Nairobi City Stars saved from dissolution by fans from Finland
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Reading Time: 2min | Mon. 01.09.25. | 10:06
Nairobi City Stars are now set to begin preparations in earnest, with the new campaign kicking off in two weeks
National Super League (NSL) side Nairobi City Stars have been handed a major boost after a group of fans from Finland came together to save the team from folding.
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The second-tier club faced imminent dissolution after owner Jonathan Jackson announced he would no longer finance the team, following their relegation from the top flight at the end of last season after finishing bottom of the table.
The businessman’s decision threw the club’s future in doubt, with indications that they might fold or sell their league slot, as running the team without financial backing appeared almost impossible.
However, the club has now been given a new lease of life after an unidentified group of fans pooled resources to help the team honour the upcoming season.
Nairobi City Stars are now set to begin preparations in earnest, with the new campaign kicking off in two weeks.
Club coordinator Samson Otieno confirmed that they have indeed received support and expressed his delight that the Kawangware-based side will not be shutting down.
“We are not dying, not just yet,” he said. “We have received support from some fans in Finland who did not want to see a community club collapse, and we are ready to start.
Our chairman, Jonathan, has also offered some assistance because he has always been passionate about the team. I can confirm that we will be in the league next season. Our fans should no longer worry because we are here to stay.”
He further revealed that training will resume this week as they prepare for their season opener against Migori Youth on Saturday, 13 September in Migori.
“We will be back in training tomorrow (Tuesday) in preparation for the new season. We know we are behind schedule, but we will do our best to get ready so that we can honour the fixture. I believe we will be fine,” he added.
