FKF Premier League: Nairobi City Stars’ Coach Downplays Title Chances Despite Remarkable Streak

• Nairobi City Stars are on a fine streak in the 2023/24 FKF Premier League
• Nicholas Muyoti's boys have secured seven consecutive victories
• City Stars are currently second in the league table with 33 points

Nairobi City Stars are on a remarkable streak of seven consecutive victories in the 2023/24 Football Kenya Federation Premier League season.

However, head coach Nicholas Muyoti remains cautious about their chances of clinching the coveted league title.

Currently occupying the second spot on the league table with 33 points, City Stars trail the leaders, perennial champions Gor Mahia, by seven points after 18 match weeks.

Their recent triumph was a narrow 1-0 win against Posta Rangers at the Ruaraka Grounds.

Despite their impressive form, Coach Muyoti keeps focusing on the immediate future.

"I am not thinking about Gor Mahia; I am just thinking about our next match. We have a job to do, and we are concentrating on our upcoming opponent. When we face Gor Mahia, we will think about them, but for now, our thoughts and plans are centred around AFC Leopards," Citizen Digital quotes Muyoti.

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Mohamed Ali Bajaber, a key attacker for City Stars, earned a spot in the match week 18 Team of the Week, thanks to his decisive goal against Posta Rangers.

Muyoti's team is gearing up to face AFC Leopards on Sunday, January 15, 2024, at the Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi. Leopards secured their second consecutive win by defeating Muhoroni Youth 1-0 at Jomo Kenyatta International Stadium Momboleo, Kisumu County. Jafferry Owiti's third-minute goal secured the victory, placing Leopards 12th on the league table with 21 points.

Here are the upcoming fixtures for match week 19 in East African Time (EAT), as reported by FKF.

Friday, January 19, 2024:

Sofapaka vs. Kakamega Homeboyz – 3 pm (Machakos Stadium)

Saturday, January 20, 2024:

Bandari FC vs. Kariobangi Sharks – 3 pm (Mbaraki Grounds)

Shabana FC vs Ulinzi Stars – 3 pm (Raila Odinga Stadium)

Kenya Police FC vs Nzoia Sugar – 3 pm (Police Sacco Stadium)

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Gor Mahia vs. Tusker FC – 3 pm (Machakos Stadium)

Sunday, January 21, 2024:

FC Talanta vs Bidco United – 1 pm (Machakos Stadium)

KCB FC vs Muhoroni Youth – 3 pm (Police Sacco Stadium)

AFC Leopards vs Nairobi City Stars – 3 pm (Bukhungu Stadium)

Posta Rangers vs Murang’a Seal – 4 pm (Machakos Stadium)

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Sports Brief previously reported four FKF Premier League clubs will miss the 2024 FKF Cup.

The tournament, held annually, gives the winner a pathway to entry into the CAF Confederation Cup competition.

36 clubs confirmed involvement in the competition set to kick off on January 27, 2024.