Sammy Omollo


Samuel "Pamzo" Omollo is a former Kenya international football defender who played for clubs in Kenya and India. He is currently the manager of Posta Rangers, and he is also a football analyst at Radio Jambo FM, which is a broadcast radio station from Nairobi, Kenya, providing sports, talk shows and African music.

Club career

Born in Kenya, Omollo began playing football in the local league, making his Kenyan Premier League debut for Kenya Breweries F.C. in 1990. In 1992, he joined rivals Gor Mahia F.C. for two seasons before returning to Kenya Breweries. Omollo helped Kenya Breweries reach the final of the 1994 African Cup Winners' Cup.
Omollo would sign a professional contract with Indian side East Bengal FC in 1996. After two seasons in India, he moved to Mohun Bagan A.C. for another three seasons.

International career

Omollo made several appearances for the Kenya national football team, including five FIFA World Cup qualifying matches. He played for Kenya at the 1992 African Cup of Nations finals.

Career as a manager

After he retired from playing, Omollo became a manager and led Mahakama to the Kenyan Premier League. He was appointed manager of Tusker in late 2010. While at Tusker FC he won the Kenyan Premier League title in the year 2011.