Tusker FC secure KCB winger Stephen Etyang on one-year deal

Kenyan Premier League outfit Tusker FC have announced the signing of experienced winger Stephen Etyang from KCB FC, with the 29-year-old penning a one-year contract at Ruaraka.

Etyang joins the Brewers as the club strengthens its attacking options ahead of a demanding second half of the season.

A product of Kakamega High School, the winger brings with him vast experience in the Premier League, having featured for Kakamega Homeboyz, Ulinzi Stars, Nzoia Sugar and the now-defunct Palos FC, before his most recent spell with KCB.

Tusker is a club of high pedigree

Speaking after putting pen to paper on Friday, Etyang expressed his delight at joining the 13-time league champions.

“I am delighted to join Tusker because it is a club of high pedigree and one that fights for titles every season. Personally, this is a step up and an opportunity to challenge myself in a demanding environment,” he told Tusker official website.

“I have been welcomed really well and already feel at home, especially because there are many familiar faces, players I have known and played with before.”

He added: “My target is to score goals and provide assists to help the team climb the standings. I know it is a difficult moment, but these are the situations where you truly test yourself as a player. If you can step up and help the team during such times, it shows character, and I am ready for the challenge ahead.”

Tusker coach Charles Okere believes Etyang’s arrival will add much-needed depth and experience to the attacking unit, particularly following the departure of Curtis Wekesa late last year.

“Stephen is a player with huge experience in the league and exactly the kind we need at this stage of the season,” Okere said.

“We have been working hard to improve our attacking play, and his quality, experience and understanding of the league will be very important for us in the second leg. He has trained well with the squad this week and is integrating nicely. I have no doubt he will be a crucial addition to the team.”

Etyang is awaiting final clearance from the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) and could make his debut on Sunday, when the Brewers face his former club KCB FC at the Kasarani Annex.

A well-travelled winger with league pedigree

A product of Kakamega High School, Etyang brings with him a wealth of experience at the top level of Kenyan football. Over the years, the winger has built a solid reputation as a hardworking wide player capable of stretching defences and contributing at both ends of the pitch.

Before his most recent stint with KCB FC, Etyang featured for Kakamega Homeboyz, Ulinzi Stars, Nzoia Sugar, and the now-defunct Palos FC, gaining invaluable exposure to different tactical systems and competitive environments. His journey through some of the league’s most demanding clubs has shaped him into a mature and reliable performer, qualities Tusker hope will translate into immediate impact.

“Tusker is a club of high pedigree”

Speaking after completing the move, Etyang did not hide his excitement at joining one of Kenya’s most decorated clubs. The winger described the transfer as a significant step forward in his career.

“I am delighted to join Tusker because it is a club of high pedigree and one that fights for titles every season,” Etyang told the club’s official website. “Personally, this is a step up and an opportunity to challenge myself in a demanding environment.”

He also highlighted how quickly he has settled into the squad, pointing to the presence of familiar faces as a key factor.

Tusker FC strengthen their squad with Stephen Etyang

“I have been welcomed really well and already feel at home, especially because there are many familiar faces, players I have known and played with before.”

Clear targets for the second half of the season

Etyang arrives at Ruaraka with clear personal objectives, emphasising productivity and responsibility at a crucial point in the campaign.

“My target is to score goals and provide assists to help the team climb the standings. I know it is a difficult moment, but these are the situations where you truly test yourself as a player,” he explained.

“If you can step up and help the team during such times, it shows character, and I am ready for the challenge ahead.”

Tusker have endured a mixed first half of the season, with flashes of quality sometimes undermined by inconsistency in the final third. The club’s technical bench believes Etyang’s experience and decision-making could help address those shortcomings.