Austrian Bundesliga club Wolfsberger AC President Dietmar Riegler has expressed his delight following the signing of Ryan Ogam from Tusker.
“We are delighted to welcome Ryan 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,” Riegler said on Wednesday.
He added, “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 confirmed Ogam’s move to Wolfsberger AC in a statement. The transfer marks an exciting new chapter for one of Kenya’s brightest young football talents. Ogam, who joined Tusker at the start of last season, has enjoyed a meteoric rise in both domestic and international football.
Originally playing as a midfielder before joining Tusker from Rainbow FC, the 21-year-old was converted into a striker by coach Charles Okere and went on to score 15 goals in 17 appearances in the 2024/25 FKF Premier League season.
Despite picking up an injury in January and requiring surgery that kept him out for three months, Ogam managed to rise and returned just in time for the final game of the season against Kakamega Homeboyz, playing 45 minutes in Mumias.
His return to fitness earned him a place with the national team, Harambee Stars, for the just-concluded African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024, where he scored decisive match-winning goals against Morocco and Zambia, further underlining 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.”
On his part, coach Charles Okere said, “Ryan’s development over the past year has been incredible. He is hardworking, disciplined, and has a natural eye for a goal. We are confident he will excel in Austria and continue to make both Tusker and Kenya proud.”
