{"id":19048,"date":"2020-12-12T21:46:11","date_gmt":"2020-12-12T21:46:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.com\/kenya\/?p=19048"},"modified":"2020-12-12T21:46:11","modified_gmt":"2020-12-12T21:46:11","slug":"city-stars-go-third-after-win-over-bandari","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/kenya\/sport\/city-stars-go-third-after-win-over-bandari","title":{"rendered":"City Stars go third after win over Bandari"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>AfricaPress-Kenya:<\/strong> Nairobi City Stars moved to third in the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Premier League standings after edging out Bandari 2-0 on Friday in a match played at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani in Nairobi.<\/p>\n<p>Former Sofapaka&#8217;s Anthony Kimani gave City Stars the lead in the 59th minute before Bandari&#8217;s captain Bernard Odhiambo\u2019s own goal sealed the hosts second win of the season.<\/p>\n<p>The win saw City Stars move three places up from seventh place to third in the premier league standings with six points but with a game more than the rest of the teams who are scheduled to play today (Saturday).<\/p>\n<p>City Stars coach Sanjin Alagic said he was happy with the win against a tough Bandari side.<\/p>\n<p>The Bosnian tactician further called for consistency\u00a0saying building a winning formula and rhythm will help them maintain their good start to the league.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt was a tough game against an experienced Bandari side but am happy with how the boys played today. The win was important for us especially after our lose to KCB last weekend.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe now need to build on the win and make it consistent so that we remain alive in the title race,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>In their opening match of the season, City Stars beat Nzoia Sugar 2-0 at Narok Stadium before losing by a solitary goal to KCB last weekend.<\/p>\n<p>City Stars earned promotion to the top tier as they were leading the National Super League after the 2019-20 season was ended owing to the coronavirus pandemic.<\/p>\n<p>Today, reigning champions Gor Mahia begin their title defense against Ulinzi Stars at Nyayo stadium as Western Stima search for a first win of the season continues at Moi Stadium.<\/p>\n<p>Other matches will see Kariobangi Sharks play Bidco United at Utalii Grounds as AFC Leopards welcome Sofapaka at Kasarani.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.standardmedia.co.ke\/images\/saturday\/mtspgbwfupexu4sv5fd493436eb33.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Fixtures<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Saturday<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>AFC Leopards v Sofapaka (MISC, 3pm)<\/p>\n<p>Kariobangi Sharks v Bidco United (Utalii Sports Club, 3 pm)<\/p>\n<p>Gor Mahia v Ulinzi Stars (Nyayo Stadium, 4pm)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sunday:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>KBC v Kakamega Homeboyz (MISC, 3pm)<\/p>\n<p>Vihiga United v Nzoia Sugar (Mumias Sports Complex, 3pm)<\/p>\n<p>Posta Rangers v Wazito (Utalii Sports Club, 3:30pm)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>AfricaPress-Kenya: Nairobi City Stars moved to third in the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Premier League standings after edging out Bandari 2-0 on Friday in a match played at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani in Nairobi. 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