Mathare United F.C. announce four new signings

Mathare United F.C. have strengthened their squad with four key arrivals, confirming the signings of Adams Nyambane, Isaac Omweri, Michael Oduor and John Mark Makwata.

In June 2025, Mathare United F.C. and 1xBet unveiled a major sponsorship agreement in Nairobi, framed not only as a shirt deal but as the start of the wider "Mathare Rises" initiative focused on sport and community in the Mathare area.

The latest transfer activity fits naturally into this bigger project: building a competitive team on the pitch while investing in long-term social impact off it.

Midfielder Adams Nyambane arrives from league rivals, having already faced Mathare United F.C. several times. Reports in Kenyan media highlight him as a defensive-minded player with the ability to contribute in build-up and transitions.

His first impressions of the club are built on how he has been received in the dressing room:

“They’ve been so welcoming, especially the players and the technical bench. Yeah, feeling at home.”

Nyambane also linked his decision directly to his experience against Mathare United F.C.:

“I think I have played against Mathare three times, and on three occasions I lost. I’ve been on the losing side. Considering the way they play I’m motivated to join the team.”

For him, joining the club is a chance to move from facing that style of play to being part of it.

Attacking midfielder Isaac Omweri comes in with a growing reputation. Local reports describe him as one of the standout creative players in Kenyan football over the last seasons, with strong numbers in assists and chance creation at his previous club.

Omweri says his motivation is rooted in the club’s history as a developer of talent:

“Looking at the history of the club and the players that it has produced, I thought that I’ll be next on stage for the big project that is this club. And I think that I will make everybody proud.”

His words align with the long-standing image of Mathare United F.C. as a team that began as a social project in Nairobi and has helped many players build professional careers.

Winger Michael Oduor is another high-profile addition. He joins Mathare United F.C. after spells with several top-flight Kenyan clubs and is viewed as an experienced option to lift the team’s attacking output.

Asked why he chose this move at this stage of his career, Oduor focused on the relationship with supporters and clear targets:

“I want to bring something special to the fans – goals and assists that will make them happy. We’ll fight for this badge and push as hard as we can to finish at least in the top five.”

He also set a personal objective for the season:

“This season, my main goal is to be in the national team. That's my dream. If it comes true, I'll thank God and the stars.”

For the club, Oduor brings a mix of experience, end product and a mindset clearly oriented towards both team and individual progress.

Striker John Mark Makwata joins Mathare United F.C. with national team experience and a proven scoring record from previous clubs in Kenya and abroad. Kenyan outlets have repeatedly highlighted him as one of the league’s most recognised forwards.

When asked what convinced him that this is the right place for the next chapter of his career, Makwata did not hesitate:

“Their style of play.”

For him, wearing the Mathare United F.C. shirt carries a specific meaning:

“To me personally the Mathare United F.C. is a big team and means the original Kenyan football.”

That remark ties directly into the club’s roots in grassroots football and youth development in the Mathare community, where the team started as part of a wider social movement.

The four signings come against the backdrop of a partnership with 1xBet that goes far beyond shirt branding. The agreement announced in 2025 includes support for infrastructure, equipment, youth and women’s football, and community programmes under the "Mathare Rises" banner.

Since then, Mathare United F.C. and 1xBet have already launched several joint initiatives, including:

● 1XBET MTAANI in Githurai, a grassroots project combining a friendly match, mentorship sessions and a full equipment donation for local players, with more than 3,000 fans attending the launch event.

● A tree-planting campaign in Mathare, where players, staff, 1xBet representatives and volunteers planted dozens of trees to improve the local environment around the club’s home community.

These projects frame the club’s sporting ambitions inside a broader agenda: football as a tool for education, opportunity and positive change.

With Adams Nyambane, Isaac Omweri, Michael Oduor and John Mark Makwata now on board, Mathare United F.C. enter the next phase of the season with reinforced options and renewed energy.

Together with 1xBet, the club is also preparing a special fan-focused activation for 14 February. Details will be revealed closer to the date through the official social media channels of Mathare United F.C. and 1xBet, but supporters can already expect an engaging experience that connects the team, the brand and the community.

For now, the message is clear: Mathare United F.C. are building a squad designed to compete, backed by a partnership with 1xBet that puts both performance and social responsibility at the centre of the project.

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