A very interesting clash for Kenyans in the English Premier league beckons tomorrow 25th at 1600HRS when Divock Origi’s Liverpool hosts Victor Wanyama’s Southampton at the Anfield in Liverpool.

A household name for the duo in Kenya with the Origi’s and Wanyama’s the talk of town in Kenya in matters football.Wanyama’s father Noah Wanyama was Kenyan international same as Origi’s father Mike Okoth Origi.

Wanyama has three other brothers who play soccer in an out of Kenya while Origi’s cousin is Kenya’s no 1 goalkeeper and ply’s his trade for Norwegian top tier side Lillestroem where he is the first choice keeper

Origi who returned to Liverpool after spending a season loan in Lille has been sparingly used by the Reds until the introduction of Coach Jorgen Kopp who has had faith in the Belgium International whose parents are Kenyan.
Klopp himself stated that when he was at Borrusia Dortmund he almost signed Divock to replace Lewandowski but Lille’s price tag was too high

Wanyama on the other hand has been a regular for the Saints and is expected to start at the heart of midfield.He is also the Kenyan National team captain.

Christian Benteke and Roberto Firming returns after a month long layoff boosting Klopps attacking option and that means Origi may start from the bench.

An interesting match for Kenyans who are known to love the Barclays Premier League.
Liverpool Manager Jurgen Klopp told SkySports that he knows how the EPL is tough and does not expect to rise up just immediately.

Austin Oduor

talking African football