My European dream is still alive, says Harambee Starlets sniper Nanjala

Harambee Starlets forward Violet Nanjala Wanyonyi believes rejoining her Moroccan side, Municipal de Laayoune, will help her realize her dream of playing in Europe.

Nanjala returned to the North Africa giants in mid-September after the planned move to the Israel Women’s Premier League fell through due to escalating security concerns amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.

Nanjala, an alumnus of Archbishop Njenga High School in Kakamega County, was forced to make a U-turn following the aborted transfer, and the Moroccan side graciously offered her a new contract.

“This is the last season I’m playing in this club, and I thank the management for a warm welcome. I have been here for the last two seasons, and rejoining them wasn’t a surprise because it has been my home.

“My dream has been playing football in Europe, and I hope clubs will scout me at the culmination of the season.

“We will kick off the new season on the weekend, and I’m ready to help them finish in the top position.”

She first joined the North African side in October 2022 on a two-year contract, and she emerged as the Moroccan league’s top scorer with 23 goals in her debut season, helping Municipal de Laayoune secure a third-place finish, further proving why the club quickly stepped in to offer her a second chance.

A dreaded goal poacher, a firstborn in a family of five, joined Trans Nzoia Falcons straight from High School.

She emerged as the second-best scorer in the 2020 season, one goal behind the then Thika Queens’ forward Mwanahalima Adam Jereko.

She also turned out for Vihiga Queens on loan during the 2020/21 season, scoring one of the two goals they notched in Egypt during the inaugural Women's Champions League.