Nairobi City Stars

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  • Muki returns for Sharks’ clash

    Muki returns for Sharks’ clash

    After sitting out two games against Posta Rangers and Nzoia Sugar, field skipper Anthony Muki Kimani is back for matchday six FKF Premier League tie against Kariobangi Sharks in Ruaraka on Wednesday 21 December 2022 starting 3 pm.

    Muki makes a return to take up the place of stalwart Peter Pinchez Opiyo who takes a rest after featuring in the first five games of the season.

    Also back after missing two games is left back Herit Mungai and keeper Jacob Osano.

    After sitting out one game, midfielder Ronney Kola and forward Samuel Kapen are also back in the mix for the Sharks clash after both skipping the away trip to Nzoia Sugar.

    Other than Opiyo, one other notable miss is Newton Tony Ochieng who has been ruled out due to a knock suffered pre-game in Sudi against Nzoia Sugar.

    Unlike in the first five games of the season, two more players have been added to the usual squad number of 18 to make it 20 for the Wednesday tie.

    Squad against Kariobangi Sharks

    Goal Keepers: 16. Jacob Osano, 23. Stephen Njunge

    Defenders: 4. Elly Kessy Osotsi,  8. Calvin Masawa, 12. Edwin Buliba, 14. Rowland Makati, 25. Kenedy Onyango, 26. Dennis Wanjala, 28. Herit Mungai

    Midfielders: 2. Elvis Noor Ojiambo, 6. Ronney Kola,  11. Andrew Kisilu,  17. Daniel Odhiambo,  18. Clifford Ouma, 20. Kelvin Etemesi, 21. Oliver Maloba, 30. Anthony Kimani

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

    Out: 1. Elvis Ochoro, 5. Timothy Muganda, 7. Pius Omachi,  10. Peter Opiyo, 15. Newton Ochieng, 31. Mohammed Bajaber

    Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

  • Head-to-head: Nairobi City Stars (H) vs Tusker (A): 2021/22 FKF Premier League season

    Head-to-head: Nairobi City Stars (H) vs Tusker (A): 2021/22 FKF Premier League season

    Nairobi City Stars will host league leaders Tusker FC in a mathcday 30 FKF Premier League tie at Ruaraka grounds – for the first time ever – on Sunday 15 May 2022 starting 3 pm in what will be premier league game no. 26 between the two since October 2004.

    From the previous 25 overall top-flight matches played, Tusker overshadows City Stars with 14 wins to six. The other five games have ended in draws.

    Tusker has won eight of 13 games hosted by City Stars who have managed two wins. The other three have been drawn.

    City Stars’ last home win against Tusker was back on 12 Sep 2009 at Hope Centre, a game that ended 3-2. Arthur Museve’s goal and a second-half brace from Collins Tiego secured the win. Tusker had led 2-1 at halftime through goals by Jockins Atudo and an own goal from City Stars defender George Karanja.

    Though a home win has been years back, City Stars heads to the Sunday game with two identical 1-0 (away) Premier League wins over Tusker within the last year.

    Into the game, both sides are buoyed by wins; City Stars with a 1-0 win over Wazito and Tusker with a 2-0 triumph over Kakamega Homeboyz.

    Tusker head to the game placed second with 55 points, six ahead of fourth-placed Simba wa Nairobi.

    Once again, coaches Nicholas Muyoti of City Stars will be coming up against Tusker’s Robert Matano in the Sunday affair.

    Summary

    KPL home games vs Tusker: 13 – Tusker (8 wins), City Stars (2 wins), Draws (3)

    Listed City Stars home games Vs Tusker

    26-Feb-05: World Hope vs Tusker, City Stadium, 0-1 (L)
    25-Mar-06: World Hope vs Tusker, City Stadium, 1-3 (L)
    29-Oct-06: World Hope vs Tusker, Hope Centre, 1-0 (W)
    21-Mar-08: World Hope vs Tusker, Hope Centre, 0-0 (D)
    12-Sep-09: City Stars vs Tusker, Hope Centre, 3-2 (W)
    19-Sep-10: City Stars vs Tusker, City Stadium, 2-2 (D)
    14-May-11: City Stars vs Tusker, Hope Centre, 0-1 (L)
    10-Nov-12: City Stars vs Tusker, Hope Centre, 0-3 (L)
    1-May-13: City Stars vs Tusker, City Stadium, 0-1 (L)
    21-May-14: City Stars vs Tusker, City Stadium, 0-1 (L)
    29-Mar-15: City Stars vs Tusker, Nyayo Stadium, 1-2 (L)
    27-Feb-16: City Stars vs Tusker, Kenyatta Stadium, 1-2 (L)
    20-Mar-21: City Stars vs Tusker, Utalii grounds, 2-2 (D)
    15-May-22: City Stars vs Tusker, Ruaraka, ??

  • Muki, Chumsy return for Tusker duel

    Muki, Chumsy return for Tusker duel

    Anthony Muki Kimani and Kevin Chumsy Okumu are the only two changes made as Nairobi City Stars shape up for a showdown with FKF Premier League champions Tusker in Ruaraka on Sunday 15 May 2022 starting 3 pm. 

    The duo missed the last two games against Kenya Police and Wazito FC, and are now back in place of Ezekiel Odera who is suspended due to (five) yellow card accumulation, and Davis Agesa who picked an injury in training.

    While Muki missed the last two games due to a red card suffered against Sofapaka, Chumsy had been out with an injury.

    Save for the two inclusions, the other 18 players, including Mohammed Bajaber who was named to the lineup for the first time against Wazito FC, maintained their positions.

    City Stars squad to face Tusker FC

    Goalkeepers: 1. Elvis Ochoro, 16. Jacob Osano

    Defenders: 4. Salim Abdallah, 8. Calvin Masawa, 12. Edwin Buliba, 19. Kevin Okumu, 22. Wycliffe Otieno, 25. Kenedy Onyango, 26. Dennis Wanjala, 28. Herit Mungai

    Midfielders: 2. Elvis Noor Ojiambo, 3. Charles Otieno, 5. Michael Madoya, 7. Rodgers Okumu, 18. Sven Yidah, 20. Timothy Noor Ouma, 29. Augustine Kuta, 30. Anthony Kimani, 31. Mohammed Bajaber

    Strikers: 11. Davis Agesa, 17. Nicholas Kipkirui,

    Out: 6. Ronney Kola, 9. Vincent Otieno Okoth, 10. Peter Opiyo, 14. Rowland Makati, 15. John Kamau, 21. Oliver Maloba, 23. Stephen Njunge, 24. Erick Ombija, 27. Lennox Ogutu, 32. Ezekiel Odera

  • Premier League return after 260 days ignites Wycliffe Otieno

    Premier League return after 260 days ignites Wycliffe Otieno

    After sitting out of Kenyan Premier League action for 260 days, stopper Wycliffe Otieno returned to the pitch on 1 May 2022 during a matchday 28 FKF Premier League tie against Kenyan Police in Ruaraka.

    Wycliffe aka Wiked, started in the game that ended 0-0 in what was his first premier league game since he suffered an ankle dislocation at the same venue against Mathare United on 14 Aug 2021.

    Having fully recovered, Wiked had made the squad for the first time this season the weekend before, on 23 April 2022, against Sofapaka, but was an unused substitute.

    On his return to the Nairobi City Stars lineup after 8 months and 17 days, Wiked clocked 70 minutes before trading his place with Lennox Ogutu to complete the game.

    “I’m just grateful to the NCS family, technical bench, administration, teammates, and fans for the support they gave me on my journey to recovery

    “I am hoping to clock more minutes, get more games under my belt, and positively contribute towards the team’s goals before the season comes to an end,” added Wycliffe

    The return of Otieno, and his performance on the day, head coach Nicholas Muyoti talking;

    “I didn’t expect that from him at all. After a very long layoff, he came in and did very well. It’s like he had never been off. Other than match fitness (lack thereof), he surprised us all with a very good performance.” said Muyoti

    Now back to the pitch, Wiked has his work cut out with six more games left to the wrap of the season.

    In his quest for more playtime, he has to contend for playtime against regulars Kenedy Vidic Onyango, Salim Shitu Abdallah, Edwin Malebo Buliba, and Lennox Capello Ogutu.

    Nairobi City Stars
    Wycliffe Otieno in action in a Premier League round 8 tie against Ulinzi Stars on Sat 16 Jan 2021. It ended 1-1
    Wiked, City Stars
    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
  • Head-to-head: Nairobi City Stars (H) vs Police (A): 2021/22 FKF Premier League season

    Head-to-head: Nairobi City Stars (H) vs Police (A): 2021/22 FKF Premier League season

    Nairobi City Stars will on Sunday 1 May 2022 host Kenya Police in Ruaraka in an FKF Premier League matchday 28 tie starting 3 pm.

    It’s a historic game as Simba wa Nairobi has never hosted Kenya Police in the Kenyan topflight.

    Police were promoted at the end of last season making a return to the premier for the first time since 1981.

    During the first leg encounter, City Stars toppled Police 2-0 at Kasarani Annex during the second game of the season in early October 2021.

    Heading to the game, Police comes to Ruaraka on the back of a 2-2 draw against table-topping Kakamega Homeboyz as City Stars is reeling from a 2-0 loss to Sofapaka from the last encounter in the same venue last weekend.

    Personnel-wise, coach Nicholas Muyoti is gearing up for his second game against Police who will be led by Sammy Pamzo Omollo. Kenyan legend John Bobby Ogola was in charge of Police during the first leg tie.

    Table-wise, City Stars is fourth on the log with 45 points as Police is 13th with 30 points.

    Who wins this one?

    Summary of City Stars home games vs Kenya Police

    Total home games: 0

    1-May-22, City Stars vs Kenya Police, ??

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