Kenyan striker Henry Meja has parted ways with Swedish top-flight side AIK following the expiry of his contract. Meja joined the Stockholm-based club in 2021 after an impressive spell with Tusker, where he helped the Brewers clinch the 2020-2021 Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL) title and was named Young Player of the Season.
In addition to his league triumph and individual accolade, Meja broke into the senior national team in February 2021 after earning his maiden call-up as Harambee Stars prepared for back-to-back AFCON qualifiers against Egypt and Togo. However, despite leaving Nairobi for Stockholm on the back of a promising campaign, Meja endured a difficult transition at AIK.
His stint at the club failed to provide the stability and growth he had hoped for.According to AIK, Meja made a total of six competitive appearances for the Black and Yellow.Meja’s first competitive appearance for AIK came during the 2021/22 Swedish Cup, when the forward came off the bench in a 4-0 victory over Eskilsminne IF on 27 February 2022.
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He was introduced in the 72nd minute for Bilal Hussein and marked his debut in emphatic fashion. Four minutes from full time, Nabil Bahoui broke through centrally before picking out Meja on the left side of the penalty area. The Kenyan kept his composure to roll the ball into the net and cap his debut with a goal.However, opportunities at AIK proved limited.
During the 2023 season, Meja was loaned to Norrby IF, who were competing in Sweden’s Division 1 Södra. Harambee Stars hit by double injury blow ahead of 2027 AFCON qualifiersHe made 13 league appearances for the club, scoring four goals. The forward subsequently spent the next two seasons on loan at AFC Eskilstuna, where he accumulated 55 competitive appearances.