By KPC Sports Reporter
Kayole Starlets have strengthened their squad ahead of the second leg of the Kenya Women Premier League after signing three players from the Safaricom Chapa Dimba All-Stars team.
The new recruits—goalkeeper Sonia Wambui, striker Calta Nasambu, and Naomi Nanjala—have already linked up with the side as they seek to improve their standing in the league.
The trio joins from Barcelona Ladies SC of Laikipia, a side currently competing in the National Super League (NSL).
They also previously featured in the Chapa Dimba All-Stars squad that traveled to Huesca, Spain, in September last year for a training bootcamp.
Speaking after sealing her move, Nanjala expressed excitement at stepping up to the top tier.
“I am excited to join Kayole Starlets. It has always been my ambition to play in the Kenya Premier League after competing in the National Super League. Joining mid-season gives me an opportunity to contribute to the team’s success,” she said.
She credited the Chapa Dimba program for shaping her career, noting that it provided the platform that propelled her into top-flight football.
Wambui also echoed similar sentiments, promising to make an impact at her new club.
“Honestly, Chapa Dimba goes beyond a normal football tournament. It means a lot to young talents in this country. I want to thank Kayole Starlets for believing in me, and I promise to give my best,” she said.
The three join a growing list of Chapa Dimba alumni at the club, including Eunice “Bobi” Nabwoba and Praxedes Shivikhwa, both of whom featured in past editions of the tournament.
Kayole Starlets head coach Joshua Sakwa lauded grassroots initiatives such as Chapa Dimba for nurturing talent.
“I believe tournaments like Safaricom Chapa Dimba offer invaluable lessons in supporting and showcasing grassroots talent. We currently have around five players from the tournament in our squad, and they are quality players,” he said.
Kayole Starlets are currently placed seventh in the league standings and are targeting a top-three finish by the end of the season.
The Chapa Dimba tournament, which targets youth aged 16 to 20, continues to produce players for both the National Super League and the Kenya Premier League, underlining its growing influence in developing football talent across the country.