Tusker’s Ryan Ogam issues transfer update after missing out on Golden Boot

Tusker FC forward Ryan Ogam has broken his silence following a bittersweet end to his debut season in the FKF Premier League.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsThe lethal forward expressed both disappointment at narrowly missing out on the Golden Boot and optimism about his future amid growing transfer interest.Kenyan winger secures promotion to Spanish second tier with Real Sociedad BOgam, who burst onto the scene with an impressive 15-goal haul, was an early frontrunner in the race for the league’s top scorer award before a mid-season injury setback curtailed his momentum.The coveted Golden Boot eventually went to Kakamega Homeboyz striker Moses Shumah, who edged past Ogam with a decisive two-goal margin during the latter’s extended absence.##NAJAVA_MECA_8992129##Speaking to Mozzart Sport at the close of the season, Ogam confirmed that while he remains under contract with Tusker, he is currently evaluating several transfer offers with hopes of furthering his career.The midfielder cum forward confirmed he will take time to assess his next move—one that aligns with his long-term development goals.Government to launch President William Ruto Cup”This is my first season, which just ended. Yes, I still have offers on the table, though I am still contracted to Tusker. We are done with the season, and I will take my time to go through the offers and find which is suitable for my development. ##NAJAVA_MECA_8992145##But in case I don’t find such, I will remain at the club as I wait for the right offer,” he said.The 20-year-old’s burgeoning reputation had already caught the attention of top clubs earlier in the season.AFC Leopards announce new discounted nomination fees ahead of electionsOgam was on the verge of a move to Algerian giants USM Alger, who tabled a USD30,000 (approximately Ksh3.9 million) offer.However, Tusker blocked the transfer, citing concerns over alleged player tapping by the North African club.##NAJAVA_MECA_8992117##Despite the setback, Ogam admitted that missing out on the Golden Boot was a major disappointment, particularly because he felt destined for the accolade before injury disrupted his campaign.”I can firstly say I am disappointed because I was in the race, but an injury happened. Though I came in as a midfielder and managed 15 goals, which I did not expect after being trusted upfront.Harambee Stars defender signs for South Sudanese sideI feel I should have won the award had I stayed fit for the remainder of the season,” he uttered.Ogam returned to action on the final day of the season in a goalless draw against Kakamega Homeboyz—ironically, the same side whose striker pipped him to the Golden Boot.undefinedLooking back, Ogam singled out the untimely injury—not the missed award itself—as the lowest point of an otherwise promising breakout season.”My lowest moment was not winning the Golden Boot per se, but the untimely injury setback, which I had not anticipated, especially at such a time when I was at my peak and enjoying a good run of goals,” he concluded.

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