The first-placed Kenya Women’s Premier League (KWPL) side Kenya Police Bullets FC has announced the departure of their multifaceted attacking midfielder Mercy Njeri.
Mercy Njeri has penned a two-year deal with top Swedish outfit Djurgardens IF on an extravagant deal worth Kshs 875,000 weekly. This will make her the highest-paid Kenyan player.
Njeri has been key to Bullet’s title exploits in the current 2023-24 KWPL season helping her side to sit top of the log with 37 points. This is eight points clear of their closest competitor Ulinzi Starlets.
Mercy Njeri the star midfielder, has made a surprising move to a top Swedish side, stunning fans and teammates alike. Her departure leaves a significant void in the Bullets team, as she will be missing the rest of the season. Njeri’s skill and leadership will be sorely missed, but her new venture promises exciting opportunities for her career.
She joins Djurgårdens IF on a 2-year deal that will see her pocket ksh875, 000 per week making her the best-paid player in Kenya.” Read the club’s social media.
