Kenyan footballers continue to make their mark abroad, with Alfred Scriven and Erick Omondi delivering standout performances for their respective clubs in Europe.
Scriven, who has been on excellent form for Bryne FK in Norway’s First Division, scored yet another crucial goal to help his team secure a 1-1 draw against Mjondalen.
Meanwhile, Omondi, fresh off international duty with Kenya’s Harambee Stars, played the full 90 minutes for UTA Arad in Romania’s top-flight league.
Both players are demonstrating the depth of Kenyan talent on the international stage.
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Alfred Scriven’s Impact in Norway’s First Division
Alfred’s rise in Norway’s First Division has been nothing short of remarkable. The 26-year-old forward has been pivotal to Bryne FK’s success this season, contributing not only with goals but also with his all-around play.
Scriven’s goal against Mjondalen was his fifth of the season, but his contribution goes beyond the scoresheet.
In the 1-1 draw against Mjondalen, Scriven’s goal came in the 65th minute after the hosts had taken the lead late in the first half through Mathias Bringaker.
Bryne had struggled in the first half, but head coach Kevin Knappen made a series of tactical adjustments, including four early second-half substitutions, which paid off.
One of those substitutions, Luis Gorlich, provided the assist for Scriven, who calmly slotted the ball into the net.
The goal not only salvaged a point for Bryne but also kept them firmly in the promotion race. Bryne now sits second in the standings, nine points behind leaders Valerenga.
His form has been instrumental in this push, with the Kenyan forward scoring seven goals in his last ten matches.
His ability to perform in crucial moments has earned him widespread praise, including being named Player of the Match against Mjondalen.
Beyond his goal-scoring exploits, Scriven’s all-around performance against Mjondalen was outstanding. He completed 69% of his passes, created two key chances for his teammates, and was a constant threat in the final third.
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What stood out most was his defensive contribution—an often-overlooked aspect of his game. Scriven won 14 ground duels, 11 aerial duels, and made four clearances, demonstrating his versatility and work rate.
His form this season has been one of the key reasons Bryne remains in the promotion brackets, and if he continues on this trajectory, Bryne FK could well be playing in the top flight next season.
For Kenyan fans, it’s exciting to see one of their own excelling at this level, and Scriven’s performances are a testament to his hard work and dedication to the sport.
While Scriven has been grabbing headlines in Norway, another Kenyan footballer, Erick Omondi, has been quietly making his mark in Romania.
Omondi, who recently returned from Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers duty with Harambee Stars, played the full 90 minutes for UTA Arad in their 1-1 draw against Hermannstadt.
The result was not ideal for UTA, as it extended their winless streak to four matches, leaving them third from the bottom in the standings with just eight points from nine games.
Despite the team’s struggles, his individual performance was solid. Playing as a central defender, he helped stabilize the UTA defense and was instrumental in keeping Hermannstadt’s attack at bay after they took an early lead through Aurelian Chitu. UTA equalized through Joao Pedro, but they were unable to find a winning goal.
Omondi’s contributions this season have been valuable, especially considering UTA Arad’s current position in the Romanian league.
The team has struggled for consistency, and their defensive frailties have been exposed on multiple occasions.
However, Omondi has been one of the more reliable performers, often stepping up when his team needs him most.
His experience with Harambee Stars during the recent AFCON qualifiers has certainly helped him maintain a high level of performance.
Omondi’s resilience in defense will be crucial if UTA Arad is to turn their season around and climb out of the relegation zone. With nine games played, there is still plenty of time for UTA to recover, and Omondi will be key to their survival hopes.
