By Philip Orwa
A new chapter in the life of Tusker Football club after their striker Ryan Ogam joined Australian clubBundesliga club Wolfsberger AC.
Ogam who excelled during the just concluded CHAN tournament held in Nairobi, opened a new chapter by joining other Kenyans players playing the trade outside the country .
And yesterday Tusker FC, bid farewell him farewell.
Ogam joined Tusker in 2023 and has enjoyed a meteoric rise in both domestic and international football. He was originally signed as a midfielder before he converted into a striker and went on to score 15 goals in 17 appearances in the 2024/25 FKF Premier League season.
The 20-year-old striker was escatic with the move saying “Thank you to the Tusker family for the time that I have been with the team. I have enjoyed the support of everyone at the club. Were it not for them, probably I would not be standing here today. The club has been a good stepping
stone for me, and I am very grateful.”
His standout performances for Harambee Stars at the African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024, where he scored decisive goals against Morocco and Zambia, further underlined his potential
Tusker FC Chairman Charles Gacheru said: “Ryan has been an outstanding player for Tusker FC and a true ambassador for Kenyan football. His goals and commitment have inspired both his teammates and fans. While we are proud of what he has achieved with us, we are equally proud to see him take this big step to Europe. We wish him every success at Wolfsberger AC.”
Representing Austrian Wolfsberger AC, Club President Dietmar Riegler said:
“We are delighted to welcome Ryan Ogam to Wolfsberger AC. He is an exciting young striker with great potential, and we have followed his progress at Tusker FC with keen interest and his recent performance for his county with the national team, Harambee Stars.
Ryan combines natural talent, discipline, hard work, and a hunger to grow, and we believe he will quickly adapt to the Austrian Bundesliga. His arrival is also a testament to the growing quality of football talent across all levels coming out of Kenya. We
are confident he will make a positive impact both on and off the pitch.”
Tusker FC Head Coach Charles Okere added “Ryan’s development over the past year has been incredible. He is hardworking, disciplined, and has a natural eye for goal. We are confident he will excel in Austria and continue to make both Tusker and Kenya proud.”
Christine Kariuki, Head of Mainstream Beer at KBL, congratulated Ogam on his move, noting Tusker’s proud role in nurturing football talent in Kenya:
“Ryan’s journey reflects what Tusker FC and KBL have always stood for — identifying, nurturing, and elevating local talent to the highest levels of the game. As sponsors, we take pride in seeing our players succeed not only in the local league but also on the
international stage. His move is proof of our longstanding commitment to sports development in Kenya, and we believe Ryan will continue to inspire the next generation of footballers.”
Tusker FC thanks Ryan for his immense contribution to the club and wishes him every success as he embarks on this exciting new chapter with Wolfsberger AC.
