Nairobi City Stars

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  • Sanneh the savior against AP Bomet

    Sanneh the savior against AP Bomet

    An injury time goal from Gambian hitman Ebrima Sanneh – his seventh of the season – is what Nairobi City Stars needed on Saturday 12 October to break down AP Bomet in a round 8 National Super League (NSL) duel at the Camp Toyoyo, Jericho.

    Sanneh powered a header off an Anthony Kimani free kick four minutes into handed time to hand Simba wa Nairobi all on offer for the sixth straight time.

    City Stars, handled by assistant coach John Amboko in the absence of travelling Sanjin Alagic, took the lead in the 20th minute via Jimmy Bageya off the spadework by Vincent ‘Jamaica’Otieno.

    The lead almost lasted the whole stretch but two minutes to time a failed clearance saw the visiting AP Bomet level matters.

    But when it seemed they had fished out a point off the leaders, Sanneh struck to send City Stars to the 22-point mark after eight games.

    Nairobi City Stars: 23. Levis Opiyo, 5. Wesley Onguso, 4. Salim Abdalla, 22. Wycliffe Otieno, 28. Kevin Okumu, 3. Charles Otieno, 30. Antony Kimani (Captain), 17. Davis Agesa, 21. Oliver Maloba, (25. David Gateri – 62′), 29. Ebrima Sanneh, 16. Vincent Otieno (Davis Agesa – 62′), 18. Jimmy Bageya (Eric Ochieng – 84′)

    Unused subs: 1. Ronny Kagunzi, 24. Cornelius Mwangi, 17. Noah Abich , 15. Peter Wainaina

    Yellow cards: 5. Kevin Okumu

    Goals & Assists: Jimmy Bageya – 20′  (Vincent Otieno), Ebrima Sanneh – 90+4 (Anthony Kimani free kick)

    MVP; 29. Ebrima Sanneh

    Coach: John Amboko

    AP Bomet: 25. Fred Oyugi, 16. Chris Wilunda, 13. Michael Muhadia, 3. Dominic Kipkirui, 2. Daniel Odhiambo, 5. Brian Ngala, 10. Dickson Mwangi, 14. James Kaleha, 18. Conrad Isigi, 7. Philip Wasai, 15. Ramadhan Hamisi

    Subs: 31. Wilson Kadinale, 17. Kevin Akhanya, 9. Bonface Mwanga, 11. Lawrence Kibet, 8. Chrispinus Adotor, 12. Simon Karanja, 19. Nelson Nyongesa

    Coach: Sebastian Owino

  • City Stars survives red card at Mbaraki

    Despite playing a man short after the ejection of Cornelius Mwangi in the second half, travelling City Stars hang on to see off hosts Coast Stima 2-1 in a National Super League (NSL) clash played at the Mbaraki Sports club on Monday 23 September 2019.

    Two quick fire goals by Vincent ‘Jamaica’ Otieno – his maiden one for the club and Oliver Maloba in the first half eventually proved enough.

    Oliver assisted Jamaica for his first goal in the 18th minute and he returned the favor two minutes later for Simba wa Nairobi to stretch the lead.

    The team survived a late rally by the hosts but gave away a penalty that Joshua Ouko slammed home for their consolation.

    With the win City Stars moved to second on the log with 13 points to sit behind Nairobi Stima on goal difference.

    Stima, handed their fourth loss in five games by City Stars, stayed 15th in the 20-team log with three points.

    Next up for City Stars will be a home game against Northern Wanderers at Camp Toyoyo on Sat 28 September 2019.

    Lineups

    Coast Stima: 1. Ryan Hamisi, 18. Hussein Kame, 25. Eustus Oluoch, 2. Ali Hamisi, 21. Khamis Tole, 17. Joshua Ouko, 12. Dennis Magige, 23. Boniface Akenga, 10. Dominic Waithaka, 20. Alfred Maningi, 19. Rodgers Okumu

    Subs: 5. Abdirahman Mohamoud, 6. Jacob Mshiri, 3. Kassim Nzai, 4. Davis Shikala, 22. Alphonce Washe, 15. Kevin Washe, 14. Clinton Ochieng

    Coach: Paul Ogai

    Nairobi City Stars: 23. Levis Opiyo, 5. Wesley Onguso, 4. Salim Abdalla, 24. Mwangi Cornelius, 28. Kevin Okumu, 3. Charles Otieno, 30. Antony Kimani – Captain (22. Wycliffe Otieno), 25. David Gateri (29. Ebrima Sanneh), 16. Vincent Otieno (2. Elvis Ojiambo), 21. Oliver Maloba, 11. Davis Agesa

    Unused Subs: 1. Ronny Kagunzi, 17. Noah Abich, 19. Jimmy Bageya, 13. Eric Ochieng

    Yellow cards: Levis Opiyo, Kevin Okumu, Wycliffe Otieno

    Goals & Assists; Vincent Otieno -5′ (Davis Agesa), Oliver Maloba – 10′ (Vincent Otieno)

    MVP: Davis Agesa

    Coach: Sanjin Alagic

  • City Stars ends Bidco’s fine run

    City Stars ends Bidco’s fine run

    Visiting Nairobi City Stars brought Bidco United’s three game winning start to a rude ending after squeezing in a 1-0 win at the Thika Stadium on Wednesday 18 September 2019 during a round four National Super League (NSL) match.

    Gambian striker Ebrima Sanneh was at the right place at the right time to tap home the lone goal in the 32nd minute for his fourth goal in as many games.

    Teenager Vincent ‘Jamaica’ Otieno, an off season signing from Hakati Sportiff, did the donkey work on the right of goal to provide a low teasing ball into the box for the unmarked Sanneh.

    Bidco regrouped well for the second half and did everything to find a way out but were thwarted time and again by City Stars keeper Levis Opiyo whom they failed to beat on all occasions. Levis was eventually named man of the match.

    Against Bidco, Davis Agesa stepped up to start in place of Jimmy Bageya who was pronounced ill just before the game as Oliver Maloba, David Gateri and ‘Jamaica’ picked up their first starts of the season.

    Left back Wesley Onguso started the game, for his debut, when he benched skipper Calvin Masawa thereby shifting the arm band to midfielder Anthony Muki Kimani.

    After the Bidco win, City Stars went above their foes to sit second on the log with ten points to sit just behind Nairobi Stima on goal difference. Stima drew 0-0 with Ushuru in Naivasha.

    Next up for City Stars is an away game to Coast Stima in Mombasa on Monday 23 September 2019.

    Nairobi City Stars: 23. Levis Opiyo, 5. Wesley Onguso, 28. Kevin Okumu, 4. Salim Abdala, 24. Cornelius Mwangi, 3. Charles Otieno, 21. Oliver Maloba (13. Eric Ochieng), 30. Anthony Kimani (captain), 16. Vincent Otieno (11. Davis Agesa), 26. Ebrima Sanneh, 26. David Gateri (10. Nahashon Thiongo)

    Subs: 1. Ronny Kagunzi, 8. Calvin Masawa, 22. Wycliffe Otieno, 19. Jimmy Bageya

    Yellow cards: Levis Opiyo (30), Oliver Maloba (53), Kevin Okumu (79)

    Bidco United: 21. Dennis Odiwuor, 16. David Kalama, 15. Kassim Mwinyi, 24. Erick Odhiambo (captain), 4. Martin Mage, 2. Jacob Onyango, 14. Stephen Obukui, 28. Eric Gichimu, 5. Emmanuel Mogaka, 17. Wilfred Kipruto

    Subs: 13. Franlkline Mwenda, 8. Steven Okiro, 29. Anthony Kamau, 22. Anthony Simasi, 18. Francis Oduor, 12. Lambert Otieno, 30. Castro Ogendo

  • Point at Hope against Vihiga United

    Point at Hope against Vihiga United

    Nairobi City Stars were held to a barren draw by visiting Vihiga United in a National Super League (NSL) match day three clash played at the Hope Centre, Kawangware on Friday 13 September, 2019 starting 3pm.

    City Stars went to the game hoping to stretch their two-game winning start into the season following wins over Shabana (2-0) at the same venue and against Vihiga Bullets (2-1) in Kakamega, as Vihiga paraded a win-draw streak.

    But it was not to be as Vihiga United, relegated from the Premier League at the end of last season, forced the hosts to share spoils in mustering the draw.

    The visitors had the hosts on the ropes in the first half and could have taken the lead had Alex Waiswa’s shot in the 36th minute not ricocheted off the base of the upright.

    Substitute and crowd favorite Oliver Maloba changed the tempo of the game at the start of the second half soon after being introduced for Elvis Ojiambo and could have easily sent the hosts ahead within minutes had he not miscued a perfect cross from the left by Jimmy Bageya. His time shot whiskered above the horizontal.

    Mid way through the first half a mis-kick from the City Stars back line almost gifted Vihiga with the winning chance but Waiswa’s blockbuster echoed off the cross bar.

    It settled at 0-0 leaving City Stars to maintain third place with seven points as Vihiga moved to eighth place with five points.

    “Against such a strong opponent we will take in a point,” said City Stars head coach Sanjin Alagic after the game

    Next up for City Stars is an away trip to Bidco United on Wednesday 18 September, 2019.

    Lineups

    Nairobi City Stars: 23. Levis Opiyo, 8. Calvin Masawa (Captain), 4. Salim Abdala, 24. Cornelius Mwangi, 17. Noah Abich (28. Kevin Okumu), 3. Charles Otieno, 2. Elvis Ojiambo (21. Oliver Maloba), 30. Anthony Kimani, 11. Davis Agesa, 26. Ebrima Sanneh (16. Vincent Otieno), 26. Jimmy Bageya

    Subs: 1. Ronny Kagunzi, 22. Wycliffe Otieno, 25. David Gateri, 15. Peter Wainaina

    Yellow; Charles Otieno

    Coach: Sanjin Alagic

    Vihiga United: 30. Morgan Amboka, 6. Abisalom Onyango, 4. Michael Odongo, 15. Mark Akola, 13. Mophat Liuva, 33. Victor Omondi, 8. Patrick Okulo, 17. Lawrence Luvanda, 40. Dennis Wafula, 36. Alex Waiswa, 21. Junior Adeyefa

    Subs: 50. Michael Matasio, 20. Smith Ouko, 35. Kevin Omondi, 16. Alex Imbusia, 10. Hillary Otieno, 24. Lesley Owino, 19. Michael Isabwa

    Coach: Sammy Okoth

  • Nairobi City Stars sign twelve new players ahead of the 2019 season

    Nairobi City Stars sign twelve new players ahead of the 2019 season

    Nairobi City Stars have signed nine new players and welcomed back another three ahead of the 2019 National Super League season which officially kicks off next month.

    The players joining the Kawangware based side includes former Thika United and Mathare United goalkeeper Levis Opiyo, left back Wesley Onguso from Posta Rangers, centre back Salim ‘Shitu’ Abdala from AFC Leopards, defender Cornelius Mwangi from Modern Coast Rangers, winger Nashon Thiong’o from Mt. Kenya United,  Defensive midfielder Elvis Ojiambo  from Kibera Black Stars and  Erick Ochieng from Wazito. 

    Others include budding teenage striker Vincent ‘Jamaica’ Otieno from Hakati Sportiff, Wycliffe Otieno who once featured for Kariobangi Sharks as well as the trio of Stephen Mueni from Modern Coast Rangers, Anthony ‘Muki’ Kimani and Jimmy Bageya who are all returning to the club. 

    The players, a mix of fresh talent and seasoned players are expected to give a new lease of life to the team as the new season starts in September this year. 

    The newcomers join the 15 retained from last season who include; keepers Ronny Kagunzi and Vincent Khatili, defenders Edwin Buliba, Kevin Okumu, Calvins Masawa, Noah Abich, Victor Okulu and Augustine Ochieng, midfielders Oliver Maloba, Peter Wainaina, Charles Otieno, David Gateri and Heritier Luvualu, strikers Ebrima Sanneh from Gambia and Davis Agesa. 

    The club, acquired by the Jonathan Jackson Foundation (JJF) earlier in the year, is now focusing on a top finish in the second tier  to enable them earn promotion to the Kenyan Premier League next season for a return to the top tier since being relegated at the close of the 2016 season. 

    “The new players are expected to bring renewed energy and inertia to the team to enable them finish in a good position. With the new players, we are confident we will greatly improve our performance from last season as we eye a return to the Premier League next season,” said the club’s Chair Jonathan Jackson during a team meet-up. 

    Adding his voice during a team’s luncheon, the club’s CEO Patrick Korir said;

    “Most of the new and returning players have had weeks to join- in with the players retained from last season during the last six weeks of preseason. We expect that lessons picked along the way and during friendly games played will give the team the right momentum into the season.”

    Nairobi City Stars will host powerhouse Shabana at the Hope Centre on Sunday 1 September, 2019 starting 3pm in their 2019/2020 season opener. 

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