Dennis Oliech is definitely one of the finest players Kenya ever produced. The former national team captain retired from international football, but continues to engage in other footballing activities. 

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Here are six facts you need to know about Dennis, popularly referred to as ‘Dennis the Menace’. 

1. All-time scorer

Oliech is Kenya's all-time top scorer with 34 goals in 66 matches. He played for AJ Auxerre in France, where he scored 10 goals and assisted six. 

2. All-important goal

He scored the winning goal that sent Harambee Stars to the Africa Cup of Nations in 2014.

3. Elder brother

Oliech’s eldest brother Steve Okumu was also a top scorer in the country in 1990s. 

4. The brother was killed in a road accident in 2002.

5. He has a brother who is a coach

Oliech's elder brother Nixon Onywanda is the head coach of Dagoretti Santos – Oliech’s pioneer club.

6. Playing career

 He started out playing for Dagoretti Santos before he was recruited by Mathare United.