Kenyan International Collins Sichenje has completed his signing to Charlton Athletic rom Serbian SuperLiga side FK Vojvodina.
This was announced today by the English Championship side said the 22-year-old centre-back has signed a three-and-a-half-year contract.
In the statement, Charlton Athletic Managing Director James Rodwell said the club had been monitoring Sichenje for a considerable period and that his signing fits into a long-term strategy aimed at moving the club forward.
Head coach Nathan Jones described the defender as a young with the attributes and mentality that align with Charlton’s vision.
“We’re thrilled to add Collins, who is a defender that we’ve been tracking for a long, long time. He’s an aggressive, front-footed centre-back who is only 22 years of age, so he’s one that can grow with us and one that we’re excited to be welcoming to the football club,” he stated.
Sichenjehas expressed his excitement at joining Charlton Athletic and described the move as an important step in his professional career.
“It feels amazing to be here. It’s a good club with a good project and I’m ready to start working. It’s a big step for my career. It’s a good opportunity to keep working, developing and help the team, so I just need to be humble and keep working – that’s the goal,” he said after the signing of the contract.
Born in Butere, Kenya, Sichenje began his football journey with Green Commandos before earning a move to Kenyan Premier League giants AFC Leopards in September 2019.
His early promise soon attracted interest beyond Kenya, leading to a short stint in Greece with PAOK B.
The defender later returned to AFC Leopards before securing a move to Swedish top-flight club AIK in 2022.
During the 2023/24 season, he spent time on loan with Finnish side KuPS Kuopio, gaining further European experience.
He joined FK Vojvodina on an initial six-month loan, a move that was made permanent in September 2024 after an impressive start to life in the Serbian league.
His performances in Europe have now earned him a move to England, marking another significant chapter in his rising career.
At international level, Sichenje has represented Kenya on eight occasions since making his senior debut in March 2021 in a 1-0 victory over South Sudan.
The defender becomes Charlton’s seventh acquisition of the window, adding to a growing list of reinforcements as the club looks to strengthen its squad.
