Daniel Sakari
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Daniel Sakari Macheso[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 25 January 1999 | ||
| Place of birth | Mathare North, Nairobi County, Kenya | ||
| Height | 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in)[1] | ||
| Position | Right-back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Tusker | ||
| Number | 24 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2017 | MMUST | ||
| 2018 | Green Commandoes | ||
| 2018–2019 | Kakamega Homeboyz | 26 | (0) |
| 2019–2021 | Kariobangi Sharks | ||
| 2021– | Tusker | ||
| International career‡ | |||
| 2019– | Kenya | 8 | (0) |
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* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 21:12, 2 May 2021 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals as of 21:12, 2 May 2021 (UTC) | |||
Daniel Sakari Macheso (born 25 January 1999) is a Kenyan professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Kenyan Premier League club Gor Mahia FC and the Kenya national team.
Early life and education
[edit]Sakari was born in Mathare North in Nairobi County but grew up in Webuye, Bungoma County.[2] Sakari was educated at Milo Central Academy and Maseno School before studying at Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology.[3] He graduated from the university with an undergraduate degree in statistics and pure mathematics.[2]
Club career
[edit]Despite playing rugby while attending Maseno School, Sakari joined his university team (MMUST FC) in 2017, before switching to Green Commandoes in 2018.[2] He switched to Kakamega Homeboyz towards the end of 2018, before signing with Kariobangi Sharks in 2019.[2]
In 2021, Sakari joined Tusker FC[4]. He scored his maiden Tusker FC goal against Bumbani Stars in a 2-1 FKF Cup victory[5]. He left for Kenya Police FC in 2024, ahead of the 2024-2025 season.[6][7]
In 2026, Sakari joined Kenyan Premier League champions Gor Mahia on a two-year deal.[8][9][10]
International career
[edit]Sakari was first called up to the Kenya national football team in November 2019.[11] He got his debut in March 2021 against Tanzania under head coach Jacob Mulee before standing out weeks later in a 1-1 draw between Kenya and Egypt, thrusting him firmly on the national stage.[12]
In the 2024 CHAN (played in 2025), Sakari was the Kenyan team's assistant captain.[13]
References
[edit]- 1 2 "Daniel Sakari". National Football Teams. Benjamin Strack-Zimmermann. Retrieved 2 May 2021.
- 1 2 3 4 "Wingback Sakari revels in swimming in the deep end at Sharks". The Star. Retrieved 2 May 2021.
- ↑ "Fast-rising right back to pursue his Master should football backfire". The Star. Retrieved 2 May 2021.
- ↑ "Tusker FC confirm signing of Sharks duo, Homeboyz man on the way". Capital FM Kenya. 7 September 2021. Retrieved 16 July 2026.
- ↑ "Daniel Sakari dedicates maiden Tusker goal to his daughter". Pulse Sports Nigeria. 26 February 2024. Retrieved 16 July 2026.
- ↑ "Kenya Police sides gear up for new season". Daily Nation. 14 August 2024. Retrieved 16 July 2026.
- ↑ "Several key players exit as Tusker FC announce release of 11". Capital FM Kenya. 18 July 2024. Retrieved 16 July 2026.
- ↑ Okumu, Bernard; Mogoi, Vincent; Mogoi, Bernard Okumu and Vincent (13 July 2026). "Gor Mahia raids Police camp for double signing as Ochieng shifts sides". KBC Digital. Retrieved 16 July 2026.
- ↑ "Daniel Sakari goes GREEN". Gor Mahia FC. Retrieved 16 July 2026.
- ↑ "Daniel Sakari: Gor Mahia Complete Signing of Harambee Stars Defender From Kenya Police". Pulse Sports Kenya. 9 July 2026. Retrieved 16 July 2026.
- ↑ "Stars' right back Sakari can't wait to tame Salah and Trezeguet". The Star. Retrieved 2 May 2021.
- ↑ "Harambee Stars defender opens up on what inspired his switch from rugby to football". Mozzart Sport Kenya. Retrieved 16 July 2026.
- ↑ "No Distractions: Sakari Vows Harambee Stars Will Stay Grounded amid surprise success at CHAN". Capital FM Kenya. 22 August 2025. Retrieved 16 July 2026.
External links
[edit]- Daniel Sakari at Soccerway
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- Living people
- 1999 births
- Kenyan men's footballers
- Kenya men's international footballers
- People from Bungoma County
- Men's association football full-backs
- Kakamega Homeboyz F.C. players
- F.C. Kariobangi Sharks players
- Kenyan Premier League players
- Alumni of Maseno School
- 21st-century Kenyan sportsmen
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