Nairobi City Stars

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  • Head-to-head: Nairobi City Stars (H) vs Gor Mahia (A): 2023/24 FKF Premier League season

    Head-to-head: Nairobi City Stars (H) vs Gor Mahia (A): 2023/24 FKF Premier League season

    Nairobi City Stars will host Champions Gor Mahia at the Kenyatta Stadium, Machakos, on Saturday 17 February 2024 starting at 4 pm during a matchday 22 top-of-the-table 2023-24 FKF Premier League tie.

    This will be the first time Simba wa Nairobi, now placed second, will be hosting the current league leaders Gor Mahia since the 2022-23 FKF season-ender in June 2023 in Kasarani.

    Then, Gor Mahia came from behind to win it 4-1 to scoop the league title.

    Gor Mahia went on to register a similar scoreline in the first leg game of the current season played in September last year.

    The upcoming game will be match number 30 in the Kenyan top-flight between the two since the 2005/6 premier league season, and the 15th game for City Stars as the home team.

    From the previous 14 home games, City Stars has a single win over Gor Mahia.

    In June 2006, then known as World Hope, the team ‘beat’ Gor – who never turned up for a 36th round tie in Nyayo Stadium. It was a walkover.

    From the other 13 games, City Stars has managed six draws and lost the other seven.

    In the 14 home games, Gor Mahia has outscored Simba wa Nairobi 26 goals to twelve.

    Ahead to the upcoming game, City Stars parades a historic 1-0 away win over Bandari in Mombasa from last weekend, as Gor Mahia comes to the party with a 0-0 home draw over Ulinzi Stars.

    Simba wa Nairobi coach Nicholas Muyoti will once again be up against Johnathan McKinstry who has been behind the double win last season, and in the first leg of the current season.

    City Stars currently trails Gor Mahia by seven points while sitting second with 37 points from 21 rounds of play.

    Who wins this one?

    Summary

    City Stars home games vs Gor: 14–Wins (1), Draws (6), Loses (7)

    11-Jun-06; World Hope vs Gor Mahia, 2-0 (W-walkover)
    17-Nov-07; World Hope vs Gor Mahia, 2-2 (D)
    22-Nov-08; World Hope vs Gor Mahia, 1-1 (D)
    16-Aug-09; City Stars vs Gor Mahia, 0-1 (L)
    14-Nov-10; City Stars vs Gor Mahia, 0-0 (D)
    2-Nov-11; City Stars vs Gor Mahia, 0-1 (L)
    21-Jul-12; City Stars vs Gor Mahia, 0-4 (L)
    4-Aug-13; City Stars vs Gor Mahia, 0-0 (D)
    4-Oct-14; City Stars vs Gor Mahia, 1-4 (L)
    15-Apr-15; City Stars vs Gor Mahia, 0-3 (L)
    12-Mar-16; City Stars vs Gor Mahia, 2-2 (D)
    17-Jul-21; City Stars vs Gor Mahia, 1-1 (D)
    29-May-22; City Stars vs Gor Mahia, 2-3 (L)
    25-Jun-23; City Stars vs Gor Mahia, 1-4 (L)
    17-Feb-23; City Stars vs Gor Mahia, ??

  • Kelvin Etemesi resumes training

    Kelvin Etemesi resumes training

    For the first time in seven weeks, dependable forward Kelvin Etemesi is back in training after shaking off an illness.

    Etemesi last featured for City Stars in December in Kakamega during the historic 1-0 win over Kakamega Homeboyz.

    Unfortunately, during the festive season, he fell sick and has been out till the current week when he resumed training.

    Record win against Talanta dedicated to Kelvin Etemesi

     

    “I have been out for a while but it has been my wish to link up with my teammates. I am now back and keen to catch up and return to the field once again,” said Etemesi

    “I want to score goals so that I can reduce the gap with the current top scorer. The league is tough but I believe with the current form of City Stars, it’s a matter of time before I get to the top,” added Etemesi

    Head coach Nicholas Muyoti is excited by Etemesi’s return to training though he intimates he needs more time;

    “It’s good to have him back after that illness that took a heavy toll on him. Now he can slowly start his journey back. We will lend him our hand and give him ample time to get back to full fitness,”

    “It’s a good idea to have him back in training. Psychologically it’s a big boost when he is around his bigger family – his teammates,” added Muyoti

    Etemesi top scored for Simba wa Nairobi last season with 12 goals, ten of them coming from a record five braces.

    Kelvin Etemesi sets new Nairobi City Stars record

    Till the point of his layoff, Etemesi had scored three times, and provided as many assists, with one key pass. He has so far featured in 14 games clocking 841 regular time minutes.

    Kelvin Etemesi in the season opener against Muhoroni Youth on Sun 26 Aug 2023 in Kasarani Annex
    Etemesi, City Stars
    Kelvin Etemesi in action against FC Talanta’s Peter Mungai in a 33rd round FKF Premier League match in Kasarani Annex on Tue 20 June 2023. It ended 2-2
    Kelvin Etemesi
    Kelvin Etemesi celebrates a goal, his 12th of the season, against FC Talanta in a 33rd round FKF Premier League match in Kasarani Annex on Tue 20 June 2023. It ended 2-2
    Etemesi
    Forward Kelvin Etemesi celebrates one of two goals against Vihiga Bullets in Kasarani Annex on 16 April 2023 during a Premier League game. City Stars won the game 5-2
    Kelvin Etemesi
    Kelvin Etemesi up against Mathare United on Wed 29 Mar 2023 in Kasarani Annex. He scored a brace – his maiden premier league goals – as City stars won the game 2-0
  • Clifford Ouma: We are a better team now

    Clifford Ouma: We are a better team now

    Defensive midfielder Clifford Ouma Otieno’s reflection of the 2023-24 FKF Premier League season is a simple one; Nairobi City Stars has punched well above its weight compared to last term.

    While he acknowledges his early struggles and his ambitions, Cliff also shares a hint of why the team has since turned the corner.

    Cliff made a cameo appearance in game one against Muhoroni Youth in Kasarani Annex, then went on to become an unused substitute in the next seven games before returning to the starting lineup in game nine against Muranga SEALS. He has gone on to start all games thereafter, completing all save for two against AFC Leopards and Kariobangi Sharks.

    “My season started on a low note. That forced me to work tirelessly to regain my place in the first team,”

    “It was not been easy because I also had tough and determined teammates who were also eager to own the same position that I play in,”

    “My target this season is to fight so hard to get a national team call-up and get some reasonable offers outside the Country.” added the former Migori Youth skipper

    In retrospect, Cliff believes Simba wa Nairobi’s current crop of players is a lot more promising than last season.

    “So far I can say we have a better team compared to the last season. Simba wa Nairobi is now made up of a young and energetic group who are working together as a unit. It’s a group that’s ready to learn and demand more from each other,”

    Further, Cliff also relates the team’s upward mobility to coaching;

    “We are giving out positive results due to our able technical bench led by (Nicholas) Muyoti who has been demanding a lot from us as a team,”

    “That push has brought about massive difference results-wise compared to last season,” he added

    Cliff has so far featured in 11 games this season clocking 870 minutes. Overall, his premier league games have now improved to 39.

     

  • Head-to-head: Nairobi City Stars (H) vs Posta Rangers (A): 2023/24 FKF Premier League season

    Head-to-head: Nairobi City Stars (H) vs Posta Rangers (A): 2023/24 FKF Premier League season

    For the eighth time in the Kenyan Premier League, Nairobi City Stars will host Posta Rangers, this time in a matchday 18 tie, to be held in Ruaraka on Sunday 14 Jan, 2024 starting at 3 p.m.

    It will be the first time that Simba wa Nairobi will host the Rangers since Sunday 9 April, 2023 at the Police Sacco Stadium. It ended in a 3-2 defeat.

    City Stars head to the game in search of their first home win over Posta Rangers having drawn the first five in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2016, and 2021, and lost the next two in 2022, and 2023.

    From the previous seven games, Posta Rangers has outscored City Stars nine goals to seven.

    During the first leg game played in early December 2023, a Samuel Kapen goal in the first half handed City Stars a 1-0 win.

    Touch-line wise, Posta Coach John Kamau will once again face off with  Nicholas Muyoti in the upcoming game.

    For-wise, City Stars hesd to the game on the back of 3-0 win over FC Talanta while Posta Rangers parades a 1-0 loss to leaders Gor Mahia.

    Table wise, City Stars is third with 30-points from the 17 first leg games, with Posta Rangers right behind at fourth with one-point less.

    Who wins this one?

    Summary

    KPL Home games vs Rangers – 6; Wins (0), Draws (5), Loses (1)

    28-Mar-10; City Stars vs Posta Rangers, 1-1 (D)

    30-Jul-11; City Stars vs Posta Rangers, 1-1 (D)

    19-Feb-12; City Stars vs Posta Rangers, 0-0 (D)

    22-May-16; City Stars vs Posta Rangers, 0-0 (D)

    14-Aug-21; City Stars vs Posta Rangers, 2-2 (D)

    09-Mar-22: City Stars vs Posta Rangers, 1-2 (L)

    09-Apr-23: City Stars vs Posta Rangers, 2-3 (L)

    14-Jan-23: City Stars vs Posta Rangers, ??

  • MD12: Owino in TOTW, earns nomination with Coach Muyoti

    MD12: Owino in TOTW, earns nomination with Coach Muyoti

    Following his heroics at the weekend, where he scored a brace in a 3-1 win over Kariobangi Sharks, Nairobi City Stars midfielder Vincent Owino has been nominated in the team of the week (TOTW) after matchday 12 games.

    Owino scored a penalty in either half to seal the game after topping up on Mohamemd Bajaber’s early opening goal.

    He was named the man of the match and ultimately made it to the team of the week to become the fourth player from Simba wa Nairobi to achieve that fete.

    The pair of Samuel Kapen and Brian Mzee, Dennis Oalo, Kelvin Etemesi, and Rowland Makati previously featured in the TOTW after matchdays ten, seven, four, and three, in order.

    Beyond, Owino has been nominated for the Player of the Week award alongside head coach Nicholas Muyoti who is on the list for Coach of the Week, while Simba wa Nairobi earned a nomination for the Team of the Week.

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