Harambee Stars Forward Makes Dream Debut for New Club as they Shock Manchester United

Clarke Oduor played for Grimsby Town against Manchester United. Photo: Imago

Harambee Stars Forward Makes Dream Debut for New Club as they Shock Manchester United

Joel Omotto 07:31 - 28.08.2025

Harambee Stars forward Clarke Oduor had a debut to remember for his new club Grimsby Town as they eliminated Manchester United from the Carabao Cup.

Harambee Stars forward Clarke Oduor had a memorable debut for English fourth tier club Grimsby Town when they secured a shock win over Manchester United in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday.

The League Two side embarrassed giants United, when they won on post-match penalties, having taken a 2-0 lead before the Red Devils fought back to equalise in regulation time.

Oduor, who had just signed for Grimsby Town, was thrown right in he fray as he was named on the bench for the famous tie and made his debut for the club when he was introduced for George McEachran in the 73rd minute.

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By this time, Grimsby Town were leading 2-0 before Bryan Mbeumo and Harry Maguire scored late to level the scores, forcing the match into penalties.

Oduor Misses His Penalty But Grimsby Town Win

Oduor was, however, unlucky in the shootouts when he missed his penalty but his side did enough to make it to the next round of the competition.

The Kenyan international has signed a season-long deal with Grimsby Town from Bradford City and will hope to make an impression and perhaps make the move permanent.

The 26-year-old joined the Mariners after helping Bradford to promotion to League One, England’s third tier, last season, and also spent four seasons at Barnsley, three of them in the Championship.

Oduor, who has two caps for Harambee Stars, is a product of the Leeds United academy.