City FC goalkeeper Akabuike joins Mombasa United on loan for 2026-27 season

City FC goalkeeper Chigozie Akabuike has completed a loan move to Kenyan Premier League side Mombasa United for the entire 2026-27 season, with no option to buy, as reported by DAILY POST on September 8, 2026.

The move gives the 2025 Nigeria National League regular a chance to gain senior-level first-team experience abroad, potentially boosting his prospects for a return to City FC or higher Nigerian leagues. Fellow Nigerian Adeyemi Mogbademu also joined Mombasa United on loan from an Abuja-based club, highlighting a trend of Nigerian goalkeepers seeking exposure in East Africa.

Akabuike featured regularly in the Nigeria National League last season and is expected to compete for a starting role at Mombasa United. The loan does not include a purchase option, meaning he will return to City FC after the campaign. Scouts and fans looking for emerging Nigerian talent should monitor his performances in the Kenyan Premier League, where matches are streamed live on the league's official website and select local broadcasters.

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/08/transfer-akabuike-joins-mombasa-united-on-loan-from-city-fc/