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The Harambee Stars forward had been nursing a three-month knee injury, but is now back to full fitness two months to the 2024 CHAN.
After months on the sidelines, Tusker forward Ryan Ogam has opened up about his difficult injury journey and the mindset shift guiding his return to the pitch.
The 24-year-old striker, who was enjoying a breakout season before being sidelined, has declared his number one goal as he eyes a strong finish to the campaign.
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Ogam had taken the Football Kenya Federation Premier League by storm in his debut season with Tusker, finding the back of the net 15 times by February and setting his sights on breaking the 30-goal mark—a record that would have cemented his status as one of the most lethal forwards in the league.
But at the height of his form, the former Rainbow FC captain was struck by a serious meniscus injury, cutting short what looked to be a historic run.
The injury required surgery and kept him out of action for the majority of April and May, halting his momentum just as the title race intensified.
Now back to full fitness, Ogam did not feature during Tusker’s 0-0 stalemate with Kariobangi Sharks last weekend at the Ruaraka Sports Complex.
With just one league fixture remaining—against Kakamega Homeboyz—he is determined to end his season on a high.
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Reflecting on his journey, Ogam spoke candidly about the mental and physical toll the injury took on him:
“This has been the most challenging part of my journey because this is the injury that has kept me out for four months. I thank God I have been able to overcome it.”
“In every journey, there is falling and rising, and the rising one is the most important thing for me.”
The striker emphasised that his current focus is simple: regain his scoring touch in training, stay committed, and be ready to seize any opportunity given to him.
“I want to regain my scoring touch in training, and my focus is to give my best. If the coach gives me an opportunity, I will give it my best.”
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“God has given me a second chance and I want to utilize it to the maximum. My focus is to give it my best shot right now and see what will happen.”
Eyes on CHAN 2024 and a Bright Future
With Tusker wrapping up their campaign this week, Ogam is also looking ahead to potential national team duty.
He hopes to catch the eye of Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy and earn a place in the squad for the upcoming 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), which will be held on Kenyan soil.
His return comes at a pivotal time for both club and country. While Ogam is realistic about needing time to regain full match sharpness, he is driven by faith and a renewed hunger to perform.
“Staying focused and praying more should help you out as you focus on life. That is very important for our careers as footballers.”
For Ryan Ogam, this final game of the season is more than just a fixture—it's a statement of resilience, a return to form, and the beginning of the next chapter in a career that still holds enormous promise.
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