Nairobi United add proven firepower with signing of Harambee Stars striker

Nairobi United's transfer business shows no signs of slowing down after the club completed the signing of Geoffrey 'Leftie' Onyango and Harambee Stars striker John Avire, adding proven talents to a squad being assembled to challenge for the FKF Premier League title.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe ambitious Johnson Sakaja-backed outfit announced the arrival of the experienced forward and left back on Saturday, with the former's move bringing one of Kenya's most seasoned attackers back home after an almost seven-year spell in Egyptian football."A proven finisher. A relentless fighter. A true marksman. JOHN AVIRE IS NOW A NAIBOI! Welcome to Nairobi United, 'Johnte'!" the club posted on its official social media platforms.##NAJAVA_MECA_9874395##Avire becomes the latest statement signing by Nairobi United, who have attacked the transfer market with the same intensity they hope to display on the pitch next season.The club has left little to chance as it prepares for its second season in the FKF Premier League.After appointing former AFC Leopards and Simba SC head coach Patrick Aussems, the Naibois have continued to attract players with both local pedigree and international experience in what has been one of the most eye-catching recruitment drives this window.The club's ambitions were laid bare during last season's awards gala, where the management publicly declared that the league title, not merely another respectable finish, is the target for the coming campaign.Thika ready for KSSSA National Term Two Games as quest for new champions beginsHaving already erected a formidable wall at the back with the arrivals of Harambee Stars goalkeeper Farouk Shikalo, Geoffrey Onyango and former Gor Mahia custodian Gad Mathews, Naibois have now sharpened the tip of the spear.Avire joins Kenya U20 and former Migori Youth forward Syphas Owuor in the team, who scored 20 league goals last season in the second tier.Born in Njoro, Nakuru County, on 12 March, 1997, Avire began his senior career at Kakamega Homeboyz before moving to Nakumatt in 2018.Mozzart Bet donates kits to team inspired by Kenyan Grannies historic tournament in South AfricaShort spells at Bandari and Sofapaka followed, with him being at Batoto ba Mungu, where he truly announced himself.His six league goals in 30 appearances during the 2018/19 FKF Premier League season earned him a move to Egyptian Premier League side Tanta in August 2019.The transfer opened the door to an almost seven-year adventure in North Africa. He went on to feature for Tanta, Aswan, Coca Cola FC, Misr Lel Makkasa, Porto Suez and El Sekka El Hadid, gaining valuable experience across Egypt's top two divisions while helping Coca Cola earn promotion to the Premier League.##NAJAVA_MECA_9872721##His exploits at the club level also earned him a place in the Harambee Stars setup. He made his senior debut against Madagascar on 7 June, 2019, before being named in Kenya's squad for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Egypt.The striker has since won 13 senior caps and scored twice for Harambee Stars, with both goals coming during the Four Nations Tournament in Malawi in March 2024, where Kenya lifted the title.

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