- Austin Odhiambo completes move to Lebanon outfit Nejmeh SC ending transfer speculations.
- Odhiambo departs Gor Mahia as a fan favourite and one of the most influential midfielders to grace the SportPesa League in recent seasons.
- Odhiambo joined Gor Mahia in 2021 from arch-rivals AFC Leopards and won 2 league titles.
Harambee Stars midfielder Austin Odhiambo has officially taken the next major step in his career after completing a move from Gor Mahia to Lebanese heavyweights Nejmeh SC.
The transfer brings to an end a glittering spell in Kenyan football and opens a new chapter for one of the country’s most gifted playmakers.
Odhiambo departs Gor Mahia as a fan favourite and one of the most influential midfielders to grace the SportPesa League in recent seasons.
His move to Beirut-based Nejmeh follows months of speculation linking him with a number of clubs in Europe and and across the continent, but it is the Lebanese Premier League side that have ultimately landed his signature.
Austin Odhiambo completes move to Lebanon outfit Nejmeh SC
Nejmeh confirmed the signing with a short message on their official social media platforms accompanied by a video with some of the goals the attacker has scored for Gor Mahia and Harambee Stars.
“We won’t talk much… the pitch will be the scale and decider. Austin Odhiambo, welcome to Lighthouse Castle,” Nejmeh posted.
Odhiambo joined Gor Mahia in 2021 from arch-rivals AFC Leopards, a move that immediately put him under intense scrutiny with the Ingwe faithful seeing the move as a betrayal having joined the club’s youth team from Babadogo United before being elevated to the senior side.
However, the attacking midfielder silenced doubters in emphatic fashion, quickly establishing himself as the heartbeat of K’Ogalo’s midfield.
His intelligence between the lines, calmness in possession and eye for a decisive pass made him indispensable and he became Kogalo’s go to man when goals are needed.
The 2023/24 season proved to be the defining chapter of his Gor Mahia career. Odhiambo was crowned the SportPesa League Most Valuable Player (MVP) for the 2023/24 season, after playing a central role in Gor Mahia’s march to their 21st league title.
He finished the campaign with double figures in both goals and assists, often delivering in decisive moments when the pressure was at its highest.
During his time at the club, Odhiambo helped Gor Mahia secure 2 league titles and remain competitive in domestic competitions, further cementing his reputation as one of the finest midfielders in the country.
His performances have also translated onto the international stage, where he has became a regular feature in the Harambee Stars setup and was instrumental in Kenya’s CHAN 2024 quarterfinal finish.
At Nejmeh SC, Odhiambo will reunite with familiar faces, including fellow Kenyan internationals Teddy Akumu and Masoud Juma.
Nicknamed the “Rolls Royce” by fans back home, Odhiambo now carries Kenyan hopes to the Middle East.
As he prepares to test himself on a new stage, his journey from the SportPesa League to Beirut stands as a reminder of what talent, patience and consistency can achieve.
