Ovella Ochieng

Michael Ovella Ochieng (born 23 December 1999) is a Kenyan international footballer who plays for A.F.C. Leopards as a striker.^[2]

Ovella Ochieng

Personal information
Full name	Michael Ovella Ochieng[1]
Date of birth	(1999-12-23) 23 December 1999 (age 25)
Place of birth	Nairobi, Kenya
Height	1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)[1]
Position(s)	Striker
Team information
Current team	A.F.C. Leopards
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2016–2018	Kariobangi Sharks
2018–2021	Vasalund	25	(1)
2021	Marumo Gallants	0	(0)
2022	Township Rollers
2023	Richards Bay	8	(0)
2024–	A.F.C. Leopards
International career
2016–2019	Kenya	17	(1)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 18:53, 12 March 2025 (UTC)

Club career

Ochieng has played club football for Kariobangi Sharks, Vasalund, Marumo Gallants, Township Rollers and Richards Bay.^[1]

After a year without a club, in September 2024 he signed for A.F.C. Leopards.^[3][4]

International career

He made his international debut for Kenya in 2016.^[1] He scored his first ever goal in his career, in the match against New Zealand in Intercontinental Cup held in India. Kenya won 2–1.^[5]

International goals

No	Date	Venue	Opponent	Score	Result	Competition
1.	2 June 2018	Mumbai Football Arena, Mumbai	New Zealand	2–1	2–1	Intercontinental Cup