Exciting young Kenyan forward extends deal with Irish club

After spending three years at Irish outfit Galway United, Kenyan forward Wilson Waweru has extended his stay at the club after inking a new one-year deal. 

The 21-year-old joined Galway United back in 2017 after impressive stints at Galway City and Mervue United and was promoted from the junior side a year later. 

Galway United described the prodigy as a versatile forward and were left impressed by his goal return and his telepathic bond with his strike partner Harry Rodgers. 

“Exciting young attacker Wilson Waweru has re-signed with Galway United for the upcoming 2022 season.

Waweru emerged in the youth setup as a diverse forward, who is comfortable as a lone striker, or as a part of a duo. This was further highlighted with a nine-goal contribution in his first season in the underage setup, forming a formidable partnership with Harry Rogers,” read a statement from the club.

After earning promotion to the senior side back in 2018, Waweru repaid the faith instilled in him by head coach Alan Murphy as he made five appearances in that season. 

The following year, the forward added to his appearance and goals total, and at the conclusion of the 2020 season, became a regular starter for Galway United. 

Waweru had an outstanding season last campaign as he scored eight goals but they missed promotion to the top tier by six points. 

The new Irish First Division is set to kick off on Friday 18 February with Galway hoping to secure a return back to the Premier League.