Nairobi City Stars

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  • Head-to-head: Nairobi City Stars (H) vs Nzoia Sugar (A): 2022/23 FKF Premier League season

    Head-to-head: Nairobi City Stars (H) vs Nzoia Sugar (A): 2022/23 FKF Premier League season

    For just the third time in the Kenyan Premier League, Nairobi City Stars will host Nzoia Sugar, this time in a 32nd-round tie on Saturday 3 June 2023 in Kasarani Annex starting at 3.15 pm.

    The two have never faced off in Kasarani Annex which becomes the third venue in as many matches.

    During the first-ever meeting between the two in any competition, on 29 November 2020, in the opening game of the 2020/21 season, Simba wa Nairobi hosted Nzoia Sugar in Narok and won 2-0.

    In the next game, an eighth-round clash in the 2021/22 season played on 8 December 2021, City Stars hosted Nzoia in Ruaraka, a game that ended 0-0.

    City Stars heads to the game on the high of a 2-1 win over AFC Leopards in the last game played in Nyayo Stadium on Monday while title-chasing Nzoia Sugar is smarting from a 1-0 home loss to bogey team Kariobangi Sharks.

    Even then, tablewise, City Stars sits 15th on the 18-team log with 33 points, 27 points behind the third-placed Nzoia Sugar.

    Coaching-wise, Simba wa Nairobi’s Nicholas Muyoti will be coming up against his counterpart Salim Babu who masterminded a 1-0 win in Sudi Stadium during the first leg.

    Who will win this one?

    Summary

    KPL home games vs Nzoia Sugar-2: Nairobi City Stars wins (1), Draws (1), Loses (0)

    Home games hosted by City Stars

    29 Nov 2020: Nairobi City Stars vs Nzoia Sugar, 2-0 (W)
    08 Dec 2021: Nairobi City Stars vs Nzoia Sugar, 0-0 (D)
    03 Jun 2023: Nairobi City Stars vs Nzoia Sugar, ??

  • Head-to-head: AFC Leopards (H) vs Nairobi City Stars (A): 2022/23 FKF Premier League season

    Head-to-head: AFC Leopards (H) vs Nairobi City Stars (A): 2022/23 FKF Premier League season

    On Monday 29 May 2023, Nairobi City Stars will be away to AFC Leopards in a matchday 31 FKF Premier League tie in Nyayo Stadium starting 3 pm.

    City Stars last played Leopards away on Monday 6 June 2022 in Thika Stadium during the penultimate game of the 2021/22 FKF Premier League season. It ended 1-1. Timothy Noor Ouma scored in the first half for Simba wa Nairobi only or Leopards to respond in the second half through substitute Josephat Lopaga.

    The tie was originally planned for Saturday 27 June at the same Nyayo Stadium but moved to Monday due unavailability of the facility.

    It will be clash number 24 for the two in the Kenyan top flight since the year 2005. From the previous 23 games, Leopards has registered ten to seven wins over City Stars, while the other six games have ended in draws.

    Narrowed to away games against Leopards, City Stars has drawn six and lost four times, and only registered one win back in January 2006.

    Simba wa Nairobi carries four straight draws to the Monday game against an AFC Leopards side that has posted two straight wins over title-chasing Nzoia Sugar and arch-rivals Gor Mahia.

    For yet another game, City Stars head coach Nicholas Muyoti, a Leopard’s old boy, will come up against his counterpart Patrick Aussems.

    Table-wise, Simba wa Nairobi sits 15th on the log with 30 points, as Leopards are up seventh with 45 points.

    Who wins this one?

    Summary

    KPL Games: 21 (Leopards wins -10, City Stars wins – 7, Draws – 6)

    City Stars vs AFC Leopards (Away games)

    22-Jan-06: AFC Leopards vs World Hope, Nyayo Stadium, 0-1 (W)
    22-Aug-09: AFC Leopards vs City Stars, Nyayo Stadium, 0-0 (D)
    18-Apr-10: AFC Leopards vs City Stars, City Stadium, 1-1 (D)
    21-Aug-11: AFC Leopards vs City Stars, Nyayo Stadium, 2-1 (L)
    13-Jul-12: AFC Leopards vs City Stars, Nyayo Stadium, 1-0 (L)
    18-Aug-13: AFC Leopards vs City Stars, Nyayo Stadium, 1-1 (D)
    12-Apr-14: AFC Leopards vs City Stars, Mumias Complex, 1-1 (D)
    19-Jul-15: AFC Leopards vs City Stars, Nyayo Stadium, 2-1 (L)
    21-Aug-16: AFC Leopards vs City Stars, Afraha Stadium, 0-0 (D)
    06-Mar-21: AFC Leopards vs City Stars, Kasarani Annex, 1-0 (L)
    06-Jun-22: AFC Leopards vs City Stars, Thika Stadium, 1-1 (D)
    29-May-23: AFC Leopards vs City Stars, Nyayo Stadium, ??

  • Head-to-head: Nairobi City Stars (H) vs ihiga Bullets (A): 2022/23 FKF Premier League season

    Head-to-head: Nairobi City Stars (H) vs ihiga Bullets (A): 2022/23 FKF Premier League season

    For only the second time across two seasons, Nairobi City Stars will host Vihiga Bullets, in Kasarani Annex on Sunday 16 April 2023 during a matchday 25 tie set to kick off at 1 p.m.

    Simba wa Nairobi last hosted the Bullets a year-and-a-half ago, on 6 November 2021 in Ruaraka, a match they went on to win 4-0.

    In between then and now, City Stars has twice traveled to Kakamega to face the same side. A 2-1 win and an embarrassing 4-2 loss were the results from the reverse tie in the 2021/22 season, and in the first leg tie for the 2022/23 season, respectively.

    Ahead of the game, both sides parade losses from their mid-week games; City Stars having gone down 4-2 to Kenya Police, and Bullets a 3-0 fall to KCB. Both games were played at the Police Sacco Stadium.

    Table-wise, City Stars is in relegation spot 16 with 20 points with a 12-point buffer over Bullets who take the wooden spoon.

    Coaching-wise, Nicholas Muyoti will be in charge for a fourth game against Bullets who are currently being handled by Milton Kidiga.

    Who wins this one?

    Summary

    City Stars home games Vihiga Bullets: City Stars wins (1), Draws (0), Loses (0)

    06-Nov-21, City Stars vs Vihiga Bullets, 4-0
    16-Apr-23, City Stars vs Vihiga Bullets, ??

  • Peter Opiyo takes up bench duties while on recovery path

    Peter Opiyo takes up bench duties while on recovery path

    Midfielder Peter Opiyo aka Pinchez is has taken up light duties on the side of the Nairobi City Stars technical bench as he awaits full recover from an injury.

    Opiyo was forced out of training days before a road trip to Kakamega Homeboyz in mid-February,  and as he bides time to return to the pitch, as a player, he has opted to sample things on the other side – the technical bench.

    “Opiyo’s injury was a blow but we chose to look at the opportunities that came around his period of his inactivity,” said team coordinator Samson Otieno

    “It was the opportune time for him to go to class for coaching lessons. He has since acquired his CAF ‘D’ Diploma license,”

    “With that in hand, it was best that he temporarily jumps over to the technical bench to start his coaching apprenticeship under the guidance and instructions of coach Nicholas Muyoti. Once fully recovered, he can return to the field to contest a position before season end,” added Otieno

    Opiyo, who last featured against Kenya Police in the first week of February, talked up the rare chance that has presented itself.

    “I love being on the pitch, but with an injury there is so much that you can do till the day you heal. This is a great opportunity to learn the ropes of coaching and more so from my former team mate and captain at Thika United, Muyoti,”

    “I now sit on the bench on game days which is a strange place to be considering I am still an active player. But it gives me a whole new view of the game. On training days I conduct sessions as instructed by Muyoti,”

    “That said, I wish to make the most out of this chance to understand coaching which will be of great value to the team when I return to the pitch, and in the future when I will not be on the pitch.” added Opiyo

    Muyoti added his voice to Opiyo’s new journey;

    “This is exactly how my coaching journey started. After a few injuries’ here and there while at Leopards, coach (Jan) Koops initiated me to the bench with similar duties to what Opiyo has now,”

    “It’s a primary and very important step towards the world of coaching. Opiyo has what it takes to excel in this area. He now has the time and I urge him to optimize his chance before he can return to the pitch.” added Muyoti

    Opiyo has so far featured in 10 games clocking 689 minutes, scoring once.

    Peter Opiyo
    Peter Opiyo during a pre match tune-up as coach
    Peter Opiyo
    Peter Opiyo
    Opiyo, City Stars
    Peter ‘Pinchez’ Opiyo graduated with a D License Coaching Diploma after a two-week course wrapped in Thika on Fri 24 Jan 2023
  • Mazembe, Okello, Abuyeka join City Stars

    Mazembe, Okello, Abuyeka join City Stars

    Winger James Mazembe and striker Levis Barasa Okello have joined Nairobi City Stars, on loan from KCB and Kakamega Homeboyz, respectively, for the remainder of the 2022/23 FKF Premier League season.

    Joining the duo is budding central midfielder Syllvanoes Abuyeka Kubasu from Division One side Vapor Sports.

    The trio joins the recently signed FC Talanta pair of forward Dennis Oalo and midfielder Vincent Owino, and the returning center-back Salim Shitu Abdalla, to make it six signings in the month-long mid-season window that shut on Monday 27 March 2023.

    Speaking on the latest acquisitions, head coach Nicholas Muyoti had this to say;

    “Mazembe and Okello will give us the much-needed punch up front. Our attack during the first leg was of great concern but with the arrival of the two I am confident that things will change for the better,”

    “Abuyeka is very promising and versatile. He has been training with us for the last three months and he now has his chance to grace the big stage. He gives us an added option in midfield. He is one for the future,” added Muyoti

    The arriving players shared their separate sentiments after joining Simba wa Nairobi;

    “Now that I am here, I will put in the right gear and rally my new teammates so that the team can rise from the very unfamiliar position we currently find ourselves in,” said Okello

    “I am happy to join one of the best clubs in the country. I will work hard to earn as much playtime as possible so that I can help the team improve it’s fortunes in the league,” said Mazembe

    “I am more than grateful for getting this chance. I wish to make the most out of it and prove myself, said Abuyeka

    Away from the arrivals, Nairobi City Stars confirms the release of four players; center back Elly Kessy Osotsi and winger Daniel Odhiambo, both to Kibera Black Stars, striker Vincent Otieno Okoth aka Jamaica to Darajani Gogo, and midfielder Oliver Maloba.

    Complete squad (with shirt numbers)

    Goalkeepers: 1. Elvis Ochoro, 16. Jacob Osano, 23. Stephen Njunge

    Defenders: 4. Salim Abdallah, 5. Timothy Muganda, 8. Calvin Masawa, 12. Edwin Buliba, 14. Rowland Makati, 25. Kenedy Onyango, 26. Dennis Wanjala, 28. Herit Mungai

    Midfielders: 2. Elvis Noor Ojiambo, 6. Ronney Kola, 10. Peter Opiyo,  15. Newton Ochieng, 18.  Clifford Ouma, 19. Vincent Owino, 21. Syllvanoes Abuyeka, 30. Anthony Kimani, 31. Mohammed Bajaber

    Forwards: 7. Pius Omachi, 9. Dennis Oalo, 11. Andrew Kisilu, 17. James Mazembe, 20. Kelvin Etemesi, 22. Samuel Kapen, 24. Levis Okello,  32. Ezekiel Odera

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