Harambee Stars left-back Erick ‘Marcelo’ Ouma was introduced in the 71st minute of Rakow Czestochowa’s 1-0 loss to Cracovia during a Polish top-tier game staged at the Miejski Stadium on Monday evening.Marcelo came in for Matej Rodin but couldn’t help his side salvage at least a point in what was their second game of the season.Rakow kicked off the season with a 2-0 win over Motor Lublin a week ago and came into yesterday’s clash seeking to maintain their perfect clash.##NAJAVA_MECA_8238580##However, Cracovia had other plans as they gathered maximum points courtesy of Mikkel Jakobsen, who struck in the 48th minute.His goal ensured his side kept its unbeaten start in the season, having kicked off with a one-all draw against Piast Gliwice.Will Ian Otieno break Kenya’s ‘curse’ in South Africa?Marcelo joined Rakow in January after parting ways with Swedish giants AIK, whom he featured for in 104 matches.He blended in at Rakow seamlessly, earning first-team duties and regular game time only for recurring injuries to puncture his progress.Injuries took a toll on Rakow Czestochowa’s season – MarceloThe injury setbacks were felt not only at the club level but also, at the national team, as he missed two 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier matches against Burundi and Ivory Coast in June.Marcelo was also not involved in a Four Nations tournament staged in Malawi in March, thanks to injury.The former Gor Mahia man will hope to return to the starting lineup when they face GKS Katowice on Saturday.
