Kenya U20 international Zech Obiero was in scintillating form on Wednesday, 16 July, evening, netting twice as English League One side Leyton Orient thumped Welling United 10-0 in a pre-season friendly.Follow Our WhatsApp Channel For More NewsThe 19-year-old midfielder, who is steadily rising through the ranks at Orient, made an early statement with a first-half brace.##NAJAVA_MECA_9023590##It took just 25 seconds for the O’s to open the scoring through Demetri Mitchell, but Obiero quickly followed up, smashing home from the edge of the box just three minutes later to double the lead.The former Kenya U20 provisional squad member added his second in the 27th minute, again unleashing a powerful strike from distance that flew into the top corner, leaving the Welling goalkeeper rooted.He came close to sealing a first-half hat-trick with a curling effort that whistled just wide of the post, as Orient ran riot in the opening 45 minutes.CHAN Chronicles: Nairobi taxi drivers eye windfall as tournament nearsAaron Connolly, Azeem Abdulai, Josh Koroma (2), Sonny Perkins (2), and Zach Hambury also got on the scoresheet in a dominant display that left little doubt about Orient’s intent this preseason.The second half saw an entirely new XI take to the pitch for Richie Wellens’ side, but the momentum never waned.Koroma, now in his second spell at the club, bagged a brace, while Perkins and Hambury rounded off the scoring.Obiero’s standout performance will have surely impressed head coach Wellens, who has been carefully integrating the teenager into the first team.Former Shabana forward regrets losing Osoro to ZambiaHis composure, long-range shooting ability, and relentless work ethic were evident throughout the match.As the 2025/26 EFL League One season draws near, Obiero will be hoping to translate his preseason form into competitive action and stake his claim for more regular minutes.Leyton Orient are set to continue their preparations with upcoming friendlies against Tottenham Hotspur U21s, Watford, and other opponents before kicking off their campaign early next month.
