Samuel KapenThe-Star, 5 Sep 2022, Forward Kapen joins Nairobi City Stars is a Kenyan striker who features for Kenyan Premier League side Gor Mahia.
Career Kapen, 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 offMozzart Sport, 30 Aug 2021 Posta Rangers drop six players to second-tier side Kibera Black Stars.Mozzart Sport, 2 Sep 2022 Kapen pens a season-long deal with Nairobi City StarsCitizen Digital, 9 Sep 2022 Kapen Eager To Shine For New Club City Stars
After a full season at Black Stars, Kapen returnedCitizen, 17 Oct 2022, City Stars Boss Korir Tips Kapen To Succeed In The KPLMozzart Sport, 17 Nov 2022, New City Stars midfielder sets sail out for new season, hails guidance of senior players to the Kenyan topflight by joining Nairobi City Stars on a one-year deal.Daily Sport, 4 Sep 2022, Kopen Ditch Black Stars For City Stars
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.Nation, 24 Feb 2023, City Stars striker Kapen eyes double digits 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.Mozzart Sport, 5 Jul 2023 Kapen shuts down moves away, keen on resigning with City Stars 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.Pulse Sport, 24 Apr 2024 Will he stay or will he go? Samuel Kapen caught in transfer tug-of-war amid Gor Mahia interest
At the expiry of his contract at City Stars, Kapen ended constant rumors'Pulse Sport, 8 May 2024 Muyoti asks Gor, Police to pause luring star player Kapen and moved to Kenyan multiple league champions Gor Mahia on 7 July 2024 on a two-year deal.Pulse Sport, 7 Jul 2024 Samuel Kapen reveals targets after completing Gor Mahia move
Kenya U20 In 2020, Kapen was part of the Kenya national under-20 football teamFKF, 30 Oct 2020, Rising Stars squad for CECAFA U20 Championships named that took part in the 2020 CECAFA U-20 Championship in Arusha, Tanzania.
CAF interclub Kapen 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.Pulse Sport, 18 Aug 2024 Gor Mahia fall to a narrow defeat to determined South Sudan's El Merreikh Bentiu
References
External links Kapen at Flash Score