Mohamed Ali Bajaber is set for an emotional showdown this afternoon as his current club, Kenya Police FC, face off with his former side, Nairobi City Stars, in a crucial FKF Premier League encounter scheduled to kick off at 1 PM at the Machakos Stadium.
The 22-year-old attacking midfielder joined Police FC during the mid-season transfer window after a stellar first leg with City Stars. Bajaber had netted 4 goals in the first half of the season for City Stars, and since switching sides, he has maintained his fine form — scoring another 4 goals for the law enforcers. His tally now stands at 8 league goals this season, marking him as one of the standout performers in the campaign.
His brilliant performances did not go unnoticed. Bajaber earned his first official Harambee Stars call-up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Gambia and Gabon. Although he had previously been part of the squad for the Mapinduzi Cup in Tanzania, that tournament is not recognized by FIFA, making the World Cup qualifiers his official debut.
The youngster grabbed headlines during the Gambia tie, scoring a dramatic equalizer in a pulsating 3-3 draw. He then earned his first national team start days later against Gabon at Nyayo National Stadium, where he was a clear fan favorite.
Today’s match carries added weight, both for Bajaber and the two teams.
Kenya Police FC currently sit at the summit of the FKF Premier League table, just one point ahead of second-placed Tusker FC. With only nine games left, the law enforcers are keen to secure maximum points as they chase a historic league title.
For Nairobi City Stars, the situation is dire. Rooted at the bottom of the standings, the club is in urgent need of a win to keep their slim survival hopes alive. The stakes couldn’t be higher — and for Bajaber, it’s a match loaded with emotion, as he goes head-to-head with former teammates now fighting for their lives in the top flight.
📺 Where to Watch:
The match will be broadcast live on ZBC 2 TV, available via the Azam TV decoder and the Azam TV Max App on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
With form, pride, and league positions on the line, all eyes will be on Machakos this afternoon as Bajaber steps onto the pitch — not just as a former City Stars player, but now as one of the rising stars of Kenyan football.
