko preparing for team training in March 2020 at Camp Toyoyo
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