Kosirai targets European leagues after landing first pro deal

Wafalme Stars and General Service Unit (GSU) middle blocker Simon 'Kosirai' Kipkorir has signed a season-long deal with Al Ibtisam volleyball team, a top tier side in Saudi Arabia. 

The Kenyan International middle blocker who has captained GSU for the last two seasons, taking over from David Kirwa, will make his debut for his new employer on 22 January 2022. 

This is Kosirai's first professional deal. Before joining the Gideon Tarus- coached paramilitary side in 2017, the centre player had featured for rivals Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) for three months playing in two league legs before leaving for GSU.

Scouted from Cheptil Secondary where he helped his side picked the national school games titles in 2015 and 2016 under coach Mathius Kosgei, his skills were further horned by Pius Birech and Sila Makiso at KDF before joining the record time league champions.

"I know the team experts a lot from me and I have put similar expectations on myself too. I will be keen to grow in the sport, help my team produce good results. This is also a stepping stone to playing at the highest level, my target being European clubs," said Kipkorir.

He joins a growing list of Kenyan international players who have signed professional deals in the recent past. 

Michael Chemos, last year joined Mouloudia Sportive De Bou Salem in Tunisia. Wafalme skipper Enock Mogeni signed with Smouha Club in Egypt while Abiud Chirchir is plying his trade for Grand Nancy Volley-Ball in France.