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Kenyans light up Charlton Athletic's social media after Collins Sichenje's big move to England

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 Kenyan international defender Collins Sichenje is now a Charlton Athletic player [Facebook]

Charlton Athletic’s signing of Kenyan international defender Collins Sichenje sparked widespread reaction on social media, with Kenyan fans flooding the English club’s online platforms shortly after the announcement.

The English Championship side confirmed the arrival of the 22-year-old on February 2, 2026, completing a move from Serbian club FK Vojvodina.

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