Sofapaka defender Baron Ochieng has opened up about being raised by a single mother in the slums of Kibra, Nairobi, and why he plays for her rather than for the team.The Kenya Under-20 defender is currently in his second season in the FKF Premier League and has established himself as a force to reckon with, particularly in the right-back position, where he has impressed for Batoto Ba Mungu.##NAJAVA_MECA_8618361##In addition to playing as a right-back, the former Kenya Under-17 defender has been deployed at left-back and, more recently, as a winger. One thing remains constant in all these positions: his energy and winning mentality.Throughout the season, Sofapaka’s matches have featured a familiar figure in the stands—Ochieng’s mother. In an exclusive interview with Mozzart Sport, Ochieng spoke to the media about his mother for the first time.”First of all, that woman is my everything. She’s a single mum and raised me in Kibra. Besides being a mother, she has also been a father. She used to take me to play football as a way to avoid the negative influences that come with living in the slums,” said Ochieng.Kenya Police CEO proposes new changes in FKF Premier League and NSLThe former Dagoretti High School student went on to explain why he plays for his mother and not for the team.“Her being there always gives me strength, and that’s why you see me pushing so hard. For me, I don’t play for the team; I play for my mum, and that’s why I never disappoint—because I know she’s watching me,” he added.The young defender hopes that his mother will soon reap the rewards of her efforts. “I just pray to God to keep her healthy so she can witness my success and see the fruits of her labor.”Ochieng has scored one goal so far this season and has caught the attention of Kenyan giants Gor Mahia, who see him as a potential replacement for Rooney Onyango, should the Kenyan international leave the club.Fred Ambani: AFC Leopards will remain inactive in January transfer window
