Musa Otieno
Kenyan footballer
Kenya
Midfielder
Musa Otieno: profile
Musa Otieno (born 29 December 1973 in Nairobi, Kenya) is a retired Kenyan footballer who played as a midfielder.
Otieno's senior club career began in 1992 at A.F.C. Leopards. He played for 4 clubs in 3 countries between 1992 and 2011. His most appearances came at Santos F.C. (1997–2011), where he made 311 appearances and scored 34 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 355 appearances and 39 goals.
At international level, Otieno represented Kenya (1993–2009), earning 105 caps and scoring 1 goal. Our match database lists 3 of his international goals; the first came against Algeria on 2 June 1996 (World Cup Qualification).
Nairobi has produced 51 footballers in our database, including Victor Wanyama, Michael Olunga and Thomas Deng.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1993 (aged about 20)
- First international goal
- 1996 – aged 22 (match)
- Club career
- 1992–2011 (20 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: Kenya, South Africa and United States
- Club goals per game
- 0.11 (39 in 355)
- Latest move
- Cleveland City Stars (2008)
- Shares a birthday with
- Victor Osimhen, Steven Caulker and Lakhdar Belloumi (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992–1994 | A.F.C. Leopards |
Kenyan Premier League | 37 | 4 |
| 1995–1997 | Tusker F.C. |
Kenyan Premier League | – | – |
| 1997–2011 |  Santos F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 311 | 34 |
| 2008 |  Cleveland City Stars |
USL First Division | 7 | 1 |
| Total | 355 | 39 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993–2009 | Kenya |
Senior | 105 | 1 |
International goals (3)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 Jun 1996 | Kenya 3–1 Algeria | 87 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 27 Apr 1997 | Kenya 1–0 Guinea | 3 | World Cup Qualification |
| 3 | 9 Feb 2005 | Morocco 5–1 Kenya | 93 | World Cup Qualification |
*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Musa Otieno?
Musa Otieno was born on 29 December 1973, which makes him 52 years old.
Where was Musa Otieno born?
Musa Otieno was born in Nairobi, Kenya.
Which national team does Musa Otieno play for?
Musa Otieno played international football for Kenya. He has 105 caps and 1 goal on record.
Which clubs has Musa Otieno played for?
Musa Otieno's recorded clubs are A.F.C. Leopards, Tusker F.C., Santos F.C. and Cleveland City Stars.
What position does Musa Otieno play?
Musa Otieno played as a midfielder.