Rowland Makati

Kenyan footballer (born 2001)

Rowland MakatiPersonal information

Full name|  Rowland Makati
Date of birth|  (2001-01-13) 13 January 2001 (age 24)
Place of birth|  Nairobi, Kenya
Height|  1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s)|  Attacking Midfielder
Team information

Current team

|  Nairobi City Stars
Number|  30
Youth career
2015-19|  Escalators
2019-20|  Vapor Sports
Senior career*
Years|  Team|  Apps|  (Gls)
2020-21|  Nairobi City Stars|  0|  (0)
2020-21|  → Nairobi Stima (loan)|  17|  (5)
2021-|  Nairobi City Stars|  30|  (1)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 4 Mar 2024

Rowland Babu Makati (born 13 January 2001) is a Kenyan football player who turns out for Kenyan Premier League club Nairobi City Stars.

## Career

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Makati turned out for Kawangware-based side Escalators before joining third-tier side Vapor Sports for the 2019-20 season.

He was signed up[1][2][3] by Nairobi City Stars in August 2020 on a long-term deal after being scouted during the Nairobi regional Chapa Dimba na Safaricom finals held at Jamhuri High School.

In the 2020-21 season, he was sent on loan to second-tier side Nairobi Stima to gain work experience. He returned to his parent club City Stars for the 2021-22 FKF Premier League season.

After a long wait,[4][5] he was handed his topflight debut[6][7] on Mon 6 June 2022 by head coach Nicholas Muyoti after being introduced in the second half during a 33rd round 2021-22 FKF Premier League game against AFC Leopards at Thika Stadium.

Prior to the start of the 2022-23 FKF Premier League season, Makati converted from an attacking midfielder to a right-back[8] to fill a void left after the exit of Kevin Otieno.

He scored his maiden premier league goal[9] on Sunday 24 September 2023 against Nzoia Sugar in Ruaraka.

## References

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1. ^ Ghetto Radio, 19 Aug 2020 Nairobi City Stars Signs Midfielder Rowland Makati From Vapor
2. ^ Goal, 19 Aug 2020 Makati: Nairobi City Stars unveil first signing from Vapor Sports
3. ^ The-Star, 20 Aug 2020 Midfield prodigy Makati,19, joins City Stars
4. ^ Mozzart Sport, 3 Mar 2022 City Stars youngster focused on League debut
5. ^ Dala News, 4 Mar 2022 Makati focusing on City Stars establishment
6. ^ Mozzart Sport, 9 June 2022 Makati chuffed up after Premier League debut
7. ^ The-Star, 10 June 2022, Makati excited after making his KPL debut
8. ^ Mozzart Sport 20 Feb 2023 Makati embraces growth at right-back position
9. ^ The Star 28 Sep 2023 Debut goal excites converted right-back Makati, promises more for City Stars

*[Apps]: League appearances
*[Gls]: League goals