Flyer Samuel Kapen, in his second season at Nairobi City Stars, emerged as the best goal contributor at the end of the 2023-24 FKF Premier League season after posting a goal contribution of 13 – six goals and seven assists.
Though his goals dropped from eight to six compared to last season, Kapen, named in the best eleven at the end of the 17 first leg 2023/24 FKF Premier League, had an improved campaign after upping his assists from two to seven. He scored against Shabana (2-2), AFC Leopards (3-2), Posta Rangers (1-0), FC Talanta (3-0), Kenya Police (1-2), and Tusker (2-2).
Kapen outshined two former FC Talanta players: Dennis Oalo and Vincent Owino who both had a goal-assist contribution of 12 each.
Owino top scored for City Stars this season with eight goals which was an improvement by five compared to last season. He added four assists. Oalo on his part scored six times and added as many assists.
Owino scored against Sofapaka, Shabana (pen), AFC Leopards, Bandari once each against Ulinzi Stars in home and away games, and a brace of penalties against Kariobangi Sharks.
Oalo’s goals came against Gor Mahia, Tusker, Ulinzi, Bidco United, Muranga SEAL, and his former side FC Talanta.
Forward Robinson Asenwa, in only his debut premier league season, followed the trio with a contribution of ten; four goals and six assists. His debut goal was against Muranga SEAL on matchday seven and followed it up with another in the next game against AFC Leopards. He added two more with a winning goal against Posta Rangers, and FC Talanta.
Mohammed Bajaber, in his second full season at Simba wa Nairobi, registered a contribution of nine; six goals and 3 assists from 25 games which was a sharp improvement from one assist in 12 games last season.
Kelvin Etemesi, dogged by injuries for a better part of the season, turned in a contribution of seven from 24 games played; three goals and four assists. He top scored last season with 12 goals and added one assist.
Summary of goal contribution in the 2023-24 season
13 – Samuel Kapen (6G,7A)
12 – Vincent Owino (8G,4A)
12 – Dennis Oalo (6G,6A)
10 – Robinson Asenwa (4G,6A)
9 – Mohammed Bajaber (6G,3A)
7 – Kelvin Etemesi (3G,4A)
4 – Yuto Kusaba (3G,1A)