Pictures of Gor Mahia’s central defender has been trending after he opted for a vintage white beard as his look for the upcoming AFCON.
Besides football skills, a beard is one of the most recognisable things out on a football pitch but Kenyans have questioned the age of Joash Onyango after his beards portrayed a different image of him.
What could be the motivation behind his new look?
There is a rich history of weird and wonderful facial hair on footballers that has either left fans purring in admiration or left them wondering if the money has gone to their head.
It’s AFCON and it’s now all beards on the pitch.
Here is what Kenyans think of Joash Onyango’s AFCON Look.
Even before it starts, we already have a hairstyle contender for #Afcon2019.
Kenyan defender Joash Onyango. He is 27 years old. 🧔🧔
Let the show start! #ILoveTheAfcon pic.twitter.com/GzGt4Tc36s
— Andrew Kabuura. (@andrewkabuura) June 18, 2019
We confirm that these pictures trending are nonother than our great central defender Joash Onyango who is on National duty. Do not confuse him with any other person when he is at the defense line for our National team – Harambee Stars during AFCON 2019 in Egypt… #Sirkal pic.twitter.com/RBVJUmCGKv
— Gor Mahia FC (@FCGorMahia) June 18, 2019
Joash Onyango whatever the case We believe in you and let’s bring KENYA GLORY!!! pic.twitter.com/0qHJmZRbyE
— Willis Raburu (@WillisRaburu) June 18, 2019
Kenya’s Joash Onyango has set tongues wagging with his hairstyle ahead of #AFCON2019.
But a look at why the AFCON is the best tournament when it comes to weird hair and fashion pic.twitter.com/nDtOwUz4aY
— Saddick Adams (@SaddickAdams) June 18, 2019
New 2019 AFCON look. Our top classy defender Joash Onyango is ready For the Action. All the best @harambee__stars @Football_Kenya pic.twitter.com/sNDeK4iR81
— @Benjamin Mwaka (@JabenMwaka) June 18, 2019
Set to be announced the best defender in Africa and with the best hairstyle “Joash Onyango” pic.twitter.com/4NklfluKKw
— @OmondiValentine (@OmondiValentin1) June 18, 2019