Nairobi City Stars

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

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

    For the 14th time in the Kenyan topflight, Nairobi City Stars will be away to Ulinzi Stars, for the first time ever, at the Ulinzi Complex, off Langata road, during a 29th round FKF Premier League game on Sunday 7 May 2023 starting at 3 p.m.

    It will be another first between the two as, in the last such game, Ulinzi Stars hosted City Stars in Ruaraka. A late Oliver Maloba strike earned City Stars a hard-earned 1-0 win.

    From the past 13 encounters away to Ulinzi Stars, City Stars has managed only three wins and has lost as many times. The other seven games have ended in draws.

    City Stars head to the game on the back of a 0-0 draw against champions Tusker while Ulinzi carries a 1-0 win over AFC Leopards from their last fixture. Simba wa Nairobi has an extra bounce going to the game as they are buoyed by two straight wins in their last two trips to Ulinzi.

    City Stars coach Nicholas Muyoti will be coming up against his Ulinzi counterpart Bernard Mwalala who was, incidentally, his understudy at Kakamega Homeboyz.

    Headed to the game, City Stars sits 14th in the 18-team log with 28 points. Ulinzi Stars is sixth with 43 points.

    Who wins this one?

    Summary

    KPL (away) games to Ulinzi: 13; City Stars wins (3), Ulinzi Stars wins (3), Draws (7)

    1-Apr-06; Ulinzi Stars vs World Hope, 1-1 (D)
    13-Oct-07; Ulinzi Stars vs World Hope, 1-1 (D)
    4-Oct-08; Ulinzi Stars vs World Hope, 1-0 (L)
    7-Nov-09; Ulinzi Stars vs City Stars, 0-0 (D)
    24-Apr-10; Ulinzi Stars vs City Stars, 1-1 (D)
    16-Oct-11; Ulinzi Stars vs City Stars, 1-2 (W)
    12-Aug-12; Ulinzi Stars vs City Stars, 2-1 (L)
    22-Jun-13: Ulinzi Stars vs City Stars, 0-0 (D)
    26-Jul-14; Ulinzi Stars vs City Stars, 1-1 (D)
    23-May-15; Ulinzi Stars vs City Stars, 1-1 (D)
    15-May-16; Ulinzi Stars vs City Stars, 3-0 (L)
    10-Jul-21; Ulinzi Stars vs City Stars, 0-2 (W)
    18-Apr-22; Ulinzi Stars vs City Stars, 0-1 (W)
    07-May-22; Ulinzi Stars vs City Stars, ??

  • 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

  • Trio back for Bullets clash

    Trio back for Bullets clash

    Midfielders Peter Opiyo and Oliver Maloba, as well as stopper Kenedy Onyango, are back for FKF matchday eight tie against Vihiga Bullets in Bukhungu Stadium, Kakamega on Sunday 8 January 2023 starting 3 pm.

    While Maloba and Onyango sat out the last game against AFC Leopards, Opiyo is back to the squad after missing the last two games, including the pre-Leopards tie against Kariobangi Sharks.

    Onyango came in as a like-for-like replacement for center-back Elly Kessy Osotsi who made his top-flight debut against Leopards, as Maloba and Opiyo are additions to the last squad, stretching the traveling number to 20 players.

    Squad to face Vihiga Bullets

    Goal Keepers: 16. Jacob Osano, 23. Stephen Njunge

    Defenders: 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, 11. Andrew Kisilu,  17. Daniel Odhiambo,  18. Clifford Ouma, 20. Kelvin Etemesi, 21. Oliver Maloba,  30. Anthony Kimani

    Strikers: 9. Vincent Otieno Okoth,  22. Samuel Kapen,  32. Ezekiel Odera

    Out: 1. Elvis Ochoro, 4. Elly Kessy Osotsi,  5. Timothy Muganda, 7. Pius Omachi,  15. Newton Ochieng, 31. Mohammed Bajaber

    Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

  • Minimal changes against AFC Leopards

    Minimal changes against AFC Leopards

    Stopper Kenedy Onyango and forward Oliver Maloba will miss the upcoming duel with AFC Leopards in the starting FKF Premier League game of 2023 set for Wednesday 4 January in Kasarani Main stadium starting 3 pm.

    The duo featured in all six games into the season, but now take a rest, and are the only omissions from the 20-man squad that faced Kariobangi Sharks in the last round ahead of matchday seven games against Karibangi Sharks.

    With the two out, the remaining 18 players from the last game will step out to face the Leopards.

    Squad against AFC Leopards

    Goal Keepers: 16. Jacob Osano, 23. Stephen Njunge

    Defenders: 4. Elly Kessy Osotsi,  8. Calvin Masawa, 12. Edwin Buliba, 14. Rowland Makati, 26. Dennis Wanjala, 28. Herit Mungai

    Midfielders: 2. Elvis Noor Ojiambo, 6. Ronney Kola,  11. Andrew Kisilu,  17. Daniel Odhiambo,  18. Clifford Ouma, 20. Kelvin Etemesi, 30. Anthony Kimani

    Strikers: 9. Vincent Otieno Okoth,  22. Samuel Kapen,  32. Ezekiel Odera

    Out: 1. Elvis Ochoro, 5. Timothy Muganda, 7. Pius Omachi,  10. Peter Opiyo, 15. Newton Ochieng, 21. Oliver Maloba, 25. Kenedy Onyango, 31. Mohammed Bajaber

    Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

  • Nairobi City Stars squad for the 2022-23 FKF Premier League season

    Nairobi City Stars squad for the 2022-23 FKF Premier League season

    Nairobi City Stars has registered 26 players for the 2022-23 FKF Premier League season.

    Broken down, 17 players who did duty for the club last season stayed on for Simba wa Nairobi’s new season.

    They were joined by nine new faces who were onboarded to replace 14 that left the club at the wrap of the 2021-22 FKF Premier League season.

    Of the 17, six had running contracts from the previous season. They include keeper Elvis Ochoro, defender Dennis Wanjala, midfielders Rwoland Makati, Elvis Noor Ojiambo, and Ronney Kola, and striker Vincent Otieno Okoth.

    They were joined by eleven others who renewed their contracts at the close of their previous terms at the end of the 2021-22 season in June 2022.

    Those that stayed on include keepers Jacob Osano and Stephen Njunge, defenders Calvin Masawa, Edwin Buliba, Kenedy Onyango, and Herit Mungai.

    They were joined by midfielders Anthony Kimani, Mohammed Bajaber, Peter Opiyo, and Oliver Maloba, as well as striker Ezekiel Odera.

    Away from the players, there are two new faces on the technical bench. Abel Abelo Omuhaya, formerly with Kakamega Homeboyz, joins the club as the new goalkeeper trainer.

    Victor Rolex Onyango will also be part of the bench as a replacement for Joseph Andere as the kit manager.

    Nicholas Muyoti stays on as the head coach, with John Amboko and Noah Abich as his first and second assistants, respectively.

    Ronny Kagunzi will do yet another season as the team manager as club legend Arthur Museve retains his position as the clubs’ Security Officer.

    Complete squad (with shirt numbers)

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

    Defenders: 4. Elly Kessy Osotsi, 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, 11. Andrew Kisilu, 15. Newton Ochieng, 17. Daniel Odhiambo, 18.  Clifford Ouma, 20. Kelvin Etemesi, 21. Oliver Maloba, 30. Anthony Kimani, 31. Mohammed Bajaber

    Strikers: 7. Pius Omachi, 9. Vincent Otieno Okoth, 22. Samuel Kapen, 32. Ezekiel Odera,

    Technical bench: Nicholas Muyoti (head coach), John Amboko (first assistant coach), Noah Abich (second assistant coach), Ronny Kagunzi (team manager), Arthur Museve (security officer), Abel Omuhaya (goalkeeper trainer), Victor Rolex Onyango (Kit manager)

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