Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga on Friday September 12, 2025, bid farewell to Harambee Stars Striker Ryan Ogam as he departs for Austria.
In a statement by the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader, the former Tusker FC striker was accompanied by his proud parents, Mr. Daudi Rabok Obonyo and Mrs. Edith Atieno Oderah.
Mr. Obonyo also serves as the Chairman of the Starehe ODM Party branch.
“I took the opportunity to congratulate Ryan for his outstanding scoring skills during the recent CHAN tournament and World Cup qualifiers. His performance has been nothing short of exemplary,” Raila said.
Raila also wished the Austrian Bundesliga side Wolfsberger AC striker all the best as he starts his new challenge.
“As he embarks on this exciting new chapter, we wish him the very best. Go make Kenya proud!” he added.
According to Raila, sports is a powerful economic industry with immense potential in our country, and we must support and explore it to its fullest.
On September 3, 2025, following the international break, Wolfsberger AC formally confirmed Ogam’s signing. Club President Dietmar Riegler expressed his enthusiasm, praising Ogam’s talent and potential.
“We are delighted to welcome Ryan to Wolfsberger AC. He is an exciting young striker with great potential. We have been following his progress at Tusker FC closely, and his recent performances with the Harambee Stars have further underlined his quality,” Riegler said.
Reflecting on the challenge ahead, Ogam offered a candid and determined outlook.
“I am really excited at the journey ahead, and I know it will not be easy. I will need to work twice or thrice harder than I was here because the expectation is definitely higher. But I am very optimistic, and I am looking forward to the challenge,” he said.
A rising star, Ogam was born in Nairobi on December 21, 2004. He developed his football foundation through youth stints with Galaxy FC, Sunrise FC, and UEFA Despanol, before making his senior breakthrough with Rainbow FC in Kenya’s second-tier league.
He later joined Tusker FC in 2024 and emerged as one of the league’s most lethal forwards, scoring 15 goals in just 17 appearances.
Despite suffering a knee injury that sidelined him for several months early in 2025, Ogam returned to form and found the net consistently, including vital goals during the African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024.
He scored match-winning strikes against both Morocco and Zambia, earning man-of-the-match honors and drawing comparisons to Kenyan legend Michael Olunga.
For Wolfsberger AC, who finished fourth in last season’s Austrian Bundesliga playoffs, Ogam’s acquisition represents an investment in youthful flair and goal-scoring urgency.
The club will be banking on his sharp finishing and versatility to bolster their attacking options.
