City Stars' Muki hangs up boots after season finale
Nairobi City Stars Anthony Kimani (L) challenge Kenya Police FC s David Owino during the finals of the Elite Pre-season Cup finals at the Nyayo national Stadium. Photo /Elizabeth Kioko
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Muki registered his 19th game in the season finale against league champions Gor Mahia on Sunday – his 109th game in Nairobi City Stars colors across four and a half seasons – and 284th Kenyan Premier League match. In those games, Muki scored 38 goals.
Nairobi City Stars CEO Patrick Korir has wished Kimani all the best in his next chapter.
“More than often, we never know when a Kenyan player retires. Muki did the most honorable thing in stepping forward to say goodbye to what has been part of him for more than a decade and a half. It was the most honorable thing to do and I wish more retiring players can take his cue,” said club CEO Patrick Korir.
“We thank Muki for bringing maturity and adding his vast experience to the City Stars setup since the year 2019, and for guiding the team back to the Kenyan premier league after five seasons in the cold. He was a dedicated servant and we wish him the very best in his future endeavors,” added Korir.
Other than the NSL title with City Stars in the disputed 2019/20 NSL season, and the club MVP award, Muki amassed a number of trophies across the years.
He was named the Kenyan Premier League midfielder of the year in the 2010 season while at Sofapaka, with whom he won the 2010 and 2011 Kenyan Super Cup, as well as the 2013 FKF President’s Cup. He was named the best midfielder at the end of that competition.
He also won the 2015 President’s Cup while at Bandari, as well as the 2016 Kenyan Super Cup.
During the highlight of his career, Muki was called up to the Kenya National team and was capped ten times between the years 2010 and 2012.
In preparation for life after football, Muki recently started his coaching journey and completed a CAF 'D' coaching license Diploma.
Muki first featured for City Stars – then known as World Hope – in the 2008 premier league, before moving to Sofapaka for the first leg of the 2009 season. He was back at City Stars for the second leg to gain experience before returning to Sofapaka in 2010 till the 2014 season. He then moved to Bandari in 2015 for three seasons before taking a break from the game.
Prior to 2008, Muki had featured for Dagoretti Santos, as well as Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) in the Nationwide (second-tier) league.
In 2019, he returned to City Stars.
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