Charlton boss Nathan Jones lauds Collins Sichenje’s Kenyan athletic heritage
By Luke Oluoch, February 5, 2026Charlton Athletic boss Nathan Jones has spoken highly of the club’s new addition, Collins Sichenje, lauding his early days of adapting to life at the London club.
Speaking to the club portal on Thursday, February 5, 2025, Jones revealed his surprise at how Sichenje typically exhibited the heritage associated with Kenyan athletes.
“He is up to speed: he had a preseason with his team. He is a super athlete, as you would expect from his Kenyan heritage,” he said in an interview about the player’s first few days at the club.
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Jones additionally stated that although it would take the former Serbia-based defender time to adapt to his new league, his integration to the team will be a quick one based on the attributes he possesses.
“He will take time to adapt to the English Championship and the football, but we are happy. He is aggressive and front-footed and technically very good. Which are very good attributes,” he added.
Sichenje joined Charlton on Monday, February 2, 2026, after signing a three-and-a-half-year deal with the London-based club from Serbian SuperLiga side FK Vojvodina.
Speaking afterwards, the chuffed-up 22-year-old former Ingwe player expressed his elation to start a new career in London.
Ready to go
“It feels amazing to be here… It is a big step for my career, and I can’t wait to play because I have been looking forward to this. I am ready to go.”
With his gaffer’s latest approval, the defender’s league debut in the championship seems on the cards as the Addicks host Queens Park Rangers this Friday, February 6, 2026, at their Valley home turf.
His transfer added to the growing number of Harambee Stars players on the move in the January 2026 transfer, as he became the second Kenyan to join the championship in the past couple of days, after Zak Vyner’s move to Wrexham.
The former Bristol defender on Sunday, February 1, 2026, secured his switch to the promotion-chasing outfit, highlighting Kenyan football’s rising profile globally.