Over the weekend in various leagues across Europe, several Kenyan football players were in action. Victor Wanyama made a 27-minute appearance from the bench for CF Montreal, ensuring his side did not concede a goal.

Meanwhile, Tyler Onyango provided an assist for Everton U21 in their narrow defeat to Blackburn. Daniel Anyembe played the full match for Viborg, contributing to their victory in Denmark, while Alwyn Tera played an influential role for his club, Ararat-Armenia, by linking up with Alexis Rodriguez for the winning goal.

In the Armenian league, another Harambee Stars player, Amos Nondi, also featured for Ararat-Armenia, playing the entire match. The win helped maintain their third position in the league standings.

Additionally, in Denmark, Odada was subbed in for Aalborg BK and helped improve their play, but they ultimately lost to Hobro IK with a late winner from the hosts. In England, the Everton U21 team, with Onyango’s assist, lost to Blackburn 3-2, while in Romania, Eric Johanna featured for FC UTA Arad in their 3-1 loss to FC Hermannstadt.

Finally, Daniel Anyembe, the Harambee Stars right-back, played the entire 90 minutes in Viborg’s 3-1 win against Odense Boldklub in the Danish Superliga.

Kennedy Owino’s football journey saw him leave his club after six months without playing any matches. His impressive performances at Posta Rangers earned him a hero status and led to his transfer to Leopards. Born in Kano, Kisumu County, Owino’s move to the record Kenyan champions was seen as a dream move. Having played for teams that had not won a league title before, Owino found hope in joining K’Ogalo, a team that had clinched seven titles in eight seasons.

However, life at Gor Mahia did not go as planned for Owino, as he struggled to secure playing time. Frustrated with the lack of opportunities, he decided to leave the club and joined Posta Rangers. His time at Posta Rangers saw him grow in confidence and stature, ultimately being entrusted with the captain’s armband. Owino’s standout performances attracted the attention of several clubs, and in January 2024, he joined AFC Leopards after a protracted battle over the transfer fee.

Owino expressed his desire for a new challenge and eventually secured a move to Leopards. Now at AFC Leopards, Owino aims to make an impact and help the club achieve its goals. Despite the challenges he faced at Gor Mahia, he sees his move to Leopards as an opportunity to continue his development and contribute to the team’s success.

Kennedy Owino’s career in Kenyan football has seen its share of highs and lows. He began his journey at Gor Mahia, joining the team with high hopes of success and silverware. However, his time at Gor Mahia was fraught with frustration due to a lack of playing time. This led him to make the difficult decision to leave the club after six months without making an appearance for the senior team.

Subsequently, Owino joined Posta Rangers, where he found the opportunity to grow and excel as a player. His consistent and impressive performances at the club earned him the captain’s armband and drew the attention of other Kenyan teams, including Tusker and Kenya Police. Eventually, AFC Leopards secured his transfer in January 2024, after a protracted battle with Posta Rangers over the transfer fee.

With a renewed sense of purpose and determination, Owino joined AFC Leopards, aiming to make a positive impact and help elevate the team’s performance. Despite the disappointments at Gor Mahia, he sees this move as a significant opportunity to continue his development and contribute to the success of his new team.

Owino’s decision to move to AFC Leopards reflects his resilience and commitment to overcoming obstacles in his career. He is determined to make the most of this new chapter and is focused on helping AFC Leopards achieve their goals and return to the top of Kenyan football.