In just his first game in the Kenyan top flight, Ugandan forward James Jomie Ssemambo has already identified some disparities with two previous leagues he’s featured in recent years.
The former Uganda premier league player with Kyetume FC, and the Burundi league winner with Bumamuru FC in 2023, joined Simba wa Nairobi in the offseason.
We’re thrilled to announce the newest addition to the Nairobi City Stars family James Ssemambo! 🇺🇬✨ He joins us from Bumamuru FC in Burundi, and we can’t wait to see his skills light up the pitch!
Welcome to the team, James! Let’s make magic together. 🙌⚽#Simbawanairobi pic.twitter.com/L8E3OHLtOK
— Official Nairobi City Stars Fc (@NrbCityStars) September 10, 2024
He made his top flight debut after coming on as a second half substitute against Bidco United on Saturday 14 September 2024 in Dandora.
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Ssemambo James#simbawanairobi pic.twitter.com/NeP2hpfPTm— Official Nairobi City Stars Fc (@NrbCityStars) September 14, 2024
“In my first game I can already see a lot of difference from the Burundi and the Ugandan leagues. The physicality, and the speed of the game is top notch,”
“I will now work towards adapting to the new situation soonest as I chase more games, moreso, starts.” said Ssemambo
Ssemambo is one of few newcomers to Simba wa Nairobi this season besides centreback Brian Opinde, left back Stephen Bulugu, and flyer Andre Kalama.
James Ssemambo training with Nairobi City Stars at the GEMS Cambridge School, Rongai