Nairobi United are on the verge of securing the services of Harambee Stars forward Mohamed Bajaber on a free transfer, as they continue to strengthen their squad ahead of the new FKF Premier League season.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsAccording to reliable sources, Bajaber has opted to join the 2025 Mozzart Bet Cup winners after turning down an approach from defending FKFPL champions Gor Mahia.##NAJAVA_MECA_10010096##The 23-year-old attacker is currently a free agent, following his departure from Tanzanian Premier League giants Simba SC at the end of last season. Bajaber spent a season with the Dar es Salaam-based club after leaving Kenya in search of a new challenge.Harambee Stars drop to worst FIFA position in over eight years after winless international windowHis anticipated move to Nairobi United will mark a return to the Kenyan top flight after a year in Tanzania, where he featured for Simba and added silverware to his collection.During his time with the Tanzanian giants, Bajaber was part of the Simba squad that won both the Muungano Cup and the CRDB Bank Federation Cup. However, his individual stint in Tanzania was not as successful as hoped, with injuries hampering his campaign, and limiting his impact for the club.Despite the setbacks, the experience gave Bajaber exposure to one of the region's biggest clubs, before his expected return to Kenyan football.McCarthy defends inclusion of free agent in Harambee Stars squad for AFCON qualifiersBefore crossing the border, Bajaber was on the books of Kenya Police, and was part of the squad that made history by securing the club's maiden league title during the 2024/25 campaign.The forward had earlier featured for Nairobi City Stars, establishing himself as one of the promising attacking talents in the Kenyan top flight, before earning his move to Tanzania.If completed, Bajaber's arrival would represent another major statement of intent from the 2024/25 National Super League (NSL) champions, who have been among the most active clubs in the transfer market, as they seek to build a squad capable of challenging for honours.Cosmas Nabungolo reflects on three decades of triumphs as retirement beckonsThe ambitious side are preparing for their second season in the top-flight league, and will be hoping their aggressive recruitment strategy can help them mount a serious title challenge, and potentially secure a maiden league crown.Bajaber is expected to become one of several high-profile additions to the Nairobi United squad. The club have already strengthened their ranks with the acquisition of Harambee Stars quartet Kevin Okumu, Faruk Shikalo, Gad Mathews and John Avire.They have also moved to bolster their squad with the signing of Harvy Ossété from Libyan side Al-Dhahra, adding another option as they continue to reshape their ranks ahead of the new campaign.Harambee Starlets begin 2028 LA Olympics dream with Seychelles testNairobi United have also brought in Ugandan internationals Muhammad Shaban, Gavin Kizito and Titus Ssematimba, as they look to inject experience and quality into the squad.
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