Mathare United defender David ‘Cheche’ Ochieng has expressed his delight at being recalled to the national team Harambee Stars.The team is preparing for an international build-up match against Iran on March 28 in Tehran.Ochieng opined that it is hard work even when he was unattached that could have made him be recalled for the friendly match against Iran.##NAJAVA_MECA_7098861## “I have worked immensely hard and even more when I was unattached and this call-up is the end result of all that hard work,” he was quoted by Mathare United social media handle. On his return, the defender said, “Representing your country is everyone’s dream. I have been fortunate enough to have done it more than 30 times and will once again give my all for our flag.”Cheche has been capped 35 times by Kenya, scoring two goals and last played for the national team in November 2021 against Rwanda in a World Cup qualifier match which Stars won 2-1 in Nairobi.David ‘Cheche’ Ochieng rejoins Mathare United on a short term deal until the end of the season.#FKFPL pic.twitter.com/GAfW1zMn6D— Ole Teya (@TeyaKevin) February 24, 2023 Coincidentally, that is also the last match that Harambee Stars featured in before the country was suspended by FIFA.Cheche rejoined Mathare United for his second spell in the current mid-season transfer window and has played three matches, helping the team secure wins against Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards. He began his career at Nairobi Stima from where he was signed by Tusker in his Premier League debut.Cheche soaks in victory over Gor Mahia, excited about Mathare United’s talentFrom Tusker, “Cheche” turned professional playing for Saudi Arabia sides Al-Tawoon and Al Arabia. He then left to play for New York Cosmos in the US and Swedish side Brommapojkarna. When he returned home, he rejoined Mathare United but left after one season to play for Posta Rangers.
