Nairobi City Stars confirm departure of Taiwan bound midfielder Brian Mzee

Nairobi City Stars have confirmed the departure of midfielder Brian Omondi Mzee, who is set to join Taiwanese side Leopard Cat FC.

The defensive midfielder is among the Kenyan players who left the country on Monday evening for Taiwan after securing deals with two top-flight clubs.

Mzee joined City Stars pre-2023–24 FKF Premier League season from second-tier side Kibera Black Stars and leaves after half a season in the top flight.

Confirming the exit of the midfielder, City Stars team coordinator Samson Otieno said they couldn't stand on his way given the kind of offer he had attracted.

“Mzee arrived and fit in very well with our setup in the current season. Though he was firmly in the plans for the rest of the season, the club is fully aware that offers from outside are always rare, hence the nod by the club to let him leave,” he said.

Otieno had nothing but the best wishes for the midfielder, whose career has been on the rise in the last two years.

“We thank him for his on-field returns as a midfielder and his dedication to the team. We wish him the very best in his new endeavor,” added Samson

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At his departure point, Mzee had featured in 16 out of 20 games into the season, clocking 956 regular-time minutes, according to statistics provided by the club. His last game was a starting role against Shabana in Machakos on Sunday, February 4, 2024.

“From the bottom of my heart, I wish to thank this great club for making my dream of featuring in the Kenyan Premier League come true. It was always my wish, and that of any local player, to feature in Kenya’s topmost league,” said Mzee in an interview with club media.

The former Ruiru Sportif man expressed gratitude to Simba wa Nairobi for the platform that he believes marketed him to the world.

"After years of trying and falling off after trials with other clubs, City Stars came for me from Kibera Black Stars and turned my dream into a reality. When I arrived here, I was very well received by the management, the technical bench, as well as the players,” he said.

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Mzee recalled his first league start and the memories he went on to create with the team with appreciation.

“The technical bench handed me my debut in the first game of the season against Muhoroni Youth and handed me my first start and full game in the second game against Bidco United. For the first part of the first leg, I was a regular. I will always appreciate those chances that have now greatly contributed to my move away from the club. City stars will forever remain in my heart,” added the overly appreciative Mzee.

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In his first full game on matchday two against Bidco United, Mzee emerged as the most valuable player.

He repeated the same fete on matchday ten following the City Stars’ 3-2 win over AFC Leopards and went a step further to earn a place in the team of the week.