Nairobi City Stars head coach Salim Babu has revealed why he chose to join the team over others that had also presented him with offers.Babu joined Simba wa Nairobi on 16 January 2025, marking his return to the top tier after parting ways with league leaders Kenya Police FC on 21 November 2024, when the law enforcers dismissed the entire technical bench.##NAJAVA_MECA_8684717##With his impressive performance at Police, including guiding them to their first-ever major trophy, the Mozzart Bet Cup, which earned them continental football for the first time, Babu attracted offers from different FKF Premier League clubs. Reports linked him to AFC Leopards, but it was City Stars that eventually signed him.Speaking to the press after his side’s loss to AFC Leopards, Babu explained why he chose City Stars.“Yes, it is true that I had other offers, but I think City Stars was the best option. They have the kind of players I like and play the kind of football that appeals to me, so it was an easy decision to choose this club. The club also offers some stability, which makes it easier to build a project,” said Babu.Barasa hails Patrick Matasi as Kenya’s best goalkeeper after Homeboyz moveSince his appointment, the former Nzoia United tactician is yet to secure a victory, losing two matches and drawing one, collecting just one point out of a possible nine.However, Babu is impressed with how his side plays and now promises to secure his first win in their next match against Bidco United, set for Saturday, 8 February.“I like what I have seen from my players so far. We are improving day by day, and I believe the only thing left is to get that first win.I am confident that we will win our next match. I promise that we will walk away with all three points. We will prepare well for it,” he remarked.Prize money announced for National Cross-Country Championships in Eldoret
