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Edwin Lavatsa

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Edwin Lavatsa
Born (1993-01-03) January 3, 1993 (age 33)
Nairobi, Kenya
OccupationProfessional footballer
Years active2011–present
Known forForward for Kakamega Homeboys and Kenya national team

Edwin Lavatsa (born 3 January 1993) is a Kenyan professional footballer currently representing Kakamega Homeboys in the Kenyan Premier League, playing as a forward. He is also a member of the Kenya national team.

Lavatsa spent three years at Gor Mahia, where he secured the league championship in 2013. He then transferred to Algerian top-tier club MC Alger for half a season. Following his release from MC Alger, he signed with Mathare United in 2015 for one campaign, before moving on to Bandari, where he won the 2016 Kenyan Super Cup during his first competitive match. On the international stage, Lavatsa was part of the Kenya squad that clinched the 2013 CECAFA Cup Final, playing a role in their 2–0 triumph against Sudan.

Gor Mahia

After completing his education at Upper Hill School, Lavatsa joined Gor Mahia ahead of the 2011 season. He made his first appearance at the Nyayo National Stadium versus Posta Rangers on 26 February 2011 and netted his inaugural goal in a 3–1 victory over Thika United on 17 April. During his tenure, he contributed to Gor Mahia capturing several trophies: the FKL Cup in 2011, both the President's Cup and the Top 8 Cup in 2012, as well as achieving a league and super cup double in 2013.

MC Alger

On 11 January 2014, Lavatsa made a move from Gor Mahia to Algerian side MC Alger for the latter half of the 2013–14 Ligue Professionnelle 1 season. His contract reportedly offered a monthly salary near €10,000 (approximately KSh.1.2 million).

He made his debut on 1 February 2014 coming off the bench in a 1–0 defeat against Aïn Fakroun. The next week, Lavatsa was included in the starting lineup and completed the entire match during a 2–0 home victory over MC Oran at the Stade Omar Hamadi located in Bologhine.

Lavatsa earned his first silverware with MC Alger on 1 May 2014 when the team won the 2013–14 Algerian Cup final against JS Kabylie via a penalty shootout (4–3), although he did not feature on the pitch. Despite this success, he was released on 10 July 2014 after only six months into his two-year deal, as part of a squad overhaul involving fourteen players ahead of the 2014–15 season.

Mathare United

Lavatsa returned to Kenyan domestic football by signing with Mathare United on 25 June 2015. His debut came against his former side Gor Mahia, where he provided an assist to Eric Jonana, helping secure a 1–1 draw.

Bandari

On 8 January 2016, Lavatsa signed a one-year deal with the coastal club Bandari following his release from Mathare United.[1] He made his first appearance in the 2016 Kenyan Super Cup facing Gor Mahia, completing the entire match and helping Bandari secure their inaugural title in this competition with a 1–0 victory.[2]

International career

Lavatsa received his initial call-up to the Kenya national team squad for the 2012 CECAFA Cup. He made his international debut during the group phase against South Sudan and netted his first goal for Kenya in the tournament final versus Uganda, equalizing before Kenya ultimately fell 2–1.[3]

His debut in a FIFA-recognized match came as a substitute during a World Cup qualifying fixture against Nigeria.[4] On 9 July, Lavatsa scored a brace in a 2–0 triumph over Swaziland at the 2013 COSAFA Cup, although Kenya was knocked out following a 2–1 defeat by Botswana.[5][6]

Later that year, Lavatsa played a key role in Kenya's success at the 2013 CECAFA Cup, featuring for the full duration of the final where Kenya secured a 2–0 win against Sudan at the Nyayo National Stadium.[7]

International goals

Club

Gor Mahia

MC Alger

Bandari

International

External links

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