Mohammed Bajaber has revealed why he opted to join Nairobi United despite coming close to signing for Gor Mahia as a free agent following his departure from Tanzanian giants, Simba SC.The Harambee Stars attacking midfielder was available on a free transfer after mutually terminating his contract with Simba in July, bringing an injury-interrupted spell in Tanzania to an end.##NAJAVA_MECA_10062783##Gor Mahia had emerged as a potential destination for the 23-year-old, but he ultimately chose Nairobi United He says he was attracted by the club's ambitions and the project presented by its leadership and technical bench.Bajaber, popularly known as Starboy, said discussions with Nairobi United chairman, CEO and coach played a key role in his decision to join the club.“This club has a lot of ambition, and I was just listening to the project from the chairman and CEO, and they really want to achieve greatness, and I want to be part of that,” he said in an interview with the club.Kenya U17 brace for Japan showdown after historic World Cup feat“It was an easy decision to say yes, and may we have a lot of success. The project and talking to the coach; he really had a good influence on me choosing Nairobi United. They have a vision for the club and me, and it was very easy to say yes.”The move offers Bajaber an opportunity to revive his career in the FKF Premier League after a difficult spell at Simba, where he made only three appearances despite scoring on both his league and domestic cup debuts.He won the Tanzanian Community Shield in 2025 and the Federation Cup during the 2025/26 season before leaving Wekundu wa Msimbazi. STARS ABROAD: Ogam on target in Belgium as Ochieng, Anyembe featureBajaber previously established himself as one of Kenya's promising attacking talents during his time at Nairobi City Stars, where he made 63 appearances, scored 11 goals and provided four assists between 2022 and 2025.He later joined Kenya Police FC and played a role in their 2024/25 Kenyan Premier League title-winning campaign, scoring seven goals.At international level, Bajaber has earned nine caps for Harambee Stars and scored three goals. He announced himself on his senior debut in March 2025 with a spectacular curling volley in Kenya's 3-3 draw against The Gambia in a FIFA World Cup qualifier before scoring twice against Lesotho in June 2026.“I bring goals, assists and composure in the final third and chance creation,” he added. “As well as experience, because I have won a league before and we have the team to win the league this season.”Bajaber made his debut for the Naibois on Sunday in their 1-1 draw against APS Bomet, taking his first step towards helping the club achieve its ambitions.Kenya U15 fight back twice to hold Niger, extend unbeaten run in Baku