Charlton provide transfer update on Collins Sichenje after injury-ravaged season
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The recurring injury ruled him out of Charlton’s final two matches of the campaign as the club battled to secure survival in the Championship.
English Championship side Charlton Athletic have confirmed that Kenyan defender Collins Sichenje remains part of the club’s plans for next season despite enduring an injury-hit debut campaign in England.
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The Addicks issued their end-of-season squad update following the conclusion of the 2025/26 campaign, confirming that Sichenje is among the players retained ahead of the upcoming season.
The towering Harambee Stars defender joined Charlton during the January transfer window from FK Vojvodina and quickly showed glimpses of his potential at the heart of the defence before injuries disrupted his progress.
Sichenje’s spell at The Valley began promisingly after he made his debut against Southampton on Saturday, 21 February, featuring for 89 minutes in an impressive outing.
He then made another appearance against West Bromwich Albion, coming on as a substitute for Lloyd Jones.
However, his momentum was halted days later during Charlton’s clash against Wrexham AFC on Saturday, 28 February, when he suffered a hamstring injury and was stretchered off in the first half.
The setbacks forced the former AIK Fotboll and AFC Leopards defender to spend several weeks on the sidelines, missing eight matches as he underwent rehabilitation.
After a lengthy recovery process, Sichenje returned to action on Saturday, 18 April, making a second-half appearance against Sheffield Wednesday.
Unfortunately, his comeback was short-lived. Just a week later, the defender suffered another hamstring setback during a league encounter, forcing him off after only 28 minutes in what proved to be another frustrating blow in his debut season.
We can now confirm our end-of-season men's first-team squad update following the conclusion of the 2025/26 campaign 🗒️
— Charlton Athletic FC (@CAFCofficial) May 8, 2026
The club would like to thank every departing player for their efforts throughout their time at The Valley and wishes them well for the future 🤝#cafc
The recurring injury ruled him out of Charlton’s final two matches of the campaign as the club battled to secure survival in the Championship.
Despite his absence, Nathan Jones’ side managed to defeat Hull City 2-1 before falling 3-1 to Swansea City in their final fixture.
Charlton eventually secured their Championship status after finishing 19th on 53 points, narrowly staying above the relegation zone.
In a statement released on the club’s official website, Charlton confirmed Sichenje remains under contract alongside several first-team players ahead of the new season.
“Charlton Athletic can now confirm their end-of-season men’s first-team squad update following the conclusion of the 2025/26 campaign.
The following men’s first-team players remain under contract: Gassan Ahadme, Karoy Anderson, Rob Apter, Nathan Asiimwe, Amari’i Bell, Tiernan Brooks, Reece Burke, Sonny Carey, Conor Coventry, Kaheim Dixon, Greg Docherty, Josh Edwards, Ibrahim Fullah, Macaulay Gillesphey, Keenan Gough, Lloyd Jones, Thomas Kaminski, Daniel Kanu, Charlie Kelman, Harvey Knibbs, Miles Leaburn, Will Mannion, Micah Mbick, Alex Mitchell, Zach Mitchell, Tanto Olaofe, Kayne Ramsay, Joe Rankin-Costello and Collins Sichenje,” read part of the statement.