Wilson Waweru pens contract extension at Sligo Rovers

Sligo Rovers attacker Wilson Waweru has agreed a deal which extends his current contract at the Bit O'Red to the end of the 2026 season.

Waweru made the switch from Galway United to the John Russell's outfit last winter, following an impressive season on loan at First Division side Cobh Ramblers.

The 23-year-old made his Bit O'Red debut off the bench, replacing Max Mata in a scoreless draw with Derry City at the Showgrounds last March. His first goal for the club came against Drogheda United at the same venue later that month.

Waweru went on to play 30 times for the club in 2024, scoring ten goals including a magnificent FAI Cup hat-trick against Cobh Wanderers.

The Galway native's season was cut short in cruel circumstances in September when he suffered an Achilles injury in the home win over Dundalk. Waweru is currently undergoing rehab for the injury after successful surgery and is expected to miss the first few months of next season.

"I'm over the moon to get the deal done", Waweru told sligorovers.com.

"The year didn't end the way I wanted to but the surgery went well and I'm looking forward to recovering and getting back out there. It's a slow process but I'll get there."

The striker paid tribute to manager John Russell who he says showed great faith in Waweru from day one.

"I can't thank him enough for backing me the way he has", Wilson continues.

"I've learned so much from him, Ryan Casey and all the staff. The training is a step up from anything I've ever experienced and it's helped me improve as a player.

"I've also learned a lot from my team-mates and getting game time and what I have learned can only stand to me when I get back out there. Scoring goals is my favourite thing to do and I want to keep doing it once I get