Odhiambo started his career with English Championship side Leicester City, making his debut in a 3-2 defeat to Aston Villa. His time at Leicester City was unsuccessful, making only five league appearances for 'The Tigers'.
In 2009, Odhiambo moved north to Scottish Premiership side Inverness Caledonian Thistle. He time at 'Caley' was more successful, with the Kenyan scoring 10 times in his 63 appearances.
Odhiambo left Scotland in July 2011 to sign for Denizlispor of Turkey. However, after a contract dispute with the Turkish side, Odhiambo left the club and returned to the UK, signing for League 2 side Hereford United.
Odhiambo has also been capped for Kenya, playing once for his country against Iran in 2009.
Speaking on signing Eric Odhiambo, Sligo Rovers manager Ian Baraclough said:
"We wanted Eric in July. Red tape with FIFA stopped the move until they eventually game him the okay but it was too late to sign him then. I've kept tabs on him, I watched him in England in the off-season. His style will suit our game and philosophy. He can play as a striker, in the hole or on the wing. He is good with his feet and has an excellent football brain.
I first noticed him with the Leicester youth team. He did very well for Terry Butcher at Inverness in Scotland. At 24 he is a good age to get his career thriving again. We give players the chance to find their way again and it has happened with many players over the last few years. Eric is delighted to have the opportunity to play regular football. Hereford played in a way that didn’t suit him. They operated with two big front men and launched the ball forward. They played him on the wing for 20 minutes hoping he would make an impact. He will enjoy coming here and how we play. He knows how the club works having been here for a few weeks in July.
I am open-minded on where he will fit in the team, there are a few permutations and we will try things out in pre-season. I expect him to be lively in training because he was playing league football up to three weeks ago. If we get Eric to 100%, our supporters will really take to him."
Eric Odhiambo is Ian Baraclough's sixth new signing ahead of the 2014 season.
