Nairobi United have landed a coup in their summer recruitment drive, announcing the capture of Kevin Wang’aya, a dynamic young midfielder whose rise has been one of Kenyan football’s most exciting stories. The move injects fresh creativity and composure into a United side sharpening its sights on domestic silverware.
A young star with continental credentials
Wang’aya arrives with a résumé that belies his years. A key figure in the historic Kenya U-20 Rising Stars squad that secured the nation’s first-ever berth at the CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations, he did more than turn up — he starred. Named in the Group Stage Best XI, Wang’aya became the first Kenyan to earn that distinction at the tournament, and his Man of the Match display in a breathless 2–2 draw with Nigeria announced him to a wider audience.
Style and strengths
Calm under pressure and clever in his positioning, Wang’aya is the kind of midfielder who controls tempo rather than chases it. His vision, passing range and ability to dictate play against top opposition mark him out as a natural conductor for Nairobi United’s engine room. Those traits promise to add rhythm and tactical flexibility to a squad already on the rise.
Club reaction and ambitions
Nairobi United welcomed the signing as a statement of intent. “We are thrilled to welcome Kevin to the Nairobi United family,” the club said, praising his technical quality and international youth experience. The acquisition fits the club’s blueprint of blending hungry young talent with proven ability, and it underlines their ambition to challenge for honours this season.
What comes next
Unveiled amid growing optimism, Wang’aya joins a wave of young prospects at Nairobi United who see the club as both a launchpad and a destination. Expect him to slot into the midfield quickly, bringing maturity beyond his years and a spark that could prove decisive as United chase trophies and continental recognition.
