Nairobi City Stars

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  • Timothy Muganda in MD21 Team of the Week

    Timothy Muganda in MD21 Team of the Week

    Centreback Timothy Muganda made it to the best eleven after the 2023/24 FKF Premier League matchday 21 games concluded on Sunday 11 February 2024.

    Muganda skippered Simba wa Nairobi to an away 1-0 win over Bandari in Mbaraki, Mombasa, on Saturday.

    It was Muganda’s first appearance on the list this season, but becomes the second stopper to make it to the prestigious list after his defense partner Wycliffe Awiko Omondi who has featured in the same streets twice after matchday 14 against Bandari – alongside Mohammed Bajaber, and matchday 16 against Kakamega Homeboyz.

    “It’s very encouraging to be recognized and to make an appearance in the team of the week,”

    “This gives me an extra urge to work even harder for the best interest of the team,” said Muganda

    In the latest Bandari game, forward Vincent Owino who slammed home the lone, and winning goal was named the Most Valuable Player.

  • Wycliffe Omondi in WK16 TOTW

    Wycliffe Omondi in WK16 TOTW

    Ambipedal defender Wycliffe Awiko Omondi was named to the team of the week (TOTW) after matchday 16 games in the 2023/24 FKF Premier League games that concluded on Friday 22 December 2023.

    Awiko was the hero after his lone goal handed visiting Nairobi City Stars a 1-0 win – the first-ever away win over Kakamega Homeboyz – at Bukhungu Stadium.

    Awiko slammed home a rebound a minute after the hour mark after getting to the end of a spilled ball by keeper James Ssetuba.

    Awiko’s maiden goal earned him the Man of the Match (MOM) award, and ultimately a place in MD16 TOTW.

    It is the second time that Omondi has appeared in the TOTW following his maiden appearance at the end of MD14 – together with Mohammed Bajaber – following a 1-0 win over Bandari in Ruaraka.

  • MD16: Kakamega Homeboyz 0 Nairobi City Stars 1

    MD16: Kakamega Homeboyz 0 Nairobi City Stars 1

    A debut Kenyan Premier League goal by center-back Wycliffe Awiko Omondi, at the hour mark, earned Nairobi City Stars a 1-0 win over home team Kakamega Homeboyz during a matchday 16 tie in Bukhungu Stadium on Friday 22 December 2023.

    Awiko, upfield anticipating a corner, got to the end of a spilled ball by Homeboyz keeper James Ssetuba for the winning goal. He was later named the MVP.

    Defensive midfielder Clifford Ouma had driven a belter goalward that was too much for the keeper Ssetuba to contain allowing Awiko to work on the spill.

    In seeing off Homeboyz in the year-ender, Simba wa Nairobi registered a fifth straight win to match a record set in the 2021/22 premier league season. It was City Stars’ first-ever premier league win over Homeboyz’s at their backyard.

    City Stars moved up three places from eighth to fifth with a new tally of 27 points to sit behind KCB, and Homeboyz on goal difference.

    Next up for City Stars is a home game against FC Talanta in the 17th, and final first-leg tie to be played at Kaarani Annex on Saturday 6 January 2024 starting at 3 p.m.

    Lineups

    Kakamega Homeboyz: 28. James Ssetuba, 2. Erick Ambunya (24. Stephen Opoku-65), 25. Ebock Masinza, 36. Brian Chala, 17. Portipher Odhiambo, 21. Estone Esiye (26. Gospel Otieno-46 ), 10. Moses Mudavadi-Captain, 19. Hillary Otieno, 7. Davis Kasirye (8. Oscar Paul-65), 11. Ambrose Sifuna (3. Shami Mwinyi-65), 27. Moses Shumah (Chris Masinza-50)

    Unused subs: 39. Farok Shikalo, 14. Farouk Musisi, 22. Chris Mbehelo, 6. Brian Wekesa,

    Coach: Paul Odhiambo

    Nairobi City Stars: 1. Edwin Mukolwe, 12. Edwin Buliba, 15. Wycliffe Omondi, 4. Timothy Muganda-Captain 1, 8. Calvin Masawa-captain, 18. Clifford Ouma, 2. Elvis Noor (10. Dennis Oalo-66), 22. Samuel Kapen (20. Kelvin Etemesi-86), 3. Robinson Asenwa (27. Gilbert Abala-86), 9. Mohammed Bajaber (11. Andrew Kisilu-66),

    Unused subs: 13. Elvis Ochoro, 25. Brian Mzee, 26. Dennis Wanjala, 30. Rowland Makati, 32. Sosthenes Idah

    Out: 5. Newton Ochieng, 6. Ronney Kola, 7. Pius Omachi,  17. Brian Mose, 21. Yuto Kusaba, 23. Julius Ombacho, 31. Abuyeka Kubasu

    Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

    Cautions
    Kakamega Homeboyz: –
    Nairobi City Stars: 12. Edwin Buliba (25), 2. Elvis Noor (49), 15. Wycliffe Omondi (88), [[32. Sostenes Idah (90+), Coach Nicholas Muyoti – Red, Trainer Arthur Museve – yellow, TM Ronny Kagunzi – yellow. All while on the bench]]

    Goals
    Kakamega Homeboyz: –
    Nairobi City Stars: 15. Wycliffe Omondi (61)

  • Wycliffe Omondi: I’ll make it count

    Wycliffe Omondi: I’ll make it count

    Centre-back Wycliffe Omondi aka Awiko is raring to go after breaking into the Nairobi City Stars squad from the start of the 2023-24 FKF Premier League season.

    The ambipedal, roped in from second-tier side Migori Youth FC in the offseason, has so far clocked six full 90-minute games since the start of the new season.

    “I was in the National Super League where I featured for Migori Youth for just one season before joining City Stars,”

    “I am currently enjoying myself to the fullest. Comparing the league where I came from, and the premier league, I have to say that this is a tough one; just one mistake you are punished,”

    “But even then, I wish to give my best and make it count for Simba wa Nairobi.” added the soft spoken defender.

    Awiko made his debut, a full one at number 5, in the season opener against Muhoroni Youth on 27 August 2023 in Kasarani Annex, and came out as the man of the match after winning  75% aerial duels, with a pass rate from the deep of over 78% according to statistics provided by Tisini.

    He had nine massive clearances as City Stars went on to register a clean sheet in the game that ended 0-0.

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    Wycliffe Omondi on his debut for Nairobi City Stars against Muhoroni Youth in the 2023-24 FKF Premier League opener on Sun 27 Aug 2023 in Kasarani Annex. It ended 0-0
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    Action between City Stars and Sofapaka during matchday 5 in the 2023-24 FKF Premier League in Kasarani Annex on Sat 30 Sept 2023. City Stars won the game 2-1
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    Wycliffe Omondi warming up before a league match
  • What four City Stars debutants had to say

    What four City Stars debutants had to say

    Nairobi City Stars kicked off the new 2023-24 FKF Premier League season on Sunday 27 August 2023 by posting a 0-0 draw against visiting Muhoroni Youth in Kasarani Annex.

    Named for the game were six new faces in the Simba wa Nairobi 20-man squad, four of whom went on to clock premiership minutes.

    While center-back Wycliffe Awiko Omondi nailed a full game on his debut, striker Brian Mose Nymabane, flyer Gilbert Abala, and defensive midfielder Brian Omondi Mzee all came on as second-half substitutes.

    This is what they said on their step into the Kenyan topflight:

    “My debut went very well, I liked it. It’s now to build up on it and push the team to wins. I look forward to many more games at this level,” said Brian Omondi Mzee formerly of Kibera Black Stars

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    Brian Mzee on his debut for Nairobi City Stars against Muhoroni Youth in the 2023-24 FKF Premier League opener on Sun 27 Aug 2023 in Kasarani Annex. It ended 0-0

    “It’s a whole new level but it came with no pressure at all. I felt comfortable though it was my first premier league game,” said Wycliffe Omondi who was roped in from Migori Youth

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    Wycliffe Omondi on his debut for Nairobi City Stars against Muhoroni Youth in the 2023-24 FKF Premier League opener on Sun 27 Aug 2023 in Kasarani Annex. It ended 0-0

    “I wouldn’t say much of it because I came as a very late substitute. I didn’t get enough minutes to showcase what I could do but even then, I am hoping for more playtime in the games to come,” said Gilbert Abala signed from Busia Sugar FC

    Gilbert Abala on his debut for Nairobi City Stars against Muhoroni Youth in the 2023-24 FKF Premier League opener on Sun 27 Aug 2023 in Kasarani Annex. It ended 0-0

    “I enjoyed that first game in the few minutes that I received. Too bad we did not pick a win. I hope to get more games and minutes as we go along as we go for wins,” said Brian Mose formerly of Narok Division 2 side Total Spurs.

    Brian Mose on his debut for Nairobi City Stars against Muhoroni Youth in the 2023-24 FKF Premier League opener on Sun 27 Aug 2023 in Kasarani Annex. It ended 0-0

    While the four got minutes, center-back Sosthenes Idah as well as goalkeeper Edwin Mukolwe, signed from Polisi Tanzania and Bidco United, respectively, were unused substitutes.

    Other than the six newcomers, three others: Robinson Asenwa from Vapor Sports, Yuto Kusaba from Embu-based FC Zenshin, and goalkeeper Julius Ombacho all had a rest day.

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