FKF Premier League returnees Mathare United have announced the signing of goalkeeper Michael Wanyika, from Ulinzi Stars.Wanyika becomes the club’s first signing of the off-season window, coming less than a day after the club confirmed coach John Kamau as their new tactician. Kamau returns to the club two years after his exit late in the 2021–2022 season.He replaces Francis Kimanzi, who, after overseeing the better part of the team’s pre-season, opted out and has been linked with a move to Tanzania’s Tabora United.##NAJAVA_MECA_8262095##“Mathare United is delighted to announce the acquisition of goalkeeper Michael Wanyika on a season-long deal,” read the club statement in part. “The immediate former Ulinzi Stars custodian adds much-needed experience as we return to the Premier League after a season in the NSL.”At Mathare, Wanyika will compete with last season’s best second-tier goalkeeper, Steve Njunge, for a place between the posts. Njunge also has top-tier experience, having played for Wazito FC and Nairobi City Stars before joining Mathare in the second tier.Omala sets ambitious target for new season amid uncertainty over futureWanyika has played in the top flight for the last 10 seasons, debuting for Thika United in the 2013–14 season. Apart from Ulinzi Stars and Thika United, he has also lined up for Vegpro FC, where he began his career, as well as Kakamega Homeboyz and Bandari FC.At Bandari, he got his first taste of continental football when the coastal outfit qualified for the CAF Confederation Cup in the 2019/20 season. The 32-year-old has also been in contention for the national team, the Harambee Stars, earning several call-ups during Sebastian Migne’s tenure as head coach.The Slum Boys will commence the season with a home match against AFC Leopards on 24th August. The match will be played at the Dandora Stadium.A look at FKF Premier League one-club loyalists
