Kenya under-20 midfielder Tyron Kariuki has signed for the Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL) club KCB FC.The prodigy once attracted interest from Spanish club Nastic Academy and Croatian side HNK Hajduk Split.Former Manchester United coach to arrive in Nairobi ahead of official unveilingThe Bankers announced the attacking midfielder’s arrival on their social media handles, stating, “✍️ #TY32 “#Believe #LionHearted 🦁.”The creative midfielder has joined KCB on a permanent deal, signing a short-term contract with the Patrick Odhiambo-coached side.##NAJAVA_MECA_8725848##He joins the Bankers as a free agent, having left his former side, National Super League (NSL) outfit and now-defunct Rainbow FC.Kariuki signed with KCB after training with the club for over a month and finally convinced the coaching staff to hand him a deal.Kenya U20 announce two camps to identify talents ahead of AFCON U20 debutThe 18-year-old becomes KCB’s fourth signing in the ongoing mid-season transfer window, and he is anticipated to provide a punch to the Bankers’ midfield.Aside from Tyrone, KCB has strengthened its roster with the additions of Mathias Isogol from Mara Sugar, December Kisakah (previously of FC Talanta), and Manzur Okwaro too from the defunct Rainbow FC.##NAJAVA_MECA_8725840##Kariuki will be remembered for his outstanding performance and dribbling abilities at the 2023 Council for East and Central Africa Football Associations (CECAFA) Under 18 Championship in Kisumu.Even though Kenya’s Junior Stars fell 2-1 to Uganda in the finals, Kariuki was one of the standout performers, winning many hearts with his magnificent performances.Harambee Stars midfielder switches clubs in USAHe was as impressive in the Four Nations under-20 tournament, despite Rising Stars’ 3-1 loss to hosts Malawi.The diminutive midfielder will look to make his top-flight debut on Wednesday 26 February, when KCB play Mathare United in a rescheduled FKF Premier League match.##NAJAVA_MECA_8725874##KCB, currently fourth in the table standings with 35 points, will try to cut Police’s six-point lead to three if they win against the Slum Boys.A win for KCB will renew their title hopes and chances as the league gets into the final stretch.
