Evans “Nyoka” Ochieng is a name that may not ring a bell in the football circles as his talent is rarely talked about.His performance in the Division One league just like that of his colleagues, who ply trade in the competition goes under the radar and understandbly so, as the top and second tiers overshadow it.The central midfielder is attached to Equity FC who, bowed out of the Mozzart Bet Cup after losing 1-0 to Kariobangi Sharks on Sunday at the Nyayo National Stadium.##NAJAVA_MECA_7142310##While Ochieng can easily stroll through the streets without attracting attention, the same can not be said of his celebrated elder brother Humphrey Mieno.The veteran midfielder who doubles up as Tusker captain is a household name in Kenyan football as his profile, talent, personality and achievements speak for themselves.Just maestro doing maestro things! Humphrey Mieno is good at this football thing 😂 pic.twitter.com/wdAzvSrLrT— 🏆Tusker FC (@tusker_fc) March 9, 2023 With Mieno approaching his sunset years of his career, Ochieng is plotting to scale to the top tier and share a stage with his sibling for the second time and ultimately, fill in the big shoes he will leave once, he calls it a day.The 25-year old, had a brief spell with Tusker in 2017 before parting company with the beer makers under unclear circumstances. He joined the team after impressing in the junior one.“I am pushing myself to return to the topflight. I wouldn’t mind playing with my brother at the top level again. He motivates me and his longevity in the game and achievements do inspire me to put in more efforts. I have been covering the extra mile in recent times and hopefully, the efforts I am putting, will procure me a return to the top division,” he opened. K’Ogalo boss shifts focus to Sofapaka clash after Mozzart Bet Cup heartacheBesides rubbing shoulders with his sibling in the country’s crème de la crème inter-club competition, the former Zetech University team player has his eyes fixed on securing national team call up and turning professional.Shujaa handed lifeline in Singapore 7s after landing Uruguay, France and the USAOchieng, says that, time is still on his side and will endeavor to follow all the routes his brother did especially at is prime.“I would want to better what my brother did even though I am my own man. He played for the national team and expressed himself beyond our borders. I have bigger dreams. I pray that, I will get the breakthrough soon,” he added.Asked on whether he feels he has stagnated in the third tier for far too long, the player said he was firmly embracing patience and hard work.
