Kenyan defender Joash Onyango has made a move to Tanzania Premier League side Singida Fountain Gate FC.

Onyango gained prominence for his impressive performances with Gor Mahia during the 2018/19 season, which led to him being crowned the 2019 Sports Journalists Association of Kenya (SJAK) Player of the Year.

Joash Onyango rise

Onyango played a vital role as Gor Mahia successfully defended their Kenyan Premier League (KPL) title. He was also part of the Harambee Stars squad that participated in the Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.

For his outstanding achievements, Onyango received a prize money of Sh1 million, a 55-inch smart television, and a prestigious trophy. However, he later moved to Simba SC, where he won the league but later fell out of favor.

There were reports of his impending departure from Simba, with both Gor Mahia and Singida being linked to his signature.

Singida Fountain Gate FC have now confirmed that the defender is their first signing of the season. Announcing his signature, Singida joked that they had signed a 22-year-old who plays for Kenya Under 23.

“Usajili wetu wa kwanza msimu huu. Rasmi tumeingia mkataba na beki wa kimataifa wa Kenya na Team ya Under 23 Joash Onyango. Joash Onyango mwenye miaka 22 ataitumikia Singida big stars kwa msimu wa 2023/2024. Msimu sisi ni wakali zaidi ya msimu uliopita,” loosely translated “Our first signing of this season We have officially entered into a contract with Kenyan international and Under 23 team defender Joash Onyango, 22 years old, will play for Singida Big Stars in the 2023/2024 season This season, we are stronger than the previous one,” a statement the club reads.

Onyango made his debut for the Kenyan national team on 25 May 2018 against Swaziland. He was also named in the squad for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations but unfortunately did not participate due to a knee injury.

During his time playing for the U17 team, he showcased his skills as a versatile player, often playing in the centre midfield position and earning the nickname ‘Deco’ after the renowned Portuguese footballer Deco.