Nairobi City Stars manager Nicholas Muyoti has expressed his pleasure with the club’s performance, predicting they will compete for the title next season.He joined the Nairobi City Stars two seasons ago after leaving Kakamega Homeboyz in September 2021.In his debut season at the club, he guided Simba Wa Nairobi to a top-five finish, City Stars’ best performance since their return to the top flight; however, the former Kenyan international had one of the worst seasons in his second year at the club, when the Nairobian club narrowly avoided relegation in the final stages of the previous season.That season, Muyoti’s charges fought to stay afloat, battling for the majority of the season before just avoiding relegation at the end, albeit by eight points, as they finished one point ahead of the play-off slot with 34 points.Last season, City’s problems were primarily caused by the departure of important first-team players and a few more experienced ones.The situation led the former, now-defunct Thika United coach to rely heavily on young players and a few others who had then obtained top-tier experience, which Muyoti attributes to the team’s troubles.##NAJAVA_MECA_8167927##Nonetheless, he acknowledges that, despite their struggles throughout the season, the club was in a rebuilding phase, and he is pleased that their decision and patience paid off.”Last season, we lost a lot of quality and experienced players who left the club for other fresh opportunities, which I believe was the main reason for our troubles; yet, it was actually a rebuilding period at the club. “We kept the faith, and I’m glad our efforts paid off,” he stated.Unlike the previous season, the current campaign has been a complete contrast, if not any better, as they have achieved an excellent performance, winning 13 and drawing ten others, totaling 49 points, and now placing fourth in the 18-team standings. Michael Olunga provides positive update on MOFA plans to seal Eskilstuna takeoverWith the above results, the tactician expressed his satisfaction with the player’s performance, calling it a significant success for his playing unit in less than ten months since the changeover. “I believe it is a significant positive and success for the players, given that we had a season of transition and rebuilding. I’m pleased with the development made and look forward to an even greater performance next season,” he added. Though the Jonathan Jackson-financed team was largely made up of young players and a couple of experienced ones who joined the team at the start of the season, City has outperformed beyond many expectations and is currently five points behind Police FC, who have been among the best performers this season.Furthermore, as a result of the excellent achievements, Muyoti has backed the Kawangware-based team to challenge for honours next year.”I have a fascinating and incredible group of athletes who are fast to adapt and thrive. If we can stay together for next season, even though I expect a few departures, I am convinced that the team will compete for accolades,” stated the ex-Ingwe assistant coach.Despite the fact that his current three-year deal with the club expires in a month, the soft-spoken coach remained tight-lipped on his next destination, preferring to comment about it after the season. “My contract with the club expires in September, and I will be able to discuss my future until then. He continued, “For the time being, I’m committed to the club, and the rest will be handled by the office.”
