Harambee Stars winger admits little knowledge of opponent ahead of AFCON qualifier

Harambee Stars winger Job Ochieng has opened up on how he managed to break into Real Sociedad's first team. Ochieng has been on top of his game since breaking into the La Liga following his promotion from Sociedad's junior side. Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe 23-year-old has been producing top performances including scoring the opening goal and providing two assists as Sociedad beat Elche 3-2.##NAJAVA_MECA_9984752##Speaking during Harambee Stars training session on Friday, 25 September, the former Maspalomas man spoke of his rise from the junior side to the La Liga scene. “Through last season, I have been playing with the B team, so it has been a great preparation to play in the first team,” he stated.Why Michael Olunga will miss Harambee Stars' pair of AFCON 2027 QualifiersOchieng also shared his gratitude to Kenyans who have been flooding his club's page to offer support and follow up on his progress.“I am happy about it.I have been taking it well and it is always great to get such support from home.”The soft-spoken winger, who is currently with the Kenyan national team expressed his confidence in the team despite having only one training session ahead of their clash against Eritrea.“Things have been great although we have not been together for a long time as a team and we will try and do our best.Yes, [One training session is enough]. I think we have been keeping fit by preparing for the matches in our respective clubs as well as personal training.”McCarthy cites 'loyalty' for overlooking Moses Shumah in Harambee Stars squadOchieng also disclosed having little information on Eritrea, but backed the team to secure three points, urging fans to show up in large numbers.“I do not know much about them (Eritrea) but I am excited to play tomorrow and show the country that we can compete in high level football. I call on fans to fone and support us,” he concluded.Benni McCarthy on why there will be no mercy when Kenya face South AfricaKenya will begin their 2027 AFCON Group D qualifier campaign against Eritrea on Saturday 26 September at the Nyayo National Stadium from 1600 hrs.