Nairobi City Stars

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  • Debut goal spurs Levis Okello

    Debut goal spurs Levis Okello

    Substitute Levis Okello struck at the death to earn Nairobi City Stars a share of the spoils during a 1-1 draw with Ulinzi Stars on Sunday 7 May 2023 in Ulinzi Complex, Langata, in a match day 29 Premier League tie.

    Okello had only been on the pitch for a couple of minutes after being thrown into action in place of Elvis Noor Ojiambo in the 88th minute.

    He fired home a layup to the top of the roof after getting to the end of James Mazembe’s headed ball in the box.

    “I went in and did what I was asked to do which was to get the goal(s),”

    “I am happy to have opened my account at City Stars, and even happier that the goal made sure we left the field of play with an important point after missing many chances during the first half,”

    “The goal inspires me to even work harder and to fetch more to help the team move further up the table.” added Okello

    Okello arrived at Simba wa Nairobi in March during the mid-transfer window for the second leg, on loan from Kakamega Homeboyz.

    Levis Okello
    Levis Okello celebrates with teammates his added time goal – his first for City Stars – against Ulinzi Stars at the Ulinzi Complex, Langata, on Su 7 May 2023. The game ended 1-1
    Levis Okello
    Levis Okello celebrates his added time goal – his first for City Stars – against Ulinzi Stars at the Ulinzi Complex, Langata, on Su 7 May 2023. The game ended 1-1
  • MD29: Ulinzi Stars 1 Nairobi City Stars 1

    MD29: Ulinzi Stars 1 Nairobi City Stars 1

    A debut goal for Levis Okello in Nairobi City Stars colors right at the death secured a memorable 1-1 draw against hosts Ulinzi Stars during a matchday 29 FKF Premier League tie played in Ulinzi Complex Langata on Sunday 7 May 2023.

    Ulinzi went ahead in the game in the 77th minute through substitute Enosh Ochieng and looked on course for a win till Okello, on loan from Homeboyz, struck at the death for Simba wa Nairobi to get a share of the spoils. He had only been on the pitch for a few minutes after coming on for Elvis Noor.

    The draw was the eighth between the two sides in the Kenyan top flight.

    With a point, City Stars moves to the 29-point mark but still stay 14th in the 18-team log. Ulinzi Stars are seventh with 44 points.

    Up next for City Stars is a home game against Bandari on Saturday 13 May 2023 starting at 3 pm.

    Lineups

    Ulinzi Stars: 30. Stephen Ochieng, 18. Salim Swaleh, 12. Bonventure Muchika, 44. Shannel Makwata, 21. Bernard Ongoma, 11. Stephen Etyang, 2. Issa Lumumba, 24. Staphod Odhiambo, 22. Masita Masuta (25. Enosh Ochieng-71), 14. Hillary Simiyu, 10. Boniface Muchiri

    Unused subs: 1. James Saruni, 20. Ricks Omondi, 18. Peter Wafula, 6. Elvis Khasambili, 7. Clinton Omondi, 17. Elly Saenyi, 3. Kelvin Thairu, 2. Jacob Onyango, 39. Alex Masinde, 25. Enosh Ochieng, 32. Mark Bikokwa, 8. John Kago, 42. Lucas Maina

    Coach: Bernard Mwalala

    Nairobi City Stars: 23. Steve Njunge, 26. Dennis Wanjala, 12. Edwin Buliba, 25. Kenedy Onyango-captain, 5. Timothy Muganda, 2. Elvis Noor Ojiambo (29. Levis Okello-88), 19. Vincent Owino, 11. Andrew Kisilu, 22. Samuel Kapen, 20. Kelvin Etemesi (21. James Mazembe-70), 9. Dennis Oalo (15. Newton Ochieng-70)

    Unused subs: 1. Elvis Ochoro, 8. Calvin Masawa, 10. Ronney Kola, 14. Rowland Makati, 18. Clifford Ouma, 28. Herit Mungai

    Out: 4. Salim Abdallah, 7. Pius Omachi, 10. Peter Opiyo, 16. Jacob Osano, 17. Abuyeka Kubasu, 30. Anthony Kimani, 31. Mohammed Bajaber, 32. Ezekiel Odera

    Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

    Goals
    Ulinzi Stars: 25. Enosh Ochieng (77)
    Nairobi City Stars: 29. Levis Okelo (90+)

    Cautions
    Ulinzi Stars: 33. Boniface Andayi (33)
    Nairobi City Stars: 5. Timothy Muganda (62)

  • Head-to-head: Ulinzi Stars (H) vs Nairobi City Stars (A): 2022/23 FKF Premier League season

    Head-to-head: Ulinzi Stars (H) vs Nairobi City Stars (A): 2022/23 FKF Premier League season

    For the 14th time in the Kenyan topflight, Nairobi City Stars will be away to Ulinzi Stars, for the first time ever, at the Ulinzi Complex, off Langata road, during a 29th round FKF Premier League game on Sunday 7 May 2023 starting at 3 p.m.

    It will be another first between the two as, in the last such game, Ulinzi Stars hosted City Stars in Ruaraka. A late Oliver Maloba strike earned City Stars a hard-earned 1-0 win.

    From the past 13 encounters away to Ulinzi Stars, City Stars has managed only three wins and has lost as many times. The other seven games have ended in draws.

    City Stars head to the game on the back of a 0-0 draw against champions Tusker while Ulinzi carries a 1-0 win over AFC Leopards from their last fixture. Simba wa Nairobi has an extra bounce going to the game as they are buoyed by two straight wins in their last two trips to Ulinzi.

    City Stars coach Nicholas Muyoti will be coming up against his Ulinzi counterpart Bernard Mwalala who was, incidentally, his understudy at Kakamega Homeboyz.

    Headed to the game, City Stars sits 14th in the 18-team log with 28 points. Ulinzi Stars is sixth with 43 points.

    Who wins this one?

    Summary

    KPL (away) games to Ulinzi: 13; City Stars wins (3), Ulinzi Stars wins (3), Draws (7)

    1-Apr-06; Ulinzi Stars vs World Hope, 1-1 (D)
    13-Oct-07; Ulinzi Stars vs World Hope, 1-1 (D)
    4-Oct-08; Ulinzi Stars vs World Hope, 1-0 (L)
    7-Nov-09; Ulinzi Stars vs City Stars, 0-0 (D)
    24-Apr-10; Ulinzi Stars vs City Stars, 1-1 (D)
    16-Oct-11; Ulinzi Stars vs City Stars, 1-2 (W)
    12-Aug-12; Ulinzi Stars vs City Stars, 2-1 (L)
    22-Jun-13: Ulinzi Stars vs City Stars, 0-0 (D)
    26-Jul-14; Ulinzi Stars vs City Stars, 1-1 (D)
    23-May-15; Ulinzi Stars vs City Stars, 1-1 (D)
    15-May-16; Ulinzi Stars vs City Stars, 3-0 (L)
    10-Jul-21; Ulinzi Stars vs City Stars, 0-2 (W)
    18-Apr-22; Ulinzi Stars vs City Stars, 0-1 (W)
    07-May-22; Ulinzi Stars vs City Stars, ??

  • Ulinzi clash shifts to Ruaraka from Langata

    Ulinzi clash shifts to Ruaraka from Langata

    Ulinzi Stars will host Nairobi City Stars in Ruaraka on Monday 18 April 2022 in FKF Premier League matchday 26 and not at the newly opened Ulinzi Sports Complex in Langata as earlier scheduled.

    The game was originally planned for Kericho Green Stadium on Saturday 16 April, but was dated fresh and moved to the new facility in Nairobi before the switch back to Rruaraka.

    “Ulinzi Stars informed us of the unavailability of the Ulinzi Sports Complex in Langata which then informed the return to Ruaraka. We are aligned with the changes.” said CEO Patrick Korir

    Ulinzi Stars were guests to City Stars last weekend in Ruaraka during a rescheduled game. Either side kept a clean sheet to share the spoils.

    City Stars, Ulinzi
    Ezekiel Odera in action between Nairobi City Stars and Ulinzi Stars in a matchday 25 FKF Premier League tie on Sat 10 Apr 2022 in Ruaraka. It ended 0-0