Gilbert Abala
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Gilbert Abala | ||
| Date of birth | 23 August 2004 | ||
| Height | 1.69 m (5 ft 7 in) | ||
| Position(s) | forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Teens of Hope | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022-23 | Busia Sugar FC | ||
| 2023- | Nairobi City Stars | 15 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19:31, 23 Sep 2024 (UTC) | |||
Gilbert Abala is a winger currently in the ranks of Kenyan Premier League side Nairobi City Stars.[1]
Career
Abala is a product of Teens of Hope, an academy based in Busia County, Kenya. He turned out for fifth-tier side Busia Sugar FC in the 2022–23 season before scaling upwards to Kenyan Premier League side Nairobi City Stars[2] for the 2023–24 season in August 2023.
Abala earned his Kenyan premier league debut[3] on 27 Aug 2023 against Muhoroni Youth in Kasarani Annex after making a cameo appearance in the season opener.
He earned his first start in matchday six against Kenya Police at the Police Sacco Stadium.[4] He scored his maiden topflight goal in the penultimate game of the 2023-24 season, and equalizer against Sofapaka F.C. in Dandora on 19 Jun 2024.
References
- ^ The Star, 20 Oct 2023 City Stars' forward Abala raring to go after making his debut
- ^ Standard, 21 Sep 2024 Youngster Gilbert Abala eyes improved season with Nairobi City Stars
- ^ The Star, 2 Sep 2023 City Stars new signings yearn for more after making KPL debuts
- ^ Mozzart Sport, 21 Oct 2023 City Stars winger buzzing after earning first ever league start