Nairobi City Stars

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  • Four changes against Posta Rangers

    Four changes against Posta Rangers

    Four changes have been made ahead of Nairobi City Stars historic 23rd round FKF Premier League clash with Posta Rangers set for Police Sacco Stadium, South C on Sunday 9 April 2023 starting 3 p.m.

    From the squad that faced KCB in mid-week, keeper Steve Njunge, defender Rowland Makati, and forward Mohamed Bajaber have been rested.

    Also out, for the first time since matchday two, is regular defensive-mid Clifford Ouma.

    The places of the four have been taken by defender Edwin Buliba and midfielder Vincent Owino who were both suspended from the last game.

    Keeper Elvis Ochoro is also in for City Stars first ever tie at the Police Sacco Stadium as well as flyer James Mazembe.

    Squad to face Posta Rangers 

    Goal Keepers: 1. Elvis Ochoro, 16. Jacob Osano,

    Defenders: 4. Salim Abdallah, 8. Calvin Masawa, 12. Edwin Buliba, 25. Kenedy Onyango, 26. Dennis Wanjala, 28. Herit Mungai

    Midfielders: 2. Elvis Noor Ojiambo, 6. Ronney Kola, 11. Andrew Kisilu, 15. Newton Ochieng, 17. James Mazembe, 19. Vincent Owino, 20. Kelvin Etemesi, 30. Anthony Kimani

    Strikers: 9. Dennis Oalo, 22. Samuel Kapen, 24. Levis Okello, 32. Ezekiel Odera

    Out: 5. Timothy Muganda, 7. Pius Omachi, 10. Peter Opiyo, 14. Rowland Makati, 17. Abuyeka Kubasu, 18. Clifford Ouma, 23. Stephen Njunge,  31. Mohammed Bajaber

    Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

  • Kisilu to build on topflight debut

    Kisilu to build on topflight debut

    Diminutive flyer Andrew Kisilu Ngati made his Kenyan Premier League bow on Sunday 11 December 2022 after coming on as a substitute as Nairobi City Stars took on Posta Rangers in match day four in Thika Stadium.

    Kisilu plugged into the left wing in place of Oliver Maloba in the 65th minute for his maiden topflight appearance.

    His debut against Rangers arrived on the day he first made the 18-man squad having missed out on the three opening games of the season against Bidco United, Tusker FC, and FC Talanta as he fully recovered from an injury.

    “I wish to say thanks to the Coach (Nicholas Muyoti),the technical bench and team mates for the belief. I am looking to build on that debut and help the team going forward.” said Kisilu

    Kisilu, signed from second-tier side Dandora Love, arrived in the off-season to boost Simba wa Nairobi’s attack line.

  • MD4: Posta Rangers 0 Nairobi City Stars 0

    MD4: Posta Rangers 0 Nairobi City Stars 0

    For a fifth time in seven away games to Posta Rangers, Nairobi City Stars managed a draw, this time 0-0, when the two faced off in Thika Stadium on Sunday 11 December during a matchday four 2022-23 FKF Premier League tie.

    Though goalless, Posta Rangers will rue missed chances, especially towards the end of the first half.

    City Stars went agonizingly close to stealing all spoils right at the death had substitute Ezekiel Odera’s lob not weave off the upright he had pounced on a long drop goal from keeper Elvis Ochoro.

    In spite of the draw, both sides improved from losses from the last round of games; City Stars having gone down 2-1 to FC Talanta, and Rangers having come out from a 1-0 loss to Ulinzi Stars.

    Next up for Simba wa Nairobi is an away game in Sudi against Nzoia Sugar on Saturday 17 December 2022.

    Lineups

    Posta Rangers: 29. Samuel Njau, 25. Elvis Osok, 18. Michael Apudo, 3. Swaleh Pamba, 22. Kennedy Odhiambo, 17. Bernard Ondiek, 39. Brian Marita (23. Brian Otieno-72), 24. Sammy Odero (15. Simon Omondi-82), 14. Timothy Otieno (12. Francis Nambute-82) , 10. Jackson Dwang (4. Vincent Wasambo-63), 40. Caleb Olilo (11. Eliud Lokuwam-72)

    Unused subs: 21. Nathan Brandon, 41. Dinken Mwema, 66. Geoffrey Shiveka, 6. Cavin Odongo,

    Coach: John Kamau

    City Stars: 1. Elvis Ochoro, 14. Rowland Makati, 25. Kenedy Onyango, 12. Edwin Buliba, 26. Dennis Wanjala, 18. **Clifford Ouma, 10. Peter Opiyo (15. Newton Ochieng-66) , 2. Elvis Noor Ojiambo-Captain, 1. Oliver Maloba (11. *Andrew Kisilu-66), 22. Samuel Kapen (6. Ronney Kola-92), 9. Vincent Otieno (32. Ezekiel Odera-66)

    Unused subs: 16. Jacob Osano, 4. Elly Kessy Osotsi, 28. Herit Mungai

    Out: 5. Timothy Muganda,7. Pius Omachi, 8. Calvin Masawa, 17. Daniel Odhiambo, 20. Kelvin Etemesi, 23. Stephen Njunge, 30. Anthony Kimani, 31. Mohammed Bajaber

    * Premier League debut, ** First Premier League start

    Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

    Cautions

    Posta Rangers: 3. Swaleh Pamba (22),24. Sammy Odero (30)
    Nairobi City Stars: 32. Ezekiel Odera (73), 22. Samuel Kapen (88)

  • Andrew Kisilu named for Posta Rangers duel

    Andrew Kisilu named for Posta Rangers duel

    Winger Andrew Kisilu Ngati is in line for his Kenyan Premiership debut after making the cut to face Posta Rangers in Thika on Sunday 11 December 2022 in a fourth-round tie starting 3 pm.

    Kisilu, formerly of Dandora Love, is one of two changes to the 18-man squad named for the upcoming tie by head coach Nicholas Muyoti.

    Aside from Kisilu, the other change is defensive-mid Ronney Kola who featured in the first two games against Bidco United and Tusker, but sat out the last game against FC Talanta.

    The two take up the places of Daniel Dante Odhiambo and Anthony Muki Kimani who take a break after featuring in the first three games.

    Squad to face Posta Rangers

    Goal Keepers: 1. Elvis Ochoro, 16. Jacob Osano

    Defenders: 4. Elly Kessy Osotsi,  12. Edwin Buliba, 14. Rowland Makati, 25. Kenedy Onyango, 26. Dennis Wanjala, 28. Herit Mungai

    Midfielders: 2. Elvis Noor Ojiambo, 6. Ronney Kola,  10. Peter Opiyo, 11. Andrew Kisilu, 15. Newton Ochieng, 18. Clifford Ouma, 21. Oliver Maloba,

    Strikers: 9. Vincent Otieno Okoth, 22. Samuel Kapen, 32. Ezekiel Odera

    Out:  5. Timothy Muganda,7. Pius Omachi, 8. Calvin Masawa, 17. Daniel Odhiambo,  20. Kelvin Etemesi,  23. Stephen Njunge, 30. Anthony Kimani, 31. Mohammed Bajaber

    Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

  • Head-to-head: Posta Rangers (H) vs Nairobi City Stars (A): 2022-23 FKF Premier League season

    Head-to-head: Posta Rangers (H) vs Nairobi City Stars (A): 2022-23 FKF Premier League season

    For the seventh time since 2010, Posta Rangers will host Nairobi City Stars in Kenya’s topflight league, this time in Thika Stadium, on Sunday 11 December 2022 during a fourth-round 2022-23 FKF Premier League game starting at 3 pm.

    In the last encounter at the same venue back in October 2021, City Stars clawed back from a goal down at halftime to level the tie 1-1 via an Anthony Muki Kiman strike for a share of the spoils.

    That draw was the fourth in games hosted by Rangers, the other two being a win a piece by either side.

    While City Stars will once again be led to the game by coach Nicholas Muyoti, Rangers will be under the wings of John Kamau. Last time out Stanley Okumbi who was the boss of the mailmen.

    Into the game, both sides are reeling from losses; Simba wa Nairobi having gone down 2-1 to FC Talanta in their last game while Rangers comes to the game on the back of a 1-0 loss to Ulinzi Stars.

    Who wins this one?

    Summary

    KPL games: 12 – Posta Rangers wins (3), Nairobi City Stars wins (1), Draws (8)

    List of Nairobi City Stars away games to Posta Rangers 

    10-Jul-10; Posta Rangers vs City Stars, 1-3 (W)
    29-May-11, Posta Rangers vs City Stars, 2-1 (L)
    3-Nov-12, Posta Rangers vs City Stars, 0-0 (D)
    10-Jul-16; Posta Rangers vs City Stars, 0-0 (D)
    10-Jul-16; Posta Rangers vs City Stars, 0-0 (D)
    08-Jan-21; Posta Rangers vs City Stars, 1-1 (D)
    30-Oct-21; Posta Rangers vs City Stars, 1-1 (D)

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