- KCB FC jokingly announced the “signing” of English midfielder Charles Baxter.
- Baxter is a 20-year-old fan from the UK, not a professional player.
- The University of Nottingham student visited the club after an Instagram chat.
- The moment celebrated the club’s growing international fan base.
- KCB called it “LionHearted across continents,” showing football’s power to connect.
KCB Football Club recently caused a stir online after announcing what looked like a new international signing — a player named Charles Baxter from England. But it turned out to be a light-hearted twist that left fans smiling.
Instead of a transfer deal, it was a wholesome fan moment. Charles “Charlie” Baxter is a 20-year-old student at the University of Nottingham and a dedicated supporter of KCB FC, despite living in the UK
The story began with a simple conversation on Instagram. After chatting with the club, Charlie received a special invitation to travel to Kenya and attend a KCB training session. The club wanted to show him how things work behind the scenes.
“He was impressed,” KCB FC wrote on social media.
“Got you in the first half, right?” they added with a cheeky smile.
While Charlie isn’t a professional footballer, his visit was celebrated in a big way. The club described his love and loyalty as “LionHearted across continents” — a perfect description of how far true football passion can reach.
The moment also highlighted the growing presence of Kenyan football abroad, with KCB using this opportunity to shine a light on its international supporters.
Though it wasn’t an actual signing, the gesture proved something even bigger — football isn’t just about goals and contracts. It’s about stories, memories, and connections that stretch across oceans.
KCB’s gesture reminded fans that sometimes, the most beautiful football stories come from the heart, not the pitch.
