We are delighted to announce the signing of 26 year-old forward Jonathan Wafula.

We have added former Boston United forward Jonathan Wafula to our squad for the coming season writes Rachel O’Connor.

Despite approaches from other clubs the 26 year-old was attracted to Guiseley because of his discussions with Joint Manager Russ O’Neill. Wafula said: “Russ was the only guy who convinced me. He was the only one who was straight forward and that made it easy for me to choose Guiseley.”

Born in Kenya Wafula moved to the UK aged 10 with the family settling in Derbyshire, firstly in Matlock and then in Alfreton. He had no real interest in football and it was only when he left school and went to college that he really started playing the game. He was noticed by Chesterfield scouts and was asked to trial in pre-season with The Spireites.

He signed a contract with Chesterfield for the 2012-13 season but then joined Worksop Town a year later before moving on to Shaw Lane.

Wafula started the 2017-18 season at Gainsborough Trinity but by February 2018 he had signed for Boston United, joining on the same day as former Guiseley player Jack Dyche, who was on loan from Scunthorpe United at that time.

He played 27 games in the remaining months of that season but injuries sustained in a car crash interrupted his season at Boston last time out and he was restricted to 11 games.

Of his time at Boston he said: “They played a couple of systems and I was frustrated with the way they wanted me to play. I prefer to play in a front three or just behind the strikers.”

Wafula is eager for the season to start after working hard in lockdown to regain his fitness following his car crash. He said: “I can’t wait to get started, I was gutted when the start of the season was put back and I am looking forward to pulling on a Guiseley shirt.”

Thank you to BuildADrive.com for their support as they become Jonathan Wafula’s home kit sponsor for the 20/21 campaign!

Jonathan’s Away and Training Kits are still available to sponsor with the full benefits of each package below, please email admin@guiseleyafc.co.uk to register your interest.

Away Sponsor – £70+VAT

Included in this package is a signed photo of the player and a listing in the programme and on the website.

Training Sponsor – £50+VAT 

With this package you will receive a listing in the programme and on our website.

Sponsor a player today and you will receive the following benefits:

• Sponsor your favourite player
• Be a part of the club
• Have your name and/or company appear in the programme for every home match
• Have your name/company appear on the website throughout the season

Welcome to Guiseley Jonathan!