Former Gor Mahia midfielder John Ochieng has set his sights on a return to the Harambee Stars fold, even as he hopes to be part of thethe 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals. Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsOchieng, who recently settled at Tanzanian Premier League side Pamba Jiji after joining from Zambian outfit Green Eagles, is hoping his new chapter across the border can provide the consistency needed to reignite his national team ambitions.The midfielder made his intentions clear in an interview with Mozzart Sport, admitting that returning to the national team remains one of his key targets after spending more than two years outside the setup.##NAJAVA_MECA_10000236##Ochieng last featured for Harambee Stars on 30 June 2024, during the COSAFA Cup, and has since been unable to break back into the squad.The former Gor Mahia and Chemelil Sugar midfielder admitted that the prolonged absence has been disappointing, attributing it largely to limited playing time and movements between clubs.“It's been a while since I last got my call-up. Well, it's been disappointing, but it has been fueled by lack of enough playing time and movements in between,” Ochieng said.Livid McCarthy fingers ‘incompetent and arrogant’ referee after Harambee Stars’ loss to GuineaHowever, after finding a new home at Pamba Jiji, the midfielder believes he is now better placed to rebuild his career and push for a return to international football.“Having finally settled in at Pamba Jiji, my aim now is to make a return to the national team, more especially with the AFCON coming up.It's unfortunate much hasn't aligned on my end alongside a slow start to my debut year in Tanzania, but I am currently more than ready to take up the next step and revive my career towards making it for the AFCON squad.”Ochieng's career has taken him through several clubs, including Gor Mahia, Chemelil Sugar, Zanaco and Green Eagles, before his latest move to Tanzania.
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