Nairobi City Stars

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  • Season over for City Stars quartet

    Season over for City Stars quartet

    There’s just about a week and a half to the wrap of the 2020/21 Kenyan Premier League season but already, the season is over for four City Stars players.

    Flyer Rodgers Okuse Okumu, mid lynchpin Peter Pinchez Opiyo, defensive-mid Ronney Kola, and stopper Wycliffe Wiked Otieno are, due to injuries, forced to focus on recovery and rehab with a view of chasing fitness for next season.

    According to the fixtures, Nairobi City Stars has two games on the cards against Posta Rangers and KCB on 14th and 21st August 2021, respectively, to conclude the season.

    Given the recovery and rehabilitation plans for the quartet by team physio Brian Otieno Odongo, the season would have since lapsed before they achieve full fitness.

    “Peter Opiyo suffered a sprained ankle of the ligament in the 90th minute during an away match against Vihiga United at the ASK Showground on 21st July 2021,”

    “He was to return to full training on 1st August but upon review, it was necessary to hand him a further two to three weeks full rest to heal fully,” said Brian

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    Peter Pinchez Opiyo celebrates his goal off a freekick against Ulinzi Stars in a round 8 Premier League tie at Utalii on Sat 16 Jan 2021

    “Okuse picked a chest/lung injury in the game against Wazito (30 June). He underwent immediate medical attention and featured in the next game against Bandari, Gor Mahia, and Vihiga United. He later complained of pain and difficulty in breathing during stress training and had to take total rest for a period of three weeks beginning August. A review will follow after that period,”

    “Wiki landed awkwardly and had an ankle dislocation in the most recent game against Mathare United on 7 August at Ruaraka and had to exit the pitch around the 34th minute,”

    “He was rushed to hospital and checked as that match went on and returned for a review three days later. He is expected to sit out for a month before returning to action,” added the team physio

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    Nairobi City Stars stopper Wycliffe ‘Wiked’ Otieno challenges Ulinzi Stars right back Brian Birgen to the ball during a Betking Premier League match day 25 on Sat 17 Jul 2021 at the ASK Showground. City Stars won 2-0

    “Ronny Kola has got injured while turning out for Nairobi Stima where he is on a season-long loan. Upon checking it was revealed that he has torn ligaments on one of his knees. With the application of the right procedures, he is expected to be fully fit within three months’ time.”

    Away from the quartet, there’s an opposite tale as some players who were out injured are returning to full fitness.

    Striker Ebrima Sanneh who had been out with an ankle sprain is now back to full fitness. He was a second-half substitute in the recent loss to Mathare United.

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    Ebrima Sanneh celebrates one of his two goals for Nairobi City Stars during a 4-1 win over Mutomo Tigers in a round 64 Betway Cup tie at Kitui Stadium on saturday 13 February 2021
  • Four changes for Bidco United clash

    Four changes for Bidco United clash

    Four changes reflect on the roster of players that forced a 0-0 draw away to Vihiga United as Nairobi City Stars train their guns on Bidco United in a premier league matchday 28 on Monday 26 July 2021 at Ruaraka starting 3 pm.

    Coach John Amboko has included keeper Elvis Ochoro, utility back Edwin Buliba and left-footed pair of John Kamau and Herit Mungai to his setup for the game.

    The four takeup slots vacated by Jacob Osano, stopper Kenedy Onyango who is suspended for the game, mid kingpin Peter Opiyo who is out due to a slight knock from the Vihiga game, and flyer Rodgers Okuse Okumu who takes a rest.

    Tracking back to the first leg game between the two back in December 2020, the changes total seven.

    Midfielders Oliver Maloba and Sven Yidah who featured started the game then are out with the Kenya U23 team in Ethiopia for the CECAFA Championship.

    Besides Kenedy and Opiyo, also out from the first leg squad is Jimmy Bageya who has since left the club.

    Fullbacks Kevin Okumu and Bolton Omwenga will be the new faces for the Monday game alongside left-back Wesley Onguso, defensive-mid Charles Otieno, forwards Davis Agesa and Nicholas Kipkiru, as well as Kamau.

    20-man squad to face Bidco United

    Goalkeepers: 1. Elvis Ochoro (GK), 23. Steve Njunge (GK),

    Defenders: 26. Balton Omwenga, 5. Wesley Onguso, 4. Salim Abdalla, 8. Calvin Masawa, 19. Kevin Okumu, 22. Wycliffe Otieno, 28. Herit Mungai Atariza, 12. Edwin Buliba

    Midfielders: 30. Anthony Kimani, 3. Charles Otieno, 2. Elvis Noor Ojiambo, 20. Timothy Noor Ouma, 27. Azizi Okaka, 15. John Kamau,

    Strikers: 17. Nicholas Kipkirui , 11. Davis Agesa, 32. Ezekiel Odera, 9. Vincent Otieno Okoth

    Not considered: 6. Ronney Kola, 14. Rowland Makati (both on loan at Nairobi Stima), 18. Sven Yidah & 21. Oliver Maloba (out on U23 CECAFA duty), 16. Jacob Osano (GK) 24. Erick Ombija (compassionate leave, 25. Kenedy Onyango (suspended), 29. Ebrima Sanneh (injury), 7. Rodgers Okumu (rest), 10. Peter Opiyo (injury)

  • Five changes against champions Gor Mahia

    Five changes against champions Gor Mahia

    There will be five changes from the squad that faced Ulinzi Stars last weekend when Nairobi City Stars lineup for points against champions Gor Mahia at Ruaraka on Saturday 17 July 2021 starting 3 pm.

    After sitting out two games against Bandari and Ulinzi due to injury, stopper Salim Shitu Abdalla returns to squad. He replaces utility back Edwin Buliba who was an unused substitute against Ulinzi.

    Forward Davis Agesa is also back after skipping the Ulinzi game to replace Vincent Jamaica Otieno.

    After sitting out one game, defensive mid Charles Chale Otieno and winger Rodgers Okuse Okumu are back as like-for-like replacements for two dependable players Sven Yidah and Oliver Maloba who are in the Kenyan U23 squad that travelled to Ethiopia for the U23 championship.

    It will be the third time that Sven will miss a league game for City Stars this season, it will be the first time for Maloba.

    While Chale was rested against Ulinzi, Okuse was out recuperating from an injury suffered in the previous game against Bandari.

    The last change is the inclusion of reserve keeper Jacob Osano who swaps places with Elvis Ochoro.

    From the squad that faced Gor in the final game of the first leg in mid May 2021, the changes are four; exit of Maloba, Sven, Buliba and striker Ebrima Sanneh.

    Winger Azizi Okaka, stopper Wycliffe Otieno, attacking mid Timothy Noor Ouma and mid kingpin Peter Opiyo – who was injured then – are the new inclusions after missing the first leg clash that Gor won 1-0.

    20-man squad to face Gor Mahia

    Goal keepers: 16. Jacob Osano (GK), 23. Steve Njunge (GK),

    Defenders: 26. Balton Omwenga, 5. Wesley Onguso, 25. Kenedy Onyango, 4. Salim Abdalla, 8. Calvin Masawa, 19. Kevin Okumu, 22. Wycliffe Otieno,

    Midfielders: 30. Anthony Kimani, 3. Charles Otieno, 2. Elvis Noor Ojiambo, 7. Rodgers Okumu, 10. Peter Opiyo, 20. Timothy Noor Ouma, 27. Azizi Okaka,

    Strikers: 17. Nicholas Kipkirui , 24. Erick Ombija, 11. Davis Agesa, 32. Ezekiel Odera,

    Not considered: 6. Ronney Kola, 14. Rowland Makati (both on loan at Nairobi Stima), 18. Sven Yidah & 21. Oliver Maloba (out on U23 CECAFA duty), 1. Elvis Ochoro (GK), 9. Vincent Otieno Okoth, 28. Herit Mungai Atariza, 15. John Kamau, 29. Ebrima Sanneh, 12. Edwin Buliba,

     

    City Stars, Muki, Gor Mahia
    Simba wa Nairobi skipper Anthony Muki Kimani shielding the ball off Gor Mahia’s debutant Frank Odhiambo in a round 17 clash at the Utalii grounds on Sun 16 May 2021. Gor won 1-0
  • Head to head: Ulinzi Stars (H) vs Nairobi City Stars A)

    Head to head: Ulinzi Stars (H) vs Nairobi City Stars A)

    For the 12th time since 2006 – but the first since 2016 – Ulinzi Stars will host Nairobi City Stars in a premier league tie.

    This time for the first time ever at the ASK Showground, Nakuru during a round 25 match on Saturday 10 July 2021 starting 1 pm.

    From the previous 11 encounters from 2006 to 2016, Nairobi City Stars has managed one win, forced seven draws, and lost three games.

    The lone win was back in October 2011 at Afraha Stadium where club legends Justus Basweti and Danny Sserunkuma scored to cancel out a first-minute Allan Muhati strike to complete at 2-1 comeback win.

    From the eleven home games, host Ulinzi Stars has outscored City Stars 12 goals to eight.

    The upcoming game is a reverse of the first leg tie this season that ended 1-1 at Utalii in mid-January where Oscar Wamalwa’s penalty in the second half canceled out a Peter Opiyo freekick in the first half.

    There are constants in the upcoming game; coaches on either side will be facing off once again as Benjamin Nyangweso at Ulinzi will be coming up against Sanjin Alagic.

    Form-wise, both sides are in search of elusive full spoils that escaped them in the last two games.

    Ulinzi Stars carries two straight losses to the game as City Stars has a loss and draw.

    Tablewise, City Stars sits seventh on the log with 33 points from 23 games while Ulinzi is five points back at tenth.

    Follow our social media for all updates on the game

    Summary

    KPL (away) games vs Ulinzi: 11; City Stars wins (1), Ulinzi 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)

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    Davis Agesa and Erick Ombija in action in a Premier League round 8 tie against Ulinzi Stars on Sat 16 Jan 2021. It ended 1-1
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    Azizi Okaka in action in a Premier League round 8 tie against Ulinzi Stars on Sat 16 Jan 2021. It ended 1-1
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    Peter Pinchez Opiyo celebrates his goal off a freekick against Ulinzi Stars in a round 8 Premier League tie at Utalii on Sat 16 Jan 2021
  • Sanjin is top coach, Njunge, Pinchez in TOTW 21

    Sanjin is top coach, Njunge, Pinchez in TOTW 21

    For a second time in three weeks, Nairobi City Stars head coach Sanjin Alagic has been named as the Betking Premier League coach of the week.

    The Bosnian topped four other nominees to scoop the accolade.

    He was nominated for the award after leading City Stars to a 1-0 win over Kakamega Homeboyz at the weekend for Simba wa Nairobi to register a fourth straight premier league win.

    While Sanjin took the coaching honors, two players; keeper Steve Njunge who saved an early second-half penalty to keep City Stars in the game, and mid master Peter Pinchez Opiyo, were named to the team of the week.

    — Betking Kenya Premier League (@Officialfkfpl) June 22, 2021

    Separately, Njunge, named man of the match against Abana Abeingo, was nominated for player of the week. He came second.

    Simba wa Nairobi was also in the running for team of the Week. The team came second out of the four nominated.

    Just less than three weeks back City Stars had a clean sweep as Sanjin, defender Salim Abdalla and the team named coach of the week, player of the week, and team of the week, in that order.

    Three players; Salim, Anthony Kimani and left-back Bolton Omwenga made it to the team of the week then.

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