Mike Okoth Origi
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Michael Mike Okoth Origi (born November 16, 1967 ) is a football player from keroka, kisii, Kenya. During most of his career, he has played as a professional in Belgium
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and Kenya Breweries (now Tusker FC). In 1992 he moved to Oman
i club Boshar FC and three months later to K.V. Oostende
in Belgium. His most successful season was in 1998/1999, when his club Racing Genk won the Jupiler League
(Belgian 1st level league). In 2006, at the age of 38, he still active, although in a lowly league.
and played in the Africa Nations Cup thrice (1990, 1992 and 2004).
, another sibling Gerald Origi turned out for the impenetrable Kenya Breweries defense (now Tusker F.C.
) in the mid 90’s. Another brother Anthony Origi too featured as Tusker's full back, austin's son Arnold Origi Otieno
is a goalkeeper and currently plays in the Kenya Premier League for Tusker F.C.
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His son, Divock Origi, played for the U15 of KRC Genk, but signed May 210 at Lille OSC
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Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
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Career
Origi played for Kenyan clubs ShabanaShabana Kisii
Shabana Football Club was a Kenyan football club based in Kisii. The club was formed in 1980 by Kisii based businessman Dogo Khan. They used to play in the Kenyan Premier League, but were relegated after the 2005–2006 season...
and Kenya Breweries (now Tusker FC). In 1992 he moved to Oman
Oman
Oman , officially called the Sultanate of Oman , is an Arab state in southwest Asia on the southeast coast of the Arabian Peninsula. It is bordered by the United Arab Emirates to the northwest, Saudi Arabia to the west, and Yemen to the southwest. The coast is formed by the Arabian Sea on the...
i club Boshar FC and three months later to K.V. Oostende
K.V. Oostende
K.V. Oostende is a Belgian association football club, from the municipality of Ostend, West Flanders. It was created in 1904 as V.G. Oostende and it has the matricule n°31.- History :...
in Belgium. His most successful season was in 1998/1999, when his club Racing Genk won the Jupiler League
Jupiler League
The Belgian Pro League is the top league competition for association football clubs in Belgium. Contested by 16 clubs, it operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the Belgian Second Division...
(Belgian 1st level league). In 2006, at the age of 38, he still active, although in a lowly league.
International
Origi was a regular player for the Kenya national football teamKenya national football team
The Kenya national football team, nicknamed the Harambee Stars, is the national team of Kenya and is controlled by Football Kenya Limited, the governing body of football in Kenya. They have never qualified for the World Cup finals.-History:...
and played in the Africa Nations Cup thrice (1990, 1992 and 2004).
Trivia
Mike Origi was known in Belgium for being a real gentleman football player, never complaining, never protesting and never injuring an opponent. Amongst the fans he was known for being very friendly and 'normal'.Clubs & seasons
- Itierio High School
- Shabana KisiiShabana KisiiShabana Football Club was a Kenyan football club based in Kisii. The club was formed in 1980 by Kisii based businessman Dogo Khan. They used to play in the Kenyan Premier League, but were relegated after the 2005–2006 season...
(as Goalkeeper) - Kenya Breweries -1992
- Boshar FC 1992 (3 Months)
- Oostende KVK.V. OostendeK.V. Oostende is a Belgian association football club, from the municipality of Ostend, West Flanders. It was created in 1904 as V.G. Oostende and it has the matricule n°31.- History :...
1992/1993 - 27, 8 - Oostende KV 1993/1994 - 16, 0
- Oostende KV 1994/1995 - 13, 2
- Oostende KV 1995/1996 - 15, 1 (Division II)
- KRC HarelbekeK.R.C. Zuid-West-VlaanderenKoninklijke Racing Club Harelbeke was a Belgian football club from the municipality of Harelbeke, West-Vlaanderen from 1930 to 2002. It played one spell in the first division from 1995 to 2001....
1996/1997 - 27, 5 - KRC Harelbeke 1997/1998 - 29 6
- Racing Genk 1998/1999 - 32, 12
- Racing Genk 1999/2000 - 23, 6
- Racing Genk 2000/2001 - 23, 2
- Racing Genk 2001/2002 - 2, 0 - Moved Molenbeek in January 2002
- R.W.D. MolenbeekR.W.D. MolenbeekRacing White Daring Molenbeek was a Belgian football club founded in 1909 as White Star Club de Bruxelles. It then became a member of the Belgian Football Association later the same year as White Star Athletic Club and received the matricule n°47....
2001/2002 - 25, 10 - Heusden Zolder 2002/2003 - 0, 0 (Division II)
- Heusden Zolder 2003/2004 - 30, 3
- K.S.K. TongerenK.S.K. TongerenKoninklijke Sportkring Tongeren is a Belgian association football club based in Tongeren, currently playing in the third division. It was founded in 1908 as Cercle Sportif Tongrois. It received the matricule n°54. The club merged with K. Patria F.C. Tongeren to become K.S.K. Tongeren in 1969. ...
2004/2005 - 28, 15 (Division III) - SK Tongeren 2005/2006 – 27, 10 (Division III)
- Cobox 76 2006-2007 (Division V : Provincial level I)
Personal
His brother Austin Oduor Origi was also a football player and played for Gor MahiaGor Mahia
Gor Mahia F.C., commonly referred to as Gor Mahia, is a football club based in Nairobi, Kenya. It is one of the two most popular Kenyan football clubs . They won twelve Kenyan Premier League titles and nine FKL Cups. In addition they are the only Kenyan club to win an African continental title, the...
, another sibling Gerald Origi turned out for the impenetrable Kenya Breweries defense (now Tusker F.C.
Tusker F.C.
Tusker FC is a football club based in Nairobi, Kenya. It is the third most successful club in Kenya with nine Kenyan league championships and three Kenyan cup wins. In addition, it has won four East African CECAFA Clubs Cup titles....
) in the mid 90’s. Another brother Anthony Origi too featured as Tusker's full back, austin's son Arnold Origi Otieno
Arnold Origi Otieno
Arnold Origi Otieno is a Kenyan football goalkeeper who currently plays for Fredrikstad, on loan from Moss in Norway.- Career :He previously played for Mathare United and Tusker FC in his home country...
is a goalkeeper and currently plays in the Kenya Premier League for Tusker F.C.
Tusker F.C.
Tusker FC is a football club based in Nairobi, Kenya. It is the third most successful club in Kenya with nine Kenyan league championships and three Kenyan cup wins. In addition, it has won four East African CECAFA Clubs Cup titles....
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His son, Divock Origi, played for the U15 of KRC Genk, but signed May 210 at Lille OSC
Lille OSC
LOSC Lille Métropole is a French association football club based in Lille. The club was founded in 1944 as a result of a merger and currently play in Ligue 1, the first division of French football. Lille plays its home matches at the Stade Lille-Metropole in nearby Villeneuve-d'Ascq. In 2012, the...
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External links
- Mike Okoth Origi: The unsung grandmaster of Kenyan Soccer
- Michezo Afrika-For the Latest news on Kenyan Football
- Kenyan Footie - Kenyan Football Portal