Collins Sichenje


Collins Lusaka Sichenje is a Kenyan professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for club Charlton Athletic.

Club career

Early career

Sichenje started his career with Green Commandos. After that, he signed for Kenyan Premier League side AFC Leopards in September 2019. In July 2021, he joined B side of Greek team PAOK but failed to settle and returned to his former side without making an appearance. Two months later, he joined Allsvenskan side AIK on a four-year deal. On 7 August 2022, he made his professional league debut starting in a 1–0 defeat to Kalmar. He received interest from teams in Spain.
On 31 March 2023, he joined Veikkausliiga side KuPS on loan for the season. After the season, he returned to AIK as the purchase option was not exercised. Sichenje made 23 appearances for KuPS in total.

Vojvodina

On 11 July 2024, Sichenje joined Serbian SuperLiga club Vojvodina on a six-month loan deal, with option to make the loan a permanent transfer. Two months later, after impressing in his first few games for the club, Sichenje's move was made permanent. He signed a three-year deal with the club.

Charlton Athletic

On 2 February 2026, Sichenje joined Charlton Athletic on a three-and-a-half year deal.

International career

In 2020, he was first called up to Kenya national team.
In March 2021, Sichenje made his debut for Kenya in a 1–0 friendly win over South Sudan.

Honours

KuPS

Career statistics

International

No.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
19 September 2025Moi International Sports Centre, Nairobi, Kenya2–05–02026 FIFA World Cup qualification