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Memorable moments of Dennis Oliech's career

Gor Mahia striker Dennis Oliech (right) vies for the ball with Ulinzi Stars defender Brian Birgen during their SportPesa Premier League match at Moi Stadium in Kisumu on April 21, 2019.

Photo credit: Ondari Ogega | Nation Media Group

What you need to know:

  • Oliech, Kenya's all-time record goal scorer, began his career with boyhood club Mathare United before joining the paid ranks
  • Oliech turned out for Al Arabi in Qatar, French sides Nantes, Auxerre and Ajaccio as well as Dubai Cultural Sports Club in United Arab Emirates
  • The 34-year-old came out of a long break from football to join record Kenyan Premier League champions Gor Mahia in January last year

Legendary Kenyan international striker Dennis "The Menace" Oliech Sunday announced his retirement from football to bring an end to a stellar career that lasted almost two decades.

Oliech, Kenya's all-time record goal scorer, began his career with boyhood club Mathare United before joining the paid ranks that saw him turn out for Al Arabi in Qatar, French sides Nantes, Auxerre and Ajaccio as well as Dubai Cultural Sports Club in United Arab Emirates.