Kenyan forward Job Ochieng has inked a two-year contract with Spanish side Real Sociedad B, as he continues his steady rise with hopes of breaking into the senior team.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsAfter departing Ligi Ndogo for Spain in 2019, Ochieng joined the youth academy of Maspalomas, where he spent three seasons honing his skills. He later trialled with Las Palmas but did not secure a spot. In 2022, he joined Real Sociedad, initially linking up with their C team.##NAJAVA_MECA_8939368##The 22-year-old was promoted to Sociedad B a year later and has now spent two seasons impressing at that level. With a new deal in hand, Ochieng is edging closer to a potential first-team breakthrough.Mozzart Sport understands that his former club, Ligi Ndogo FC, has received a development fee slightly exceeding Ksh20 million—a notable windfall for the Ngong Road-based academy, once a regular in Kenya’s second tier.Victor Wanyama takes first step towards coaching career“The figure is slightly over 20 million. Ligi Ndogo invested in him for many years, and this is a well-deserved reward. Ochieng is incredibly talented, but above all, he has the character and hunger to succeed. It’s only a matter of time before he breaks into the first team,” a source close to the player revealed.Ochieng is a dynamic forward capable of playing both as a striker and a winger. Spanish publication La Provincia describes him as “a quick forward with an eye for goal, strong with both feet, and skilled in dribbling,” while also noting his physicality and willingness to contribute defensively. His style of play has drawn comparisons to Sweden and Newcastle United star Alexander Isak, who was also in the books of Real Sociedad.Five reasons why Sinisa Mihic was bound to fail as Gor Mahia coachLast year, Ochieng featured in several pre-season matches with Real Sociedad’s first team. With his development rising steadily, he will be aiming to earn another pre-season call-up ahead of the 2025/26 campaign—and possibly take the next big step in his career.Mozzart Bet Cup: Compel face Mara Sugar with a clash against Kenya Police in the offing
