Harambee Stars prospect Wilson Waweru announced his triumphant return from injury with a decisive goal for his club – Sligo Rovers – on Saturday 14 June.The 24-year-old, born to Kenyan parents, scored the only goal in Rovers’ 1-0 victory over Waterford, which was also his first start for the team since rupturing his Achilles tendon in September last year.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsThe forward broke the deadlock in the 21st minute with a left-footed shot on the turn inside the box, which secured Sligo Rovers a much-needed victory to move them from the bottom of the Ireland Premier Division.Wilson Waweru puts Sligo Rovers in the lead! 🔴 pic.twitter.com/LPdC2yGNAu— League of Ireland (@LeagueofIreland) June 14, 2025 Rovers, after 19 games this season, lie ninth on the log with 15 points, just two above basement side Cork City.For Waweru, a goal now earns him a big confidence boost as he looks to cement his place in the starting 11, months after signing a contract extension at the club.It comes down to this – FKFPL title on the line on SundayElsewhere in Sweden, former Harambee Stars goalkeeper Arnold Origi extended his time in between the posts to three straight games after playing the full 90 minutes of Östersund FK’s 3-1 loss to Oddevold.##NAJAVA_MECA_8976950##Origi, who doubles up as a goalkeeping coach at the second-tier club, conceded a brace – one a penalty – from Rasmus Wiedesheim-Paul, before Daniel Krezic put the league result beyond doubt in the 54th minute.As per Flashscore, Orgi, 41, made one save out of four attempts that came his way.Harambee Starlets face Burundi in CECAFA Women’s Championship openerThe defeat was Östersund’s fourth this season as they dropped to 10th with 16 points.In the same league, another Harambee Stars prospect – Xavier Odhiambo – played 21 minutes of Landskrona BoIS’ 3-2 defeat to leaders Kalmar on Saturday.The 20-year-old Kenyan forward was introduced from the bench in the 70th minute, replacing Swedish attacker Cameron Streete.Landskrona are sixth on the Superettan table with 19 points.
