Mohammed Bajaber is one of the few players to hone their skills with top academies in Europe but how did that help transform the player?
Mohammed Bajaber is already a household name in Kenyan football circles if his meteroric rise is anything to go by.
While many got the opportunity to see him torment Gambia in the March 2026 World Cup Qualifiers where he also scored as a second half substitute, there's a lot that is unknown regarding the 22-year-old.
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Bajaber is a rare talent who got a rare opportunity to hone his skills in one of Europe's talent-nurturing clubs. While at the Starfield Academy, Nairobi, Mohammed Bajaber attended trials at Danish top-tier side FC Midtjylland in 2021.
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The month-long training was not an exercise in futility but proved to be a turning point to the career of the then 18-year-old. While football academies are unheard of in Kenya, training in Denmark and accessing the best facilities was crucial for the development of young players and honing their skillset.
Working with academy coaches that knows how to bring the best from a raw talent was not only crucial but also provided a platform for Bajaber to learn from the best and return home a nourished player.
That remains one of the most exciting developments in his career since the club is one of the best football clubs in Jutland as previously reported by Pulse Sports Kenya.
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On top of being one of the best clubs, Midtjylland also has the oldest and one of the best football academies in Scandinavia that has produced multiple Danish national team players.
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How Bajaber improved his skillset
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Bajaber was able to improve on his basic knowledge regarding football. As an attacking midfielder, the wing wizard improved his ball control skills, something that is a big problem especially in the FKF Premier League.
The Police midfielder also improved his decision making especially with the ball. He is the most dangerous player with the ball because of his creativity and vision evident against the Gambia.
In the 30 minutes Bajaber was on the field, he created three clear-cut chances and scored a wonder goal to cap off dream Harambee Stars outing.
Team player and class act
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Top football academies embrace team work and bringing the best out of the team.
Bajaber has grown to become a team player at Police if his four goals since his February move is any barometer. He has become the go to name in the team sheet. He dictates and effects play irrespective of the formation or attacking combination.
There's room for improvement for Bajaber but the short stint in Denmark is credited for his rise and prominence, leading to a host of clubs globally queueing for his signature.