Nairobi — Nairobi United’s midseason coup is official: Rwandan winger Hakizimana Muhadjiri has signed for the FKF Premier League newcomers and vowed to pour heart and soul into their debut campaign. In his first interview as a Naiboi on Thursday, January 8, 2026, the left‑sided attacker promised to “leave everything on the pitch” as he embarks on a fresh chapter in Kenyan football.
A short‑term deal with big intent
Confirmed by the club on January 7, Muhadjiri arrives on a short‑term contract designed to inject creativity and experience into a squad still finding its feet. Nairobi United’s announcement lauded him as “a master of vision, a creator of goals, and a man who knows exactly how to unlock the tightest defenses,” underlining the immediate expectations placed on the 31‑year‑old.
Agent’s high praise and style comparison
Agent Allan Tumu painted a vivid picture of Muhadjiri’s game, likening him to the flair of Neymar — a compliment that speaks to the player’s dribbling, chance‑creation and goal threat. “He can play as a number ten or out wide,” Tumu told local media, adding that Muhadjiri’s arrival will make the league more entertaining and give Nairobi United a genuine attacking spark.
What Muhadjiri brings to the Naibois
Muhadjiri arrives with a reputation for inventiveness and an eye for the killer pass. Comfortable cutting in from the left, he offers tactical flexibility: a creator who can also finish, and a seasoned international presence to steady a young squad. His signing joins other recent additions such as Mustafa Kizza, Roy Okal, and John Njuguna, signalling Nairobi United’s intent to bolster depth and quality.
Immediate test and the road ahead
The timing of the transfer is telling — Muhadjiri will be thrust straight into action as Nairobi United travel to the Ulinzi Sports Complex to face Ulinzi Stars at 3:00 pm, a fixture the Naibois see as the perfect chance to respond to their recent defeat to AFC Leopards. With Muhadjiri promising to “get going” and give his all, Nairobi United’s fans will be watching closely to see whether their new playmaker can turn flashes of inspiration into match‑winning moments.
