Nairobi City Stars winger Samuel Kapen has expressed his desire to remain at his parent club amid reports that he is in high demand in the offseason active transfer window.Current FKF Premier League defending champions Gor Mahia are among three top-tier clubs that have expressed interest in the young right-footed player, who despite receiving formal requests in the last weeks, is adamant that he is stuck on maintaining his status as a City Stars player, at least for another season.Nairobi City Stars attacker Samuel Kapen could be on his way to Gor Mahia. The league champions have expressed in signing the youngster.Coach Johnathan McKinstry is said to be a huge admirer of the attacker who can play across all positions in attack.The former Kibera Black… pic.twitter.com/LaggzI2nno— Ole Teya (@TeyaKevin) July 3, 2023 “So far only Gor Mahia, Bidco United and Talanta FC have made contact,” Kapen said of the transfer rumors surrounding his name. “I however don’t think its the opportune time for me to make a move just yet.”Kapen, whose one year contract signed at the beginning of last season expires at the end of July, has cited ‘loving the growth around City Stars and being around a group of young and developing players’ as the reasons he wants to stay put, considering that he has not been in the top division for long.“The tale of our last season made us learn a lot,” Kapen added. “We were of course trying to adapt in the beginning but given how we finished, we just grew in confidence, trusted each other more and connected. Most of the players there are my friends. Playing together is fun and I think everyone wants to be on the team next season because the room for improvement is there.”##NAJAVA_MECA_7353415##Kapen has himself had a brilliant first season at the club after making his move from National Super League side Kibera Black Stars, racking up nine goals, two assists and eight involvements leading to goal. He also scored 16 goals in the 2021-22 NSL season.“I believe my numbers will get better next season. Just adding to what I did last season and then think about what comes after that,” the Liberty protege added.Muyoti pleads with team management to maintain squad in off-seasonWith talks going on with the City Stars management, it is clear, at least from him, that he will work with a long-term contract placed on his table at the Kawangware based club for another run.Another player heavily linked with a move away from City Stars is Kevin Etemesi – who led the team in scoring last season with 12 goals.
