Harambee Stars hopeful Sammy Henia-Kamau is among eight players released by English Football League (EFL) Championship side Swansea City, as the club undertakes sweeping changes to both its senior and academy setups.Follow Our WhatsApp Channel For More News In a statement posted on their official website, Swansea confirmed the list of departing players following the conclusion of the 2024/25 season.##NAJAVA_MECA_8931524##Unfortunately for Henia-Kamau, who joined the club’s academy in the summer of 2023, he will not be offered a new contract despite a promising run.The 18-year-old, born to a Kenyan father and English mother, made a strong impression this season, scoring nine goals in just 10 appearances in the development leagues.However, his efforts were not enough to earn him an extension.##NAJAVA_MECA_8931524##“At academy level, defender Jack Fanning has been offered a new contract, while scholars Callum Deacon, Josh Pescatore, Ramon Rees-Siso, and Thomas Searle have all been offered professional deals. Maliq Cadogan has had his contract terminated by mutual consent, while Richard Faakye, Sammy Henia-Kamau, Ben Hughes, Aidan Higgins, Kiel Higginson, Sam Seager, and Osian Williams will all leave the Swans this summer,” read part of the club’s official release.TACTICAL ANALYSIS: How 19-year-old rookie secured victory for Sharks against KCBHenia-Kamau began his football journey at Jersey Bulls FC, where he made headlines as the youngest player to score a hat-trick for the senior team.In the 2021/22 season, he netted 20 goals in 15 matches for the Under-16s and added six more for the Under-18s.His standout performances earned him the prestigious Sid Guy Award at the Jersey FA Centre of Excellence in 2022.Rising Stars’ AFCON U20 top scorer reveals why he wears jersey number 14In July 2023, he joined Swansea on a scholarship and later signed his first professional deal in July 2024.##NAJAVA_MECA_8931531##Kamau played a key role in Swansea’s run to the final of the Professional Development League Cup in 2024, notably scoring a hat-trick against arch rivals Cardiff City in the semi-finals.He leaves the club with a silver medal following a 3-1 loss to Millwall in the final.
