Tanzanian International Mbwana Samatta is close to sealing a historical move to English Premier League (EPL) side Aston Villa from Genk, according to multiple sources. Aston Villa are interested in signing Leicester City striker Islam Slimani, who’s currently on loan at Monaco – whilst another striker, Mbwana Samatta, is close to completing a deal with the Premier League club. Kenyan international striker Mbwana Samatta is about to join Aston Villa pic.twitter.com/mqZe4e5ApJ — AbuSakeena (@FauzKhalid) January 17, 2020Another Kenyan Player Joins the Premier League. Congratulations MBWANA SAMATTA! Kenyan international Victor Wanyama became the first Kenyan to ever play in the EPL when he signed for Southampton in 2013 while Divorck Origi, son of former Kenyan International Mike Okoth, joined Liverpool in 2017.

Source: Daily Nation January 18, 2020 03:56 UTC