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Could become the first ever Kenyan player to earn a nomination for the FIFA Puskas award?
That has been the word being spread by all fans and pundits with a keen eye for local football given his heroics
With the game level at 1-1, Leopards won a freekick near the halfway line, and Ovella was tasked with executing the free kick in attempts to find the back of the net.
The former Kariobangi Sharks winger struck the ball with precision and power, curling it over the wall and into the top corner of the net. The goalkeeper was left rooted to the spot, unable to react to the perfectly executed strike.
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If you thought the strike was fantastic, the celebration was even more unbelievable. He executed a celebration that flipping five times to send the already ecstatic crowd into even more frenzy.
Ovella’s goal has already been trending online, and even content creators abroad have been waxing lyrical about it, and if it continues circulating, he would earn a nomination for the coveted FIFA Puskas Award.
Should he earn a nomination, he will become the second East African player to earn that kind of recognition after Denis Omedi, a forward for Kitara FC.
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His breathtaking rabona goal against KCCA during the FUFA Super 8 quarter-finals on August 6, 2024, earned him this recognition.
In Africa, he would join other notable previous nominees such as Mohammed Kudus of Ghana, who was recognized for his stunning goal while playing for West Ham United in 2024, as well as Paul Onuachu, who was also nominated in 2024 for his breathtaking flying backheel goal in the Turkish Süper Lig.
Ochieng began his professional career with Kariobangi Sharks in 2016, where he quickly made a name for himself in the National Super League as he helped the side seal promotion to the FKF Premier League in 2017.
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His performances earned him a move to Sweden’s Vasalund IF in 2018, where he gained valuable international experience. Ovella later had stints with Marumo Gallants in South Africa, Township Rollers in Botswana, and Richards Bay FC, showcasing his adaptability across different leagues.
In September 2024, he returned to Kenya, signing with AFC Leopards, where he has since become a key player.
On the international stage, Ovella made his debut for the Kenyan national team in 2016 and has earned 17 caps, scoring one goal.
His standout moment came during the 2018 Intercontinental Cup in India, where he scored against New Zealand, helping Kenya secure a 2-1 victory.He was also part of the squad that played at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.
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