Tusker FC confirms that striker Ryan Wesley Ogam has completed a move to Austrian Bundesliga club Wolfsberger AC. 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 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, tanking 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.”
Representing Wolfsberger AC, Club President Dietmar Riegler said:
“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.”
He adds;
“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 Head Coach Charles Okere also noted:
“Ryan’s development over the past year has been incredible. He is hardworking, disciplined, and has a natural eye for goal. We are confident he will excel in Austria and continue to make both Tusker and Kenya proud.”
Christine Kariuki, Head of Mainstream Beer at the Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL), congratulated Ogam on his move, noting Tusker’s proud role in nurturing football talent in Kenya:
“Ryan’s journey reflects what Tusker FC and KBL have always stood for — identifying, nurturing, and elevating local talent to the highest levels of the game. As sponsors, we take pride in seeing our players succeed not only in the local league but also on the international stage. His move is proof of our longstanding commitment to sports development in Kenya, and we believe Ryan will continue to inspire the next generation of footballers.”
Tusker FC thanks Ryan for his immense contribution to the club and wishes him every success as he embarks on this exciting new chapter with Wolfsberger AC.
