Dennis Decha Wanjala (born 10 August 1998) is a left-back currently in the ranks of Kenyan Premier League side Nairobi City Stars[1] from the beginning of the 2021–22 FKF Premier League season.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Dennis Khayiya Wanjala | ||
| Date of birth | 10 August 1998 | ||
| Place of birth | Bungoma, Kenya | ||
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Nairobi City Stars | ||
| Number | 26 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2018-2021 | Nzoia Sugar FC | 63 | (2) |
| 2021- | Nairobi City Stars | 42 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19:31, 11 June 2023 (UTC) | |||
Career edit
Wanjala previously played for Nzoia Sugar F.C. whom he joined at the onset of the 2018 season[2] straight out of high school.
He earned his Kenyan Premier League debut for the side in an away game against Mathare United at the Kenyatta Stadium, Machakos on Sun 11 Feb 2018.[3]
After four seasons at Nzoia Sugar F.C. Wanjala[4] joined City Stars[5][6][7] on a three-year deal. He made[8] made his City Stars debut in an away game to Sofapaka in Wundanyi on 25 Sept 2021 during the opening game of the 2021–22 FKF Premier League season.
He scored his maiden goal[9] for the club on 16 April 2023 during a 5-2 rout of Vihiga Bullets in Kasarani Annex.
In the next game against Kariobangi Sharks at the same venue on 22 Apr 2023, he registered a milestone: a century of games in the Kenyan topflight.[10]
References edit
- ^ Futaa, 21 Sept 2021 Nairobi City Stars capture Wanjala and Michael Madoya
- ^ Hivi Sasa, 11 January 2018 Nzoia Sugar sign new players
- ^ Futaa, 11 Feb 2018 Debut for Wanjala as Nzoia Sugar names team to play Mathare
- ^ Mozzart Sport, 20 Dec 2021 Wanjala tips City Stars to dethrone Tusker
- ^ The-Star, 18 Jan 2022, Leftback Wanjala keen to cement his place at City Stars
- ^ Kenya Sports News, 18 Jan 2022 Wanjala enjoying life at Nairobi City Stars
- ^ Mozzart Sport, 27 Jul 2022 City Stars left back Wanjala reveals targets ahead of new season
- ^ The-Star, 21 Apr 2023 City Stars defender hails cohesion in the team
- ^ Mozzart Sport, 19 Apr 2023 City Stars left back Dennis Wanjala happy after opening goal account
- ^ Mozzart Sport, 27 Apr 2023 Nairobi City Stars defender sets lofty targets after joining the century club
External links edit
- Dennis Wanjala at Global Sports Archive