Kenyan international Ovella Ochieng has completed his return to South Africa this time penning a contract with Richards Bay FC following his unceremonious exit from Marumo Gallants back in January.Being a free agent after parting ways with Township Rollers from Botswana, Ovella was free to join any club despite majority of the transfer windows across the world being closed.Ovella wins millions in compensation over unlawful termination by PSL clubRichards Bay took to social media to announce the signing of the 22-year-old but failed to disclose the details of the contract such the period of the deal.”We are delighted to announce the signing of Kenyan International winger Ovella Ochieng. Welcome to Natal Rich BoyZ Family,” read a post from the club.The fleet footed winger had been training with the club for some time before convincing them to offer him a contract to bolster their less impressive attack that has netted just 11 goals in 13 games.Despite the blunt attack, Richards Bay currently sit second in the South African Premier Soccer League after a wonderful start to the season and are only five points adrift of table toppers Mamelodi Sundowns.##NAJAVA_MECA_6886040##Richards Bay earned their promotion to the top tier last term after winning the National First Division having suffered only four defeats all season. Before his move to Richards Bay, the former Kariobangi Sharks winger was linked with a move to free spending Kenya Police FC after he was spotted in the club’s training. Ovella left Gallants back in January without making a single competitive appearance following the sacking of former Harambee Stars head coach Sébastien Migné who was then incharge of the club.Kenyan international Ovella Ochieng reports South African side to FIFAMigné played a huge role in Ovella joining Gallants with the change at the helm of the club affecting his chances of appearing as he was shown the door in August but the winger rushed to FIFA for unlawful dismissal. The former Vasalund midfielder won the case as Gallants were ordered by world football governing body, FIFA to pay Kenyan international Ovella Ochieng R428,817 (around Ksh.2,911,000).
