James Mazembe was literally flying in the 2020-2021 Football Kenya Federation Premier League season as he registered two goals and eleven assists in the campaign.The number of assists the winger bagged in that campaign was the highest by a player in the term.The electric run saw him make a move to KCB who broke the bank to acquire his signature on a two-year long deal.##NAJAVA_MECA_7161294##He was largely expected to explore to new highs at KCB but all did not go in line with his script and will as a result, spend the remainder of the season at Nairobi City stars.Mazembe crossed to Simba wa Nairobi in the mid-season transfer window albeit on loan from the bankers.The former national U20 team player had first been linked with loan deal to Mathare United but City Stars hijacked the deal.The offensive midfielder, had made three appearances for KCB in the first leg before a knee injury distracted him from getting game time on a regular basis.Meet the phenomenal Kenyan physiotherapist making strides in TanzaniaHe says, the loan deal to City Stars will offer him an avenue to redeem himself and regain his confidence.“The move will afford me the opportunity to regain my form. I did not have good first leg due to injuries and lack of game time but, I believe, I will end the season on a high,” said the former national U23 midfielder.Mazembe, who joined Sharks straight from school in 2017 said the reception City Stars gave him and coach Nicholas Muyoti’s philosophy have already made him feel at home despite being in a new territory.Gor Mahia boss McKinstry under no pressure as title race hots upThe Kakamega High School product said the presence of youthful players at the club who habour similar ambitions to his had a hand in his quick settling at the Kawangware based club.“I feel at home here. The team handed me a warm welcome and the coach wants me to forget of the past and focus on helping the team hit its objectives,” he added.
