Ovella Ochieng
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Michael Ovella Ochieng[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 23 December 1999 | ||
| Place of birth | Nairobi, Kenya | ||
| Height | 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | A.F.C. Leopards | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2016–2018 | Kariobangi Sharks | ||
| 2018–2021 | Vasalund | 25 | (1) |
| 2021 | Marumo Gallants | 0 | (0) |
| 2022 | Township Rollers | ||
| 2023 | Richards Bay | 8 | (0) |
| 2024– | A.F.C. Leopards | ||
| International career | |||
| 2016–2019 | Kenya | 17 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:53, 12 March 2025 (UTC) | |||
Michael Ovella Ochieng (born 23 December 1999) is a Kenyan international footballer who plays for A.F.C. Leopards as a striker.[2]
Club career
[edit]Ochieng has played club football for Kariobangi Sharks, Vasalund, Marumo Gallants, Township Rollers and Richards Bay.[1]
After a year without a club, in September 2024 he signed for A.F.C. Leopards.[3][4]
International career
[edit]He made his international debut for Kenya in 2016.[1] He scored his first ever goal in his career, in the match against New Zealand in Intercontinental Cup held in India. Kenya won 2–1.[5]
International goals
[edit]| No | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 2 June 2018 | Mumbai Football Arena, Mumbai |  New Zealand |
2–1 |
2–1 |
Intercontinental Cup |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Ovella Ochieng". National Football Teams. Benjamin Strack-Zimmermann. Retrieved 4 May 2023.
- ^ Ovella Ochieng at Soccerway. Retrieved 4 May 2023.
- ^ Olobulu, Timothy (10 September 2024). "AFC seal deadline day swoop for Ovella Ochieng as 'Kamdu' returns to Mathare". Capital Sports.
- ^ Sports, Pulse (2 October 2024). "New AFC Leopards star Ovella Ochieng on the concerning reason he was 'scared' of making his debut for the club at Thika Stadium". Pulse Sports Kenya.
- ^ "Intercontinental Cup: Kenya beat New Zealand 2–1". 2 June 2018.
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