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  • False start against Sofapaka

    False start against Sofapaka

    Nairobi City Stars went down 3-1 to home team Sofapaka on Sunday 26 September 2021 in a 2021-22 FKF Premier League matchday one tie played in Wundanyi.

    Sofapaka carried a 1-0 lead to the break after a breakout Joe Waithira goal in the 40th minute off an assist from the left by Ambrose Sifuna.

    They doubled the lead through skipper Lawrence Juma in the 80th minute via a penalty he won after being adjudged to have been fouled by Kevin Okumu in the box. Juma had raced down a long throw from his keeper Kelvin Omondi from mid-pitch into the box.

    Substitute Timothy Babu Ouma pulled one back for Simba wa Nairobi in the 86th minute – his debut goal in the premier league – after chesting down a Kevin Chumsy Okumu delivery before firing low at the far post.

    In stoppage time an unmarked Alex Imbusia slammed ball home, off a fed from Waithira,  from the edge of the box to end the contest at 3-1.

    It was Sofapaka’s seventh win over City Stars in ten home games since year 2009.

    City Stars had two debutants; head coach Nicholas Muyoti on the touchline and left-back Dennis Wanjala who joined in the off-season from Nzoia Sugar.

    Next up for City Stars is an away game to newly promoted Kenya Police on Sunday 17 October 2021 at Ruaraka grounds starting 3pm.

    Lineups:

    Sofapaka: 35. Kevin Omondi, 20. Titus Achesa, 27. Stephen Okola, 6. David Nshimiramana, 11. Ambrose Sifuna, 10. Roy Okal, 66. Sebastian Sunday, 17. Alex Imbusia, 40. David King’atua, 16. Joe Waithira, 23. Lawrence Juma

    Unused subs: Namasaka, Bernard, Nixon Omondi

    Head coach: Kenedy Odhiambo

    Nairobi City Stars: 23. Steve Njunge, 19. Kevin Okumu, 25. Kenedy Onyango, 4. Salim Abdallah, 26. Dennis Wanjala, 18. Sven Yidah, 2. Elvis Noor Ojiambo (10. Peter Opiyo-60), 30. Anthony Kimani – Captain (20. Timothy Ouma-60), 32. Ezekiel Odera (9. Vincent Otieno-70), 17. Nicholas Kipkirui, 7. Rodgers Okumu (24. Erick Ombija-60)

    Unused: 16. Jacob Osano, 8. Calvin Masawa, 12. Edwin Buliba, 15. John Kamau, 3. Charles Otieno

    Did not travel: 21. Oliver Maloba, 6. Ronney Kola & 22. Wycliffe Otieno (all injured), 27. Lennox Ogutu, 28. Herit Mungai, 14. Rowland Makati, 5. Michael Madoya, 29. Ebrima Sanneh, 11. Davis Agesa, 1. Elvis Ochoro,

    Head coach: Nicholas Muyoti

    Yellow cards

    Sofapaka: 11. Ambrose Sifuna (34), 16. Joe Waithira (52), 20. Titus Achesa (65)

    Nairobi City Stars: 2. Elvis Noor Ojiambo (38), 19. Kevin Okumu (81)

  • Timothy Ouma extends City Stars stay

    Timothy Ouma extends City Stars stay

    Attacking midfielder Timothy Noor Ouma aka Babu has extended his Nairobi City Stars stay by another two years following talks with the club management.

    The extensions will see Babu remain in Simba wa Nairobi books till June 2025.

    The youngster joined City Stars from July 2020 on an initial three-year deal till the end of June 2023.

    Chapa Dimba MVP confirmed at City Stars

    “We have had successful talks and are glad that Timothy has agreed to stay on for a further two years till mid-2025,”

    “He signed an initial three-year deal last year and had a stellar first season in the premier league featuring in 24 of 33 games. He is maturing well and finding a place in the main team,”

    “With an improved and extended contract, Ouma can now settle and focus better on his game.” said club CEO Patrick Korir

    Ouma is a former Laiser Hill star and the 2020 Chapa Dimba Rift Valley MVP.

  • ‘Babu’ inspires FIFA Best to Cup, Kshs 300,000 bounty

    ‘Babu’ inspires FIFA Best to Cup, Kshs 300,000 bounty

    An early brace from Nairobi City Stars Timothy Babu Noor Ouma handed FIFA Best a 2-1 win over Bundes at the Kenya School of Law grounds in Karen on Sunday 15 August 2021 to emerge the Dennis Oliech Cup Champions.

    With the Cup came a cool Kshs 300,000 as prize money as the losers settle for Kshs 200,000.

    The tournament, aimed at promoting behavior change as well as youth social-economic empowerment, was sponsored by lead gamer Mozzart Bet.

    Fielding a list of Nairobi City Stars players that included Wesley Onguso, Herit Mungai, Anthony Muki Kimani, Erick Ombija, Noor siblings – Timothy Ouma and Elvis Ojiambo – as well as Edwin Buliba who came on in the second half, FIFA Best were off the blocks with quickfire goals before Bundes could settle in the game.

    One other player Oliver Maloba was an unused substitute.

    Four minutes into the game, Babu got the end of a defensive goof to poke home the ball past an advancing Bundes keeper for the opener.

    Five minutes on, he cooled off a set piece with his chest before smacking home a left-footer to double matters.

    Bundes, fielding Nairobi City Stars defensive-mid Charles Chale Otieno, however, regrouped and managed a consolation early in the second half through an overhead kick by Tony Baraza.

    While FIFA Best took home the prized sum, Babu walked home with the top scorer award after adding on to his previous five goals in the tournament with his brace in the finals.

    “We are proud our boys come out to help their club FIFA Best aiding them to the Cup. In turning out for the tournament we get to see their attachment and character to their community.” Said City Stars team coordinator Samson Otieno

    For a place in the finals, FIFA Best had taken down Dagoretti HotStars that fielded, amongst others, City Stars attacking midfielder Rowland Makati, 1-0, as Bundes register a similar score over Mashimoni in the other semifinal.

  • Odera, Bolton in TOTW 30

    Odera, Bolton in TOTW 30

    Two Nairobi City Stars players; left-back Bolton Omwenga and striker Ezekiel Odera both made it to the team of the week (TOTW) at the close of matchday 30 during the ending week.

    Bolton and Odera were a class act leading City Stars to a deserved 2-1 win over AFC Leopards at Ruaraka on Tuesday to move third on the log.

    The two combined for the first goal in the 34th minute – Bolton sweeping in a cross from the left, off an Antony Kimani freekick, for Odera to tap in a classic goal.

    Separately, Odera was named the most valuable player in the game.

    Their entry to the team of the week follows Timothy Ouma and Stephen Njunge who landed in the first eleven at the end of round 29 following a 1-0 win over Tusker.

    Nairobi City Stars, Bolton
    Bolton Omwenga of Nairobi City Stars in a game against Mathare United on Tue 2 March 2021 at Kasarani Annex. City Stars won 2-0
  • City Stars trio in TOTW 29

    City Stars trio in TOTW 29

    Three Nairobi City Stars players; defender Wycliffe Otieno, keeper Stephen Njunge and midfielder Timothy Babu Ouma made it to the team of the week after round 29  games.

    To make it to the best 11, the trio aided Nairobi City Stars to a 1-0 win over log leaders Tusker at Ruaraka on Friday 30 July 2021.

    Ezekiel Odera scored the lone goal in the 53rd minute after getting to the end of a long ball by teenager Ouma.

    Babu, as Ouma is fondly known, clocked his first premier league 90 minutes in that game and came out as the man of the match.

    While Ouma made a debut in the team of the week, Wycliffe was making a return while Njunge made his sixth appearance. He registered his eleventh clean sheet against Tusker.

    “I am really happy for them in being recognised in the list of the best.” said head coach John Amboko

    Fresh from that accolade, the trio and company will look up to their next assignment against AFC Leopards on Tuesday 3 August at Ruaraka starting at 3.15 pm.

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