Nairobi City Stars

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  • How we lineup against Nzoia

    How we lineup against Nzoia

    Save for skipper Anthony Muki Kimani and offensive Oliver Maloba, there will be nine new players lining up in Nairobi City Stars colors as the team hosts Nzoia Sugar at the Narok Stadium on Sunday 29 November 2020 starting 1pm.

    This is as head coach Sanjin Alagic from Bosnia makes his bow in the Kenyan top flight in Nairobi City Stars 321st Premier League game, the first since 19th November 2016 in the season when the team got relegated.

    While Muki last featured for City Stars in the Premier league in 2009, but rejoined the club in July 2019, Maloba was part of the 2016 lot.

    Four offseason signings; Keeper Steve Njunge from Wazito, Kenedy Vidic Onyango from Kakamega Homeboyz, striker Erick Jibaba Ombija from Gor Mahia and left back Herit Mungai Atariza from Coast Stima will all start against Nzoia.

    They are joined in the starting 11 by defenders Salim Shitu Abdalla and Wycliffe Wiki Otieno, as well as midfielder Elvis Noor Ojiambo who all joined the team in July 2019.

    Vidic and Shitu will be the stoppers as Herit and Wiki take their places as fullbacks.

    Teenager Elvis will have Peter Pinchez Opiyo, and Muki for company in the mid as Ombija and Maloba operate on either wings. Agesa, the City Stars all-time top scorer in the NSL, will lead the lines upfront.

    Three teenagers; Elvis Ochoro and Vincent Otieno Okoth, both signed from Hakati Sportiff, as well as Laiser Hill alumnus Timothy Babu Ouma, will start off the bench.

    Ezekiel Odera who scored the clubs 304th and last Premier League goal in 2016 is part of the firepower on the bench as well as overall captain and City Stars longest serving player Calvin Masawa.

    Utility back Edwin Buliba and new signings Sven Yidah and roving winger Rodgers Okumu complete the bench.

    Starting XI: Steve Njunge (GK), 28. Herit Mungai Atariza, 25. Kenedy Onyango, 4. Salim Abdalla, 22. Wycliffe Otieno, 2. Elvis Noor Ojiambo, 10. Peter Opiyo, 30. Anthony Kimani, 21. Oliver Maloba, 24. Erick Ombija, 11. Davis Agesa

    Subs: 1. Elvis Ochoro (GK), 12. Edwin Buliba, 18. Sven Yidah, 20. Timothy Ouma, 9. Vincent Otieno, 7. Rodgers Okumu, 8. Calvin Masawa, 32. Ezekiel Odera

    Out of game 1: Ebrima Sanneh, Yusuf Mukisa Lubowa, Charles Otieno (injuries), Azizi Okaka, Jimmy Bageya, Jacob Osano (sickness), Wesley Onguso, John Kamau

  • Nairobi City Stars squad for the 2020/2021 Premier League season

    Nairobi City Stars squad for the 2020/2021 Premier League season

    Nairobi City Stars will navigate the first leg of the 2020-21 FKF premier league season with a total of 29 players: three (3) goal keepers, nine (9) defenders, 12 midfielders, and five (5) strikers. 

    A total of eleven new players onboarded in the offseason and this includes goalkeepers Elvis Ochoro (Hakati Sportiff) and Stephen Njunge (Wazito FC).

    Defenders Mukisa Lubowa Yusuf (Proline FC) from Uganda, left back Herit Mungai (Posta Rangers) and centre-back Kenedy Onyango (Kakamega Homeboyz) all joined Simba wa Nairobii.

    Midfielders; Rowland Makati (Vapor Sports), Timothy Ouma (Laiser Hill Academy), Ronney Kola (KSG Ogopa FC), Sven Yida (Kariobangi Sharks) also  joined the club in the offseason as well as flyer Rodgers Okumu (Coast Stima) and striker Erick Ombija (Gor Mahia).

    Two players; – Makati and Kola – will however head out on loan at second tier side Nairobi Stima to seek work experience over the season.

    Last season’s captain Noah Abich, who has since retired from playing, drops to the bench to become an apprentice to coach Sanjin joining former City Stars players John Amboko and Arthur Museve.

    Full 2020/21 Squad & jersey numbers

    Goal keepers: 1. Elvis Ochoro, 16. Jacob Osano, 23. Stephen Njunge

    Defenders: 4. Salim Abdalla, 5. Wesley Onguso, 8. Calvin Masawa, 17. Yusuf Mukisa Lubowa, 22. Wycliffe Otieno, 12. Edwin Buliba, 15. John Kamau, 25. Kenedy Onyango, 28. Herit Mungai Atariza

    Midfielders: 2. Elvis Noor Ojiambo, 3. Charles Otieno, 6. Ronny Kola, 7. Rodgers Okumu, 10. Peter Opiyo, 14. Rowland Makati, 18. Sven Yidah, 19. Jimmy Bageya, 20. Timothy Ouma, 21. Oliver Maloba, 27. Azizi Okaka, 30. Anthony Kimani,

    Strikers: 9. Vincent Otieno, 11. Davis Agesa, 24. Erick Ombija, 29. Ebrima Sanneh, 32. Ezekiel Odera,

    Technical Bench:

    Head coach – Sanjin Alagic, Assistant head coach – Nihad Nalbantic, First assistant coach – John Amboko, Second assistant coach – Noah Abich, Goalkeeper coach – Zachary Onyango, Team manager – Neville Pudo,  Trainer – Arthur Museve, Team Physio – Brian Odongo, Kit Manager – Joseph Andere

  • Ombija joins City Stars

    Ombija joins City Stars

    Striker Erick Ombija, 25, has joined Nairobi City Stars from champions Gor Mahia on a two-year deal.

    Ombija becomes the latest arrival at Nairobi City Stars, and the fifth in the current transfer window after youngsters  Rowland Makati from Vapor Sports, Timothy Ouma from Laiser Hill Academy, Ronney Kola Oyaro from Kenya School of Government (KSG) and keeper Elvis Ochieng Ochoro from Hakati Sportiff.

    Ombija has an envious scoring record having scored 11 times in the National Super League (NSL) in the 2018 season and 17 goals in the ended 2019/20 season while on loan from Gor Mahia.

    “He’s a proven goal scorer and is a good addition and firepower to our striking department,”

    “He has been a long term target and we are happy to welcome him to Simba wa Nairobi.He gives us extra options upfront and is a great boost to the team.” said team coordinator Samson Otieno

    Prior to departing to his homeland in Taita Taveta after putting pen to paper, Ombija shared his reasons in joining Simba wa Nairobi;

    “My aim was to play the 2020/21 season through hard and support from the entire Coast Stima family,”

    “My decision to join City Stars comes at the right time and I am glad to join the Lions Pride and be part of a team which will challenge the for the title,”

    “I am happy to join the likes of Muki (Anthony Kimani), Pinchez (Peter Opiyo), (Oliver) Maloba and many more talented players at City Stars.” said Ombija.

    Ombija will don his favorite jersey no. 24 and will be contesting for the No. 9 position with Gambian marksman Ebrima Sanneh, Ezekiel Odera, Kaimosi High alumnus Davis Agesa and teenager Vincent Jamaica Otieno.

    Eric Ombija with club coordinator Samson Otieno during his unveiling on Fri 4 Sep 2020
    Eric Ombija with club CEO Patrick Korir during his unveiling on Fri 4 Sep 2020
    Eric Ombija with club CEO Patrick Korir during his unveiling on Fri 4 Sep 2020
    Eric Ombija during his unveiling on Fri 4 Sep 2020
  • Keeper Elvis boards from Hakati

    Keeper Elvis boards from Hakati

    Teenage keeper Elvis Ochieng Ochoro, 18, has joined Nairobi City Stars’ goal keeping department.

    Elvis, who spent his formative football years at Makadara Junior League, joins from regional league side Hakati Sportiff.

    The promising keeper, who spent four months at the famed Generation Foot Academy in Dakar, Senegal in 2019, joins City Stars on a long term deal and becomes the fourth singing after   Rowland Makati from Vapor Sports, Timothy Ouma from Laiser Hill Academy and Ronney Kola Oyaro from Kenya School of Government (KSG)

    “Elvis is one young keeper full of talent and is here to learn from keeper trainer Zachary Onyango and the custodians in the senior team,”

    “His plan is long term and we have no doubt in a few years he will grow into a top keeper. We welcome him to City Stars.” said team coordinator Samson Otieno

    The young lad is now looking forward to seize the chance to grow his game to a point he can command games.

    “It’s a dream come true to join a club like City Stars. I want to learn from the best and up my game through this God-given platform,”

    “I appreciate the chance and opportunity and promise to grow through the ranks in the near future.” said Elvis

    Elvis Ochieng Ochoro with club CEO Patrick Korir and former coach at Makadara Junior League and Hakati Stanley Achima during his unveiling at City Stars on Thur 3 Sep 2020
    Elvis Ochieng Ochoro with club coordinator Samson Otieno during his unveiling at City Stars on Thur 3 Sep 2020
    Elvis Ochieng Ochoro with club CEO Patrick Korirduring his unveiling at City Stars on Thur 3 Sep 2020
  • Chapa Dimba MVP confirmed at City Stars

    Chapa Dimba MVP confirmed at City Stars

    Teenage midfielder Timothy Ouma from Laiser Hill Academy has joined Simba wa Nairobi on a long term deal.

    Ouma, also known as Babu – same as another new signing Rowland Makati – is the reigning Chapa Dimba Rift Valley Most Valuable Player, an accolade bestowed on him in early March 2020 at the Kericho Green Stadium after he led Laiser Hill’s comeback to finish off dreaded Kapenguria Heroes for the regional title.

    During the final, that Laiser Hill went on to win on post match penalties after a 1-1 regular time stalemate, Ouma endeared himself to City Stars coach Sanjin Alagic who witnessed the epic final.

    Prior to the tournament in Kericho, Ouma had been accompanying his sibling Elvis Noor Ojiambo for City Stars training on his school off days.

    “I had been training with City Stars occasionally and I was blown away by the coaches’ approach,”

    “I was asked to return after school and I am more than elated to have been considered and handed a contract ahead of the next season,” said the excited Ouma

    Adding his voice to Ouma’s arrival at the Simba wa Nairobi den was team coordinator Samson Otieno;

    “He proved himself early when he attended our training sessions. Only schooling kept him away from us but he has since concluded his studies and can now focus on football,”

    “His qualities are in no doubt and we believe he will fit in well in the soonest time possible with the rest of the squad. We welcome him onboard. ” added Otieno

    Babu will don jersey no. 20.

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