Attacking midfielder Andrew Kisilu has joined Kenyan Premier League side Nairobi City Stars from second-tier side Dandora Love.
Kisilu, a left winger, adds firepower to Simba wa Nairobi’s frontline which was left open following a number of departures at the close of last season.
“Joining City Stars is a step up for me and a dream come true, considering where I was playing last season. It is humbling to join Nairobi City Stars and work with some of the best coaches and players in the country. I am looking forward to aiding the team to attain its targets going forward,” he told the club’s official website.
Kisilu has been part of the Simba wa Nairobi setup since late August and went on to feature in five of the 18 pre-season friendly matches the team played, scoring three times and providing an assist.
Kisilu will don jersey no. 11, which was vacated by Davis Agesa. At the same time, defensive midfielder Ronney Kola is excited about the role he played as City Stars stopped Gor Mahia 3-1 in a friendly over the weekend.
Kola, a natural defensive midfielder, was deployed as a stopper and played to the left of seasoned Kennedy Onyango.
In spite of the unfamiliar role, Kola was almost faultless in his new role.
“He did very well. His composure and confidence was top notch,” said head coach Nicholas Muyoti
“Generally, he was very impressive and fitted very well as a centre-back. He however needs to work on his speed and insight."
Kola, a former Kenya School of Government player, is hoping for more games.
“It was my first tough game as a centre-back, my first game at Nyayo, and the first ever against Gor Mahia. It was a very good game but at first I was very nervous. Then slowly I settled into the game since I believe in myself and I know my capabilities,” said Kola.
“I am happy I managed the task at hand on the day. I pray for an injury-free season as I hope to earn more game time.”
Kola is the only City Stars player who failed to feature in any premier league game last season due to injury. He has now fully recovered and has so far featured in 11 of 18 friendly games.