Nairobi City Stars

Tag: Syphas Otieno

  • MD20: Migori Youth 1 Nairobi City Stars 0

    MD20: Migori Youth 1 Nairobi City Stars 0

    National Super League (NSL) leaders Migori Youth ended Nairobi City Stars 11-game winless run over three months after a 1-0 win in matchday 20 in Awendo Green Stadium on Sunday 15 February 2026.

    Syphas Otieno scored the lone goal in the ninth minute after landing on a cross from the right to settle the game.

    Incidentally, it was Migori Youth that least beat City Stars back on 15 November 2025 at KIBHT grounds, Ngong, with a 2-0 scoreline.

    With the loss, Simba wa Nairobi remains rooted on 26 points and at tenth spot in the 20-team log as Migori consolidated top spot with 40 points.

    Next up for City Stars is a home game against Fortune Sacco on Saturday 21 February at the GEMS Cambridge grounds.

    Lineups

    Nairobi City Stars: 32. Arnold Shivachi (GK), *29. Ezekiel Simiyu, 22. Stephen Bulugu, 2. Salim Odeka–Captain, 26. Bernard Odhiambo, 19. Austin Moya, 31. Abuyeka Kubasu (*6. Edwin Jumba – 70), 14. Joseph Mwangi (9. Titus Kapchanga – 58), 18. James Kibande (20. Alvine Mukudi – 46), , 12. Doreck Otieno (*3. Alex Warai – 58), 10. Felix Seda

    Unused subs: Byron Owino, 8. Calvin Masawa, 16. Jimmy Mbugua, 25. Joseph Odhiambo,

    Out: Kelvin Nginai (GK), 4. Timothy Muganda, 7. Abdirahman Sharrif, 17. Kelvin Elias, 30. Suleiman Ali Konzi, Dennis Buhendwa

    Coach: Salim Babu

    *Nairobi City Stars debut

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    Migori Youth: 31. Victor Kamungo, 14. Frederick Simiyu, 23. Woodvine Okoth – Captain, 25. Nigol Mohammed, 35. Vincent Wanga, 44. Harmvine Okoth, 22. Yusuf Ochieng, 3. Collins Otieno (38. Geoffrey Odira – 46), 51. Noah Ngiendo (19. Michael Isabwa – 46), 20. Syphas Otieno (17. Kevin Hagai – 77), 10. Samuel Maiko (34. Erick Okinyi – 70)

    Unused subs: 41. Stephen Onyango, 7. Victor Juma, 12. David Ogonyo

    Coach: Sammy Otulo

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    Goals: – //20. Syphas Otieno (9)

    Yellow cards: – //22. Yusuf Ochieng (19), 19. Michael Isabwa (90+2)

  • MD 8: Nairobi City Stars 0 Migori Youth 2

    MD 8: Nairobi City Stars 0 Migori Youth 2

    Nairobi City Stars went down 2-0 at the hands of visiting Migori Youth during a National Super League (NSL) matchday eight tie played at the KIBHT grounds, Ngong on Saturday 15 November, 2025. 

    The visitors scored on either half via a penalty by Syphas Otieno in the 38th minute and a Frederick Ologi goal two minutes into the second half.

    The loss was the fifth for City Stars in the first eight games of the season leaving Simba wa Nairobi on seven points and in 14th spot as Migori Youth consolidated their place atop the league with 19 points.

    Nairobi City Stars was hosting Migori Youth for the first time since 2 November 2019 during a 2019/20 NSL matchday 12 in Camp Toyoyo. Then, a ten-man City Stars came from behind to win the game 2-1.

    Next up for City Stars is a trip up the hills of Wundanyi to face Mwatate United on Sunday 22 November at Wundanyi Stadium in a 3pm kickoff.

    Lineup: 

    Nairobi City Stars: 33. Maneno Chacha (GK), 16. Jimmy Mbugua, 20. Alvine Mukudi (Stephen Bulugu – 56), 4. Timothy Muganda – Captain, 17. Kelvin Elias (7. Abdirahman Sharrif – 87), 25. Joseph Odhiambo, 31. Abuyeka Kubasu (5. Phabian Odhiambo-56), 10. Lawrence Luvanda (Suleiman Ali Konzi – 56), 11. Luke Namanda (26. Bernard Odhiambo – 67), 12. Joshua Amunike, 15. Eddisson Katana Ruwa

    Unused subs: 1. Arnold Shivachi (GK), 6. Brian Opinde, 19. Austin Moya,

    Out: Kelvin Nginai (GK), 8. Calvin Masawa, 3. Vincent Odongo, 4. Salim Odeka, 22. James Kibande,