Kenyan Stars Abroad: Harambee Stars Players Endure Mixed Tuesday Action Across Africa, England

A number of Harambee Stars footballers were in action on Tuesday night in Morocco, South Africa and England.

Kenyan international Clarke Oduor finally opened his goal account for Grimsby Town, helping the League Two outfit edge a thrilling 5–3 victory over Everton U21 in their final EFL Trophy group-stage match on Tuesday night.

The 24-year-old, on loan from Bradford City, has struggled for consistent playing time in recent weeks, but his lively display under the Blundell Park floodlights could yet reignite his campaign.

Despite heavy rain in Cleethorpes, the match started at a frantic tempo. Everton’s Jacob Beaumont-Clark opened the scoring early, before Jamie Walker levelled midway through the first half. Oduor then capped a brilliant spell for the hosts, timing his run perfectly to slot home before halftime after a clever through ball from Walker.

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After the restart, Zak Gilsenan and another strike from Walker extended Grimsby’s advantage to 4–1. Everton rallied through William Tamen’s header, but defender Reece Staunton’s deflected effort made it 5–2. George Morgan added a late consolation for the visitors.

Oduor, deployed in a creative midfield role, was heavily involved in the build-up play and showed flashes of the attacking intelligence that made him a fan favourite during his time at Barnsley. He was substituted midway through the second half to a warm ovation from the home supporters.

Although both sides had already been eliminated from the competition, the result was a morale booster for Grimsby Town, who now shift focus to a League Two encounter against Barrow this weekend.

Vyner, Omurwa, and Kenyan Keepers in Action Across Leagues

In the English Championship, Zak Vyner once again featured for Bristol City, playing the full 90 minutes in their narrow 1–0 defeat to Blackburn Rovers. The result dealt a blow to City’s promotion hopes, leaving them seventh on the table. Vyner, who recently broke the club’s Championship appearance record, was one of the brighter performers despite the loss.

Over in Morocco, Harambee Stars centre-back Johnstone Omurwa endured a frustrating evening as Kawkab Marrakech fell 1–0 to Raja Casablanca. The decisive moment came deep into stoppage time from the penalty spot.

Omurwa’s commanding display in defence was not enough to prevent defeat, but his consistency continues to keep him in contention for a return to Benni McCarthy’s national team setup.

In South Africa, both Kenyan goalkeepers in the Premier Soccer League enjoyed unbeaten outings.

Brian Bwire kept a clean sheet as Polokwane City edged Amazulu 1–0, lifting them to fifth in the table, while Ian Otieno’s Richards Bay shared the spoils in a 1–1 draw with Sekhukhune United, maintaining their steady mid-table form.