Former Sofapaka Captain Roy Okal, Tusker’s John Njuguna Join Nairobi United

Former Sofapaka FC captain Roy Okal has ended his five-year spell with the 2009 FKF-PL champions to join theSportPesa League debutants Nairobi United during the mid season transfer window. A product of Mathare United, Okal is expected to bring composure, leadership, and tactical discipline to Nairobi United’s engine room. The defensive midfielder previously featured for record league champions Gor Mahia, 2008 champions Mathare United, 2006 title holders Sony Sugar FC, now defunct, and Ushuru FC. On the attacking front, Nairobi United have secured the signature of former Tusker FC and Ulinzi Stars winger John Njuguna, a move aimed at sharpening the club’s offensive edge. Njuguna brings a wealth of experience from spells at two of Kenya’s most successful sides, having turned out for 12-time league champions Tusker and four-time winners Ulinzi Stars. The diminutive but explosive winger, renowned for his pace and directness, will be relied upon to stretch defences and add creativity in the final third as Nairobi United seek to become a consistent threat in front of goal. Njuguna, who won the FKF-PL title with Tusker during the 2021/22 season, had been unattached for six months following his departure from the brewers. The former Ulinzi Stars winger now returns to competitive action after successfully recovering from a knee injury that previously required corrective surgery. His exit came during a major off-season clear-out at Tusker that saw nine players released ahead of the 2025/26 campaign, including John Byamukama, James Kibande, David Odoyo, Boban Zirintusa, Deogratious Ojok, Mike Oduor, Lawrence Luvanda, and Luke Namanda. The former Ulinzi Stars winger now returns to competitive action after successfully recovering from a knee injury that previously required corrective surgery. Confirming the double signing, Nairobi United announced the acquisitions with enthusiasm on their official platforms. “It’s official. Twice the talent, double the threat. We are thrilled to announce the double signing of Roy Okal and John Njuguna. Roy joins us from Sofapaka to pull the strings in midfield, while Njuguna brings fire to our wings. His hairstyle says it all,” the club posted. The arrivals of Okal and Njuguna come just days after Nairobi United parted ways with several players as part of a squad reshuffle. Those released include South Sudan international defender Daniel Bichiok Dang, Chris Opondo, Adams Nyambane, Lonny Amudava, Isaac Omweri, Frank Ouya, and Bernard Ouma, who has since joined the Administration Police Training College.