Stephen Waruru [1] (Born 28 Aug 1982) is a retired Kenyan footballer who turned out for Kenyan Premier League sides Thika United, Ulinzi Stars,[2] Sofapaka F.C.[3] KCB FC[4] and Bidco United.[5]
While at Ulinzi, he was named the 2011 Kenyan premier league top scorer after scoring 12 goals.[6]
He turned out for Kenya junior sides U17 and U20, and Kenya senior team between 2011 and 2017.[7]
Upon retirement as a player in June 2023 he went on to acquire his coaching badges[8] and also trained as a Safety and security officer (SSO) and now serves his former club Bidco United in that capacity after temporarily holding forte as a team manager. [9]
References
- ^ Stephen Waruru NFT profile
- ^ Nation, 22 Jun 2017 Ulinzi's Stephen Waruru named April's finest player
- ^ Capital News, 19 Oct 2018 Sofapaka's Waruru pushed by 2016 Ulinzi pain
- ^ Citizen, 7 Aug 2020 Winger Waruru tops list of players booted by KCB FC ahead of new season
- ^ Pulse Sport, 11 June 2023 Kenyan international and Bidco United captain Stephen Waruru set to retire from football after Wazito clash
- ^ Michezo Afrika, 26 Nov 2011 Stephen Waruru bags the 2011 KPL Golden boot
- ^ Michezo Afrika, 28 May 2013 Ulinzi's Stephen Waruru called up to national team
- ^ Citizen, 1 Jul 2023 Waruru working on his coaching badges after ending playing career
- ^ Pulse Sport, 11 Dec 2023 Former Harambee Stars forward Stephen Waruru earns promotion at Bidco United
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