Nairobi City Stars

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  • Chale, Kamau in line for Wazito

    Chale, Kamau in line for Wazito

    Two changes have been effected from the 20-man squad that faced off with Vihiga United in the last round of games as Nairobi City Stars prepares to take on Wazito at Utalii Grounds on Sunday 3 January 2020 starting 3pm.

    Defensive mid Charles Chale Otieno and winger John Bombay Kamau have been added to the list in place of wingers Jimmy Bageya and Rodgers Okumu who are unavailable for the tie.

    While Chale will be looking for his premier League bow, Bombay, a former Tusker player, will be eying his premier league debut in Nairobi City Stars colors.

    Save for the two changes, the rest of the lot remains as is.

    Squad to face Wazito FC

    23. Steve Njunge (GK), 28. Herit Mungai Atariza, 25. Kenedy Onyango, 4. Salim Abdalla, 27. Azizi Okaka, 2. Elvis Noor Ojiambo, 10. Peter Opiyo, 8. Calvin Masawa, 32. Ezekiel Odera, 30. Anthony Kimani, 21. Oliver Maloba, 9. Vincent Otieno Okoth, 1. Elvis Ochoro (GK), 12. Edwin Buliba, 18. Sven Yidah, 20. Timothy Ouma,22. Wycliffe Otieno, 24. Erick Ombija, 3. Charles Otieno, 15. John Kamau,

    Not considered: 6. Ronney Kola, 14. Rowland Makati (both on loan at Nairobi Stima), 29. Ebrima Sanneh (rehab), 11. Davis Agesa, 7. Rodgers Okumu, (both sick), 16. Jacob Osano, 5. Wesley Onguso, 17. Yusuf Mukisa Lubowa, 19. Jimmy Bageya,

  • Head to head: Wazito (H) vs Nairobi City Stars (A)

    Head to head: Wazito (H) vs Nairobi City Stars (A)

    Wazito FC will host Nairobi City Stars at Utalii grounds on Sunday 3 January 2021 in a sixth round Premier League game starting 3pm.

    The first game of the year for the two sides will be historic as, just as was the case in the last two games against Bidco United and Vihiga United, the two teams have never faced of in the top flight league.

    Though its a first meeting at the top most league, Wazito and Nairobi City Stars have faced off five times previously; once in a knockout domestic Cup game and four times in the second tier National Super league in two separate seasons.

    The Cup game – a second round clash – came first back in August 2013 at the Hope centre. City Stars then under the watch of caretaker coach Charles Korea Omondi won the game 1-0 thanks to an late Arthur Museve goal.

    In the following four instances in the NSL, Wazito came out tops winning all the games.

    Back on 12 March 2017, City Stars lost 3-1 to host Wazito at Camp Toyoyo in what was their first ever National Super League (NSL) game. City Stars were sampling the second tier following relegation from the Premiership at the end of the 2016 season.

    Joe Waithira, who scored the third and final game is still a part of the current Wazito squad. Pistone Mutamba and Austine Ochieng (penalty) scored the first two goals as Jacob Onyango scored City Stars consolation.

    In the reverse game on 4 Oct 2017, Wazito won it 1-0 at Camp Toyoyo. At the end of that season the team earned promotion.

    A season later, Wazito was back in the NSL for the transitional 2018/19 season.

    As was the case in the 2017 season, City Stars and Wazito met in the first game of the season at Hope Centre on 2 Dec 2018. The latter won it 2-0.

    In the return game in March 2019, Wazito went on to register yet another double by seeing off City Stars 3-2 at Camp Toyoyo.

    Waithira scored a brace in that final game to rally Wazito to the win in the process becoming Wazito’s top scorer against City Stars.

    His goal added on to Wilson Anekeya’s first for Wazito that came on either side of City Stars goals by Benson Iregi and Robert Sero Ndungu.

    City Stars heads to the Wazito under a sixth coach Sanjin Alagic from Bosnia. The last four league games were handled by Robert Matano, Ugandan Abdul Semadu, John Amboko and another Ugandan Jimmy Kintu in that order.

    Stick to our social media lane for updates on Sunday Utalii affair.

    Summary

    KPL Games: None
    NSL Games: 4 (Wazito 4 wins, City Stars 0 wins)

    12-Mar-17: City Stars vs Wazito, Camp Toyoyo; 1-3
    4-Oct-17: Wazito vs City Stars, Camp Toyoyo: 1-0
    2-Dec-18: City Stars vs Wazito, Hope Centre; 0-2
    13-Mar-19: Wazito vs City Stars, Camp Toyoyo: 3-2
    3-Jan-21: Wazito vs City Stars, Utalii Grounds: ?

  • Wazito friendly ends City Stars activities for 2019

    Wazito friendly ends City Stars activities for 2019

    National Super League (NSL) side Nairobi City Stars edged out Premiership side Wazito 1-0 during a friendly game at Camp Toyoyo, Jericho, on Friday 20 December 2019.

    Former FC 105 and AFC Leopards winger Aziz Okaka, hoping for a place in the City Stars squad in the second leg of the NSL next year, scored the lone goal in the second half.

    Wazito had a chance to take the lead in the first half but Elvis Rupia blasted a spot kick wide.

    It was the first win for City Stars over the same foes within the last six months as two other previous meetings ended in defeats.

    During the off season in July, Wazito hit City Stars 1-0 under the watch of coach Fred Ambani at Ngong Vapor and in mid-November, under Melis Medo, Wazito knocked down City Stars 4-1 at Camp Toyoyo.

    Other than Okaka, some of the players fielded by City Stars by head Sanjin Aalgic included Peter Pinchez Opiyo and Luis Tera all of whom are probable January signings.

    The latest friendly game was the final activity for City Stars this year as the team takes a break till Sat 4 January 2020.

  • Friendly fire: Big test from Wazito

    Friendly fire: Big test from Wazito

    Kenyan Premier League (KPL) side Wazito saw off Nairobi City Stars 4-1 in a friendly game played in the afternoon of  Thursday 14 November 2019 at Camp Toyoyo.

    The Premiership side coached by Melis Medo carried a 2-0 lead to the breather and finished it off with another two in the second half as City Stars managed a consolation from Anthony Muki Kimani who converted from the spot, a penalty earned by speeding Stephen Mweni.

    While Wazito were using the tie to shape up for their upcoming Premier league game away to Kisumu AllStars next Wednesday, City Stars head coach Sanjin Alagic used it as an opportunity to field players who are keen to break into the main squad after missing out on starting berths against Ushuru on Wednesday.

    Strikers Vincent ‘Jamaica’ Otieno, Jimmy Bageya and winger Heritier Luvualu who made second half appearances against Ushuru, a round 14 NSL tie played at Hope Centre yesterday, were among the lot that lined up against Wazito.

    Ronny Kagunzi stood tall in goal as Edwin Buliba and Augustine Ochieng were paraded as centre backs while Noah Abich and Calvin Masawa were on either side as fullbacks. Eric Ochieng played deep six against his former employers as Kimani had the play maker’s role.

    Luvualu and Nahashon Thiongo were on either wings as Bageya played behind striker Jamaica. In the second half Cornelius Mwangi plugged in at centre back as Buliba moved to right fullback to rest Abich.

    Peter Wainaina came in for Nahashon as Mweni took Bageya’s place in the second half. Victor Okulu came on for Eric.

    According to coach Sanjin it was a run out game for players angling to break to the main team and it was never really about getting a result but to see the zeal from his players against a worthy opponent.

    “The target was to give chance and minutes for players who didn’t play against Ushuru in our recent NSL game against Ushuru,”

    “My wish was to play against strong Premier league team Waizito and it was good challenge because we played with our second team while they played with their first 11,”

    “A result was not in the first plan, I wanted to see how the players from bench will react in a strong and demanding match,”

    “Transfer window is in front of us so we need to bring right decision about which players can help us to achieve promotion to Premier league and also play in that higher level.” Concluded Sanjin

    There was a scare midway through the first half when Wazito’s Waithira concussed after a head knock on a high ball with Jamaica. He was dashed to hospital for further checks.

    City Stars will be up against Muranga Seal on Monday 18 November in an NSL round 15 fixture at the Camp Toyoyo starting 4pm

    Lineups  

    City Stars: 1. Ronny Kagunzi, 8. Calvin Masawa, 12. Edwin Buliba (24. Cornelius Mwangi), 6. Augustine Ochieng, 13. Eric Ochieng (Victor Okulu), 17. Noah Abich, 10. Nahashon Thiongo (15. Peter Wainaina), 30. Anthony Kimani, 7. Heritier Luvualu, 19. Jimmy Bageya (19. Stephen Mweni), 9. Vincent Otieno

    Subs: 27. Vincent Khatili

    Coach: Sanjin Alagic

    Wazito: Kevin Omondi, Bernard Ochieng, Lloyd Wahome, Karim Nziyigimana, Ali Abondo, Musa Masika, Paul Acqua, Joe Waithira, David Oswe, Derick Otanga, Pistone Mutamba

    Coach: Melis Medo

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