Leyton Orient has announced the renewal of Zech Obiero’s contract, securing the promising young talent for another two years. At just 19 years old, Obiero has already made a notable mark in the team. Since his debut for the O’s in April 2022, he has displayed remarkable growth, making nine appearances for the club across various competitions. His recent standout performance in the League One match against Cheltenham Town earned him the title of Man of the Match, solidifying his place as a key player in the squad.Zech Obiero with a Man of the Match performance 👏#LOFC #OneOrient pic.twitter.com/LSfeks2RBl— Leyton Orient FC (@leytonorientfc) April 6, 2024 Obiero’s journey from Leyton Orient’s academy to the first team has been nothing short of inspiring. Loan spells at Cheshunt and Chelmsford City have provided him with invaluable experience, contributing to his development as a player. His dedication and hard work have not gone unnoticed, with Director of Football Martin Ling praising his relentless effort and commitment to the club. England-based Obiero named in Kenya U-20 teamHead Coach Richie Wellens expressed his delight at securing Obiero’s future with Leyton Orient, highlighting the young player’s potential to become a significant asset to the team. Wellens emphasized Obiero’s work ethic and determination, noting his impressive progression since joining the club.Obiero himself expressed his joy at signing the new contract, stating: “I’m buzzing. I’m grateful for the opportunities that I have had here, and I am really happy to get it done. My journey at Orient has been a rollercoaster of emotions so far, and seeing other younger players such as Charlie Pegrum getting their chances has shown that there is an opportunity for me to kick on as well. I’ve just kept working until I got my chance. The whole team has helped me, but players like Jayden Sweeney and Ruel Sotiriou have really helped me coming through as a young lad, and I can relate to them as they’ve come through the academy too.”##NAJAVA_MECA_8056179##Director of Football Martin Ling also shared his thoughts on Obiero committing his future to the club, adding: “Zech thoroughly deserves this new two-year deal here at Leyton Orient. It once again reinforces the excellent work done by our academy players and staff, and he has worked relentlessly for his chance in the first-team, and has taken that chance extremely well in recent weeks. It’s important for us to secure the futures of our younger players, and we’re really happy that Zech has committed his future to the club.”Head Coach Richie Wellens was also delighted to secure the future of Obiero, expressing: “Ever since I came to the club, I have been really impressed with Zech. He’s worked tirelessly on the training pitch and after spending some time away from us getting more used to senior football, he has now forced his way into the first-team picture. He’s a really exciting player, and one that we believe can play a big part in the future of our squad going forward.”Zech Obiero was among the foreign-based players called to the Rising Stars, the Kenya U20 football national team, for the recent Four Nations Tournament. He never honored the call but he remains a huge prospect for both the junior and senior national teams.
