By signing at Dynamos, Shumah, who concluded the 2024/25 Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Premier League season as the top scorer with 17 goals, will not be eligible to represent Kenya since the tournament is strictly for players participating for their respective clubs in local leagues.
Dynamos, who clinched the Super League title and will represent Zambia in the CAF Champions League, announced the signing of the Kakamega Homeboyz striker in a statement on their official website.
“Power Dynamos is excited to reveal five new signings to strengthen its squad as it prepares for the 2025/26 MTN-sponsored Zambian Premier League (ZPL) season and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Champions League,” read part of the statement.
“One of the new additions is Moses Shumah, the top scorer in the Kenyan Premier League with 17 goals in the recently concluded season from Kakamega Homeboyz. His arrival at the club is anticipated to enhance our offensive capabilities.
‘Samuel Ayodeji Bamidele, a central defender, joins the Aba Yellow from Nigeria’s Shooting Stars SC, while Innocent Kashita, an attacking midfielder from Nkwazi FC, also becomes part of the team. Kashita was the runner-up in the Betway Player of the Season awards, narrowly missing out to Owen Tembo. His creativity and vision on the field will be invaluable to our midfield.”
The statement concluded: “We also welcome Daniel Adoko, a midfielder from NAPSA Stars, and Ronnel Manyanga, a Zambian right winger who played in the Botswana Football League. They bring a wealth of experience and skill that will enhance our squad’s depth.”
Dynamos, who host their matches at Arthur Davies Stadium in Kitwe, secured the title after accumulating 68 points from 34 games.
Homeboyz confirm Shumah's departure
Shumah is among the strikers selected by the South African coach for the eighth edition of the tournament, which will be co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. Others include; Mohammed Bajaber (Kenya Police), Boniface Muchiri (Ulinzi Stars), David Sakwa (Bandari), Emmanuel Osoro (FC Talanta), Yakeen Muteheli (Ulinzi Stars), Edward Omondi (Sofapaka), Ryan Ogam (Tusker), and Beja Nyamawi (Bandari).
Osoro and Ogam scored 16 and 15 goals respectively this season. Homeboyz chairman Cleophas Shimanyula confirmed to Flashscore the player's release to join Dynamos despite having four years remaining on his contract.
“Dynamos expressed interest in the player and have been in discussions with us even while last season's league was ongoing, so as soon as the league concluded, they returned with an offer we felt we couldn't refuse,” Shimanyula told Flashscore.
“The player has already completed a medical examination and been unveiled, but we are now waiting for Dynamos to fulfill the financial agreement before finalizing his release. Of course, it will be a significant loss for McCarthy because Shumah is the kind of striker who can deliver goals.
“He possesses the ability to take on defenders in one-on-one situations and is not afraid to enter the opponent's danger zone. He helped us finish the season in third place behind winners Kenya Police FC and Gor Mahia. His goals were crucial for us, and he could have been a key player for McCarthy in the CHAN tournament, but the transfer was beyond our control, as the player was also eager to finalize the deal.”
Harambee Stars will compete in their Group A matches at Kasarani Stadium. They have been drawn alongside Morocco, Angola, DR Congo, and Zambia. Kenya will kick off their campaign at 15:00 local time against the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Following the opener against DR Congo, Kenya’s second match will be against Angola on Tuesday, August 7th, before facing Morocco on Sunday, August 10th, and concluding their group stage against Zambia’s Chipolopolo on Sunday, August 17th.
This will mark Kenya’s first appearance in the CHAN tournament. While the country last participated in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Egypt, where they exited at the group stage, this time Harambee Stars will be keen to advance further, especially with the added motivation of competing on home ground.
The tournament is scheduled to take place from August 2 to August 30, 2025, and promises to be an exciting showcase of local football talent throughout East Africa.
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