Kenyan centre forward Solomon Wanjau-Smith has hit the ground running at Bath City as he netted on his debut in the 3-2 defeat to Cheltenham Town FC.Wanaju, who was born to a Kenyan father from Kawangware and an English mother, joined Bath when the transfer window flung open after being released by Maidstone United.He was part of the team that had a fairytale run in the FA Cup, reaching the 5th round and becoming the first team from outside the top five English divisions to reach the stage since 1978.Esse Akida departs PAOK after three trophy-laden seasonsSettling in his new work station, the 25-year-old was handed a start in Bath’s first pre-season game against Cheltenham having had one month of training.Wanjau took only 45 minutes to open his Bath account, equalising after Matt Taylor had handed Cheltenham the lead from the penalty spot inside the opening 20 minutes.Bath who ply their trade in the National League South which is in the fifth tier of English football went on to lose the game 3-2.##NAJAVA_MECA_8209448##During his unveiling as a Bath player in June, the former Southampton trialist revealed why he chose to join his hometown side while also opening up on his struggles.“This is the right time for me in my career to come here, I need to play consistently and having played here before, the fans, the players, everything about the club appealed to me, I can’t wait to get started.“I was living with the (Maidstone) kit man in his spare room, but the first six months that I signed the deal I was living in a shed with eight other people which is interesting,” said Wanjau in an interview with Bath.Why Gor Mahia coach Leonardo Neiva will not miss APR vs El Merreikh clash tonightThe forward looked to have impressed Bath after playing against them last season following his impressive campaign that also saw him grab a hat-trick in the FA Cup 2nd Round Qualifying against Steyning Town.Now living with his parents after joining Bath, Wanjau revealed what it felt like being back home and also opened up on the kind of striker he is.“My mum isn’t happy to see me return home as they expect me to do all the washing, cooking and cleaning. I think she wants me out straight away but she’s happy to have me home.##NAJAVA_MECA_8210017##“I’m a direct pressing forward who likes to work hard, my ideal position would be off the left but the last two teams I played for, played three at the back and I’m not sure I want to play wide. I also have a knack of winning penalty and I’m a born winner,” concluded Wanjau.
