Daniel Sakari

Daniel Sakari
Personal information
Full name Daniel Sakari Macheso
Date of birth (1999-01-25) 25 January 1999 (age 27)
Place of birth Mathare North, Nairobi County, Kenya
Height 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in)
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)
* 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

Sakari was born in Mathare North in Nairobi County but grew up in Webuye, Bungoma County. Sakari was educated at Milo Central Academy and Maseno School before studying at Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology. He graduated from the university with an undergraduate degree in statistics and pure mathematics.

Club career

Despite playing rugby while attending Maseno School, Sakari joined his university team (MMUST FC) in 2017, before switching to Green Commandoes in 2018. He switched to Kakamega Homeboyz towards the end of 2018, before signing with Kariobangi Sharks in 2019.

In 2021, Sakari joined Tusker FC. He scored his maiden Tusker FC goal against Bumbani Stars in a 2-1 FKF Cup victory. He left for Kenya Police FC in 2024, ahead of the 2024-2025 season.

In 2026, Sakari joined Kenyan Premier League champions Gor Mahia on a two-year deal.

International career

Sakari was first called up to the Kenya national football team in November 2019. 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.

In the 2024 CHAN (played in 2025), Sakari was the Kenyan team's assistant captain.

References

  1. 1 2 "Daniel Sakari". National Football Teams. Benjamin Strack-Zimmermann. Retrieved 2 May 2021.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Wingback Sakari revels in swimming in the deep end at Sharks". The Star. Retrieved 2 May 2021.
  3. ↑ "Fast-rising right back to pursue his Master should football backfire". The Star. Retrieved 2 May 2021.
  4. ↑ "Tusker FC confirm signing of Sharks duo, Homeboyz man on the way". Capital FM Kenya. 7 September 2021. Retrieved 16 July 2026.
  5. ↑ "Daniel Sakari dedicates maiden Tusker goal to his daughter". Pulse Sports Nigeria. 26 February 2024. Retrieved 16 July 2026.
  6. ↑ "Kenya Police sides gear up for new season". Daily Nation. 14 August 2024. Retrieved 16 July 2026.
  7. ↑ "Several key players exit as Tusker FC announce release of 11". Capital FM Kenya. 18 July 2024. Retrieved 16 July 2026.
  8. ↑ 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.
  9. ↑ "Daniel Sakari goes GREEN". Gor Mahia FC. Retrieved 16 July 2026.
  10. ↑ "Daniel Sakari: Gor Mahia Complete Signing of Harambee Stars Defender From Kenya Police". Pulse Sports Kenya. 9 July 2026. Retrieved 16 July 2026.
  11. ↑ "Stars' right back Sakari can't wait to tame Salah and Trezeguet". The Star. Retrieved 2 May 2021.
  12. ↑ "Harambee Stars defender opens up on what inspired his switch from rugby to football". Mozzart Sport Kenya. Retrieved 16 July 2026.
  13. ↑ "No Distractions: Sakari Vows Harambee Stars Will Stay Grounded amid surprise success at CHAN". Capital FM Kenya. 22 August 2025. Retrieved 16 July 2026.