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Ryan Ogam

Ryan Ogam — Harambee Stars player who scored the equalizing goal in Kenya's 1-1 draw with Eritrea in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.

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  1. October 2026
  2. The Standard

    … The effects were clear against Eritrea, as Kenya struggled to convert their chances and were forced to rely on Ryan Ogam's late equaliser to avoid defeat.With more time to work with the team this week, McCarthy will expect his players to show greater urgency and discipline in Con …

    Stars seek redemption against Guinea
  3. September 2026
  4. The Standard

    … Kenya were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw after Ryan Ogam scored three minutes before full time to cancel out Nahom Girmai’s first-half goal. …

    Poor preparations slow Kenya's Afcon start
  5. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeHarambee Stars were forced to fight back from a goal down to secure a 1-1 draw against Eritrea in their AFCON 2027 qualifier on Saturday, with Ryan Ogam scoring five minutes from time to spare Kenya’s blushes. …

    Fans left frustrated as Harambee Stars rescue point against Eritrea after late Ogam strike
  6. Citizen Digital

    … Stars started brightly and created several chances, with Ryan Ogam leading the attack in the absence of captain Michael Olunga. …

    Harambee Stars held by Eritrea in Nairobi
  7. Citizen Digital

    … Harambee Stars captain Olunga ruled out of Eritrea clash By Citizen Reporter September 25, 2026 06:55 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Harambee Stars captain Michael Olunga celebrates with teammate Ryan Ogam …

    Harambee Stars captain Olunga ruled out of Eritrea clash
  8. June 2026
  9. The Standard

    … Players like Job Ochieng at Real Sociedad, Collins Sichenje at FK Vojvodina, Richard Odada at UTA Arad, and Ryan Ogam at Wolfsberger AC provide a growing core of Europe-based professionals. …

    We need to stop cheering others and plan for 2030 tourney
  10. The Standard

    … Players such as Job Ochieng at Real Sociedad, Collins Sichenje at FK Vojvodina, Richard Odada at UTA Arad, and Ryan Ogam at Wolfsberger AC provide a growing core of Europe-based professionals. …

    World Cup: We need to stop cheering for others and work towards Kenya's moment in 2030
  11. The Standard

    … Mohammed Bajaber, Austine Odhiambo, Ryan Ogam, and Ben Stanley remain part of the set-up as McCarthy pushes for continuity and long-term development. …

    New-look Harambee Stars face Lesotho test
  12. The Standard

    … At the same time, young talents such as Mohammed Bajaber, Austine Odhiambo, Ryan Ogam and Ben Stanley continue to earn the coach’s trust after impressive performances in recent call-ups. …

    Marcelo back from injury to inspire new look Harambee Stars against Lesotho
  13. April 2026
  14. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeHarambee Stars' Ryan Ogam celebrates his goal against Madagascar in the CHAN 2024 quarter-final match at The Moi International Sports Center. …

    Corporate Kenya not doing enough to support sports

Today

  1. Kenya face Guinea in 2027 Afcon qualifier after drawing with Eritrea

    Harambee Stars travel to Conakry on Thursday to face Guinea in a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, seeking to recover from a 1-1 draw with Eritrea in their opening match. Coach Benni McCarthy hopes improved preparation will help Kenya perform better against Guinea, who are also winless in Group D.

    7 hours ago · The Standard →

Monday 28 September

  1. Kenya draws with Eritrea in troubled Afcon qualifier start

    Kenya's Harambee Stars drew 1-1 with Eritrea in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations Group D opener at Nyayo Stadium, with a late Ryan Ogam goal equalizing Nahom Girmai's first-half strike. Poor preparations stemming from players' refusal to train over unpaid allowances left the national team with minimal collective preparation time before the match.

    28 September 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 27 September

  1. Harambee Stars draw with Eritrea in AFCON 2027 qualifier

    Kenya's Harambee Stars fought back from a goal down to draw 1-1 against Eritrea in an AFCON 2027 qualifier on Saturday, with Ryan Ogam scoring in the 85th minute to equalise after Eritrea's Nahom Netabay had given the visitors a 1-0 lead in the 37th minute.

    27 September 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 26 September

  1. Harambee Stars draw 1-1 with Eritrea in AFCON qualifier

    Harambee Stars were held to a 1-1 draw against Eritrea at Nyayo National Stadium in the opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. Eritrea took the lead before half-time through Nahom Girmai after a defensive error, but Kenya fought back with a late equalizer.

    26 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 25 September

  1. Harambee Stars captain Olunga sidelined for Eritrea AFCON qualifier

    Head coach Benni McCarthy confirmed that captain Michael Olunga is ruled out of Kenya's 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Eritrea due to fitness precautions, with McCarthy prioritising his full recovery following a recent return from a lengthy injury layoff.

    25 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Kenya must build system to qualify for 2030 World Cup

    An opinion piece argues that while Kenyans passionately follow foreign football teams, Kenya has failed to qualify for the 2026 World Cup and must develop a systematic approach—not just individual players—to compete in the 2030 tournament, which will be jointly hosted by Morocco, Portugal, and Spain.

    16 June 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 15 June

  1. Kenya must focus on 2030 World Cup qualification

    An opinion piece argues that Kenyans' passion for foreign national teams overshadows support for the Harambee Stars, and calls for the country to pursue qualification for the 2030 World Cup, which will be hosted partly in Africa for the first time in history.

    15 June 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 4 June

  1. Harambee Stars field youth side against Lesotho in Pretoria friendly

    Kenya's national football team will face Lesotho in an international friendly at Lucas Moripe Stadium in Pretoria, with head coach Benni McCarthy using the match to test new faces ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Several players including defenders Deon Woodman and Sydney Agina, winger Sammy Hena-Kamau, striker Micah Obiero, and goalkeeper Caleb Kramer are set for their senior international debuts.

    4 June 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Defender Ouma returns after 10 months injury to face Lesotho

    Defender Eric Ouma is back for Harambee Stars after nearly a year sidelined by a ruptured Achilles tendon, and will help guide a youthful squad against Lesotho in a friendly in South Africa on Thursday as Kenya prepares for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

    3 June 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 27 April

  1. Corporate Kenya not sufficiently backing sports investments

    Kenya faces a significant sporting decade ahead—hosting Afcon 2027 with Uganda and Tanzania, seeing the final state-funded Safari Rally, and returning the Harambee Starlets to the Women's Africa Cup of Nations after nine years—but corporate sector backing remains largely absent from these efforts.

    27 April 2026 · The Standard →

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