Harambee Stars striker Ryan Ogam is set to join Austrian Bundesliga side Wolfsberger AC, confirmed by his previous club Tusker FC. This transfer marks a significant step for the 21-year-old Kenyan football prospect.

• Ryan Ogam scored an impressive 15 goals in 17 appearances in his debut season in the FKF Premier League.
• He initially joined Tusker FC as a midfielder from Rainbow FC before being successfully converted to a striker by coach Charles Okere.
• The move follows his strong performances, including scoring crucial goals for the national team in the African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 against Morocco and Zambia.

The Harambee Stars will face Gambia in a crucial 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifier at Kasarani Stadium on Friday at 4pm, a match captain Michael Olunga believes will be significantly boosted by playing at home after years of international match bans on Kenyan stadiums.

• Kenya is currently fourth in Group F with six points, 10 points behind a qualification spot with only four matches remaining.
• Team captain Michael Olunga expressed the "magical" feeling of playing at home again, anticipating extra energy from the fans.
• Coach Benni McCarthy emphasized the need for Kenya to be "smarter, more disciplined, and go for the win" against Gambia, drawing on their resilient 3-3 comeback draw in the first leg.

Harambee Stars striker Ryan Wesley Rabok Ogam has officially joined Austrian Bundesliga side Wolfsberger AC, marking an emotional farewell from Tusker FC after just one exceptional season where he transformed into a prolific forward.

• Ogam scored 15 goals in 17 Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Premier League appearances for Tusker FC.
• He notably scored decisive, match-winning goals against Morocco and Zambia during the African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024.
• Wolfsberger AC President Dietmar Riegler praised Ogam as an "exciting young striker with great potential," while Tusker FC Chairman Charles Gacheru expressed pride in his move to Europe.

Gambia's head coach, Jonathan McKinstry, expressed caution ahead of their World Cup qualifier against Kenya’s Harambee Stars at Kasarani Stadium, despite Kenya’s slim qualification chances. He cited Kenya's recent fighting spirit and the anticipated hostile home crowd as reasons for his wariness.

• The match is scheduled for tomorrow at 4 PM, with Gambia aiming to collect maximum points.
• Kenya, currently with 6 points, can reach 9 points with a victory, while Gambia (4 points) could climb to 7 points.
• McKinstry highlighted coach Benni McCarthy's positive impact on the Harambee Stars, particularly in giving opportunities to domestic players.
• Kenya’s strong performance at the 2024 African Nations Championship (Chan), including beating DR Congo, Morocco, and Zambia, has boosted their confidence.