Kenyan forward Job Ochieng could be set for a historic La Liga debut next season after signing a two-year contract with Real Sociedad B—a strong show of confidence in the 22-year-old’s potential by the Spanish club.The former Ligi Ndogo forward moved to Spain in 2019, joining the youth setup at Maspalomas, where he spent three seasons developing his game. Though a trial with Las Palmas did not result in a contract, he joined Real Sociedad in 2022, initially playing for the C team before earning promotion to Sociedad B in 2023.##NAJAVA_MECA_8939384##Ochieng has been steadily rising within the club’s ranks and even featured in several pre-season matches with the first team last year. His chances of a senior debut have now been significantly boosted following the appointment of Sergio Francisco, his former B team coach as the new Real Sociedad first-team manager, replacing Imanol Alguacil.Sergio, a product of the club’s famed Zubieta academy, has a long-standing relationship with Sociedad, both as a player and coach. His promotion from within reinforces the club’s commitment to nurturing homegrown talent, and his familiarity with Ochieng could pave the way for the youngster’s elevation to the top flight.Mara Sugar forward weighs in on Mozzart Bet Cup contest against defending champions PoliceSpanish publication La Provincia has described Ochieng as “a quick forward with an eye for goal, strong with both feet, and skilled in dribbling,” also noting his physical presence and defensive work rate. His playing style has drawn comparisons to Alexander Isak, the Swedish international who previously starred for Sociedad.In a significant development for Kenyan football, Ligi Ndogo FC—Ochieng’s former academy—has received a development fee of over Ksh20 million, a major boost for the Nairobi-based outfit.Heartwarming reason why Sofapaka’s Jack Ong’aya dedicated his hat-trick match ball to his mumIf he earns a debut in Spain’s top tier, Ochieng will become only the third Kenyan to feature in La Liga, following in the footsteps of McDonald Mariga and Michael Olunga.With another pre-season looming and his former coach now at the helm, the stage is set for Ochieng to take the next big step in his football journey.Sofapaka record low revenue from ticket sales in 7-1 whitewash of Tusker
