Eric Johana Omondi’s brief Saudi adventure has come to an end, closing a fast‑paced chapter in a career defined by movement, resilience, and steady growth across continents.
A short but bold stint in the desert
The Harambee Stars midfielder left Al Zulfi SC after his five‑month contract expired, the Saudi First Division club announcing the split with a succinct message on X: “Thank you, Eric Omondi.” Signed on 14 August 2025 from Romanian outfit UTA Arad, Omondi arrived in Saudi Arabia as a statement signing — a player whose international pedigree was expected to inject quality and leadership into the midfield.
Numbers that tell a story
Omondi’s time at Al Zulfi was compact but productive. He made 15 appearances across all competitions, scored two goals, and logged 712 minutes on the pitch. In league play he featured in 13 matches for a total of 636 minutes, and he also appeared twice in the King’s Cup, adding 76 minutes in the domestic cup competition.
A globe‑trotting career built on ambition
This departure is another waypoint in a journey that began at Mathare United and has taken Omondi from Scandinavia to Belgium, Asia, and Eastern Europe. After leaving Mathare in 2016, he moved to Vasalunds IF in Sweden (2017), then IF Brommapojkarna (2018–2019), followed by Jönköpings Södra IF (2020–2021). In 2022 he tested Belgian waters with Waasland‑Beveren, then headed to Asia with Muangthong United (2022–2023), before two seasons at UTA Arad and the recent Saudi spell.
What comes next
Omondi’s résumé reads like a map of modern football’s opportunities — adaptable, experienced, and ready for the next challenge. Whether he returns to Europe, explores another Asian league, or finds a new home closer to Kenya, his track record suggests he will be a sought‑after midfield option for clubs chasing experience and versatility.
For now, Al Zulfi’s brief farewell marks the end of a short Saudi chapter and the start of whatever comes next for a player who has made a career out of embracing change.
