Haron Shakava
Kenyan footballer (born 1992)
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Harun Shakava (born 26 November 1992) is a Kenyan professional footballer who plays as a centre-back. He has represented the Kenya national football team and is best known for his spells with Gor Mahia, where he served as club captain.
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Harun Shakava | ||
| Date of birth | 26 November 1992 | ||
| Place of birth | Kakamega, Kenya | ||
| Height | 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||
| Position | Centre-back | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| –2013 | Kakamega Homeboyz | ||
| 2014–2019 | Gor Mahia | ||
| 2019–2021 | Nkana | ||
| 2021–2022 | Gor Mahia | ||
| 2022–2024 | Kenya Police | ||
| 2024 | → Nzoia Sugar (loan) | ||
| 2024– | Embakasi All Stars | ||
| International career | |||
| 2015–2017 | Kenya | 6 | (1) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Club career
Shakava began his senior career with Kakamega Homeboyz before joining Gor Mahia in 2014. He became a prominent member of the club's defence and later served as captain.
In 2019, Shakava left Gor Mahia to join Zambian club Nkana. He later returned to Gor Mahia and was named club captain.
In February 2022, Shakava left Gor Mahia and joined Kenya Police.[1]
During the 2023–24 season, he joined Nzoia Sugar on loan from Kenya Police.[2]
In October 2024, Shakava joined FKF Division Two side Embakasi All Stars.[3]
International career
Shakava made his debut for the Kenya national team on 4 July 2015, in a second-leg match of the 2016 African Nations Championship qualification against Ethiopia. The match ended in a 0–0 draw, with Kenya being eliminated after losing the first leg 2–0.[4]
On 7 October 2015, Shakava scored for Kenya in a 5–2 victory against Mauritius in the first round of 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification.[5][6]
International goals
- Scores and results list Kenya's goal tally first.[7]
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 October 2015 | Stade Anjalay, Belle Vue Maurel, Mauritius |  Mauritius | 3–0 | 5–2 | 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |
Honours
Gor Mahia
