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The midfielder-turned-right-back was kept out of action for one-and-a-half months but is hoping to be involved in the final three games.
Nairobi City Stars midfielder Rowland Makati is hoping to light up the Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL) next season after seeing his 2022-23 campaign blighted by an injury.
Makati had been part of City Stars’ squad for the first 14 games of the season, getting nine starts, completing seven of them, before he suffered a setback on February 4 when he came out second best after a collision during their match with Gor Mahia at Kasarani Stadium.
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The midfielder-turned-right-back was kept out of action for one-and-a-half months, returning to the squad on April 5 when Simba wa Nairobi took on KCB on matchday 22.
Coming from a long injury layoff, Makati has had to be patient as coach Nicholas Muyoti re-integrates him slowly back into the squad but he is hoping to play a vital part in the remaining three games to get in shape ahead of the next campaign.
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“I had a good start to the season, earning vital and regular playtime till that game against Gor Mahia derailed my progression and my first real Kenyan Premier League season,” Makati told the club’s website.
“I only made my debut in the top league last season after featuring in the final two games. Those games built me up for this one and it was going on very well till that game in Kasarani.
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“I hope to gain some more playtime before we close this season, then seek more and regular playtime next season.”
Makati will hope that Muyoti listens to his plea and hand him the much-needed minutes given City Stars will be playing without pressure in the final three games, having ensured safety following their 2-1 victory over AFC Leopards on Monday.
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City Stars will have a say in the destiny of the league title as they face third-placed Nzoia Sugar this weekend before a meeting with FC Talanta and then end the season with a home clash against second-placed Gor Mahia, who might be needed to win the match to stand a chance of claiming the crown.
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