Free-spending Nairobi United acquire former Gor Mahia keeper

FKF Premier League side Nairobi United has added more firepower to their goalkeeping department after securing the services of former Gor Mahia custodian Gad Mathews.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsNaibois, in a Friday, 31 July post, announced the acquisition of the experienced keeper, who adds to an already stacked department, and reinforces the club’s search for experience ahead of their second season in Kenya’s top-tier league.“Welcome to Nairobi United, Gad Mathews!,” the club said in a brief statement. “A proven shot-stopper with experience at the highest level, Gad joins us from Gor Mahia to strengthen our goalkeeping department ahead of the new season.”At 30 years of age, Matthews comes in with loaded experience from his years in the top-level of Kenyan football, and comes in from a fresh seven-year stint with record FKF Premier League champions Gor Mahia, who he played a key role for, in their unprecedented success.The former Kariobangi Sharks, Western Stima and Kisumu All Stars shot-stopper was among six high-profile exits from Gor Mahia earlier this month, bringing an end to a union with K’Ogalo that began at the start of the 2019-2020 season.Former FKF Premier League 'Golden Glove' winner ends seven-year trophy-laden stay at Gor MahiaHaving being a starter for much of his time at Gor Mahia, Matthews was increasingly on the sidelines last season, given the stern competition by national team keeper Bryne Omondi.Now at Nairobi United, a similar tug-of-war is expected to ensue, with another national team keeper in Farouk Shikhalo present, following his signing at the club earlier this month.Nairobi United land Harambee Stars goalkeeper Farouk ShikaloIn regards to their off-season business, Nairobi United, who will camp in Uganda for their pre-season, are well into their mission of fielding an experienced and mature squad for what they believe will a hugely successful campaign.##NAJAVA_MECA_9872199##The 2025 Mozzart Bet Cup champions have already secured the signatures of other key players including: Joseph Bate, Syphas Owuor, Wycliffe Awiko, the aforementioned Shikhalo, and Kevin 'Chumsy' Okumu.