Nairobi City Stars

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  • Bidco vs City Stars: Stalemate!

    Bidco vs City Stars: Stalemate!

    Nairobi City Stars posted their first draw of the season after holding hosts Bidco United 0-0 in a fourth round FKF Premier League game played at Utalii grounds on Thursday 17 December 2020.

    Inside the first seven minutes, City Stars had ventured into the Bidco box but to no avail, and striker Ezekiel Odera had a header skied after receipt of a long range pass from the left by Timothy Ouma.

    In the eighth minute Emmanuel Mogaka had a connection to a corner that went just wide for another fruitless corner in what was Bidcó’s first real chance.

    Just after the quarter hour mark it is Bidco that had City Stars on the back foot but the ball finally ended up with keeper Steve Njunge.

    Within four minutes after the half hour mark Njunge was forced to concede a corner off a long range Mogaka freekick and minutes later a 30-yarder from Zachary Anthony Gathu just went wide.

    14 minutes after the restart, Stephen Waruru was found open at the edge of the City Stars boxed but he skied what seemed the best chance to activate the scoresheet at Utalii.

    The story of missed chances continued till the final minutes when City Stars skipper Anthony Muki Kimani headed out a glorious chance off substitute Oliver Maloba’s delivery.

    A point from the game moved City Stars to the seven point-mark to maintain fourth spot as Bidco moved to three points to move one up to position twelve.

    Next up for City Stars is a home game against promoted Vihiga United on Wednesday 23 December starting 3pm.

    Lineups

    Bidco United: 1. Edwin Omwambani (GK), 4. David Kalama, 12. Lambert Otieno, 18. Francis Oduor, 15. Luke Ochieng, 31. Victor Ochieng (2. Jacob Onyango-82-captain), 30. Atnthony Gathu, 10. Emmanuel Mogaka (19. David Orem-88), 20. Nelson Chieta (27. Noah Wafula-68), 22. Stephen Waruru -Captain (11. Batts Awita-82), 9.Pistone Mutamba

    Unused subs: 35. Brian Opondo (GK), 40. Wilson Anekeya, 24. Anthony Simasi, 6. Mwinyi Kassim, 28. Eric Githua,

    Coach: Anthony Akhulia

    Nairobi City Stars: 23. Steve Njunge (GK), 28. Herit Mungai Atariza, 25. Kenedy Onyango, 4. Salim Abdalla, 27. Azizi Okaka, 10. Peter Opiyo, 18. Sven Yidah (2. Elvis Noor Ojiambo-88), 20. Timothy Ouma (7. Rodgers Okumu-65), 30. Anthony Kimani (Captain), 9. Vincent Otieno Okoth (21. Oliver Maloba – 55), 32. Ezekiel Odera (24. Erick Ombija-88),

    Unused subs: 1. Elvis Ochoro (GK), 8. Calvin Masawa, 12. Edwin Buliba, 19. Jimmy Bageya, 22. Wycliffe Otieno

    Not considered: 29. Ebrima Sanneh, 3. Charles Otieno, 11. Davis Agesa, 16. Jacob Osano, 5. Wesley Onguso, 15. John Kamau, 17. Yusuf Mukisa Lubowa

    Coach: Sanjin Alagic

    Yellow cards: 10. Peter Opiyo (Nairobi City Stars-29′), 31. Victor Ochieng (Bidco United-72′)

    Match Officials: Sylvester Musonye (Match Comm), Collins Opiyo (Centre Ref), Emmanuel Barasa (AR 1), Peter Sabatia (AR 2), Calary Bernard (Reserve Ref),

  • Bidco vs City Stars: Starts for Odera, Jamaica

    Bidco vs City Stars: Starts for Odera, Jamaica

    Seasoned striker Ezekiel Odera and teenager Vincent Otieno Okoth aka Jamaica will both start for Nairobi City Stars as they take on Bidco United in a fourth round premier league game at Utalii grounds on Thursday 17 December 2020.

    The two started off on the bench in the last encounter against KCB but have since earned elevation in place of the unavailable Davis Agesa and Oliver Maloba who drops to the bench.

    Save for the two changes, the rest of the lot remains as is.

    For a second straight game Sven Yidah will start ahead of teenager Elvis Noor Ojiambo as Steve Njunge claims his place between the posts for a fourth straight game.

    The backline of Herit Mungai Atariza, Kenedy Onyango, Salim Abdalla and Azizi Okaka is unchanged as Peter Opiyo provides cover.

    Teenager Timothy Noor Ouma will, for a second straight game, start and will play in midfield alongside skipper Anthony Muki Kimani.

    The bench is a familiar one with overall skipper Calvin Masawa, utility back Edwin Buliba, roving wingers Rodgers Okumu and Jimmy Bageya handing company to Ojiambo and Maloba, as well as teenage keeper Elvis Ochoro.

    The new arrival on the bench is big Wycliffe Otieno who missed the last two games due to injury.

    Starting lineup vs Bidco United: 23. Steve Njunge (GK), 28. Herit Mungai Atariza, 25. Kenedy Onyango, 4. Salim Abdalla, 27. Azizi Okaka, 10. Peter Opiyo, 18. Sven Yidah, 20. Timothy Ouma , 30. Anthony Kimani (Captain), 9. Vincent Otieno Okoth, 32. Ezekiel Odera,

    Subs: 1. Elvis Ochoro (GK), 2. Elvis Noor Ojiambo, 7. Rodgers Okumu, 8. Calvin Masawa, 12. Edwin Buliba, 19. Jimmy Bageya, 21. Oliver Maloba,

    Not considered: 29. Ebrima Sanneh, 3. Charles Otieno, 24. Erick Ombija, 11. Davis Agesa, 16. Jacob Osano, 5. Wesley Onguso, 15. John Kamau, 17. Yusuf Mukisa Lubowa

    Technical bench: Sanjin Alagic (Head Coach), Nihad Nalbantic, John Amboko (Assistant coaches), Noah Abich (Team Manager)

  • Four City Stars players in team of the week

    Four City Stars players in team of the week

    Two standout players Anthony Muki Kimani – the skipper – and Davis Agesa in Nairobi City Stars starting premier league win over Nzoia Sugar last Sunday in Narok have been named in the first eleven team of the week.

    Muki scored the opening goal a minute after the quarter hour. And two minutes later it was 2-0 when Oliver Maloba slammed in the second. Agesa provided both assists.

    Maloba as well as keeper Steve Njunge, who saved a second half penalty to confirm a clean sheet in the season opener, made the bench.

    Njunge, signed from Wazito, is one of seven keepers that kept a clean sheet on match day one.

    “It is commendable to have players from City Stars in the team of the week. It goes too show efforts from head coach Sanjin and his bench are for all to see.” said team coordinator Samson Otieno

    Complete team of the week

    Goalkeeper: Samuel Odhiambo (Western Stima)
    Defenders: Daniel Sakari, Onyango (Kariobangi Sharks), Robinson Kamura (AFC Leopards), David Ambulu(KCB)
    Midfield: Anthony Muki Kimani (Nairobi City Stars), Michael Mutinda (KCB),  Abdallah Hassan (Bandari)
    Strikers: Daniel Otanga (KCB), Davis Agesa (Nairobi City Stars), Eric Kapaito (Kariobangi Sharks)

    Reserves: Steve Njunge (Nairobi City Stars), John Kuol (Kariobangi Sharks), Bethuel Warambo (KCB), Joseph Mbugi (Posta Rangers), Oliver Maloba (Nairobi City Stars), David Majak (Tusker), Thomas Wainaina (Kakamega Homeboyz)

    4 City Stars players – Muki, Agesa, Maloba & Njunge in team of the week (1)
  • Muki comments on winning start

    Muki comments on winning start

    Skipper Anthony Muki Kimani lead Nairobi City Stars to a 2-0 win over Nzoia Sugar at Narok Stadium on Sunday 29 November 2020 as the team returned to the top flight league after four years.

    Muki, playing his 227th Premier League game, the first for City Stars since the 2009 season, and the first after his last premier league game while at Bandari in late 2016, led by example in scoring the first goal – the club’s 305th premier league goal – after 16 minutes when he finished off a Davis Agesa cross with a cheeky finish to beat diving Nzoia keeper Mustapha Oduor at the far post.

    Two minutes later it was 2-0 after Oliver Maloba sneaked into the box to hammer in another Agesa delivery.

    “It was the kind of start we had hoped for; a winning one. We are glad we achieved it,” said Muki

    “The winning start reiterates our preparedness for the league even though we had been out of the top league for years. We can now approach the upcoming games with a lot more confidence.” he added

    Muki returned to the club in mid 2019 and pushed their case for promotion from the second tier with, other than great leadership and experience, three MVP awards and as many goals and ten crucial assists.

  • Shitu named MVP

    Shitu named MVP

    On Sunday 29 November 2020, Nairobi City Stars saw off Nzoia Sugar 2-0 at Narok Stadium to register a winning start to the 2020/21 FKF Premier League.

    Two goals by skipper Anthony Muki Kimani and Oliver Maloba in the 16th and 18th minutes, off assists by Davis Agesa, earned the team all spoils.

    At the close of the game, City Stars technical bench picked out stopper Salim Shitu Abdalla as the MVP.

    Shitu partnered Kenedy Vidic Onyango at the heart of defense and time and again thwarted Nzoia Sugar forwards, led by experienced Philip Muchuma, from the red zone.

    .On his pick as the best of all, Shitu, one of 12 players making their premier league debut at City Stars on the day, said;

    “It was a very good starting game. The win was the most important one. We however have some improvements to make heading to our next game where we will be looking for another positive result.” he said

    Shitu joined City Stars mid 2019 and contributed immensely to the club’s promotion to the top flight after four years in the second tier.

    In the ended season, he scored three times – two of which were match winners against Kenya Police and Shabana, and was named MVP twice against Ushuru and Nairobi Stima.

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