• Mohammed Bajaber was warmly welcomed by his Kenya Police team mates following his impressive performances for Harambee Stars.
• After netting an impressive goal against Gambia, which helped Kenya secure a valuable draw, Bajaber gained national recognition throughout Kenya.
• The forward-playing midfielder is now looking to replicate this performance with Kenya Police as they chase the Kenya Premier League title.

Mohammed Bajaber was welcomed back to his club following an impressive few days with the national team.

Bajaber quickly won over Kenya’s soccer enthusiasts when he netted a spectacular goal against Gambia last Thursday.

This marked the young player's debut as a complete Kenyan national team member, entering the game at the 62-minute mark in place of Eric Johana. The Harambee Stars found themselves behind by two goals due to strikes from Musa Barrow and Yankuba Minteh, who plays for Brighton.

Bajaber's first appearance didn't start well since he received a yellow card for a harsh tackle just moments after being brought onto the field.

Nevertheless, eight minutes later, everything changed when Eric 'Marcelo' Ouma discovered him in open play. The forward midfielder juked around a single opponent before depositing his effort into the upper part of the net.

The objective became even more visually appealing when it struck the upright initially before bouncing off the post and finally finding the back of the net.

The Kenya Police team member quickly gained fame, leading numerous supporters to purchase his jersey before the match against Gabon scheduled for Sunday. In recognition of this, head coach Benni McCarthy chose him to begin the game at the fully occupied Nyayo National Stadium.

Although he didn't manage to score, he stood out due to his effort throughout the game. In the 86th minute, he was substituted for Masoud Juma as McCarthy sought to level the match with a goal. The final result saw Kenya fall short with a 2-1 defeat.

Bajaber returned to his club Kenya Police on Monday where he was treated to a heroic reception by his teammates.

He stated, 'The experience was positive. I managed to alter the game gratefully, and as a result, we secured a point.'

He likewise pondered over his beginning against Gabon and performing in front of the numerous supporters who filled Nyayo Stadium.

It was a privilege to begin the match against Gabon. Not all days offer you the chance to represent your nation. I am grateful to the supporters who came out in force as they did. Although we aimed for victory, we didn’t manage it this time; such is the nature of football. This outcome left us disheartened, yet our resolve remains firm—next game, we’ll strive harder for a winning result.

Bajaber now aims to motivate his team to secure the Kenya Premier League championship. Currently, they top the leaderboard with 45 points from 24 matches, leading Tusker by just one point in second position.

The current title holders, Gor Mahia, sit in third place with 42 points, though they've contested one fewer match compared to the top two teams. K'Ogalo They have their most significant match of the season this weekend as they face off against AFC Leopards in the Mashemeji derby.