Mathare United, one of the FKF Premier League’s top teams, has confirmed the signing of former KCB FC midfielder Brian ‘Rio’ Ochieng on a free transfer. Ochieng has signed a two-year contract with the club.The midfielder has been a free agent since December after parting ways with the bankers, where he spent seven years.His contract with the Bankers expired on 31st December, bringing an end to their partnership.##NAJAVA_MECA_8702905##Although Bidco United had shown interest in signing the defensive midfielder, negotiations failed, and Ochieng has now joined Mathare United. The club announced his signing through their social media platforms.”Mathare United is delighted to announce the mid-season signing of Brian Ochieng on a free transfer. Popularly known as Rio, Ochieng joins after completing his tenure at KCB FC and has committed to a two-year deal,” the statement read.Ochieng’s move to Mathare United reunites him with head coach John Kamau for the third time in his career.The two first worked together at FC Talanta eight years ago in the National Super League. A year later, Kamau brought Ochieng to KCB, impressed by his progress.Michael Olunga Football Academy coach resigns, citing interference and tough working conditions”Ochieng, a versatile midfielder who can play as a holding or box-to-box player, reconnects with coach John Kamau, with whom he has worked at both FC Talanta and KCB,” the club’s statement added.At Mathare, Ochieng will also reunite with former KCB teammates Eric Mulu and Mohammed Kilume.The Kayole-born midfielder is the fifth new signing for Mathare United this February, following the arrivals of Donald Ange, John Nyawir, Ian Omondi, and Peter Oudu.Mathare United currently sits 14th on the table with 21 points, just above bottom-placed Bidco United. Their next match is against Shabana FC this Sunday in Kisii.Kariobangi Sharks sell winger to French club
