Nairobi City Stars

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  • Friendly Fire: Nairobi City Stars 1 Nairobi United 0

    Friendly Fire: Nairobi City Stars 1 Nairobi United 0

    Simba wa Nairobi registered identical 1-0 wins over second-tier side Nairobi United at the ABSA grounds on Friday 8 September 2023.

    During the first tie played from 8 a.m., skipper of the day Newton Tony Ochieng, playing on the left flank, fired at the far post from atop the box in the final ten minutes of the game after receiving a well-weighted lob from Kelvin Etemesi from the right.

    In the second clash, Yuto Kusaba posted yet another good return when he slammed home a penalty in the fifth minute for the winning goal in the second game. Brian Mose earned the spot kick after being felled in the box.

    The two friendly games followed up on one on Thursday where Simba wa Nairobi came from a goal down to tie another second-tier side Kibera Black Stars 1-1 at the Ligi Ndogo grounds.

    “Those were two Friday good games and very good tests. The two wins against a very well-structured Nairobi United were hard-fought,”

    “We tried out different combinations in the two games as we also concentrated on endurance levels of the players as everyone who was fielded clocked full games.” said head coach Nicholas Muyoti

    City Stars’ next league game is against Champions Gor Mahia on Sunday 17 Sept. On the same day, Nairobi United will be up against Kibera Black Stars in their National Super League opener.

    Lineups

    Nairobi United 1: Ernest Muhammed, Isaac Andrew, Daniel Bichoik, Benard Ouma, Jim Ouma, Markmilan Mukami, Isaac Omweri, Brian Ongutu, Brian Lusamukha, Majaliwa Charo, Elson Wangamati, Rodgers Angal, Adams Nyambane

    Coach: Paul Okwatwa

    Nairobi City Stars 1: 1. Edwin Mukolwe, 25. Dennis Wanjala, 4. Timothy Muganda, 32. Sosthenes Idah, 30. Rowland Makati, 25. Brian Mzee, 19. Vincent Owino, 5. Newton Ochieng-Captain, 9. Mohammed Bajaber, 22. Samuel Kapen, 20. Kelvin Etemesi

    Nairobi United 2: Chacha Maneno, Daniel Bichoik, Isaac Andrew, Boaz Maeri, Steven Duol, Godwin Silvester, Jumba, Ian Motanda, Brian Sifa, Adrian Oloo, Majaliwa Charo, Omollo, Denies Waweru

    Nairobi City Stars 2: 13. Elvis Ochoro, 8. Calvin Masawa, 15. Wycliffe Omondi, 6. Ronney Kola, 31. Abuyeka Kubasu-captain, 18. Clifford Ouma, 16. Elvis Noor, 17. Brian Mose, 27. Gilbert Abala, 3. Robinson Asenwa, 21. Yuto Kusaba

    Out: 7. Pius Omachi, 10. Dennis Oalo, 11. Andrew Kisilu, 12. Edwin Buliba, 23. Julius Ombacho

    Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

  • Club Statement: Yuto Kusaba

    Club Statement: Yuto Kusaba

    Nairobi City Stars wishes to announce that, regrettably, our recent signing – Japanese striker Yuto Kusaba – will be unavailable for the first part of the 2023-24 FKF Premier League season.

    Yuto transferred to Nairobi City Stars in the past week from Embu-based FC Zenshin, a fourth-tier side featuring in FKF Division Two (Northern Zone), in time for the new season.

    Notwithstanding, it emerged thereafter that international guidelines of the FIFA Transfer Matching System (TMS) had not been met prior to his move to Simba wa Nairobi.

    That position can only be rectified in the next international transfer window that reopens on 1st January 2024.

    Based on the foregoing, Yuto, a former player with St. Andrews University, and Basara Hyogo in Japan before coming to Kenya as a volunteer with an Embu-based NGO, where he got the opportunity to feature for FC Zenshin, will have to wait beyond the year 2023 to have a feel of the Kenyan topflight.

    Patrick Korir

    CEO

    Nairobi City Stars

  • Friendly Fire: Nairobi City Stars 4 Kayole South Ward FC 0

    Friendly Fire: Nairobi City Stars 4 Kayole South Ward FC 0

    A brace of goals from Mohammed Bajaber, and one each from Brian Mose, and Yuto Kusaba handed hosts Nairobi City Stars a 4-0 win over Kayole South Ward FC during a shape-up game at Ligi Ndogo Grounds on Wednesday 30 August 2023.

    Bajaber headed home the opening goal on 13 minutes after connecting to a power throw-in from Brian Mose. He completed his brace just three minutes later off an assist from Yuto.

    It was 3-0 after 32 minutes when Mose sent home a Clifford Ouma assist.

    The tie ended at 4-0 on 53 minutes after Yuto fired home a cross from Bajaber.

    The game handed play time to the set of players that did not feature – or grabbed a few minutes – in the opening 2023-24 FKF Premier League game against Muhooni Youth on Sunday 27 August 2023. It ended 0-0.

    “The friendly game was aimed at handing all players in the squad match fitness before the next game. It playing a competitive friendly against a very good Kayole side, all the players are now at par with those that played on Sunday and can now fight for selection in the next league game against Bidco United on Sunday,” said assistant coach Peter Opiyo

    Nairobi City Stars Lineup

    1. Edwin Mukolwe (23. Julius Ombacho-46), 30. Rowland Makati, 32. Sostehenes Idah, 6. Ronney Kola, 8. Calvin Masawa, 18. Clifford Ouma (25. Brian Mzee-46), 31. Abuyeka Kubasu, 9. Mohammed Bajaber, 21. Yuto Kusaba, Robinson Asenwa (27. Gilbert Abala-46), 17. Brian Mose (11. Andrew Kisilu-46)

    Coach: Nicholas Muyoti

  • 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.

  • Six in line for Premier debuts in season opener

    Six in line for Premier debuts in season opener

    There are six new faces named in Nairobi City Stars 20-man squad ahead of the 2023-24 FKF Premier League opener against Muhoroni Youth in Kasarani Annex on Sunday 27 August 2023 starting at 3 pm.

    The six are part of the nine arrivals to the Simba wa Nairobi family for the new season.

    Goalkeeper Edwin Mukolwe, signed from Bidco United, is up against Elvis Ochoro for a starting berth in the upcoming game.

    Two defenders; Sosthenes Idah and Wycliffe Omondi, signed from Polisi Tanzania and Migori Youth, respectively, have been named amongst five regulars ahead of the game.

    Midfielder Brian Mzee, in from Kibera Black Stars, will be seeking a place in the midfield while teenagers Brian Mose and Gilbert Abala, from lower tier sides Total Spurs from Narok and Busia Sugar, will be looking for game time as forwards.

    While the six made the cut, three others: Robinson Asenwa from Vapor Sports, Julius Ombacho from Luanda Villa, and Yuto Kusaba from FC Zenshin, all take a rest from the opener

    Squad to face Muhoroni Youth

    Goalkeepers: 1. Edwin Mukolwe, 13. Elvis Ochoro

    Defenders: 4. Timothy Muganda, 8. Calvin Masawa, 12. Edwin Buliba, 15. Wycliffe Omondi, 25. Dennis Wanjala, 30. Rowland Makati, 32. Sosthenes Idah

    Midfielders: 2. Elvis Noor, 5. Newton Ochieng, 11. Andrew Kisilu, 18. Clifford Ouma, 19. Vincent Owino, 25. Brian Mzee

    Forawrds: 9. Dennis Oalo, 17. Brian Mose, 20. Kelvin Etemesi, 22. Samuel Kapen, 27. Gilbert Abala

    Out: 3. Robinson Asenwa, 6. Ronney Kola, 7. Pius Omachi, 9. Mohammed Bajaber, 21. Yuto Kusaba, 23. Julius Ombacho, 31. Abuyeka Kubasu

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