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  • Samuel Kapen onboards from Kibera Black Stars

    Samuel Kapen onboards from Kibera Black Stars

    Forward Samuel Kapen has joined Nairobi City Stars from second-tier side Kibera Black Stars ahead of the 2022/23 FKF Premier League season on a one-season deal.

    Kapen will take up one of the front row positions left open after a number of players ran down their contracts at the end of last season.

    “I am happy to be part of Nairobi City Stars which has been my dream team. I thank the management for giving me the opportunity to be part of Simba wa Nairobi and I now look forward to the new season.” said Kapen

    In welcoming him onboard, Team Coordinator Samson Otieno said: “Our scouting team kept a close eye on Kapen while he was in the NSL and he comes highly recommended to the big stage. We welcome him on board.”

    Kapen will don his favorite jersey no. 22 which was vacated by stopper Wycliffe Otieno.

  • Club Statement: Free agents after the 2021/22 season

    Club Statement: Free agents after the 2021/22 season

    Nairobi City Stars wishes to announce that, following the expiry of contracts, a number of key players who did duty for the club up until the close of the 2021/22 FKF Premier League season, are now free agents.

    The list includescentral defenders Salim Shitu Abdalla and Wycliffe Otieno, who both joined the club at the start of the 2019/20 National Super League (NSL) season.

    Defensive midfielder Charles Otieno Oduro and forward Davis Agesa who both joined the club in the year 2017 have also run down their contracts.

    The list also includes striker Erick Ombija and flyer Rodgers Okuse Okumu who joined the club at the start of the 2020/21 FKF Premier League season.

    Striker Nicholas Kipkirui who joined in March 2021, and Michael Madoya who arrived at the start of the 2021/22 season, are also free agents.

    Adding to the list is left-footed utility John Kamau who re-joined the club in January 2020, as well as forward Augustine Kuta who arrived on a short-term contract in January 2022.

    Further, the club can confirm that central defender Lennox Ogutu, and right back Kevin Chumsy Okumu have, after completing a season into their three-year and two-year contracts, respectively, left Simba wa Nairobi on mutual consent to explore other interests.

    Defensive-mid Sven Yidah also ran down his contract and has since crossed borders to seek a place in South African top-tier side Marumo Gallants.

    “Shitu, Chumsy, Wycliffe, Charles, Agesa, and Kamau will always be remembered for being part of the team that guided City Stars to Premier League promotion in 2020 while Ombija, Okuse, Sven, Kipkirui, Madoya, Lennox, and Kuta receive a pat on the back for making Simba wa Nairobi a stable team in the big boys league.

    “We take the earliest opportunity to thank the players that have run down their contracts for their tireless contribution to the club. They will always be part of our history and we wish them the very best in their future endeavors.” said club CEO Patrick Korir

  • ‘Shitu’, Kuta return for Leopards clash

    ‘Shitu’, Kuta return for Leopards clash

    Stopper Salim Shitu Abdala and forward Augustine Kuta are among four changes made as Nairobi City Stars shape up for a 33rd round FKF Premier League tie against AFC Leopards in Thika Stadium on Monday 6 June 2022 starting 3 pm.

    Shitu returns after missing the last game against Gor Mahia as Kuta makes a re-entry to the squad after sitting out two games.

    Other than Shitu and Kuta, in for Wycliffe Otieno and Nicholas Kipkirui respectively, the other two changes include the return of winger John Kamau and defensive-mid Charles Otieno.

    Both Charles and Kamau return after missing the Gor Mahia, and are in for Michael Madoya and Davis Agesa.

    From the squad that featured in the first leg in Nyayo Stadium in early January 2022, changes are five.

    Other than Agesa, Madoya, and Kipkirui, others that won’t feature in the upcoming game include Oliver Maloba and keeper Stephen Njunge.

    Kuta, midfielders Rowland Makati, Elvis Noor Ojiambo, forward Mohammed Bajaber, and keeper Elvis Ochoro have taken up their slots.

    City Stars squad to face AFC Leopards

    Goalkeepers: 1. Elvis Ochoro, 16. Jacob Osano

    Defenders: 4. Salim Abdallah, 8. Calvin Masawa, 12. Edwin Buliba, 19. Kevin Okumu, 25. Kenedy Onyango, 26. Dennis Wanjala, 28. Herit Mungai

    Midfielders: 2. Elvis Noor Ojiambo, 3. Charles Otieno, 7. Rodgers Okumu, 14. Rowland Makati, 15. John Kamau, 18. Sven Yidah, 20. Timothy Noor Ouma, 29. Augustine Kuta, 30. Anthony Kimani, 31. Mohammed Bajaber

    Strikers: 32. Ezekiel Odera

    Out: 5. Michael Madoya, 6. Ronney Kola, 9. Vincent Otieno Okoth, 10. Peter Opiyo, 11. Davis Agesa, 17. Nicholas Kipkirui, 21. Oliver Maloba, 22. Wycliffe Otieno, 23. Stephen Njunge, 24. Erick Ombija, 27. Lennox Ogutu

  • Premier League return after 260 days ignites Wycliffe Otieno

    Premier League return after 260 days ignites Wycliffe Otieno

    After sitting out of Kenyan Premier League action for 260 days, stopper Wycliffe Otieno returned to the pitch on 1 May 2022 during a matchday 28 FKF Premier League tie against Kenyan Police in Ruaraka.

    Wycliffe aka Wiked, started in the game that ended 0-0 in what was his first premier league game since he suffered an ankle dislocation at the same venue against Mathare United on 14 Aug 2021.

    Having fully recovered, Wiked had made the squad for the first time this season the weekend before, on 23 April 2022, against Sofapaka, but was an unused substitute.

    On his return to the Nairobi City Stars lineup after 8 months and 17 days, Wiked clocked 70 minutes before trading his place with Lennox Ogutu to complete the game.

    “I’m just grateful to the NCS family, technical bench, administration, teammates, and fans for the support they gave me on my journey to recovery

    “I am hoping to clock more minutes, get more games under my belt, and positively contribute towards the team’s goals before the season comes to an end,” added Wycliffe

    The return of Otieno, and his performance on the day, head coach Nicholas Muyoti talking;

    “I didn’t expect that from him at all. After a very long layoff, he came in and did very well. It’s like he had never been off. Other than match fitness (lack thereof), he surprised us all with a very good performance.” said Muyoti

    Now back to the pitch, Wiked has his work cut out with six more games left to the wrap of the season.

    In his quest for more playtime, he has to contend for playtime against regulars Kenedy Vidic Onyango, Salim Shitu Abdallah, Edwin Malebo Buliba, and Lennox Capello Ogutu.

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    Wycliffe Otieno in action in a Premier League round 8 tie against Ulinzi Stars on Sat 16 Jan 2021. It ended 1-1
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    Nairobi City Stars stopper Wycliffe ‘Wiked’ Otieno challenges Ulinzi Stars right back Brian Birgen to the ball during a Betking Premier League match day 25 on Sat 17 Jul 2021 at the ASK Showground. City Stars won 2-0
  • Stopper Otieno in, duo back for Sofapaka clash

    Stopper Otieno in, duo back for Sofapaka clash

    Three changes have been made to the City Stars team that saw off Ulinzi Stars 1-0 on Easter Monday ahead of the upcoming FKF Premier League tie against Sofapaka on Saturday 23 April 2022 starting 3 pm in Ruaraka.

    Attacking midfielder Timothy Noor Ouma aka Babu returns after sitting out the last game due to yellow card suspension as well as offensive midfielder Augustine Kuta who took a rest from the Easter match.

    Making the squad for the first time this season is stopper Wycliffe Wiked Otieno who has been out of league action since mid-August 2021 due to a dislocated ankle suffered at the same venue while playing Mathare United.

    Otieno has since recuperated fully and has finally found a chance to book his first topflight game in the current campaign.

    Otieno takes up the place of Salim Shitu Abdallah who was injured in the last game and failed to go past the first half, as Babu and Kuta come on for unavailable John Kamau and Charles Otieno.

    City Stars squad to face Sofapaka

    Goalkeepers: 1. Elvis Ochoro, 16. Jacob Osano

    Defenders: 8. Calvin Masawa, 19. Kevin Okumu, 22. Wycliffe Otieno, 25. Kenedy Onyango, 26. Dennis Wanjala, 27. Lennox Ogutu, 28. Herit Mungai

    Midfielders: 2. Elvis Noor Ojiambo, 5. Michael Madoya, 7. Rodgers Okumu, 18. Sven Yidah, 20. Timothy Noor Ouma, 21. Oliver Maloba,  29. Augustine Kuta,  30. Anthony Kimani

    Strikers: 11. Davis Agesa, 17. Nicholas Kipkirui, 32. Ezekiel Odera

    Out: 3. Charles Otieno, 4. Salim Abdallah, 6. Ronney Kola, 9. Vincent Otieno Okoth, 12. Edwin Buliba, 14. Rowland Makati, 10. Peter Opiyo, 15. John Kamau, 23. Stephen Njunge, 24. Erick Ombija, 31. Mohammed Bajaber

    Wycliffe Otieno
    Centre back Wycliffe Otieno in a past game for Nairobi City Stars against Migori Youth at Camp Toyoyo during the 2019/2020 NSL Season
    Defender Wycliffe Otieno training ahead of a past game for City Stars
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