Sammy Henia-Kamau
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Samuel Anthony Henia Kamau[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 17 February 2006 | ||
| Place of birth | Jersey | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Jersey Bulls | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Jersey Bulls | |||
| 2023–2025 | Swansea City | ||
| 2025–2026 | Hull City | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2026– | Jersey Bulls | ||
| International career‡ | |||
| 2026– | Kenya | 1 | (0) |
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* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 16:42, 8 June 2026 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals as of 16:42, 8 June 2026 (UTC) | |||
Samuel Anthony Henia Kamau (born 17 February 2006) is a footballer who plays as a forward for Hull City Under-21s in the Professional Development League.[2] Born in England, Henia-Kamau plays for the Kenya national team.
Club career
Henia-Kamau began his football development at Jersey Bulls, where he quickly established himself as a prolific goalscorer, netting 20 goals in 15 matches for the club's under-16 side and six more for the under-18s. He became the youngest player in the club's history to score a hat-trick for the senior team, and in June 2022 won the Sid Guy Award for the most outstanding player at the Jersey FA Centre of Excellence.[3]
In July 2023, his form earned him a scholarship at Swansea City, where he joined the under-18 side and scored a hat-trick against rivals Cardiff City in the Under-18 Professional Development League Cup, helping Swansea reach the final. He finished his debut season with 10 goals before stepping up to the under-21 side, featuring in the Professional Development League, Premier League Cup, and Welsh League Cup.[3]
In August 2025, after impressing in two appearances as an unnamed trialist for Hull City under-21s in matches against Cardiff and Millwall at the end of the 2024–25 season, Henia-Kamau signed a one-year contract with Hull City, with the club holding an option for an additional year. Hull City's Lead Professional Development Phase Coach Conor Sellars described him as having made a strong impression during his trial, showing excellent qualities in both training and matches.[4][2] He scored 4 goals for Hull City's under-21 side during the 2025–26 season, also netting a free-kick against Grimsby Borough during pre-season.[5]
On 10 June 2026, Hull said it was releasing the player.[6]
Following his release by Hull City Henia-Kamau resigned for Jersey Bulls.[7]
International career
Born in England to an English mother and a Kenyan father from Makadara, Nairobi, Henia-Kamau opted to represent Kenya. In May 2026, he received his first senior call-up to the Harambee Stars, named in the squad by head coach Benni McCarthy as one of five uncapped players selected ahead of upcoming 2027 AFCON qualifying fixtures, with friendlies against Kyrgyzstan and Palestine scheduled for the June window.[8]
References
- ↑ "EFL Squad List: Season 2025/26". EFL. 10 February 2026.
- 1 2 "Kenya prospect Sammy Henia-Kamau signs for Hull City". Pan Africa Football. 21 August 2025. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
- 1 2 "Exciting Harambee Stars Prospect Kamau Reveals 4 Reasons He Chose to Sign For Hull City". Pulse Sports Kenya. 21 August 2025. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
- ↑ "Rising Kenyan Football Prospect Sammy Henia Kamau Signs with Hull City". Ghetto Radio. 20 August 2025. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
- ↑ "Everything you need to know about new Harambee Stars attacker at Hull City". Mozzart Sport Kenya. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
- ↑ "Retained List: 2025/26". Hull City A.F.C. 10 June 2026. Retrieved 10 June 2026.
- ↑ "Henia-Kamau returns to Jersey Bulls". BBC Sport. 13 July 2026. Retrieved 21 August 2026.
- ↑ "England-born forward Henia-Kamau returns to his roots with Harambee Stars debut chance". The Star Kenya. 29 May 2026. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
External links
- Sammy Henia-Kamau at Soccerway