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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Gilbert Abala | ||
| Date of birth | (2004-08-23) 23 August 2004 (age 20) | ||
| Height | 1.69 m (5 ft 7 in) | ||
| Position(s) | forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Teens of Hope | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022-23 | Busia Sugar FC | ||
| 2023- | Nairobi City Stars | 15 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19:31, 23 Sep 2024 (UTC) | |||
Gilbert Abala is a winger currently in the ranks of Kenyan Premier League side Nairobi City Stars.
Career
Abala is a product of Teens of Hope, an academy based in Busia County, Kenya. He turned out for fifth-tier side Busia Sugar FC in the 2022–23 season before scaling upwards to Kenyan Premier League side Nairobi City Stars for the 2023–24 season in August 2023.
Abala earned his Kenyan premier league debut on 27 Aug 2023 against Muhoroni Youth in Kasarani Annex after making a cameo appearance in the season opener.
He earned his first start in matchday six against Kenya Police at the Police Sacco Stadium. He scored his maiden topflight goal in the penultimate game of the 2023-24 season, and equalizer against Sofapaka F.C. in Dandora on 19 Jun 2024.
References
- The Star, 20 Oct 2023 City Stars' forward Abala raring to go after making his debut
- Standard, 21 Sep 2024 Youngster Gilbert Abala eyes improved season with Nairobi City Stars
- The Star, 2 Sep 2023 City Stars new signings yearn for more after making KPL debuts
- Mozzart Sport, 21 Oct 2023 City Stars winger buzzing after earning first ever league start