Flyer Gilbert Abala has extended his contract with Nairobi City Stars for a further three years, till the close of the 2027/28 season.
Abala joined Simba wa Nairobi at the start of the 2023-24 season from fifth tier side Busia Sugar FC on an initial two-year deal.
“Abala’s was slow off the blocks in his first season but later on got a hang of the Kenyan topflight,”
“He has worked on many areas after is debut season and now he has fully adapted to the league,”
“The youngster has since burst into the City Stars starting lineup with promise of getting better which informed the contract extension for another three years. He is one for the future,” said club CEO Patrick Korir
On his debut season, Abala featured in 12 games, mostly cameo appearances and just one start, earning 348 regular game minutes. He scored once.
He has since improved to earn ten starts in 14 games in the 2024/25 season, clocking 858 regular game minutes. He has a goal, assist, and progressive pass to his name.