Tag: NSL

  • MD22: Nzoia Sugar 0 Nairobi City Stars 0

    MD22: Nzoia Sugar 0 Nairobi City Stars 0

    Nairobi City Stars forced home team Nzoia Sugar to a 0-0 draw during a National Super League (NSL) matchday 22 tie played in Sudi Stadium, Bungoma on Sunday 1 Mar 2026. 

    A point earned from the tie sends Simba wa Nairobi to the 30 point mark to sit 12th in the 20-team log. Nzoia Sugar is just ahead at eleventh spot with the same points but with a better goal difference.

    The two sides drew 1-1 during the first leg in Nairobi.

    City Stars will host Mwatate United in matchday 23 on Saturday 7 Mar at the GEMS Cambridge grounds starting at 3pm.

    Lineups

    Nzoia Sugar: 39. Michael Wekesa, 30. Brian Wekesa, 26. Elisha Wekesa, 28. Ali Shariff, 6. Titus Lusweti, 22. Reuben Wanyonyi, 33. Newton Omondi, 14. Obed Kakhina, 11. Abiud Wanjusi, 27. Wycliffe Wanyonyi, 10. Shadrack Kasheki

    Subs: 15. Jeremia Wangila, 18. Haggai Wekesa, 8. Shadrack Omuse, 25. Newton Kadenge, 6. Kevin Juma, Isaiah Magenga, 17. Leonard Kasembeli, 2. Jeff Omuse, 29. David Wafula, 21. Amos Makheti, 4. Chris Bekham

    Coach: Charles Odero

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    Nairobi City Stars: 32. Arnold Shivachi (GK), 29. Ezekiel Simiyu, 22. Stephen Bulugu, 2. Salim Odeka–Captain, 26. Bernard Odhiambo (16. Jimmy Mbugua – 62) , 19. Austin Moya, 6. Edwin Jumba (31. Abuyeka Kubasu-62), 14. Joseph Mwangi , 20. Alvine Mukudi (3. Alex Warai-83), 12. Doreck Otieno (18. James Kibande-62), 10. Felix Seda (9. Titus Kapchanga – 83)

    Unused subs: Byron Owino, 4. Timothy Muganda, 8. Calvin Masawa,

    Out: Kelvin Nginai (GK), 7. Abdirahman Sharrif, 10. Dennis Buhendwa, 17. Kelvin Elias, 25. Joseph Odhiambo, 30. Suleiman Ali Konzi

    Coach: Salim Babu

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  • MD21: Nairobi City Stars 3 Fortune Sacco 2

    MD21: Nairobi City Stars 3 Fortune Sacco 2

    Nairobi City Stars returned to winning ways – for the first time in two months –  after settling a nervy National Super League (NSL) matchday 21 clash against Fortune Sacco with a 3-2 win at the GEMS Cambridge grounds on Saturday 21 February 2026.

    Two mid season signings Felix Seda from Nzoia Sugar and Edwin Jumba from Muranga SEAL sent Simba wa Nairobi 2-0 up with goals in the seventh and 16th minutes. But the visitors halfed the scores in the 20th minute after Alfred Irungu bundled home an uncleared ball, and levelled matters at 2-2 in the 36th minute after striker Collins Maina powered in a header from a corner.

    In added time at the end of the first half, dimunitive Alvine Mukudi, a left back but deployed further up as a left wide role, rose highest at the far post to power home a corner by Ezekiel Simiyu to send City Stars ahead once again, and for the rest of the game.

    With the win, the first since a 2-0 win at the same venue over Equity Bank FC on 12 Dec 2025 at the same venue, Simba wa Nairobi now improves to 29 points but stagnate at tenth spot due to other results. Fortune Sacco on their part maintain sixth spot with 32 points.

    City Stars will be on the road next weekend to face Nzoia Sugar FC in Sudi, Bungoma, on Sunday 1 March 2026.

    Lineup

    Nairobi City Stars: 32. Arnold Shivachi (GK), 29. Ezekiel Simiyu, 22. Stephen Bulugu, 2. Salim Odeka–Captain, 26. Bernard Odhiambo, 19. Austin Moya, 6. Edwin Jumba (31. Abuyeka Kubasu-73), 14. Joseph Mwangi (16. Jimmy Mbugua – 90+), 20. Alvine Mukudi (3. Alex Warai-86), 12. Doreck Otieno (18. James Kibande-73), 10. Felix Seda (9. Titus Kapchanga – 86)

    Unused subs: Byron Owino, 8. Calvin Masawa, Dennis Buhendwa

    Out: Kelvin Nginai (GK), 4. Timothy Muganda, 7. Abdirahman Sharrif, 17. Kelvin Elias, 25. Joseph Odhiambo, 30. Suleiman Ali Konzi

    Coach: Salim Babu

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    Goals: 10. Felix Seda (7), 6. Edwin Jumba (16), 20. Alvine Mukudi (47+)//12. Alfred Irungu (20), Collins Maina (36)

    Yellow cards: 22. Stephen Bulugu (34), 29. Ezekiel Simiyu (60)// –

  • MD20: Migori Youth 1 Nairobi City Stars 0

    MD20: Migori Youth 1 Nairobi City Stars 0

    National Super League (NSL) leaders Migori Youth ended Nairobi City Stars 11-game winless run over three months after a 1-0 win in matchday 20 in Awendo Green Stadium on Sunday 15 February 2026.

    Syphas Otieno scored the lone goal in the ninth minute after landing on a cross from the right to settle the game.

    Incidentally, it was Migori Youth that least beat City Stars back on 15 November 2025 at KIBHT grounds, Ngong, with a 2-0 scoreline.

    With the loss, Simba wa Nairobi remains rooted on 26 points and at tenth spot in the 20-team log as Migori consolidated top spot with 40 points.

    Next up for City Stars is a home game against Fortune Sacco on Saturday 21 February at the GEMS Cambridge grounds.

    Lineups

    Nairobi City Stars: 32. Arnold Shivachi (GK), *29. Ezekiel Simiyu, 22. Stephen Bulugu, 2. Salim Odeka–Captain, 26. Bernard Odhiambo, 19. Austin Moya, 31. Abuyeka Kubasu (*6. Edwin Jumba – 70), 14. Joseph Mwangi (9. Titus Kapchanga – 58), 18. James Kibande (20. Alvine Mukudi – 46), , 12. Doreck Otieno (*3. Alex Warai – 58), 10. Felix Seda

    Unused subs: Byron Owino, 8. Calvin Masawa, 16. Jimmy Mbugua, 25. Joseph Odhiambo,

    Out: Kelvin Nginai (GK), 4. Timothy Muganda, 7. Abdirahman Sharrif, 17. Kelvin Elias, 30. Suleiman Ali Konzi, Dennis Buhendwa

    Coach: Salim Babu

    *Nairobi City Stars debut

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    Migori Youth: 31. Victor Kamungo, 14. Frederick Simiyu, 23. Woodvine Okoth – Captain, 25. Nigol Mohammed, 35. Vincent Wanga, 44. Harmvine Okoth, 22. Yusuf Ochieng, 3. Collins Otieno (38. Geoffrey Odira – 46), 51. Noah Ngiendo (19. Michael Isabwa – 46), 20. Syphas Otieno (17. Kevin Hagai – 77), 10. Samuel Maiko (34. Erick Okinyi – 70)

    Unused subs: 41. Stephen Onyango, 7. Victor Juma, 12. David Ogonyo

    Coach: Sammy Otulo

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    Goals: – //20. Syphas Otieno (9)

    Yellow cards: – //22. Yusuf Ochieng (19), 19. Michael Isabwa (90+2)

  • MD 19: Nairobi City Stars 0 Naivas FC 0

    MD 19: Nairobi City Stars 0 Naivas FC 0

    Nairobi City Stars eked out a 0-0 draw against visiting Naivas FC at the GEMS Cambridge grounds on 31 January 2025 during the 19th and last National Super League (NSL) first leg match. 

    The draw was the fifth straight for Simba wa Nairobi, and fourth consecutive one at the GEMS Cambridge grounds.

    City Stars maintains tenth spot with a new tally of 26 points as Naivas FC sits two positions and points behind.

    Simba wa Nairobi will start their second leg of the season with an away game to table toppers Migori Youth on Sat 14 Feb 2026 at the Awendo Green Stadium, Migori starting at 3pm.

    Lineup

    Nairobi City Stars: 32. Arnold Shivachi (GK), 8. Calvin Masawa – Captain 1 (11. Luke Namanda – 78), 22. Stephen Bulugu – Captain 2 (78),  4. Salim Odeka, 26. Bernard Odhiambo, 19. Austin Moya, 30. Suleiman Ali Konzi (20. Alvine Mukudi –  46),  31. Abuyeka Kubasu, 18. James Kibande (*9. Titus Kapchanga – 78), 15. Eddisson Katana Ruwa (*12. Doreck Otieno– 46), *10. Felix Seda

    Unused subs: Kelvin Nginai (GK), 3. Vincent Odongo, 4. Timothy Muganda, 25. Joseph Odhiambo

    Out: 5. Phabian Odhiambo, 6. Brian Opinde,  7. Abdirahman Sharrif, 16. Jimmy Mbugua, 17. Kelvin Elias

    Coach: Salim Babu

    * Nairobi City Stars debut

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    Naivas FC:

    1.Elix Otieno, 2. Lucky Randu, 33. Nixon Ouma (28. Emmanuel Lunalo – 57), 26. Duncan Warida, 18. Justin Ng’ingi, 22. Dismas Ongoncho, 9. John Kelwish (25. Desmond Agofa – 84), 8. Robert Obaga, 11. Davies Agesa (7. Pius Omachi – 77), 45. Elson Wangamati (21. Lonny Amudava – 57), 10. Kelvin Mwangi

    Unused subs: 29. Frederick Shiundu, 3. Charles Ameyo, 6. Silas Vihenda,  66. Kelvin Luvanda, 40. Collins Abunga

    Coach: Elvis Ayany

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    Goals:

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  • MD 18: 3K 1 Nairobi City Stars 1

    MD 18: 3K 1 Nairobi City Stars 1

    Joshua Amunike scored a 90+6 penalty to salvage a 1-1 draw against home team 3K FC at the Moi Stadium, Embu, during a National Super League (NSL) matchday 18 tie played on Sunday 25 January 2026. 

    Substitute Alvine Mukudi made the most of an Abuyeka Kubasu pass to round his marker on the left wing to square a pass into the box that was handled at the end of the four added minutes to win the set piece.

    Amunike then sent home the spot kick to deny his former team 3K FC a much needed win with his eighth goal of the season.

    3K had taken the lead in the 68th minute through Alex Mwalimu Kazungu who got to the end of an Oscar Juma delivery.

    From the results, Simba wa Nairobi stagnates at tenth in the 20-team log with 25 points – three shy of sixth placed 3K FC.

    Next for City Stars is a home game against Naivas FC at the GEMS Cambridge grounds on Saturday 31st January 2026 starting at 3 pm.

    Lineup

    Nairobi City Stars: 32. Arnold Shivachi (GK), 8. Calvin Masawa, 22. Stephen Bulugu,  4. Salim Odeka, 26. Bernard Odhiambo, 19. Austin Moya, 3. Vincent Odongo (30. Suleiman Ali Konzi – 63),  31. Abuyeka Kubasu, 11. Luke Namanda (20. Alvine Mukudi – 63), 18. James Kibande (15. Eddisson Katana Ruwa – 72), 12. Joshua Amunike

    Unused subs: Kelvin Nginai (GK), 5. Phabian Odhiambo, 6. Brian Opinde, 7. Abdirahman Sharrif, 25. Joseph Odhiambo,

    Out: 4. Timothy Muganda, 16. Jimmy Mbugua, 17. Kelvin Elias,

    Coach: Salim Babu

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    3K FC:

    Daniel Kuria, 11. David Muhoro, Glenkeline Githinji, 6. Moses Neddy Githinji, Ian Owiti, Timothy Isuza, Samuel Wahinya, Alex Mwalimu, Daniel Wabwire, 14. Oscar Juma

    Subs: Michael Owen Amwayi, 8. Eugene Ateya, Ronald Karwera, Amir Ndune, 4. Mark Kithome, Peter Satieli, Sammy Meja

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    Goals: 12. Joshua Amunike (90+6 – Pen)//Alex Mwalimu (68)

    Yellow cards: 26. Bernard Odhiambo (20)// 14. Oscar Juma (90+)