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  • Osano, ‘Babu’ on clean sheet, scorers’ list

    Osano, ‘Babu’ on clean sheet, scorers’ list

    Following a 4-0 romp over Vihiga Bullets on Saturday 6 November 2021, three Nairobi City Stars players received mentions at the close of round six games in the FKF Premier League.

    Goalkeeper Jacob Osano, playing his fifth straight game, kept a third clean sheet at the weekend to be ranked among the top keepers in the league.

    Buddig attacking forward Timothy Noor Ouma aka Babu also features in the top scorer’s list his three goals scored in each of the first three games of the season.

    Though he is yet to top up on his scorers from week three, Babu provided an assist in the fourth game of the season against Bidco United.

    He’s been active behind the scenes and has provided the second assist in the last five games.

  • Nairobi City Stars 4 Vihiga Bullets 0

    Nairobi City Stars 4 Vihiga Bullets 0

    Simba wa Nairobi took down newbies Vihiga Bullets 4-0 on Saturday 6 November 2021 in Ruraka during a matchday 6 FKF Premier League clash to move into the second spot in the 18-team table.

    The 4-0 rout, in Simba wa Nairobi’s first-ever meeting against Vhiga Bullets in the top-flight, saw City Stars match two similar winning scorelines – the best ever -, that was set on 11 Feb 2006 (vs Kisumu Telecom at Nyayo Stadium) and 22 Oct 2011 (vs Congo United at Hope Centre).

    A Salim Shitu Abdalla opener in the 10th minute was followed up by second-half goals by Ezekiel Omukofu Odera, field skipper Anthony Muki Kimani – later named game MVP – and Vincent Otieno Okoth aka Jamaica – his maiden Premiership goal -, in the 62nd, 68th, and 74th minutes, in that order.

    Shitu, in City Stars lineup after skipping three games, got to the end of a Muki freekick to tap in at the far post for his first of the season.

    For the second, switch play by teenage sensation Timothy Babu Ouma from the right to the box found Davis Agesa who set the ball on the path of Odera who then lobbed keeper Richard Aimo to double matters.

    The third came when substitute John Kamau worked his way to the box with a one-two with another substitute Ebrima Sanneh – who earned his first game of the season -, then got it to Muki who then toed the ball to the far post. It echoed off the basement before rolling in.

    The fourth was a marvel as Peter Opiyo, in for Oliver Maloba, squared a fine long pass to Jamaica who chested down the ball before lobbing an advancing Aimo. The ball cooly rolled home for Jamaica to earn his first top-flight goal, and City Stars fourth on the evening.

    In spite of the heavy win, Vihiga Bullets were a hard nut to crack especially inside the first 60 minutes.

    After a cross from right-back Kevin Chumsy Okumu was cleared in the fifth minute, Bullets, under coach Evans Mafuta, had a response the next minute but a freekick their way went wide.

    In the 29th minute, Bullets had a set-piece atop the box. Nicholas Masamba had a go at it. It was dangerous but it weaved just wide.

    Seven minutes into the second half, Michael Isabwa forced a corner. His delivery was good but Jessey Kajuba’s connection – a header – ended up with keeper Jacob Osano.

    Two minutes earlier Osano had been forced to save another Kajuba effort; a long dangerous shot.

    Earlier in the 40th minute of the first half, City Stars could have topped up on Shitu’s goal had Oliver Maloba, earning a first start this season, been precise with a loose ball presented to him by Aimo. He shot wide from outside the box with an empty net at his mercy.

    Four minutes after that near-miss, Muki made a goal attempt with a rasping shot off the box. It sailed just above the bar.

    After registering the fourth goal, City Stars went for a historic fifth but a Pinchez shot for the far post deep in added time just whisked wide.

    With the latest win, the fourth in six games this season, City Stars shoots to the second spot with 13-points, one-off record champion Gor Mahia.

    Simba wa Nairobi will take a 13-day break necessitated due to two 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers by Kenya against Uganda and Rwanda.

    Thereafter, the team will be away for a round seven clash to Bandari at Mbaraki on Sunday 21 November 2021.

    Lineups

    Nairobi City Stars: 16. Jacob Osano, 19. Kevin Okumu, 4. Salim Abdalla, 25. Kenedy Onyango, 26. Dennis Wanjala, 18. Sven Yidah, 30. Anthony Kimani-captain (5. Mike Madoya-76), 20. Timothy Ouma (Peter Opiyo-66), 21. Oliver Maloba (John Kamau-66), 11. Davis Agesa (9. Vincent Otieno Okoth-72), 32. Ezekiel Odera (29. Ebrima Sanneh-66)

    Unused subs: 23. Stephen Njunge, 8. Calvin Masawa, 12. Edwin Buliba, 2. Elvis Noor Ojiambo

    Out: 22. Wycliffe Otieno, 6. Ronney Kola, 24. Erick Ombija, 7. Rodgers Okumu, 17. Nicholas Kipkirui (all injured), 14. Rowland Makati, 1. Elvis Ochoro, 27. Lennox Ogutu, 28. Herit Mungai, 3. Charles Otieno

    Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

    Vihiga Bullets: 1. Richard Aimo, 23. Nikson Kalwale, 18. Philip Mwangale, 15. Mophat Kovelo, 16. Jackson Saleh, 22. Lucas Waitere-captain, 24. Jessey Kajuba (14. Kevin Sagida-76), 5.Nicholas Masamba (17. Vincent Odongo-76), 11. Lucy Musyoki (12. Amos Kigadi-57), 7. Michael Isabwa (9. Brayan Sifuna-76), 13. Rashid Kyamba (6. Martin Okumu-76)

    Unused subs: 25. Michael Matasio (GK), 20. Lonny Amadava, 4. Sabulon Cheloti, 8. Patrick Okulo

    Coach: Evans Mafuta

  • Timothy Ouma receives Kenya National team callup

    Timothy Ouma receives Kenya National team callup

    After a blistering start to the 2021/22 Kenyan Premier League season, teenage sensation Timothy Noor Ouma aka Babu, an attacking midfielder, has been called up to the National Team for the last two 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Uganda and Rwanda.

    Ouma, signed from Laiser Hill Academy mid last year, is one of 27 players called up to the Provisional squad named on Monday 1 November 21 by head coach Engin Firat.

    The 2020 Rift Valley Chapa Dimba MVP has been in his finest element in the premier league where he has been directly involved in eight of the nine goals scored by City Stars in the first five games of the season.

    Ouma scored once in each of the first three games against Sofapaka (maiden premier league goal), Kenya Police, and Wazito and went on to provide an assist for one of the two goals scored against Bidco United in game four.

    Beyond, he has been behind four moves that contributed to four goals in the last four games after initiating the play that ended up with he assist providers.

    Ouma was nominated for the player of the week after matchdays 3 and 4. He made the team of the week on both occasions.

    “I am overjoyed to have had a good five games into the season. I have to thank my teammates for pushing me to the special mentions that I have received so far,” said Babu

    “That push has now led to the biggest call of all; to the National team. It’s exciting, and very confusing at the same time. I will go there and promise to give a good account of myself.” added Ouma

    City Stars head coach Nicholas Muyoti – a former Kenya National team skipper – commented on Ouma’s call;

    “He has great potential. We wish him all the best. This call will boost his confidence.”

    Kenya starts residential training on Saturday 6 November ahead of the upcoming assignments against Uganda (away) on Thursday 11 November 2021, and against Rwanda at Nyayo Stadium four days after.

    It is the second time that Ouma is being considered for National as the latest call follows up on his first mention to another setup; the Kenya U20 team in October 2020 – alongside City Stars keeper Elvis Ochoro – ahead of CECAFA U20 championship held later that year in Tanzania.

    Full Squad

    Goalkeepers: Ian Otieno (Zesco, Zambia), Brian Bwire (Tusker), James Saruni (Ulinzi Stars), Gad Mathews (Gor Mahia)

    Defenders: Stanley Okumu (KAA Gent, Belgium), Abud Omar (AEL Larissa, Greece), Eric Ouma (AIK, Sweden), Bolton Omwenga (Kagera Sugar, Tanzania), Eugene Asike (Tusker), Johnstone Omurwa (Wazito), Philemon Otieno (Gor Mahia)

    Midfielders: Amos Nondi (Dilagori, Georgia), Richard Odada (Redstar Belgrade, Serbia), Anthony Wambani (Vasalunds, Sweden), Kenneth Muguna (Azam, Tanzania), Alwyn Tera (FC Ararat, Armenia), Anthony Akumu (Kaizer Chiefs, South Africa), Wilkins Ochieng (Club Brugge), Michael Mutinda (KCB), Duke Abuya (Kenya Police), Timothy Ouma (Nairobi City Stars), Eric Johanna Omondi (Jonkopings, Sweden), Boniface Muchiri (Tusker), Abdallah Hassan (Bandari)

    Forwards: Michael Olunga (Al Duhail, Qatar), Masud Juma (Difaâ Hassani El Jadidi, Morocco), Ismael Dunga (Sagan Tosu, Japan)

  • Kipkirui, Ouma in TOTW 4

    Kipkirui, Ouma in TOTW 4

    Nairobi City Stars forwards Nicholas Kipkirui and Timothy Noor Ouma were named to the Team of The Week (TOTW) at the close of FKF Premier League 4 matches on Sunday 24 October 2021.

    While it was the first show for Kipkirui, named MVP after scoring once and setting up Erick Ombija in City Stars 2-0 win over Bidco United, it was a second straight appearance for Ouma in the TOTW.

    Ouma – named MVP in the game against Wazito – set up Kipkirui for his opener with a freekick.

    Ouma as well as stopper Kenedy Vidic Onyango ended up in the Week 3 team of the week.

    In the second game of the season against Kenya Police, in which City Stars won 2-0, Onyango made the week 2 dream team alongside forward Davis Agesa who was named the game MVP.

  • Timothy Ouma takes early lead

    Timothy Ouma takes early lead

    Three goals, one apiece in the three straight starting games of the season against Sofapaka, Kenya Police, and Wazito, places teenage sensation Timothy Noor Ouma aka Babu atop of the 2021/22 scorer’s charts.

    The Chapa Dimba Rift Valley MVP in 2020 leads a pack of four other players who are on two goals each.

    In the fourth game of the season against Bidco United, Babu was restricted from making it four-in-four but came out with an assist for Nicholas Kipkirui who scored the opening goal. City Stars went on to win the game 2-0.

    The blistering start to the season that now sees Babu in the scorers’ limelight, has so far earned him two back-to-back Player of the Week nominations after the Wazito – a game where he was named MVP – and Bidco wins.

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