Ochieng strikes again, as Real Sociedad B boost survival chance with Cádiz win

Harambee Stars forward Job Ochieng continued his sparkling rise in Spain after scoring a decisive goal to guide Real Sociedad B to a 2-0 away victory over Cádiz CF in LaLiga 2 on Monday night.

Playing at the Estadio Nuevo Mirandilla, Ochieng broke the deadlock in the 72nd minute with a composed finish off an assist from Jon Balda, handing Sanse a crucial advantage in Round 27 of the Segunda División.

Lander Astiazaran sealed the win deep into stoppage time, again assisted by Balda, to cap off an important night for the visitors.

The goal marked Ochieng’s second in as many matches after netting the winner against Málaga, a week earlier. His recent form underlines his growing influence in Spain’s second tier, where he now has four goals in 18 appearances this season.

The 20-year-old’s impact comes just days after he signed a contract extension with Real Sociedad on February 20, 2026, committing his future to the Basque club until June 2028. The improved deal reflects his steady integration into the senior squad, under head coach Pellegrino Matarazzo.

Earlier this month, Ochieng made history when he made La Liga debut, against Elche on February 7, becoming only the third Kenyan after McDonald Mariga and Michael Olunga to feature in Spain’s top flight. He has since been named on the bench in high profile fixtures against Real Madrid and Barcelona, signalling growing trust from the technical bench.

Back home, Ochieng remains a key figure for Harambee Stars under Coach Benni McCarthy, recently featuring in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

The victory lifted Real Sociedad B to 31 points, easing relegation concerns in a tightly contested Segunda División table.