Kenyan midfielder Wilson Waweru was handed a start as his Galway United settled for a barren draw against Shamrock Rovers in a friendly on Friday night. Waweru has been an integral member of Galway United as he has already chipped in with two league goals thus far this season from midfield.Kenyan trio included in AIK’s friendly travelling partyThe first half was a barren affair as both teams went into the half-time break locked on a barren draw, failing to create clear-cut chances that would have broken the deadlock. ##NAJAVA_MECA_6447800##The closing stanza was a mirror image of the first as the two teams showed each other respect and struggled under the torrential downpour. The Irish Division One is currently on a break due to the international calendar that is on but will resume the league on Friday 17 June with a date against Bray FC.90′ FULL TIME – ROVERS 0-0 UNITED⌚️The match ends scoreless as United defended very well throughout, in very tough conditions in Tallaght.#ItsATribalThing pic.twitter.com/8YVPvZFsZX— Gaillimh Aontaithe (@GalwayUnitedFC) June 10, 2022 Galway United reveal that Waweru is a versatile player who can be deployed anywhere in the front three and has been on an upward trajectory since 2017.“Wilson Waweru is an electric player that is comfortable playing anywhere across the front three.Waweru chipped in with an impressive haul of 9 goals at the under-17 level in 2017. The skillful attacker often played behind Harry Rogers and the two developed a good understanding.Homeboyz set for another walkover?In 2018, Waweru progressed to the under-19 level where he continued to impress, prompting Alan Murphy to promote the youngster to the first team in 2018, where he made five senior appearances,” read part of an article from the club’s official portal. The 21-year-old is eligible to feature for Harambee Stars but is yet to receive a call-up.
