Mohammed Bajaber Meets Champions League Trophy – Can the Harambee Stars Midfielder Reach Mariga’s Heights?

Can Harambee Stars midfielder Mohammed Bajaber follow in the footsteps McDonald Mariga and lift the Champions League after historic with the trophy.

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Can Harambee Stars midfielder Mohammed Bajaber follow in the footsteps McDonald Mariga and lift the Champions League after historic with the trophy.

Mohammed Bajaber Meets Champions League Trophy – Can the Harambee Stars Midfielder Reach Mariga’s Heights?

Stephen Awino 13:30 - 07.05.2025

Can Harambee Stars midfielder Mohammed Bajaber follow in the footsteps McDonald Mariga and lift the Champions League after historic encounter with the trophy.

Harambee Stars midfielder Mohammed Bajaber looks poised for greatness if his previous outings with the Kenyan national football team is anything to go by.

The Kenya Police ace, who was among the standout performers in Benni McCarthy’s maiden Harambee Stars outing, has recently come face-to-face with the UEFA Champions League trophy—begging the question if Kenya’s star boy will ever lift the prestigious trophy.

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Bajaber’s Encounter with the Champions League Trophy

Mohammed Bajaber
Mohammed Bajaber celebrates his goal against Gambia during their 3-3 draw. Photo/FKF Media Mohammed Bajaber celebrates his goal against Gambia during their 3-3 draw. Photo/FKF Media

Bajaber was among Kenyan footballers who came face-to-face with the trophy when it was paraded at State House in the presence of President William Ruto during a three-day tour over the weekend.

Bajaber was pictured with the trophy in a historic moment as parent club Kenya Police celebrated the auspicious occasion.

“Starboy Bajaber Mohammed had the privilege of attending a special event at State House Nairobi earlier today, where President William Ruto officially received the UEFA Champions League trophy,” Kenya Police shared on their X account.

However, those present were not allowed to come into contact with the trophy, including the head of state himself.

One way the Harambee Stars midfielder can get his hands on the prestigious trophy of Europe’s premier competition is to win it with a European club.

Can Bajaber Ever Lift the Champions League?

Mohammed Bajaber
Mohammed Bajaber. @FKF media

Bajaber’s showing for Kenya Police this season after his move from Nairobi City Stars earned him a maiden Harambee Stars call-up.

The Kenyan international took his opportunity with a brilliant display in Kenya’s 2026 World Cup qualifiers matches during the March international break.

Bajaber netted in Kenya’s thrilling 3-3 draw against Gambia before an okay performance in the 2-1 loss to Gabon.

The midfielder’s historic outing has already seen him tipped for moves to Europe, having had trials in Norway prior to his Kenyan Premier League debut.

If a move to one of Europe’s leagues materializes in the summer, the Harambee Stars ace could be poised to tear it up on the football-rich continent.

This will pave the way for a Champions League appearance and an opportunity to lift the trophy, following in the footsteps of Kenyan football legend McDonald Mariga, who is the only Kenya international to ever lift the trophy with Inter Milan.

For now, the midfield maestro is focused on the FKF Premier League campaign with Kenya Police, fending off stiff competition from Gor Mahia and Tusker.

Also up on the horizon is a potential outing with the Harambee Stars in the remainder of Kenya’s 2026 World Cup qualifiers and the African Nations Championship in August, if he is still plying his trade in the local league then.