Harambee Stars Prospect Zech Obiero Signs New Contract at English Side Leyton Orient.
25th April 2024
One of his memorable performances in a Leyton Orient jersey is his first start in Sky Bet League One earlier this month where he put in a man-of-the-match performance.
- Harambee Stars prospect Zech Obiero has signed a two-year contract with English League One side Leyton Orient.
- Obiero made his first-team debut for Leyton Orient in April of 2022, when he started the 2-1 victory at Crawley Town, towards the end of the 2021/22 campaign.
Harambee Stars prospect Zech Obiero has signed a two-year contract with English League One side Leyton Orient.
The highly talented midfielder agreed to extend his services to the League One side on Thursday, April 25. The 19-year-old with Kenyan roots expressed his joy for committing to his boyhood club insisting that it will allow him to grow professionally.
” I’m buzzing. I’m grateful for the opportunities I have had here, and I am happy to get it done. My journey at Orient has been an emotional rollercoaster, and seeing other younger players such as Charlie Pegrum getting their chances has shown that there is an opportunity for me to kick on as well. I kept working until I got my chance," he told Leyton Orient after signing the new contract.
“The entire team has helped me, but players like Jayden Sweeney and Ruel Sotiriou have really helped me coming through as a young lad, and I can relate to them as they’ve passed through the academy as well," he added.
Leyton Orient Head Coach Richie Wellens played a key role in convincing the midfield maestro to sign a new contract at the club. Coach Wellens praised Obiero noting that his work rate keeps the team going.
Wellens made it clear that Obiero forms part of the team which is building to gain promotion to top-flight English football.
“Ever since I came to the club, I have been really impressed with Zech. He’s worked tirelessly on the training pitch and after spending some time away from us getting more used to senior football, he has now forced his way into the first-team picture. He’s an exciting player that can play a big part in the future of our squad, Wellens insisted.
His words were echoed by Leyton Orient Director of Football Martin Ling who pointed out that Obiero deserves a contract extension reiterating that he has worked tirelessly to earn his first-team spot.
Obiero's Debut and Growth at Leyton Orient
Obiero made his first-team debut for Leyton Orient in April of 2022, when he started the 2-1 victory at Crawley Town, towards the end of the 2021/22 campaign.
His debut impressed the coaches, and he has now made nine appearances for the club in all competitions.
One of his memorable performances in a Leyton Orient jersey is his first start in Sky Bet League One earlier this month where he put in a man-of-the-match performance during the 3-1 victory over Cheltenham Town.
Before becoming an important of Leyton Orient's side, Obiero has also enjoyed loan spells at Cheshunt and Chelmsford City.