Samuel Kapen[1] is a Kenyan striker who features for Kenyan Premier League side Gor Mahia.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Samuel Kapen | ||
| Date of birth | 25 August 2002 | ||
| Height | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2017-2019 | Diguna FC | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2019-20 | Liberty Sports Academy | 13 | (14) |
| 2020-21 | Posta Rangers F.C. | 2 | (0) |
| 2021-22 | Kibera Black Stars | 30 | (16) |
| 2022-24 | Nairobi City Stars | 61 | (12) |
| 2024- | Gor Mahia | 0 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19:31, 08 Jul 2024 (UTC) | |||
Career
editKapen, an alumnus of Laiser Hill Academy, previously featured for Rongai-based Diguna FC in the FKF Kajiado North Zone A sub-branch league in the year 2019 before joining FKF Division One side third-tier side Liberty Sports Academy featuring in the Division One league for the 2019-20 season. He then joined Kenyan Premier League side Posta Rangers F.C. but after half a season of minimal playtime, he was off[2] to second-tier side Kibera Black Stars.[3][4]
After a full season at Black Stars, Kapen returned[5][6] to the Kenyan topflight by joining Nairobi City Stars on a one-year deal.[7]
He made his debut in the opening game of the 2021-22 FKF Premier League on 19 November 2022 in Nyayo Stadium against Bidco United F.C. He scored his first-ever premiership goal in the second game of that season against Tusker FC in Ruaraka on 27 Nov 2022.[8] He ended that season with eight goals, two assists and nine progressive passes.
Kapen turned down offers after his first season with City Stars and re-upped his contract for yet another season.[9] With months to the expiry of that contract in June 2024, Kapen became a great attraction to a number of clubs due to his performance.[10]
At the expiry of his contract at City Stars, Kapen ended constant rumors'[11] and moved to Kenyan multiple league champions Gor Mahia on 7 July 2024 on a two-year deal.[12]
Kenya U20
editIn 2020, Kapen was part of the Kenya national under-20 football team[13] that took part in the 2020 CECAFA U-20 Championship in Arusha, Tanzania.
CAF interclub
editKapen made his debut in the 2024–25 CAF Champions League with Gor Mahia on 18 Aug 2024 during a first leg first round qualification game away to Al Merreikh Bentiu. He was a 70th minute substitute for Levin Odhiambo.[14]
References
edit- ^ The-Star, 5 Sep 2022, Forward Kapen joins Nairobi City Stars
- ^ Mozzart Sport, 30 Aug 2021 Posta Rangers drop six players
- ^ Mozzart Sport, 2 Sep 2022 Kapen pens a season-long deal with Nairobi City Stars
- ^ Citizen Digital, 9 Sep 2022 Kapen Eager To Shine For New Club City Stars
- ^ Citizen, 17 Oct 2022, City Stars Boss Korir Tips Kapen To Succeed In The KPL
- ^ Mozzart Sport, 17 Nov 2022, New City Stars midfielder sets sail out for new season, hails guidance of senior players
- ^ Daily Sport, 4 Sep 2022, Kopen Ditch Black Stars For City Stars
- ^ Nation, 24 Feb 2023, City Stars striker Kapen eyes double digits
- ^ Mozzart Sport, 5 Jul 2023 Kapen shuts down moves away, keen on resigning with City Stars
- ^ Pulse Sport, 24 Apr 2024 Will he stay or will he go? Samuel Kapen caught in transfer tug-of-war amid Gor Mahia interest
- ^ Pulse Sport, 8 May 2024 Muyoti asks Gor, Police to pause luring star player Kapen
- ^ Pulse Sport, 7 Jul 2024 Samuel Kapen reveals targets after completing Gor Mahia move
- ^ FKF, 30 Oct 2020, Rising Stars squad for CECAFA U20 Championships named
- ^ Pulse Sport, 18 Aug 2024 Gor Mahia fall to a narrow defeat to determined South Sudan's El Merreikh Bentiu
External links
edit- Kapen at Flash Score