Coming straight out of third tier side Vapor Sports to the Kenya premier league, forward Robinson Asenwa never imagined he could find his footing almost immediately in the just ended 2024-25 FKF season with Nairobi City Stars.
🚨 𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆: Robinson Asenwa signs as a Nairobi City Stars Player 🔵
Joining from Vapor Sports Academy
…𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐞 𝐠𝐨, confirmed.Welcome to The Den Asenwa#simbawanairobi pic.twitter.com/wxkSNpWDJW
— Official Nairobi City Stars Fc (@NrbCityStars) August 25, 2023
But he did, featuring in 29 of the 34 league games on his way to clocking 1,788 regular game minutes on his debut in the Kenyan topflight.
“Thanks to God and the team for giving me the opportunity and trusting in me. Last season was a learning curve for me as a new player in the league,”
“I also thank the team coaches for giving me the chance to feature for the team and I attribute the performance that I had to them as well as my teammates as a whole,”
Asenwa scored four goals and had six assists, and three progressive passes. He made his debut on matchday three against Gor Mahia at Kasarani, and went on to score his maiden goal against Muranga SEALS on match day nine. He also scored against AFC Leopards, Bandari and FC Talanta.
4'| Goall @NrbCityStars
Robinson Asenwa slots in Mohamed's Pass
City Stars 1-0 @BandariOfficial #FkfPremierLeague pic.twitter.com/Qi7dJ33Hp0
— FKF Premier League (@Officialfkfpl) December 9, 2023
4'| Goall @NrbCityStars
Robinson Asenwa slots in Mohamed's Pass
City Stars 1-0 @BandariOfficial #FkfPremierLeague pic.twitter.com/Qi7dJ33Hp0
— FKF Premier League (@Officialfkfpl) December 9, 2023
“Going by last season, I am more ambitious heading to next season because of the lessons I learnt. I have goals to achieve, mostly personal targets, but all geared towards elevating the team to it’s set objectives for the new season.”
“I scored each of my four goals from four different positions upfront; playing out on either flank, as a point man, and as an attacking midfielder. I believe I can top up on that figure come because of my dynamism.” added Asenwa
He was twice named as an MVP after games against Tusker in the first leg, and against Bidco United in the second leg.
Man of the Match, Nairobi City Stars vs Bidco United
Robinson Asenwa#FKFPremierLeague pic.twitter.com/Zv2Y656lVD
— FKF Premier League (@Officialfkfpl) March 9, 2024
At the league level, Asenwa made it to the team of the week once during matchday 17 tie against FC Talanta in Ruaraka.
Team of the Week for Matchweek 17.
Mnaonaje hizo Selections?#FKFPremierLeague pic.twitter.com/HOolEpETS9
— FKF Premier League (@Officialfkfpl) January 8, 2024