Nairobi City Stars

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  • Odera wins it in Kericho

    Odera wins it in Kericho

    Striker Ezekiel Odera was the toast for Nairobi City Stars as his goal inside the first 15 minutes delivered a 2-1 win over AP Bomet in a round 27 Betika Super League game played at the Kericho Green on Sunday 8 March 2020.

    Odera forced AP Bomet defender Japheth Ekuba into scoring an own goal in just the first minute then added a classic goal in the 15th minute to hand Simba wa Nairobi a 2-0 cushion heading to the break. Both goals were assisted by winger David Gateri.

    AP Bomet pulled a consolation goal in the second half to half the scores but Odera’s goal stood out and proved the difference in the game.

    Despite Odera’s heroics, he was to be ejected from the game late on after being given matching orders after earning a second bookable offence.

    Score-wise, it could have been worse for the home team had a Salim Abdalla tap in from a free kick not have been ruled offside, and a Jimmy Bageya thunderous shot not ricocheted off the horizontal.

    The win in Kericho ensured City Stars completed a double over AP Bomet having won the first leg tie at Toyoyo in October last year by the same scoreline.

    Three added points lifted City Stars to the 61-point mark from 25 games as they maintained a seven-point gap atop the league

    Lineups

    Nairobi City Stars

    16. Jacob Osano, 8. Calvin Masawa, 4. Salim Abdalla, 22. Wycliffe Otieno, 30. Anthony Kimani – Captain (5. Wesley Onguso), 12. Edwin Buliba, 2. Elvis Ojiambo, 10. Peter Opiyo, 25. David Gateri (19. Jimmy Bageya), 27. Azizi Okaka (15. John Kamau), 32. Ezekiel Odera,

    Unused subs: 1. Ronny Kagunzi, 17. Noah Abich. 88. Tedian Esilaba, 3. Charles Otieno,

    Yellow cards; 22. Wycliffe Otieno, 30. Anthony Kimani, 10. Peter Opiyo, Ezekiel Odera (x2)

    MVP: 10. Peter Pinchez Opiyo

    AP Bomet

    31. Fredrick Otieno, 3. Dominic Kipkirui, 27. Paul Ndara, 25. Gideon Kibet, 30. Japheth Ekuba, 2 Eli John, 12. Vincent Lubembe,  10. Dickson Mwangi, 14. James Kaleha, 7. Philip Wasai, 20. Chris Wilunda

    Subs: 19. Kevin Odongo, 18. Conrad Isigi, 2. Daniel Odhiambo, 5. Eric Chivatsi, 23. Brian Ngala, 21. Peter Juma, 11. Lawrence Kibet

    Coach: Sebastian Owino

  • City Stars completes double over Police

    City Stars completes double over Police

    A second half penalty from Ezekiel Odera ensured Nairobi City Stars beat Kenya Police 2-1 at Camp Toyoyo on Saturday 29 February 2020 in a Betika Super League (BSL) match day 26 tie.

    Odera’s goal from the spot after a Police player had handled in the box completed a City Stars comeback to complete a season double over Police.

    The visitors went up first when a counter attack saw City Stars keeper Levis Opiyo hack down a Police player on the edge of the box. Skipper David Oluoch stepped up to plant home the resultant six-yarder in the seventh minute.

    With minutes to the end of the first half, Peter Pinchez Opiyo was brought down by Police centre back George Gaunya after bursting into the box following his receipt of a long ball from City Stars backyard. He dusted himself up to score his maiden goal for City Stars sending the teams’ level at 1-1 heading to the break.

    The win margin could have been bigger had the outstanding Davis Agesa not been denied by Police custodian Juma no less than on three occasions – twice following perfect crosses from right winger Azizi Okaka.

    The Toyoyo win was the first ever while hosting Police adding on to a 3-2 first leg win in October last year.

    With all spoils on offer from the penalty laden tie, City Stars moved to the 58-point mark from 24 matches to improve their gap over tenth placed Police to 25 points.

    Simba wa Nairobi are now seven points clear of second placed Bidco United. While City Stars won on Saturday, Bidco went down 3-0 at home in Thika to visiting St. Joseph’s from Nakuru.

    Lineups

    Nairobi City Stars

    23. Levis Opiyo, 8. Calvin Masawa (Captain), 4. Salim Abdalla, 22. Wycliffe Otieno, 28. Kevin Okumu, 2. Elvis Ojiambo, 10. Peter Opiyo, 25. David Gateri (15. John Kamau), 27. Azizi Okaka (12. Edwin Buliba), 32. Ezekiel Odera (19. Jimmy Bageya), 11. Davis Agesa

    Coach: Sanjin Alagic

    Unused subs: 16. Jacob Osano, 17. Noah Abich. 3. Eric Ochieng, 5. Wesley Onguso

    Yellow cards; Davis Agesa x2 (red card), Elvis Ojiambo

    Kenya Police

    37. Reuben Juma, 25. Michael Anyonga, 24. George Gaunya, 29. Philip Ochieng, 26. Steve Baraza, 22. Samson Ndungu, 6. Martin Mutua, 77. Soita Silicho, 7. David Oluoch, 20. Alvin Mang’eni, 35. Hillary Ojwang

    Subs: Vincent Odhiambo, 2. Ambrose Kula, 21. Clinton Kinanga, 12. Peter Njoroge, 65. Said Jillo, 14. Peter Mwaura, 17. Abbas Khadeyo

    Coach: Charles Omondi

  • Kamau returns, Atuto joins in

    Kamau returns, Atuto joins in

    Left footed John Kamau, a winger cum left back, and center back Tedian Atuto Esilaba, are the latest arrivals at Nairobi City Stars.

    The two completed their entry to Simba wa Nairobi on deadline day – Friday 31 January 2020 – on short term deals to the end of the season.

    Kamau, a former Vapor Sports player spent a year at City stars but left City Stars in mid 2018 to join Tusker FC in the Kenyan Premiership. His return ends six months of league inactivity.

    Tedian, a former Bidco United player arrives from fellow National Super League (NSL) side Fortune Sacco where he was the captain.

    “I am back home. This is where it all started for me and I am glad to return and continue from where I left.” said a beaming Kamau

    On his part Tedian (pictured below) had this to say;

    “To join a team that is chasing promotion is exciting and challenging at the same time. I am glad I can now be part of that journey.”

    Commenting on the two arrivals, head Coach Sanjin had this to say;

    “Kamau provides us with good options on the left channel which will be very important to our course while Teddy (Tedian) solidifies our defense. We welcome them on board.” he said

    The arrival of Kamau and Tedian adds on to four other January signings; midfielder Peter Opiyo, winger Azizi Okaka, keeper Jacob Osano and returning striker Ezekiel Odera.

    They take up the places of eight who exited the club in the just ended transfer window; keeper Vincent ‘DC’ Khatili who has since joined NSL side Kibera Black Stars, defender Cornelius Mutiga Mwangi who is now at Mwatate United, utility back Victor Okulu who joined Mt. Kenya United as well as Peter Wainaina, Heritier Luvualu, defender Agustine Ochieng, striker Stephen Mweni and winger Nahashon Thiong’o.

    Summary of transfers

    In: Jacob Osano (keeper), Peter Opiyo (midfielder), Azizi Okaka (winger), Ezekiel Odera (striker), Tedian Atuto (defender), John Kamu (Winger/Left back)

    Out: Vincent Khatili (keeper), Augustine Ochieng, Cornelius Mwangi, Victor Okulu (defenders), Heritier Luvualu, Nahashon Thiong’o (wingers), Peter Wainina (midfield), Stephen Mweni (striker)

  • A start for Buliba finally

    A start for Buliba finally

    After nine appearances on the bench, defender Edwin Buliba has earned his first start, finally, for Nairobi City Stars under head coach Sanjin Alagic.

    The patient lad has been named to start ahead of Kevin Chumsy Okumu at right back as Simba wa Nairobi takes on host Vihiga United in a National Super League (NSL) round 22 tie at Mumias Complex on Sunday 26 January 2020.

    Other than Buliba, there are three other changes to the last squad that faced off with Vihiga Bullets last weekend.

    Peter Pinchez Opiyo who only received his clearance to feature for City Stars last Friday starts ahead of utility forward Azizi Okaka.

    Tactical changes sees the returning Elvis Ojiambo, who was suspended for the last game, start ahead of Charles Chale Otieno.

    Davis Agesa who missed the last two games due to a knee discomfort replaces Gambian striker Ebrima Sanneh in the final change.

    Save for the four changes, the rest of the squad remains as. Ezekiel Odera, David Gateri and keeper Jacob Osano are the options on the bench.

    Starting lineup against Vihiga United

    23. Levis Opiyo, 4. Salim Abdalla, 22. Wycliffe Otieno, 8. Calvins Masawa, 12. Edwin Buliba, 30. Antony Kimani (Captain), 17. Peter Opiyo,  21. Oliver Maloba, 2. Elvis Ojiambo, 8. Jimmy Bageya, 11. Davis Agesa

    Subs: 3. Charles Otieno,28. Kevin Okumu, 32. Ezekiel Odera, 16. Jacob Osano, 27. Azizi Okaka, 25. David Gateri, 29. Ebrima Sanneh,

  • Ojiambo, Agesa return for Vihiga trip

    Ojiambo, Agesa return for Vihiga trip

    Two key players Elvis Ojiambo and Davis Agesa are aback in head coach Sanjin Alagic’s squad that heads out to Mumias for a round 22 National Super League (NSL) clash against Vihiga United on Sunday 26 January 2020 starting 3pm.

    Ojiambo was forced out of the last game against Vihiga Bullets at Camp Toyoyo due to suspension following accumulation of five yellow cards.

    Agesa missed out on the Bullets game and an earlier one away to Shabana following a knee discomfort.

    Three new signings; midfielder Peter Opiyo, now cleared to feature for City Stars, keeper Jacob Osano, utility forward Azizi Okaka and the returning hit man Ezekiel Odera are all in the party to Mumias.

    The above four, as well as the addition of defender Edwin Buliba, are the five changes from the squad that drew Vihiga United 0-0 at Hope Centre in September 2019.

    Noah Abich, astarter in the first leg game against Vihiga United, as well as late substitute Vincent Otieno and unused keeper Ronny Kagunzi are some of the players that missed the trip. The rest include left back Wesley Onguso and defensive cover Eric Ochieng.

    Squad to Mumias

    23. Levis Opiyo, 4. Salim Abdalla, 22. Wycliffe Otieno, 28. Kevin Okumu, 3. Charles Otieno, 30. Antony Kimani (Captain), 25. David Gateri, 11. Davis Agesa, 21. Oliver Maloba, 29. Ebrima Sanneh, 2. Elvis Ojiambo, 8. Jimmy Bageya, 8. Calvins Masawa, 32. Ezekiel Odera, 7. Peter Opiyo, 16. Jacob Osano, 27. Azizi Okaka, 8. Edwin Buliba

    Out: 5. Wesley Onguso, 17. Noah Abich, 1. Ronny Kagunzi, 16. Vincent Otieno, 12. Eric Ochieng

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