Harambee Stars forward Job Ochieng has revealed his excitement at the prospect of regularly sharing the pitch and training ground with Spain international Mikel Oyarzabal as he continues his meteoric rise at Real Sociedad.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe 23-year-old delivered a standout performance on Monday night, scoring once and providing two assists as Real Sociedad edged Elche 3-2 in a dramatic LaLiga encounter at the Martínez Valero.Ochieng, who rose through Real Sociedad’s youth system, was handed his second start in the senior side in only his fourth LaLiga appearance after impressing as a substitute against Real Madrid.##NAJAVA_MECA_9945633##The former Ligi Ndogo forward repaid coach Pellegrino Matarazzo’s faith with a decisive display, getting directly involved in all three of Sociedad’s goals.He opened the scoring in the 11th minute with a superb volley from a tight angle after connecting with Carlos Soler’s delivery from the edge of the box.Despite producing a near-complete performance, Ochieng remains firmly grounded and insists he still has plenty to achieve.Former streetboy and fisherman unshaken after Kenya U20 omission due to lack of passportAsked what comes next after his breakthrough display, the Kenyan’s answer was simple: “To keep working.”He also refused to suggest that he has already established himself as a top-flight player.“Not yet, not yet. There’s still a lot to do.”Harambee Stars winger breaks Alexander Isak's record after scoring first LaLiga goalOchieng’s emergence follows an impressive second half of last season with Sanse, Real Sociedad’s reserve side, where his progress earned him the chance to train and compete with the senior team.The transition has been rapid, but the forward believes the biggest benefit of making the step up is the opportunity to learn from experienced players every day.He says the difference between the B team and the first team is evident in training, while working alongside Oyarzabal has provided an additional source of motivation.Abud Omar on how delayed league kick-off is hurting FKF Premier League“I pay close attention to the training sessions. You can also see the level and the difference between the B team and the first team. And playing with Mikel Oyarzabal, with the career he’s had, also excites me a lot,” he told Radio Marca.Oyarzabal brings a wealth of experience to the dressing room after establishing himself as one of Spain’s leading forwards and playing a key role in the national team’s recent success.The Spain international enjoyed a memorable summer, winning the 2026 FIFA World Cup and finding the back of the net five times.##NAJAVA_MECA_9945659##For the Kenya international, however, sharing a dressing room with such a player is more than just an opportunity.It is part of a learning process he hopes will accelerate his development.His performance against Elche also marked a significant personal milestone after he played 97 minutes, scored and supplied two assists to help his side claim victory.AFC Leopards chairman Boniface Ambani analyses Gor Mahia's CAF Champions League lossAsked whether the match represented the kind of dream outing he had imagined as a young footballer, the response was emphatic.“Yes,” he told Radio Marca.The magnitude of the moment was not lost on the Kenyan, whose journey to the top level has been built through years of work rather than a straightforward path.##NAJAVA_MECA_9946125##“For me, it’s like a dream come true.”It is a dream Ochieng says he has carried since childhood.“Yes, yes, I believed it.”Former Sports PS arrested over 2018 CHAN millions as Nick Mwendwa walks freeHis breakthrough has not come without challenges.The start of pre-season proved difficult as he struggled to find his rhythm, but his confidence began to grow after Real Sociedad met with Real Madrid.“I think I started this preseason a little slow, but after the Madrid game I started to gain confidence.”
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