Kenyan international John Ochieng has elected to remain at Zambian Super League side Zanaco despite the high demand for his services elsewhere.The defensive midfielder had attracted interest from other African clubs, particularly Rwandese giants APR, following his impressive performances in his debut season in Zambia.However, Ochieng will not be making a move in the off-season transfer window, as all the interested clubs have reportedly failed to meet the valuation set by Zanaco.##NAJAVA_MECA_8260053##In an exclusive interview, Ochieng told Mozzart Sport that he was fully focused on serving the remaining year of his contract with the Bankers.“I will not be making a move this window. Clubs that had expressed interest didn’t meet the demands set up by Zanaco. I have since put everything behind me and turned my attention to the pre-season,” he said.Ochieng joined Zanaco last year from record Kenyan champion Gor Mahia.Jackline Juma set to make history in FKFPLHe joined the club alongside compatriot and central defender Dennis Ng’ang’a.The two were impressive in their maiden season in Zambia, earning first call-ups to the national team, the Harambee Stars.Engin Firat on how Harambee Stars will benefit from Anthony Akumu’s move to IranNg’ang’a, who is currently nursing a calf injury, debuted in November last year in a 2026 World Cup qualifier match against Seychelles but missed the subsequent assignments due to the recurring setback.Ochieng got his first call from coach Engin Firat in June for similar qualifiers against CECAFA neighbours Burundi and reigning African champions Ivory Coast played. The two matches were played in Malawi.He was further rewarded with a call-up to the national U23 team that featured in the COSAFA Cup two months ago.Prior to his move to Zanaco, the former Tusker man had helped Gor clinch their 20th league title.He had joined K’Ogalo in 2020 from the defunct Chemelil Sugar.Zanaco will open the new season on August 17 with a clash against Indeni.
