Why Newly Launched Konza City Stars FC Is Aiming For The Skies
The newly established Konza City Stars FC. PHOTO/ JONAH ONYANGO
By Erick Oyugi
KONZA, Machakos- Newly launched Konza City Stars FC is aiming for the skies. The team, composed of workers stationed at the great Konza Technopolis Development Authority in Machakos County, is targeting to punch tickets to the top tier Football Kenya Federation (FKF) leagues in coming years.
The outfit, formed late last year, had its first high-profile friendly match, played on Friday night under floodlights at the Konza Technopolis Grounds, where the hosts lost 5-3 against visiting Jua Kali Vitambi FC from Machakos.
Dazzling striker Joshua Mutua scored a hat trick for Konza in the 37th, 40th and 77th minutes as Vitambi FC found the back of the net through James Kasamo (18th), Joseph Nyaga (45+4), Nicholas Nzuki (49th), Jonathan Mutua (54th) and Peter Munyao (86th).
“We are very impressed to visit Konza. It’s an honor to play on a pristine artificial turf like this. Out there we are used to playing on dusty and dilapidated surfaces,” Vitambi FC captain Patrick Mutua told Standard Sports after the sweet victory.
Konza City Stars FC player (Right) tussle for the ball under floodlights against Jua Kali Vitambi FC from Machakos on Friday April 25, 2025. PHOTO/ JONAH ONYANGO
“We have enjoyed our outing here, especially touring the state-of-the-art facilities including the fine roads, abundant electricity, the superbly built Kenya Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, the magnificent Data Centre, the floodlights among others. We promise to make more trips here to engage in many tournaments,” Patrick reiterated.
Konza City Stars captain James ‘ Fikshan The Great’ Nganga said the cutthroat clash against their Machakos town-based opponents gave them an opportunity to express their skills, thoughts and talents on the pitch.
“As a new team, we are trying to gel. We are striving to create chemistry and the match gave us a chance to meet with other employees from different departments within this smart city,” Nganga underlined.
The 28- year old Software Engineer who has been with the Technopolis for three years said they opted to form a football club first at the organization when they realised 90 per cent of the employees have a soft spot for the beautiful game.
” Other sports disciplines are also on the pipeline. Soon there will be opportunities for swimmers, runners, golfers among others,” Nganga highlighted.
Konza City Stars FC player (Left) tussle for the ball underr floodlights against Jua Kali Vitambi FC from Machakos on Friday April 25, 2025. PHOTO/ KONZA CITY
Since establishing the football club, Nganga says the organization’s employees have not only been fit but have improved on their socialization, interaction and networking skills.
The skipper encourages more Kenyan athletes to pursue courses on ICT so they can access employment opportunities with the Technopolis.
“We are glad that we now have two FKF Division Two League players within our midst after they competently secured employment. We hope to see high profile charges join our ranks in the coming years,” Nganga stated.
