Rowland Babu Makati (born 13 January 2001) is a Kenyan football player who turns out for Kenyan Premier League club Nairobi City Stars.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Rowland Makati | ||
| Date of birth | 13 January 2001 | ||
| Place of birth | Nairobi, Kenya | ||
| Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Attacking Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Nairobi City Stars | ||
| Number | 30 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2015-19 | Escalators | ||
| 2019-20 | Vapor Sports | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2020-21 | Nairobi City Stars | 0 | (0) |
| 2020-21 | → Nairobi Stima (loan) | 17 | (5) |
| 2021- | Nairobi City Stars | 30 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 4 Mar 2024 | |||
Career edit
Makati turned out for Kawangware-based side Escalators before joining third-tier side Vapor Sports for the 2019-20 season.
He was signed up[1][2][3] by Nairobi City Stars in August 2020 on a long-term deal after being scouted during the Nairobi regional Chapa Dimba na Safaricom finals held at Jamhuri High School.
In the 2020-21 season, he was sent on loan to second-tier side Nairobi Stima to gain work experience. He returned to his parent club City Stars for the 2021-22 FKF Premier League season.
After a long wait,[4][5] he was handed his topflight debut[6][7] on Mon 6 June 2022 by head coach Nicholas Muyoti after being introduced in the second half during a 33rd round 2021-22 FKF Premier League game against AFC Leopards at Thika Stadium.
Prior to the start of the 2022-23 FKF Premier League season, Makati converted from an attacking midfielder to a right-back[8] to fill a void left after the exit of Kevin Otieno.
He scored his maiden premier league goal[9] on Sunday 24 September 2023 against Nzoia Sugar in Ruaraka.
References edit
- ^ Ghetto Radio, 19 Aug 2020 Nairobi City Stars Signs Midfielder Rowland Makati From Vapor
- ^ Goal, 19 Aug 2020 Makati: Nairobi City Stars unveil first signing from Vapor Sports
- ^ The-Star, 20 Aug 2020 Midfield prodigy Makati,19, joins City Stars
- ^ Mozzart Sport, 3 Mar 2022 City Stars youngster focused on League debut
- ^ Dala News, 4 Mar 2022 Makati focusing on City Stars establishment
- ^ Mozzart Sport, 9 June 2022 Makati chuffed up after Premier League debut
- ^ The-Star, 10 June 2022, Makati excited after making his KPL debut
- ^ Mozzart Sport 20 Feb 2023 Makati embraces growth at right-back position
- ^ The Star 28 Sep 2023 Debut goal excites converted right-back Makati, promises more for City Stars