Mathare Women striker Judith Atieno has joined Rayon Sports of Rwanda on a one-year contract.
The 21-year-old joined a growing list of Kenyan footballers who are ditching the local league for clubs in the neighboring nations.
She joined the club on Wednesday, October 26, becoming the first female Kenyan footballer to play professional football in Rwanda.
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"This is my first time playing professional football outside Kenya. I was overwhelmed by the warm reception I received from the management, fellow players and technical team. I now call this team my home away from home."
"I am here for one job, to score goals for the club. I want to help the team achieve its targets by winning the league. I want to assure the Rayon Sports family that I shall make them proud," Atieno stated.
In her last season as a Mathare player Atieno netted 13 goals in 11 league matches she featured.
The Rwandan club also signed other players including Imanizabayo Florence and Nzohabonayo Neema Ndeko.
Atieno will have a familiar face around with the presence of compatriot Paul Were who plays for Rayon Sports men's team.
According to a memo issued by CAF in 2021 clubs were instructed to enlist women's teams if they wished to participate in men's African continental competitions.
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