For the second time in less than two months, Tusker FC finds itself embroiled in a transfer controversy—this time involving Swedish second-tier side Östersunds FK, which has been pursuing left-footed forward Ryan Wesley Ogam for over a month.Initially, Ogam seemed poised to join Algeria’s USM Alger before the January 31, 2025 deadline. However, despite the Algerian club’s intention to trigger his $30,000 release clause, the Brewers refused to part with their FKF Premier League top scorer.##NAJAVA_MECA_8779945##Just two weeks after the Algeria deal fell through, Östersunds FK approached Tusker with an offer to sign Ogam. Their proposal, however, did not include any upfront cash. Instead, they suggested a 40% sell-on clause for any future transfer, a deal Tusker swiftly rejected without consideration. The Swedish club, home to former Harambee Stars goalkeeper Arnold Origi, made it clear they were interested in a permanent transfer.The offer letter from Östersunds FK stated: “We are interested in your player Ryan Wesley Ogam Rabok (2004.12.21) regarding a permanent transfer to Östersunds FK from March 1, 2025.” The proposal included the $30,000 release clause as stipulated in Ogam’s contract, along with the 40% sell-on clause for Tusker on any future move.AFC Leopards, Shabana set for mega showdown in MachakosThe offer letter added, “This offer is valid until February 21, 2025. We kindly await an official response before this date.”Tusker FC did not respond to the initial offer, and weeks later, Östersunds FK opted to trigger the $30,000 release clause. However, Tusker rejected the release clause activation and countered with a demand of €100,000 (approximately 14 million Ksh) and a 30% sell-on clause, a proposal that Östersunds promptly declined.Tusker’s CEO, Sam Nzau, formalized the club’s counteroffer in an email addressed to the Swedish side.“Hope this email finds you well. This is to confirm receipt of your offer regarding our striker, Ryan Ogam. Having reviewed the offer shared and keeping in mind the calibre of player Ogam is, his age, and the value he will bring to your club, kindly see below our counteroffer for his release: 1. Transfer fee – €100,000. 2. Player sell-on – 30%. We look forward to hearing from you to finalize this process.”Junior Starlets eye World Cup glory in decisive clash against UgandaOgam, who joined Tusker from Rainbow FC at the beginning of the season, has made a huge impact in the FKF Premier League, leading the scoring charts with 15 goals. However, since the collapse of the USM Alger deal, he has struggled, failing to score in subsequent matches and is currently sidelined by an injury sustained during a match against Shabana FC.Government offers support to Kenyan football grandmothers ahead of debut international tournament
