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Masoud Juma has struggled for form and fitness since moving to Iran last December, which may have explained his recent social media activity.
Kenyan international Masoud Juma has thrown his future into uncertainty with a cryptic post on Instagram that has left Harambee Stars fans and key decision-makers—including national team head coach Benni McCarthy—wondering what’s next for the striker.
The 27-year-old forward, who plies his trade with Iranian club Esteghlal, posted an emotional quote on his Instagram stories, sparking speculation over his current state of mind and future plans. The quote, originally from Daily Quotes, read:
“Some days are just bad days, that is all. You have to experience sadness to know happiness and I remind myself that not every day is going to be a good day. That is just the way it is.”
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Adding a personal note that only deepened the intrigue, Juma commented: “Enjoy the life, it is shorter than you think.”
Coming at a time when he is struggling for both form and fitness, the post could be seen as a reflection of his frustrations.
Since making a free transfer move to Esteghlal in December 2024, Juma has managed just one goal in seven appearances—a far cry from the explosive forward who lit up the Kenyan Premier League with Kariobangi Sharks in 2017, where he finished as the league’s top scorer with 17 goals.
He later moved to South Africa’s Cape Town City, before embarking on stints in Libya, Algeria, Morocco, and Saudi Arabia, but has yet to find long-term stability at club level.
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Juma’s current struggles go beyond just scoring goals. Persistent injuries have curtailed his playing time in Iran, and his last appearance for Esteghlal came during their 2-2 draw against Havadar SC.
The fitness issues, coupled with limited minutes, have hindered any momentum he could build, raising questions about his readiness to feature regularly for club or country.
Despite this, Juma was part of the Harambee Stars squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Gabon and The Gambia.
He came off the bench in the dramatic 3-3 draw against the Scorpions, but didn’t do enough to cement his place in the starting XI.
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The cryptic nature of his recent post may present an unexpected headache for Benni McCarthy, who is just beginning his tenure as Kenya's head coach.
McCarthy, a former striker himself, is tasked with assembling a forward line capable of leading Kenya back to the Africa Cup of Nations, qualify for their first ever World Cup and even do well at the upcoming Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) and beyond.
Juma, once a lethal finisher, could have been a useful asseT if only he finds form and fitness.
With competition for places heating up, and younger strikers pushing for inclusion, Juma’s ambiguity on social media has only added fuel to the speculation about whether he’s fully committed or possibly considering a change to recapture his best form.
For now, all eyes will be on Juma to see whether he can rediscover the spark that once made him one of Kenya’s most promising forwards—or if the cryptic post was a subtle sign of deeper issues bubbling beneath the surface.
Harambee Stars forward Masoud Juma sparks controversy with cryptic post that could choke Benni McCarthy
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