Defender Wellington Ochieng insists that he has not retired from football despite being inactive and clubless for close to a year now.Ochieng has been out of club football since October 2022, when he left Tusker upon the expiration of the two-year deal that he had signed with the Ruaraka-based side from Gor Mahia. This came after a botched move to an unnamed Zambian club.##NAJAVA_MECA_7331023##There have been suggestions that the once-marauding right-back has called a day on his playing career, but he has moved to quell the reports saying he will be back. He says he took a break from the game for personal reasons and is eyeing a comeback in the near future.”No, that’s not true; I have not retired from football; I have simply taken a break from the beautiful game. I will be back in action soon,” the defender said.CONFIRMEDGor Mahia’s bus has been sold by auctioneers.The bus was nabbed through a court order after the league leaders failed to pay their former player Wellington Ochieng KES. 1.75 Million in salary and signing fee arrears. #KEFootball pic.twitter.com/mYVWpB1pXU— Ole Teya (@TeyaKevin) April 9, 2023 He further shed light on his departure from Ruaraka, saying it was his decision to exit due to unnamed personal issues.”Contrary to popular belief, I was not dropped by Tusker FC. I made the decision to part ways with the club due to personal issues. I want to assure my fans that I am far too young to retire, and I am eager to return to the field soon.” He added.Ochieng made headlines in recent months due to a tussle between him and his former club, Mahia, over money that they owed him. The player, armed with a court order, confiscated the team’s bus and later auctioned it to recoup the around Kes. 1.7 million that the record league champions owed him in salary arrears and signing fees.K’Ogalo on the cusp of twentieth title as Mathare look destined to end 25 year top-flight stay
