Left winger John Bombay Kamau and keeper Elvis Oblak Ochoro will be seeking vital playtime as Nairobi City Stars takes on Mutomo Tigers in a Betway Cup clash at Kitui Stadium on Saturday 13 February 2021.
Kamau and teenager Ochoro are part of the 20-man squad named by head coach Sanjin Alagic for the round 64 game.
As the trio make the squad, a few others have been given a much needed rest. They include keeper Steve Njunge and midfielder Peter Pinchez Opiyo who have played all 11 Premier League games so far.
Salim Shitu Abdalla who has played one less game compared to Njunge and Pinchez takes a rest as well as recent Harambee Stars callup Oliver Maloba.
Three other regulars in the first team; left back Herit Mungai, striker Davis Agesa and stopper Kenedy Vidic Onyango have been considered for the battle of the Cats in Kitui County.
20-man team to face Mutomo Tigers
16. Jacob Osano (GK), 1. Elvis Ochoro (GK), 5. Wesley Onguso, 9. Vincent Otieno Okoth, 32. Ezekiel Odera, 28. Herit Mungai Atariza, 25. Kenedy Onyango, 3. Charles Otieno, 22. Wycliffe Otieno, 27. Azizi Okaka, 24. Erick Ombija, 29. Ebrima Sanneh, 7. Rodgers Okumu, 20. Timothy Ouma, 2. Elvis Noor Ojiambo, 26. Bolton Omwenga, 19. Kevin Okumu, 8. Calvin Masawa, 15. John Kamau, 11. Davis Agesa,
Not considered: 23. Steve Njunge (GK), 10. Peter Opiyo, 21. Oliver Maloba, 4. Salim Abdalla (all rested), 6. Ronney Kola, 14. Rowland Makati (both on loan at Nairobi Stima), 12. Edwin Buliba (thigh injury), 18. Sven Yidah (thigh injury), 30. Anthony Kimani
Elvis Ochieng Ochoro during his unveiling at City Stars on Thur 3 Sep 2020
Peter Pinchez Opiyo scored for Nairobi City Stars in a third straight top-flight game but his goal was not enough as Ulinzi Stars rallied for a 1-1 draw at Utalii grounds on Saturday 16 January 2021 in a round eight Premier League game.
Pinchez opened the scores in the 19th minute when he flung home a freekick from the edge of the box after skipper Anthony Muki Kimani had been fouled.
His delivery hit the underside of the crossbar to bounce in goal confusing keeper and Ulinzi skipper James Saruni.
But the lead did not last long as, eleven minutes later, the hosts were level after big unit Oscar Wamalwa sent home a penalty earned after Sven Yidah had handled the ball in the box while attempting a clearance.
City Stars should have won the game at the death but a goalward bound shot from substitute Timothy Babu Ouma bounced off upright before Saruni forced a corner from one last goal charge.
With the latest point Nairobi City Stars improves to the ten-point mark to stagnate at sixth as Ulinzi moved into eighth place with as many points from seven games played.
Up next for City Stars is an away trip to Wundanyi to face host Sofapaka on Saturday 23 January 2021 starting 3pm.
Lineups
Nairobi City Stars: 23. Steve Njunge (GK), 28. Herit Mungai Atariza, 25. Kenedy Onyango, 22. Wycliffe Otieno, 27. Azizi Okaka, 10. Peter Opiyo, 30. Anthony Kimani – Captain (7. Rodgers Okumu-90), 21. Oliver Maloba (20. Timothy Ouma-65), 18. Sven Yidah, 24. Erick Ombija, 11. Davis Agesa (32. Ezekiel Odera-85)
Unused subs: 16. Jacob Osano, 5. Wesley Onguso, 2. Elvis Noor Ojiambo, 9. Vincent Otieno Okoth,3. Charles Otieno, 15. John Kamau
Not considered: 6. Ronney Kola, 14. Rowland Makati (both on loan at Nairobi Stima), 29. Ebrima Sanneh (rehab), 17. Yusuf Mukisa Lubowa (muscle tear), 4. Salim Abdalla (injury), 12. Edwin Buliba (thigh injury), 8. Calvin Masawa (thigh injury), 19. Jimmy Bageya, 1. Elvis Ochoro (GK)
Ulinzi Stars: 1. James Saruni – Captain, 35. Brian Birgen, 30. Harun Mwale, 39. Alex Masinde, 33. Bonface Andai,, 18 Bonface Onyango, 26. Daniel Waweru (8. John Kago-66), 28. Churchill Muloma, 24. Oscar Wamalwa (29. Ibrahim Shambi-66), 10. Masita Bitolwa, 6. Michael Otieno (11. John Njuguna-72′)
Unused subs: Timothy Odhiambo, 44. Oliver Ruto, 34. Hamisi Abdalla, 21. Bernard Ongoma, 17. Mark Bikokwa, 2. Byron Odiaga, 5. Fredrick Chitai, 36. Edgar Mukolwe
Part of the City Stars bench during a Premier League round 8 tie against Ulinzi Stars on Sat 16 Jan 2021. It ended 1-1Davis Agesa and Erick Ombija in action in a Premier League round 8 tie against Ulinzi Stars on Sat 16 Jan 2021. It ended 1-1Wycliffe Otieno in action in a Premier League round 8 tie against Ulinzi Stars on Sat 16 Jan 2021. It ended 1-1City Stars bench during a Premier League round 8 tie against Ulinzi Stars on Sat 16 Jan 2021. It ended 1-1
Azizi Okaka in action in a Premier League round 8 tie against Ulinzi Stars on Sat 16 Jan 2021. It ended 1-1
Nairobi City Stars came from behind to tie Posta Rangers 1-1 in a seventh round Premier League clash played at Kasarani (outer) on Friday 8 January 2021.
Peter Pinchez Opiyo scored in the 54th minute for Nairobi City Stars to cancel out a 45th minute goal by Jackson Dwang to confirm a share of spoils against Posta Rangers for the sixth time in nine Premier League games since 2010.
Posta Rangers survived close shaves in the first quarter thanks to deft goalkeeping from Jairus Adira.
He had a triple save in the sixth minute denying Erick Ombija who sniffed at goal after connecting to an inch perfect delivery from Pinchez. Follow up rebounds from skipper Anthony Muki Kimani and one more by Pinchez were all stopped by the keeper.
The near misses set the tone for the game and just a minute later Pinchez attempted a near post shot off a corner that Adira once again stopped as well as a 13th minute connection from Sven Yidah off a Herit Mungai pass from the left.
Steve Njunge in City Stars was called to action five minutes after when he dived the right way to force a fruitless corner off a Dennis Oalo pile driver from a distance.
From the half hour mark Rangers gained momentum in the game and in the 35th minute Dwang had an attempt on goal only for his header to go straight to Njunge’s arms.
A minute later Rangers skipper Joseph Mbugi sent homeward a long ranger only to weave wide at the far post.
Three minutes on Dwang also had a similar attempt and the result was the same. He was not to be denied at the stroke of half time when he directed a Francis Nambute cross home from a tight angle for the opening goal.
Nine minutes into the second half stopper Salim Shitu Abdalla skied a shot. Just two minutes later it was all even when Erick Ombija powered a header goalward that Rangers keeper spilled for Pinchez to burry home the leveler. He could have registered his brace just two minutes later but Adira came out tops to stop his goal bound shot.
Davis Agesa, on for Azizi Okaka at half time, had a header sent out for a corner at the hour mark as City Stars continued to pile on the pressure.
Rangers had a glorious chance to double their scores had Njunge not tipped a fine cross from the left by Elvis Osok in the 80th minute. A series of corners for Rangers followed in the dying minutes but to avail.
The game was to end with a bizarre incident as Adira knocked down City Stars substitute Rodgers Okuse Okumu way out of his area to be served a second yellow in the game and marching orders. He had been booked earlier on in the 53rd minute for time wasting.
A freekick off that incident saw Agesa’s header from Pinchez’s dead ball fly marginally wide bringing the game to an end.
With the point earned, City Stars moved to the nine point mark but still maintain fifth spot as Rangers remain tenth with five points from as many successive draws.
Next up for City Stars is a game against Ulinzi Stars in Nairobi on Saturday 16 January 2021.
Lineups
Posta Rangers: 21. Jairus Adira (29. Bryne Omondi – 90+5), 3. Timothy Omondi, 22. Elvis Osok, 41. Dickens Mwema, 26. Osman Ngotho, 4. Joseph Mbugi, 12. Francis Nambute (31. Georson Likonoh,-65), 27. Clinton Kisiavuki (11. Eliud Lokuwam-81), 39. Ezekiel Okare, 10. Jackson Dwang (30. Simon Omondi – 90+5), 7. Dennis Oalo (6. Cavin Odongo-81)
Unused subs: 40. Charles Odete, 28. Emmanuel Pala, 8. Peter Ngángá, 14. Bill Oporia
Coach: Pascal Ochieng
Nairobi City Stars: 23. Steve Njunge (GK), 28. Herit Mungai Atariza, 25. Kenedy Onyango, 4. Salim Abdalla, 22. Wycliffe Otieno, 10. Peter Opiyo, 18. Sven Yidah (2. Elvis Noor Ojiambo-90), 30. Anthony Kimani (32. Ezekiel Odera-90), 27. Azizi Okaka (11. Davis Agesa-46), 21. Oliver Maloba (7. Rodgers Okumu -71), 24. Erick Ombija
Unused subs: 16. Jacob Osano, 5. Wesley Onguso, 9. Vincent Otieno Okoth, 12. Edwin Buliba, 20. Timothy Ouma
Not considered: 6. Ronney Kola, 14. Rowland Makati (both on loan at Nairobi Stima), 29. Ebrima Sanneh (rehab), 17. Yusuf Mukisa Lubowa (muscle tear), 3. Charles Otieno (arm pain), 8. Calvin Masawa (ankle injury), 15. John Kamau, 19. Jimmy Bageya, 1. Elvis Ochoro (GK)
Coach: Sanjin Alagic
Yellow cards: Jackson Dwang-35, Elvis Osok-81, Jairus Adira -53, 90+5 (All Posta Rangers)
Match Officials: Dr. Peter Waweru Kamaku (Centre Ref), Okoth (Match Comm), Gilbert Cheruiyot (AR1), Samuel Kuria (AR2), Israel (Fourth Official)
City Stars midfielder Oliver Maloba on the ball in a 7th round Premier League tie against Posta Rangers at Kasarani on Fri 8 Jan 2021. Rangers captain Joseph Mbugi looks on
Kenedy ”Vidic’ Onyango takes on a Posta Rangers player during a 7th round Premier League game on Fri 8 Jan 2021 at Kasarani
Salim ‘Shitu’ Abdalla keeps tabs on Posta Rangers winger Eliud Lokuwam during a 7th round Premier League game on Fri 8th Jan 2021 at Kasarani. The game ended 1-1
Peter Opiyo’s late penalty and a determined fightback to the end by Nairobi City Stars were not enough as Wazito hang to two first half goals to win a sixth round Premier League game 2-1 at Utalii grounds on Sunday 3 January 2021.
Kevin Kimani was the toast for Wazito as he scored a brace off assists by winger Boniface Omondi.
Kimani’s first arrived in the 16th minute after he was picked at the blind unmarked by a right sided cross from Omondi to fire past former Wazito keeper Steve Njunge.
In the 42nd minute he doubled the scores via the penalty spot after left back Herit Mungai brought down Omondi in the box.
With ten minutes left Anthony Muki Kimani was brought down in the box after meeting a cross from left winger John Kamau – making his Premier debut for City Stars – and Pinchez stepped up to score his first goal in City Stars colors.
The goal came two minutes after stopper Salim Shitu Abdalla had just missed to place home a long range freekick from the left by Muki.
Early in the game, in the eight minute, Oliver Maloba picked out Muki in the box but he shot wide.
Five minutes after the opening goal Wazito could have made it 2-0 but a point-blank close range shot by Michael Owino was blocked by Shitu.
On 36 minutes Njunge in City Stars was on high alert to parry off a left cross from the Omondi for a fruitless corner.
City Stars response was immediate as two minutes later right back Azizi Okaka swung a cross into the box but it missed the attention of Ezekiel Odera and Muki to go wide.
Muki could have atoned for that miss when he dinked a rather tame shot goalward only for it to bounce off the cross bar with Odhiambo in Wazito goal seemingly beaten.
The second half saw City Stars up the ante but Wazito played in safe countering any upward move. And that’s how it ended with the hosts carrying the day.
In spite of the loss City Stars maintains fifth place with eight points as Wazito moved to the same tally to sit seventh on goal difference.
Next up for Simba wa Nairobi is a home game against Posta Rangers at Nyayo Stadium on Saturday 9th January 2021.
Lineups
Wazito: 1. Peter Odhiambo, 3. Dennis Ng’ang’a, 4. Bernard Ochieng, 44. Johnstone Omurwa, 15. Dennis Shikayi, 12. Fidel Origa, 36. Kevin Kimani, 25. Musa Masika, 11. Whyvonne Isuza (21. Amos Asembeka-90), 10. Boniface Omondi (7. Vincent Oburu-84), 9. Michael Owino (14. Joe Waithera-77)
Un used subs: 77. Bixente Otieno, 28. Kevin Okumu, 2. David Otieno, 19. Joshua Nyatini, 30. Ali Hassan, 24. Maurice Ojwang
Coach: Francis Kimanzi
Nairobi City Stars: 23. Steve Njunge (GK), 28. Herit Mungai Atariza, 25. Kenedy Onyango, 4. Salim Abdalla, 27. Azizi Okaka (15. John Kamau-62), 10. Peter Opiyo,18. Sven Yidah, 30. Anthony Kimani, 21. Oliver Maloba, 20. Timothy Ouma (22. Wycliffe Otieno-46), 32. Ezekiel Odera (24. Erick Ombija-62)
Unused subs: 1. Elvis Ochoro (GK), 2. Elvis Noor Ojiambo, 8. Calvin Masawa, 9. Vincent Otieno Okoth, 12. Edwin Buliba, 3. Charles Otieno
Not considered: 6. Ronney Kola, 14. Rowland Makati (both on loan at Nairobi Stima), 29. Ebrima Sanneh (rehab), 11. Davis Agesa, 7. Rodgers Okumu, (both sick), 16. Jacob Osano, 5. Wesley Onguso, 17. Yusuf Mukisa Lubowa, 19. Jimmy Bageya,
Coach: Nihad Nalbantic (for Sanjin Alagic)
Yellow cards: 11. Whyvonne Isuza-23’, Johnstone Omurwa-44, Dennis Nganga-88, (Wazito), Herit Mungai-39’, Anthony Kimani -55’ (Nairobi City Stars)
Goals: Kevin Kimani (17, 35-Pen – Wazito), Peter Opiyo (80-Pen – Nairobi City Stars)
Match Officials: Sylvester Kirwa (Match Comm), Collins Opiyo (centre referee), Jane Cherono (AR1), Boniface Gikonyo (AR2), Elizabeth Muturi (Reserve Ref)
Corona Virus. It’s the one thing that characterized Nairobi City Stars Super League season in 2020.
The novel pandemic leapt out the woods into our lives and before we could understand it, we were operating in a lockdown.
For a few months we all had to stay indoors, quarantined, and when we ventured outside under strict curfews, we had to be masked.
Despite having a stellar season, Nairobi City Stars was not spared by the virus, as, from mid-March, all footballing activities in the country froze.
It their fourth stab at promotion, Simba wa Nairobi had done all they needed to do and 28 rounds into a 38-game season, the team had scooped 64 points and carried a ten-point buffer over second placed Bidco United.
With a clear view of the premier league, the team look forward to that one game they would win to be declared promoted, and the 2019/20 super league champions.
But that day never came. Neither did the coronation.
For when the games finally resumed in November, some eight months later, there was no looking back. It was picking up from where the ball had stopped.
The year began with the chase for promotion and ended with five games into the top flight league.
Though curtailed near the last mile, City Stars season’s objective was duly met in spite of the pandemic.
To sum Simba wa Nairobi‘s year, here’s a blow by blow account of the 2020 year gone.
January
7th – Peter Opiyo, Ezekiel Odera, Azizi Okaka, Tedian Esilaba and keeper Jacob Osano join the City Stars stable
11th – Simba wa Nairobi starts second leg on a high with an unprecedented 1-0 win away to Shabana in Kisii. Stopper Salim Shitu Abdalla scored the lone goal as Jimmy Bageya was named MVP. Azizi Okaka made his debut for City Stars in the second half.
18th – Goals on either half by Oliver Maloba (named MVP) and the returning Ezekiel Odera handed Nairobi City Stars a 2-0 win over visiting Vihiga Bullets in a round 21 National Super League (NSL) tie played at Camp Toyoyo, Jericho
26th – A lone Davis Agesa lone striker, off Oliver Maloba’s cross, topped up with a late Levis Lovae Opiyo penalty save, confirmed a 1-0 over hosts Vihiga United in Mumias to end the month on a high. Levis was named MVP as his sibling Peter Opiyo made his debut.
City Stars vs Vihiga Bullets at Camp Toyoyo on Sat 18 Jan 2020. They won 2-0
February
2nd – City Stars wipe out Eric Gichimu’s first half goal to see off title challengers Bidco United 2-1 at Camp Toyoyo to complete a season double. Anthony Muki Kimani and Jimmy Bageya scored the goals. Agesa was named MVP
8th – A four game winning streak brought to a rude end after a shock 3-1 loss to Coast Stima at Camp Toyoyo. Rogers Okumu, Erick Ombija and Kassim Mohammed scored for the visitors as Shitu found a consolation for the hosts. Anthony Kimani was named MVP
29th – Two penalties by Peter Opiyo and Ezekiel Odera cancelled out another penalty by David Oluoch for City Stars to outwit Kenya Police 2-1 at Toyoyo to complete a season double. Opiyo was named MVP
March
8th – City Stars starts the month with a 2-1 win over AP Bomet in Kericho. Odera forced an own goal and scored a beauty in the early minutes of the game. Keeper Jacob Osano made his debut for suspended Levis Opiyo. For a second straight game Peter Opiyo was named MVP
14th – Lead striker Ebrima Sanneh comes of the bench to power home a fine late header for City Stars to take down a tough Nairobi Stima 1-0 at Camp Toyoyo in a round 28 clash. It confirmed yet another season double as Simba wa Nairobi hit the 64-point mark to shoot ten points clear. Shitu was named MVP.
The game was played behind closed doors following the announcement by Government of the first Corona Virus victim in the country the day before. The game turned out to be the last of the season as all sporting activities were suspended after that weekend
24th – Due to Corona Virus lockdown, players put on ‘work from home’ programme to the end of April
Ezekiel Odera vs AP Bomet in Kericho on Sun 8 Mar 2020
April – August
With no football in the foreseeable future due to Corona virus, City Stars players and staff recoiled to ambassadorship and caregiving roles at the Jonathan Jackson Foundation (JFF) to partake in regular community service.
Distribution of food hampers to the vulnerable families in Kibera and Deep Sea in Parklands (April, May and June) and in #JengaJirani initiatives in July and August kept the players and team officials busy.
In the midst of all the activities, it was confirmed, on 1st May, that Nairobi City Stars – and Bidco United – were promoted once the Federation realized the Corona Virus pandemic was here to stay.
City Stars DM Charles Otieno Oduro doing distribution work in Kibera on Thur 16 Jul 2020 during the #JengaJirani drive
July
Keeper Levis Opiyo, defenders Kevin Okumu and Tedian Esilaba, midfielders David Gateri, Eric Ochieng and keeper Ronny Kagunzi all leave the club at expiry of their contracts.
Eric Ochieng, Noah Abich, Tedian Atuto, Levis Opiyo
August
7th – Teenage midfielder Timothy Babu Ouma from Laiser Hill Academy joined Simba wa Nairobi on a long term deal becoming the first off season signing. At the time of signing he was the reigning Chapa Dimba na Safaricom Rift Valley MVP.
19th – Offensive midfielder Rowland Babu Makati, 19, joined Nairobi City Stars on a long term deal from Vapor Sports, a club that signed him from local club Escalators of Gatina.
Rowland Makati with team coordinator Samson Otieno on his unveiling at City Stars on Tue 18 Aug 2020
September
1st – Defensive midfielder Ronney Kola Oyaro, 20, made a big leap from lower tier side Kenya School of Government (KSG) to sign a long term deal at City Stars.
3rd – Teenage keeper Elvis Ochieng Ochoro, 18, who spent his formative football years at Makadara Junior League, joined from regional league side Hakati Sportiff.
4th – Striker Erick Ombija, 25, joined Nairobi City Stars from champions Gor Mahia on a two-year deal to becoming the fifth arrival in the current transfer window
7th – Defensive mid Sven Yidah arrives from Kariobangi Sharks on a two-year deal
28th – After close to seven months of no football, team starts low key training at Hope Centre and Camp Toyoyo
Sven Yidah with Nairobi City Stars CEO Patrick Korir during his unveiling on Mon 7 Sep 2020
October
8th – Head coach Sanjin arrives back in the country accompanied by assistant coach Nihad Nalbantic to prepare for the Premier League season. Team shifts training to Ligi Ndogo
15th – Dead ball specialist Noah Abich officially announces his retirement as a footballer. He joins City Stars bench as an apprentice assistant coach.
24th – Ligi Ndogo offers first preseason test at their backyard. They fall fall 4-0 from goals from Ebrima Sanneh, a brace from Davis Agesa and Charles Otieno
31st – First major preseason friendly against Kariobangi Sharks ends even at 1-1 at Utalii grounds. New signing Rogers Okumu scores first before Peter Lwasa equalized. Striker Ebrima Sanneh suffered a long term injury in the game.
Timothy Ouma of City Stars challenging for the ball against a Sharks player during a friendly at Utalii on Sat 31 Oct 2020
November
2nd – Left back Herit Mungai completes his arrival to City Stars — the last signing – after impressing in the Sharks friendly. His last station was Coast Stima
7th – Hosts Bidco rallied to hold City Stars at Thika Stadium in a preseason friendly. Anthony Muki Kimani’s first half penalty was cancelled out by Anthony Gathu’s long range shot in the next half
11th – Mixed results for City Stars at PSC as the main team goes down 1-0 to KCB, while the second team romps 6-0 past Kibera Select Interbase. Eric Ombija missed a penalty but still came out with a brace as Ezekiel Odera registered a treble.
Davis Agesa on the ball as Peter Opiyo looks on during a friendly against Mt. Kenya United on Sat 14 Nov 2020. It ended 1-1
13th – New signings Ronny Kola and Rowland Makati head to NSL side Nairobi Stima for half-season loan
15th – Tevin Opondo levels matters in the second half to cancel out a first half goal by Erick Ombija as second tier side Mt. Kenya holds City Stars to a 1-1 draw at Dagoretti High School.
21st – Mixed results posted at the Jamhuri Showground as City Stars falls 1-0 to Posta Rangers before letting go a 1-0 half time lead to tie Gor Mahia 1-1
29th – Team registers a 2-0 win over Nzoia Sugar in their Premier League opener at the Narok Stadium. It was a historic clash on many fronts as 12 players making their Premier League debut for City Stars on the day, head coach Sanjin Alagic made his top flight bow, and was the first top tier game for City Stars since 19 November 2016. Salim Abdalla was named MVP as keeper Steve Njunge – who saved a penalty – and Muki made it to the team of the week. Maloba and Agesa made the reserve team
Oliver Maloba celebrates his goal, the second for City Stars in the season opening 2-0 win over Nzoia Sugar FC at Narok Stadium on Sun 29 Nov 2020
December
4th – A lone goal in the 43rd minute by Henry Onyango proved the difference as KCB registered a 1-0 win over Nairobi City Stars in a second round Premier League game played at Kasarani’s outer pitch on Friday 4th December 2020.
On the morning of the game, City Stars family went into mourning following the shock demise of long serving TM Neville Ovi Oduor Pudo
11th – Simba wa Nairobi hit visiting Bandari FC 2-0 in a third round Premier League game played at Kasarani to bounce back to winning ways. Njunge and Shitu made the team of the week
Skipper Anthony Muki Kimani, off an assist by Jimmy Bageya, and an own goal by the opposite skipper Bernard Odhiambo off a Davis Agesa cross ball, in the 60th and 68th minutes respectively, delivered the second win in three games. Njunge was named MVP
12th – On loan Rowland Makati came off the bench to score and provide assist to help Nairobi Stima salvage a 2-2 draw against promoted Soy United in Thika in an NSL season opener
17th – 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. It was a third clean sheet for the team
Keeper Steve Njunge gets the thumps up after saving a penalty against Nzoia Sugar in a season opener on Sun 29 Nov 2020 in Narok. He was named MVP on Fri 11 Dec 2020 after a 2-0 win over Bandari
19th – TM Pudo laid to rest in Yala, Nyanza
Full game for Ronney Kola and second half appearance for Rowland Makati as Nairobi Stima draws AP Bomet in the NSL in Bomet
21st – Amidst pomp and color, the club fetes all its players and technical bench from the past season for promoting the club. Muki named 2019/20 season MVP
23rd – City Stars forced to come from behind to tie Vihiga United 1-1 at Utalii grounds in a fifth Premier League clash. Sven Yidah’s first goal, a header, for the club in the 48th minute cancelled out David Simiyu’s 43rd minute header. Sven was named in the league’s team of the week
28th – Team resumes training after four days of a short holiday to prepare for premier league resumption in early January
