Erick Kapaito
Eric Kapaito Muugi is a Kenyan professional footballer who plays as a striker for Tusker and the Kenya national team.
Career
Born in Namanga, Kapaito spent his early career with Ligi Ndogo and Talanta. With Talanta he scored 15 times in the 2017 season.He signed Kariobangi Sharks for the 2018 season. He was the Kenyan Premier League top scorer and Most Valuable Player in both the 2018 and 2020–21 seasons.
He moved to Ethiopian club Arba Minch City in September 2021.
He returned to Kenya with Tusker in August 2023. He suffered a 'goal drought' at the start of the season, eventually scoring his first goal in December 2023. He scored a hat-trick in January 2024.
International career
He made his international debut for Kenya in 2018 against Comoros during an international friendly at the Stade de Marrakech in Morocco. His first international goal was against Tanzania at the Nyayo Stadium in March 2021.Nyayo Stadium
Career statistics
International goals
| Goal | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
| 1. | 15 March 2021 | Nyayo Stadium, Nairobi, Kenya | 1–0 | 2–1 | Friendly |