Nairobi City Stars winger Gilbert Abala has put pen to paper on a three-year contract extension that will see him remain at the club till the close of the 2027-2028 season.Abala, who made his debut in the FKF Premier League in October 2023, joined Simba wa Nairobi at the start of the 2023-24 season from fifth-tier side Busia Sugar FC on an initial two-year deal.✍️Gilbert Abala extends stay!!!!https://t.co/UqpDOqUAZe#simbawanairobi pic.twitter.com/gJnwXiXjMK— Official Nairobi City Stars Fc (@NrbCityStars) March 13, 2025 His well-documented progress and growth have now seen his efforts rewarded, and the youngster has been described as “one for the future.”City Stars winger buzzing after earning first ever league startSpeaking to the club media, City Stars CEO Patrick Korir said: “Abala was slow off the blocks in his first season but later on got a hang of the Kenyan topflight.“He has worked on many areas after his debut season, and now he has fully adapted to the league.“The youngster has since burst into the City Stars starting lineup with promise of getting better, which informed the contract extension for another three years. He is one for the future.”##NAJAVA_MECA_8773589##In his debut season, Abala featured in 12 games, making just one start.He played a total of 348 regular game minutes, scoring once.”I never lost hope”: Opondo overcomes the odds to land dream Harambee Stars call-upThis season, Abala, who also played for Busia-based club Teens of Hope, has improved to 10 starts in 14 games, clocking 548 regular game minutes, and has a goal and an assist to his name.City Stars, bottom of the league, play Sofapaka on Friday, 14 March, at Dandora Stadium (1300 EAT).
