Bryne Omondi
Name Bryne Omondi Odhiambo
Age 28 years
Nationality Kenyan
Occupation Football goalkeeper
Net Worth Unknown
Bryne Omondi Odhiambo is a goalkeeper who plays for Bandari FC and the Kenya national men’s football team, Harambee Stars.
Background
Born January 11, 1997, Bryne Omondi’s football journey began while he was still young, featuring for several grassroots academies and school-level competitions.
Football Development
Byrne Odhiambo Omondi began his professional journey in Kenyan football with the brewers, Tusker FC, in 2015.
Over the years, he moved through several clubs, steadily building his reputation and showing clear signs of growth, and became a very important part of Kenyan football.
Bryne’s professional football timeline
- Tusker FC (2015–2019)
- Posta Rangers FC (2019–2022)
- KCB FC (2022–2024)
- Bandari FC (2024–present)
At KCB FC, Bryne’s career made a significant leap forward after his commanding presence, aerial ability, and calm distribution under pressure helped KCB register some very crucial wins in the Kenya Premier League.
This led to him becoming the team’s most dependable goalkeeper and displacing the veteran goalkeeper, Gabriel Andika.
Omondi’s recent performances have solidified his reputation as a top-tier goalkeeper.
In the 2024/25 Kenyan Premier League season, he has been a cornerstone of Bandari FC’s defense, contributing to their low concession rate of nine goals.
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In a notable match against Gor Mahia on March 10, 2024, Omondi was part of Bandari’s squad that secured a 1-0 win, with Fidel Origa’s goal going past Gor Mahia’s goalkeeper.
National Team Impact
Byrne Omondi made his senior debut for Kenya in June 2023 during a friendly against Pakistan.
Since then, he has become a regular feature in the squad, especially under coaches Engin Firat, Francis Kimanzi, and now Benni McCarthy.
Omondi was selected as one of the three goalkeepers in Kenya’s final 25-man squad for the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024.
His inclusion was based on his experience and leadership, especially after recovering from a serious injury in late 2023.
In October 2023, Omondi suffered a serious injury during a friendly against Russia. Despite being sidelined for over 10 weeks, he committed to a rigorous rehabilitation program and returned to full fitness by early 2024.
In Kenya’s CHAN opener against DR Congo on August 3, 2025, Omondi played a crucial role in the 1-0 victory, making key saves and maintaining composure under pressure.
He later credited the win to team discipline and tactical focus, while also acknowledging the motivational boost from a KSh1 million presidential pledge.
Omondi has praised Arnold Origi, former Harambee Stars goalkeeper turned coach, for modernizing the team’s goalkeeping approach.
Origi emphasized ball control and distribution, skills Omondi has incorporated into his game.
“He has helped us a lot. His emphasis is to make sure we are excellent with the ball at our feet, given that modern goalkeeping is now. He has emphasized it, and we are going on well with him.”
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He’s currently in a competitive race for the starting spot with Faruk Shikhalo and Sebastian Wekesa, but his experience and adaptability have kept him in contention.
Mental Toughness
At Bandari FC, he faced stiff competition from Joseph Ochuka for the starting goalkeeper spot. Instead of being discouraged, Omondi used the challenge to sharpen his skills and eventually earned the starting role post-injury.
His performances have been consistent, with multiple clean sheets and strong command of the penalty area, something Bandari FC coach John Baraza commended him for.
Omondi is a self-declared Manchester United fan and has openly stated that playing for the English Premier League giants would be a dream come true.
He draws inspiration from legendary goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon, noting that goalkeepers can play at the top level well into their 40s, a belief that fuels his commitment to longevity and excellence in his career.
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