FKF Premier League side KCB FC have completed the signing of promising forward Alfred Ratolo from National Super League outfit Soy United, marking a major step up in the 19-year-old striker’s burgeoning career.Ratolo joins the Bankers after an impressive debut campaign in the second tier, where he emerged as one of Soy United’s leading attacking figures. He was particularly influential as the Likuyani-based side returned to the NSL after a four-year absence, scoring the decisive goal in their 1-0 playoff victory over Bumbani Stars that sealed promotion.##NAJAVA_MECA_9901539##The youngster continued his progress in the NSL, finishing the 2025/26 campaign as Soy United’s leading scorer. Coach Jeffers Odongo singled him out for special praise at the end of the season, revealing that Ratolo had scored 12 goals from open play.“This is a national team player. He will fit into the shoes of Dennis Oliech and Michael Olunga if he continues to work hard,” Odongo said of the forward.Ratolo’s goalscoring exploits had already attracted attention from top-flight clubs, with reports emerging during the transfer window that he had been training with KCB and was closing in on a move to the Premier League side.Kipyegon to miss ultimate championships due to lingering hamstring injuryHis move to KCB now allows the young striker to test himself against the country’s best defenders while working in a top-flight environment.Ratolo’s rise has been particularly notable given Soy United’s own journey. His goal against Bumbani was not only personally significant but also helped complete the club’s return to the NSL. At the same time, his performances in the second tier subsequently established him as one of the division’s promising young forwards.For KCB, the acquisition represents an investment in a young attacking talent who has already demonstrated an ability to deliver goals and perform under pressure. The Bankers have a history of developing and showcasing Kenyan football talent.Talanta Sports City Stadium nears completion (Photos)For Ratolo, meanwhile, the move represents the next chapter in a rapid rise, from helping Soy United fight their way back into the NSL to earning a place among Kenya’s top-flight ranks.The challenge now will be to translate his prolific second-tier form to the Premier League and establish himself at the highest level of Kenyan club football.Gor Mahia assistant captain warns FKFPL teams over promoted Migori Youth