Nairobi City Stars

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  • Ushuru holds City Stars at Hope

    Ushuru holds City Stars at Hope

    Home team Nairobi City Stars was held to a 0-0 draw by visiting Ushuru FC in a National Super League (NSL) round 14 tie at the Hope Centre on Wednesday 13 November, 2019.

    The point earned sent league leaders Simba Wa Nairobi to the 36-point mark to maintain their six point gap over the chasing pack as Ushuru moved to the 21-point mark but still held on to sixth spot.

    Watched by a capacity crowd, City Stars could have activated the score sheet within seconds of kick off when winger David Gateri whipped in a cross from the left that Oliver Maloba one-time goal ward but a keen Nashon Nanyendo in the Ushuru back line cleared it for an abortive corner.

    As the game wore on such chances were rare on either end till City Stars winger Davis Agesa whacked a short from distance wide midway through the first half.

    The introduction of Jimmy Bageya for David Gateri in the second half upped the tempo of the game but Ushuru countered the same by bringing on Michael Osundwa to juice up their frontline.

    But it was to end even after ninety minutes as Ushuru, for a fourth straight NSL season, denied City Stars a home win.

    Speaking after the game, City Stars head coach Sanjin Alagic had this to say;

    “It was a hard match in Hope Centre and a little difficult to play on that surface compared to Toyoyo. It wasn’t bad as Ushuru did not trouble us which means were good defensively,”

    He then spoke of missed chances that could have changed the course of the game; “We missed last passes when we had some good situations as we did not react the right way.”|

    Coming to the game, City Stars carried a 1-0 win over FC Talanta as Ushuru tagged along with a 2-0 Camp Toyoyo loss to Bidco United last Friday.

    Next up for City Stars is a home game against Muranga Seal as Ushuru hosts Coast Stima at Ruaraka.

    Lineups

    Nairobi City Stars: 23. Levis Opiyo, 5. Wesley Onguso, 4. Salim Abdalla (Captain), 22. Wycliffe Otieno, 28. Kevin Okumu, 3. Charles Otieno, 25. David Gateri (18. Jimmy Bageya), 17. Davis Agesa (8. Heritier Luvualu), 21. Oliver Maloba (16. Vincent Otieno), 2. Elvis Ojiambo, 29. Ebrima Sanneh

    Unused subs: 1. Ronny Kagunzi, 17. Noah Abich, 13. Eric Ochieng, 12. Edwin Buliba

    Yellow cards; None

    MVP; Salim Abdalla

    Coach: Sanjin Alagic

    Ushuru FC: 1. Bonface Baraza, 25. Jackton Opanda, 3. Evans Makari Maliachi, 15. Nashon Nanyendo , 24.George Odira, 17. Luis Masika, 7. Barrack Odhiambo, 6. Sebastian Osodo, 4. Brian Okeyo, 9. Brian Yakhama, 11. Alex Juma

    Subs: 30. Charles Okeyo, 5. Frederick Kentile, 2. Victor Ochieng, 12. Jeremiah Wanjala, 8. Edwin Mwaura, 10. Oscar Mbugua, 14. Michael Osundwa

    Coach: James ‘Odijo’ Omondi Otieno

  • Luvualu called in for Ushuru blockbuster

    Luvualu called in for Ushuru blockbuster

    Congolese winger Heritier Luvualu is the only new inclusion to coach Sanjin Alagic’s 18 man squad to face Ushuru at the Hope Centre on Wednesday 13 November 2019 starting 3pm EAT as the National Super League (NSL) enters match day 14.

    Luvualu has been sitting outside the 18-man squad in recent games and his consideration comes at the expense of overall team skipper Calvin Masawa who falls off from the squad that beat FC Talanta 1-0 last Friday.

    Luvualu will start off the bench where he will be accompanied by Jimmy Bageya who lost his starting spot to winger David Gateri, as well as defensive cover Edwin Buliba, keeper Ronny Kagunzi, Noah Abich, Eric Ochieng and Vincent ‘Jamaica’ Otieno.

    Defense kingpin Salim ‘Shittu’ Abdalla will once again hold forte for suspended Anthony Kimani as skipper. His partnership as centre backs with Wycliffe ‘Wiki’ Otieno continues for an eighth straight game.

    Defensive mid Charles ‘Chale’ Otieno, striker Davis Agesa and play maker Elvis Noor Ojiambo who all limped off the Talanta game have since been passed fit and will start the game alongside keeper Levis Opiyo, right back Kevin ‘Chumsy’ Okumu, left back Wesley ‘Wiseman’ Onguso, sensational offensive mid Oliver Maloba and Gambian goal machine Ebrima Sanneh.

    Starting XI vs Ushuru: 23. Levis Opiyo, 5. Wesley Onguso, 4. Salim Abdalla (Captain), 22. Wycliffe Otieno, 28. Kevin Okumu, 3. Charles Otieno, 25. David Gateri, 17. Davis Agesa, 21. Oliver Maloba, 2. Elvis Ojiambo, 29. Ebrima Sanneh,

    Subs: 1. Ronny Kagunzi, 17. Noah Abich, 13. Eric Ochieng, 12. Edwin Buliba, 7. Heritier Luvualu, 18. Jimmy Bageya, 16. Vincent Otieno

    Out: Vincent Khatili, Victor Okullu, Augustine Ochieng, Calvin Masawa, Stephen Jeffa Mweni, Nahashon Thiong’o, Cornelius Mwangi, Anthony Kimani, Peter Mwangi Wainaina

  • Sanneh penalty downs Talanta

    Sanneh penalty downs Talanta

    Nairobi City Stars beat hosts FC Talanta 1-0 in a round 13 National Super League (NSL) tie at the Camp Toyoyo on Friday 8 November, 2019 to consolidate their top spot in the 20-team log.

    Gambian striker Ebrimma Sanneh secured all points for Nairobi City Stars when he won then converted a penalty in the 74th minute – his eighth goal of the season – that proved to be the difference in the close knit affair.

    City Stars started the game on a high and looked dangerous in the first ten minutes but FC Talanta, beaten 4-0 in their last encounter against Ushuru, were a different lot all together as they took command of the midfield.

    The best of chances presented itself in the eighth minute when sensational City Stars midfielder Oliver Maloba raced to the box to ram onto a pass that ricocheted off the crossbar.

    Thereafter it is Talanta that were the more dangerous lot especially on the right channel. Mid way through the first half Talanta could have gone 1-0 up when Chris Opondo got to the edge of the box and drove home a pile driver but an alert keeper Levis Opiyo parried it skyward for a corner.

    After a barren first half, the hosts could have activated the score sheet in the first ten minutes of the second half when left back Eric Shikono was given all the space and time to weave into the City Stars box after an inter-lay by Opondo.

    He placed his left shot perfectly only for it to bounce off at the corner of the upright and the crossbar to the relief of City Stars.

    Moments later it is City Stars that gained advantage when Talanta keeper Michael Kalemora clipped Sanneh who had raced to meet a through ball from Davis Agesa. It led to a penalty that the Gambian sent home to end his four-game goal drought for the winning goal.

    With the triumph, unbeaten City Stars hit the 35 point mark after 13 games to open up a 19-point gap over Talanta who remain ninth in the standings.

    Next up for City Stars is Ushuru FC at the Hope centre on Wednesday 13 November 2019 as FC Talanta travels to Muranga SEAL.

    Lineups

    FC Talanta

    Starting XI: 25. Michael Kalemora, 20. Ronny Katumanga, 2. Erick Shikono, 6. Michael Kahagi (Captain), 5. Moses Otieno, 29. Phelix Ouma, 10. Anthony Gichu, 14. Chris Opondo, 7. Brian Juma, 28. Gideon Were, 17. Job Tinyo

    Subs: Joel Mukabi, 13. Patrick Andrea, 9. Rodgers Omondi, 23. Michael Jano, 8. Patrick Muchiri, 30. Anthony Oginga, 22. Abdul Wahab

    Nairobi City Stars

    Starting XI: 23. Levis Opiyo, 5. Wesley Onguso, 4. Salim Abdalla (Captain), 22. Wycliffe Otieno, 28. Kevin Okumu, 3. Charles Otieno (13. Eric Ochieng), 18. Jimmy Bageya (25. David Gateri), 17. Davis Agesa, 21. Oliver Maloba (16. Vincent Otieno), 2. Elvis Ojiambo, 29. Ebrima Sanneh,

    Unused subs:1. Ronny Kagunzi, 17. Noah Abich, 12. Edwin Buliba 8. Calvin Masawa

  • Buliba, Masawa in for match 13

    Buliba, Masawa in for match 13

    Head coach Sanjin Alagic has brought in defenders Edwin Buliba and Calvin Masawa as Nairobi City Stars readies for National Super League match day 13 against FC Talanta at Camp Toyoyo on Friday 8 November, 2019 starting 12 noon.

    Buliba and Masawa’s entry are the only two changes to the squad of 18 that faced off with Migori Youth in match day 12 at the same venue on Saturday 2 November, 2019.

    Buliba, last considered for a game against Mt. Kenya United in match day 11 at the end of October, is expected to start off the bench as cover for the centre backs and right fullback. He replaces Cornelius Mwangi.

    Masawa, adept at left or right fullback, takes up the position of skipper Anthony ‘Muki’ Kimani who was red carded in the last game against Migori Youth. He is also expected to start off the bench.

    With Kimani out, the team will be under a new field captain who will be known on match day. His exit in the last game saw striker Ebrima Sanneh take the armband.

    Squad of 18 for FC Talanta on Fri 8 Nov, 2019

    23. Levis Opiyo, 5. Wesley Onguso, 4. Salim Abdalla, 22. Wycliffe Otieno, 28. Kevin Okumu, 3. Charles Otieno, 18. Jimmy Bageya, 25. David Gateri, 17. Davis Agesa, 21. Oliver Maloba, 16. Vincent Otieno, 2. Elvis Ojiambo, 29. Ebrima Sanneh, 1. Ronny Kagunzi, 17. Noah Abich, 13. Eric Ochieng, 12. Edwin Buliba, 8. Calvin Masawa

  • Maloba the hero as 10-man City Stars stops Migori

    Maloba the hero as 10-man City Stars stops Migori

    Simba wa Nairobi roared once again to stay unbeaten into the new season after coming from behind to see off Migori Youth 2-1 at Camp Toyoyo, Jericho during a match 12 game on Saturday 2 November 2019.

    City Stars were down 1-0 after just 14 minutes when Migori’s lead striker Clinton Okoth pounced on a ball following a defensive mix up to slam home at the far post – his eight goal of the season – past a stranded Levis Opiyo in goal.

    It got worse for City Stars six minutes later after conceding the goal as skipper Anthony Muki Kimani the midfield engine was slapped with a straight red card after a reckless challenge on a Migori’s Robert Ouma.

    Down to ten men, it looked all lost for City Stars who are unbeaten in the NSL since May 2019.

    A forced substitution minutes later saw the introduction of former Kibera Black Stars playmaker Elvis Noor Ojiambo for striker Vincent ‘Jamaica’ Otieno who was sacrificed for the game.

    Stabilization of the midfield was immediate and in the 38th City Stars were level after left back Wesley Onguso whipped in a free kick that striker Davis Agesa flicked in.

    It was Even-Steven into the break and to the closing minutes of the game when substitute Oliver Maloba rammed home the winning goal after getting to the end of a free-flowing move in the 86th minute.

    With the win, City Stars moved to the 32-point mark after 12 rounds to open a nine-point gap over Migori who stagnate at fourth with 23 points.

    Next up for the boys from Kawangware is FC Talanta at Camp Toyoyo on Friday 8 November 2019.

    Lineups

    Nairobi City Stars: 23. Levis Opiyo, 5. Wesley Onguso, 4. Salim Abdalla, 22. Wycliffe Otieno, 28. Kevin Okumu, 3. Charles Otieno, 30. Antony Kimani (Captain), 18. Jimmy Bageya (25. David Gateri), 17. Davis Agesa (21. Oliver Maloba), 16. Vincent Otieno (2. Elvis Ojiambo), 29. Ebrima Sanneh

    Unused subs: 1. Ronny Kagunzi, 17. Noah Abich, 13. Eric Ochieng, 24. Cornelius Mwangi

    Coach: Sanjin Alagic

    Migori Youth: 13. Gedion Ogineno, 18. Siko Samuel, 2. Nnicholas Song, 16. Paul Enzo, 4. Alfred Odiwuor, 30. Robert Ouma, 12. Clifford Otieno (Captain), 10. Michael Bosio, 14. Anthony Abwao, 20. Elisha Odhiambo, 7. Clinton Okoth

    Subs: 26. Victor Kamungo, 28. Ronald Odhiambo, 6. Benedict Ochieng, 21. Carlos Orata, 5. Dennis Kiese, 25. Mark Osewe, 9. Edward Odhiambo

    Coach: Shem Imem

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