Nairobi City Stars goalkeeper Edwin Mukolwe believes his team does not deserve to be in the relegation places, and is confident that results will swing their way even as the league season enters its crucial phase.City Stars enter Matchweek 21 in 17th place, tied on points with bottom-placed Bidco United, who they are only separated from by one goal.🛑 NEXT MATCH 🛑📆14th – FEB – 25⏱️1300HRS🏟️DANDORA STADIUM , NAIROBI#simbawanairobi pic.twitter.com/Ogmb0BL7Cd— Official Nairobi City Stars Fc (@NrbCityStars) February 13, 2025 The team’s position is a far cry from where City Stars were at this point last season, an unforgettable campaign that saw them finish sixth with 50 points.Asked about their current predicaments, Mukolwe, among the few leading lights for the side this season said: “With respect to other teams in the league, we don’t deserve to be there.“The quality in our team means that we just have to capitalize on our chances and get our points.”Kenya to face defending champions Senegal in AFCON U20 ChampionshipsOn the morale inside the camp, Mukolwe added: “I feel like a team we are working to get more points. We are all confident that we are going to have a better second leg, and it’s only a matter of time before the results start coming.”City Stars go into their Friday meeting against Kakamega Homeboyz without a win in their last eight matches, a period that has seen coach Nicholas Muyoti leave the club, with experienced tactician Salim Babu joining the fray.##NAJAVA_MECA_8702664##On Babu’s impact, the keeper said: “He has gotten us playing more confidently and there is a feeling that we are adapting well to his structure.“The tiny bit of details given, his level of experience and work ethic especially with the younger players suits our profile, and the ball is rolling.”Mukolwe hopes that a first team win since early December will be in the offing at Dandora Stadium in the 1300 EAT kickoff.
