Mohammed Bajaber: Harambee Stars Playmaker Reflects on Return to Form With Match-Winning Goal

Harambee Stars Attacking Midfielder Reflects on Return to Form With Match-Winning Goal Photo: Simba SC

Mohammed Bajaber: Harambee Stars Playmaker Reflects on Return to Form With Match-Winning Goal

Abigael Wafula 15:54 - 04.01.2026

Mohamed Bajaber expressed satisfaction after scoring for Simba SC as he works his way back to the Harambee Stars.

Simba SC enjoyed a successful start to their Mapinduzi Cup campaign yesterday, securing a clinical 1-0 victory over Muembe Makumbi City FC at the New Amaan Complex.

Harambee Stars attacking midfielder Mohamed Bajaber emerged as the star of the match, scoring the decisive goal in the 21st minute to propel his team to the top of Group B.

This standout performance follows his impressive league debut in December, where he also found the back of the net in a 3-0 win against Mbeya City.

With this recent goal, Mohammed Bajaber continues to cement his importance in the Simba frontline as he finds his way back to the Kenyan National team squad.

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Speaking to Simba SC after the match, Mohamed Bajaber explained that the time away from competitive action allowed him to focus on rebuilding his physical condition and regain match sharpness.

Mohamed Bajaber emphasised that, while the immediate results were positive, there remained areas within the team’s play that needed improvement, and he was determined to work on them.

Looking ahead, he conveyed optimism about competing for silverware and a belief that success is attainable with effort and guidance, underlining both his personal ambitions and his team-oriented mindset.

“That break helped me a lot because I was looking to regain my fitness, and today I have also played for 60 minutes, and I’m happy to have scored for my team. I don’t know what’s next, but my aim is just to get the job done and hope that God helps me,” Mohamed Bajaber said.

“I believe we had the chance to score more goals, and even despite the win, I believe there are things we should rectify, and we shall do so. We believe that we shall win this cup because why not?”

Building on his explosive form at Simba SC, Mohamed Bajaber is now firmly setting his sights on a high-stakes return to the Harambee Stars squad.

After overcoming a challenging injury spell that sidelined him during the mid-2025 season, his recent goal-scoring exploits in both the Ligi Kuu Bara and the Mapinduzi Cup have sent a clear message to national team coach Benni McCarthy.

If he maintains this clinical edge in Tanzania, a recall to the national fold seems inevitable as Kenya looks to bolster its attacking options for the year ahead.