Rainbow FC forward Hansel Ochieng has voiced his excitement at returning to the pitch as well as revealing his plans to return to the FKF Premier League.On December 22, 2022, the former Nairobi Stima marksman and erstwhile Gor Mahia prodigy Dickson Raila were involved in an accident on the Kisumu-Muhoroni highway.Tappering Wazito suffer twin blows with Raila and Ochieng situationsOchieng got back to action after a one-and-a-half-year absence due to injuries sustained in the horrific car accident.The former Sofapaka forward quietly returned to action in January 2024, having joined National Super League (NSL) side Rainbow during the mid-season transfer window.##NAJAVA_MECA_8219467##Last campaign, the former AFC Leopards quick-footed attacker finished the 2023/2024 NSL season with four goals against his name.Despite his limited playing time, Ochieng acknowledged his joy at getting back to action following the road accident.The seven FKF Premier League coaches facing the axe following new coaching requirement”It felt nice to be back on the field after a year and a half of recovery following the accident. The injuries I got from the ordeal caused an abrupt setback, but I’m glad to be back and playing in the league’s second phase,” said the former Wazito FC forward.Despite not being fully involved in Rainbow’s 19 games in the second leg, Ochieng is pleased to have scored four goals, which he considers an accomplishment, especially given his extended absence from the pitch.##NAJAVA_MECA_8216346##”I did not have a lot of minutes under my feet, but I’m delighted with my efforts that enabled me to score four goals, which I can say is a success considering I had stayed out for a lengthy period,” the forward further added.Ochieng, who stormed to popularity while at Nzoia Sugar, where he enjoyed one of his best seasons, has also set his sights on returning to the FKF Premier League.Harambee Stars defender on the verge of completing move to Swedish top-flight side”I had a decent return on the pitch, and I’m currently relaxing before hitting the road running for the new season. I’ll be working on improving in the coming season in order to soon make a return to the top-tier,” he continued.
