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  • MD10: Nairobi City Stars 3 AFC Leopards 2

    MD10: Nairobi City Stars 3 AFC Leopards 2

    Nairobi City Stars ended a two-game winless streak in the league, and at home to AFC Leopards, with a 3-2 triumph on Saturday 4 November 2023 during a 2023/24 FKF Premier League clash.

    Simba wa Nairobi, with up to seven changes to the squad that lost 2-1 to Muranga SEAL in midweek, took a 3-0 lead before Leopards fought back to add respectability to the scoreline very late in the game.

    Vincent Owino scored off a free kick in the 22nd minute for a 1-0 halftime lead. Samuel Kapen scored the second ten minutes after the restart after beating the last man and the keeper to score into an empty net.

    Seven minutes later, newcomer Robinson Asenwa, who started his first-ever premier league game, scored a beauty – his second straight goal in three days – to make it 3-0 for the hosts.

    Leopards scored a penalty in the 84th minute through Brian Yakhama and followed it up with a second off a freekick five minutes later through Vicent Otieno. But it was a little too late as Simba wa Nairobi held on to register a seventh home win over Leopards in 13 games.

    Not only did City Stars win the game, but also provided the MVP in midfielder Brain Mzee who had won the same accolade on match day two against Bidco United.

    With the win, Simba wa Nairobi moved two places up to eleventh on the log with 12 points, as Leopards dropped to 15th on eight points.

    Next up for City Stars is an away game to Tusker during matchday eleven on Saturday 11 Nov 2023 in Ruaraka starting at 3 p.m.

    Lineups:

    Nairobi City Stars: 13. Elvis Ochoro, 30. Rowland Makati, 4. Timothy Muganda-Captain, 15. Wycliffe Omondi, 26. Dennis Wanjala, 18. Clifford Ouma (16. Elvis Noor-81), 25. Brian Mzee, 11. Andrew Kisilu (9. Mohammed Bajaber-67), 22. Samuel Kapen (6. Ronney Kola-81), 19. Vincent Owino (10. Dennis Oalo-77, 3. Robinson Asenwa (17. Brian Mose-81)

    Unused subs: 1. Edwin Mukolwe, 8. Calvin Masawa, 12. Edwin Buliba, 27. Gilbert Abala

    Out: 5. Newton Ochieng, 7. Pius Omachi, 20. Kelvin Etemesi, 21. Yuto Kusaba, 23. Julius Ombacho, 31. Abuyeka Kubasu, 32. Sosthenes Idah

    Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

    AFC Leopards: 22. Humphrey Katasi, 11. Luke Namanda, 29. Vincent Mahiga, 12. Kaycie Odhiambo, 4. Randy Bakari, 6, Mousa Oundo (18. Bonface Munyendo-81), 7. Jafari Owiti ( 2. Emmanuel Lwangu-46), 36. Kevin Kimani (50. Victor Otieno-46), 9. Brian Yakhama, 33. Victor Omune (21. Maxwell Otieno-78), 23. Cliffton Miheso (32. Ronald Shichenje-46)

    Unused subs: 14. Yassin Sije, 17. Shawn Oloo, 32. Levis Opiyo, 34. Azizi Okaka

    Cautions
    Nairobi City Stars: –
    AFC Leopards: 12. Kaycie Odhiambo (35)

    Goals:
    Nairobi City Stars: 19. Vincent Owino (22), 22. Samuel Kapen (55), 3. Robinson Asenwa (61)
    AFC Leopards: 9. Brian Yakhama (83-pen), 50. Victor Otieno (59)

  • Mazembe, Okello, Abuyeka join City Stars

    Mazembe, Okello, Abuyeka join City Stars

    Winger James Mazembe and striker Levis Barasa Okello have joined Nairobi City Stars, on loan from KCB and Kakamega Homeboyz, respectively, for the remainder of the 2022/23 FKF Premier League season.

    Joining the duo is budding central midfielder Syllvanoes Abuyeka Kubasu from Division One side Vapor Sports.

    The trio joins the recently signed FC Talanta pair of forward Dennis Oalo and midfielder Vincent Owino, and the returning center-back Salim Shitu Abdalla, to make it six signings in the month-long mid-season window that shut on Monday 27 March 2023.

    Speaking on the latest acquisitions, head coach Nicholas Muyoti had this to say;

    “Mazembe and Okello will give us the much-needed punch up front. Our attack during the first leg was of great concern but with the arrival of the two I am confident that things will change for the better,”

    “Abuyeka is very promising and versatile. He has been training with us for the last three months and he now has his chance to grace the big stage. He gives us an added option in midfield. He is one for the future,” added Muyoti

    The arriving players shared their separate sentiments after joining Simba wa Nairobi;

    “Now that I am here, I will put in the right gear and rally my new teammates so that the team can rise from the very unfamiliar position we currently find ourselves in,” said Okello

    “I am happy to join one of the best clubs in the country. I will work hard to earn as much playtime as possible so that I can help the team improve it’s fortunes in the league,” said Mazembe

    “I am more than grateful for getting this chance. I wish to make the most out of it and prove myself, said Abuyeka

    Away from the arrivals, Nairobi City Stars confirms the release of four players; center back Elly Kessy Osotsi and winger Daniel Odhiambo, both to Kibera Black Stars, striker Vincent Otieno Okoth aka Jamaica to Darajani Gogo, and midfielder Oliver Maloba.

    Complete squad (with shirt numbers)

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

    Defenders: 4. Salim Abdallah, 5. Timothy Muganda, 8. Calvin Masawa, 12. Edwin Buliba, 14. Rowland Makati, 25. Kenedy Onyango, 26. Dennis Wanjala, 28. Herit Mungai

    Midfielders: 2. Elvis Noor Ojiambo, 6. Ronney Kola, 10. Peter Opiyo,  15. Newton Ochieng, 18.  Clifford Ouma, 19. Vincent Owino, 21. Syllvanoes Abuyeka, 30. Anthony Kimani, 31. Mohammed Bajaber

    Forwards: 7. Pius Omachi, 9. Dennis Oalo, 11. Andrew Kisilu, 17. James Mazembe, 20. Kelvin Etemesi, 22. Samuel Kapen, 24. Levis Okello,  32. Ezekiel Odera

  • MD6: Nairobi City Stars 1 Kariobangi Sharks 1

    MD6: Nairobi City Stars 1 Kariobangi Sharks 1

    Two first-half goals left Nairobi City Stars and Kariobangi Sharks with shared spoils during a match day six 2022-23 FKF Premier League game played in Ruaraka on Wednesday 21 December 2022.

    A Vincent Jamaica Otieno header inside the first four minutes of the game, and a Paul Odhiambo header, a response from a corner in the 22nd minute with a header from Paul Okoth, settled the game at 1-1.

    With a point, Simba wa Nairobi, who were hosting Sharks’ for the third time, sits 15th in the 18-team log with two points as Sharks are up eighth with six points.

    Next up for City Stars is a seventh-round clash with AFC Leopards on Wednesday 4 January 2022.

    Lineups

    City Stars: 23. Stephen Njunge, 14. Rowland Makati (8. Calvin Masawa-40-captain 2), 26. Dennis Wanjala, 25. Kenedy Onyango-captain 1, 12. Edwin Buliba, 2. Elvis Noor Ojiambo (30. Anthony Kimani-65), 18. Clifford Ouma, 21. Oliver Maloba (11. Andrew Kisilu-65), 22. Samuel Kapen, 9. Vincent Otieno (17. Daniel Odhiambo-72), 32. Ezekiel Odera,

    Unused subs: 16. Jacob Osano, 4. Elly Kessy Osotsi, 28. Herit Mungai, 6. Ronney Kola, 20. Kelvin Etemesi,

    Out: 1. Elvis Ochoro, 5. Timothy Muganda, 7. Pius Omachi,  10. Peter Opiyo, 15. Newton Ochieng, 31. Mohammed Bajaber

    Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

    Kariobangi Sharks: 1. John Otieno, 25. Kevin Luke Otiala-captain, 2. Daniel Omondi, 13. Kevin Munika, 3. Frederick Alushula, 11. Geoffrey Onyango, 23. Keith Imbali, 10. Fortune Omoto, 18. Tyson Okoth ((15. Biron Otieno-84), 19. Paul Okoth, 22. Julius Masaba ((28. Patrick Ngunyi-66 (17. Ken Kyalo-90+))

    Unused subs: 16. Gedion Ogweno, 14. Timothy Imala, 20. Mathew Kibiwott, 8. Kevin Wangaya, 21. Leonlevitt Osiago, 7. Shariff Musa, 4. Collins Obanda

    Coach: William Muluya

    Goals
    Nairobi City Stars: 9. Vincent Otieno (4)
    Karibangi Sharks: 19. Paul Okoth (22)

    Cautions
    Nairobi City Stars: –
    Kariobangi Sharks: 3. Frederick Alushula (88-Red card)

  • Vincent Otieno: Elite Pre-season Cup brace stirs striker

    Vincent Otieno: Elite Pre-season Cup brace stirs striker

    Lanky forward Vincent Otieno aka Jamaica ended a ten-month goal drought at City Stars with a brace as Simba wa Nairobi took on Kariobangi Sharks in the semis of the Elite Pre-season Cup in Kasarani Annex on Thur 29 Sep 2022.

    Jamaica’s goals were however canceled out in the second half as Sharks rallied to tie the game 2-2, but City Stars went on to win the duel 3-2 on post-match penalties to make the final set for Saturday at Nyayo Stadium.

    Jamaica got to the end of two deliveries from the right wing by Samuel Kapeni within a nine-minute blitz to grab his goals.

    “First, God is always on the forefront of everything. I am happy about the brace. My eyes are now trained on my first hattrick for the club that I love so much. It has been my family for a while now,” said the elated striker

    “I am happy that now I am playing in my natural position as a striker. It is very competitive but I am ready to beat the competition and I want to push the club to greater heights,”

    “Nothing is impossible and I believe God is with me, and the young team that we have as a whole,” added Jamaica

    Commenting on Jamaica’s fete was head coach Nicholas Muyoti who said;

    “He had very good movements as well as positioning as a point-man. I am happy that it is now resulting in goals. He was very good and I hope he can continue like this.”

    Prior to the Annex brace, Jamaica last scored for City Stars in November 2021 as Simba wa Nairobi took down Vihiga Bullets 4-0 in Ruaraka. It was his debut – and only – top-flight goal thus far.

  • Elite Pre-season Cup semis: City Stars 2 (3) Kariobangi Sharks 2 (2)

    Elite Pre-season Cup semis: City Stars 2 (3) Kariobangi Sharks 2 (2)

    Keeper Stephen Njunge saved three post-match penalties on Thur 29 September 2022 in Kasarani Annex as Nairobi City Stars edged out Elite Pre-season Cup hosts Karibangi Sharks 3-2 on post-match penalties to advance to the finals set for Nyayo Stadium on Saturday.

    The game ended 2-2 in regulation time forcing the post-game lottery kicks. City Stars had romped to a 2-0 lead inside nine minutes when Vincent Jamaica Otieno registered a quick-fire brace in the 16th and 26th minutes after getting to the end of Samuel Kapeni’s crosses from the right wing.

    Kapeni picked Jamaica out when he pounced on a pinpoint delivery from skipper Elvis Noor Ojiambo to square the ball on the path of Jamaica who sneaked between skipper Kevin Luke Otiala and Dan Guya to tap home the first.

    Three minutes later, Kapeni brought it high and Jamaica glanced it against the undersigned of the crossbar and into the goal. Newton Toni Ochieng, for safety purposes, made sure he rammed it against the net to confirm the goal.

    Sharks however turned the game around in the second half capitalizing on non-effective substitutions by City Stars.

    On 76 minutes they had a goal after skipper Otiala scored from the penalty spot. Tyson Otieno, who earned the penalty leading to the first goal, leveled matters six minutes later capitalizing on a spilled ball by Njunge.

    In the penalties, Ezekiel Odera started it off well with a goal before Otiala saw his stopped by Njunge.

    Anthony Kimani smacked his take against the woodwork as Sharks leveled with a clean one from Paul Odhiambo.

    It stayed level at 2-2 in the next round when Mohammed Hamudi Bajaber’s conversion was canceled out by Geoffrey Onyango’s. Samuel Kapeni and Kevin Wanyanga failed to score in the next set and in the final one, big Kenedy Vidic Onyango scored for City Stars as Fortune Omoto had his saved by Njunge who fully atoned for his goof that led to the equalizing regular time goal for it to end 3-2.

    Up next for City Stars will be a final tie against Kenya Police who edged out Bidco United 1-0 in the second semi-final. The tie will be played at Nyayo Stadium from 3 pm.

    The two sides met during the opening Pool ‘B’ clash in the tournament and it ended all square at 1-1.

    Lineups

    Kariobangi Sharks: 1. John Otieno (GK), 3. Frederick Alushula, 11. Geoffrey Onyango, 2. Dan Guya (14. Timothy Ekhavi-65), 25. Kevin Luke Otiala, 4. Collins Obanda, 5. Isaac Wasambo (8. Kevin Wangaya-33), 6. Issa Lumumba (23. Keith Imbali-33), 10. Fortune Omoto, 22. Julius Masaba (19. Paul Odhiambo-59), 7. Shariff Musa (18. Tyson Otieno-65)

    Unused subs: 16. Gedion Ogweno (GK),  11. LeonLevitt Otineo, 12. Tyson Omondi, 17. Ken Kyalo, 29. Franklin Kirono, 23. Moses Shikanda, 9. Titus Kapchanga,

    Nairobi City Stars: 23. Njunge Steve (GK), 14. Rowland Makati, 25. Kennedy Onyango, 5. Timothy Oduor Muganda, 26. Dennis Wanjala, 10. Peter Opiyo (18. Clifford Ouma-82), 2. Elvis Noor Ojiambo-Captain 1 (30. Anthony Kimani-62-captain 2), 22. Samuel Kapeni, 9. Vincent Otieno (32. Ezekiel Odera-70), 15. Newton Ochieng (21. Oliver Maloba-62), 22. Kelvin Etemesi (Mohammed Bajaber-62),

    Unused subs: 1. Elvis Ochoro, 16. Jacob Osano, 1. Andrew Kisilu, 4. Elly Kessy Osotsi, 28. Herit Mungai, 8. Calvin Masawa, 6. Ronney Kola, 17. Daniel Otieno

    Goals

    Nairobi City Stars: 9. Vincent Otieno (16, 26)
    Karibangi Sharks: 25. Kevin Otiala (76-pen), 18. Tyson Otieno (82)

    Yellow cards

    Nairobi City Stars: 25. Kenedy Onyango (63)
    Karibangi Sharks: 11. Geoffrey Onyango (65), 1. John Otieno (90+)

    Photo Credit – Hassan Mandevu

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