23-year-old Kenyan midfielder Henry Ochieng has joined UK National league Side Chelmsford City from Billericay Town.
The midfielder began his football career at West Ham United and Watford before moving to Leyton Orient on a scholarship in 2015.
He has featured for Kenya’s under 23 in 2018 at the Under 23 African Cup of Nations against Mauritius.
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Henry received his senior international call-up in 2018. However, the match between Kenya and Sierra Leone was cancelled.
“Chelmsford City is delighted to announce that midfielder Henry Ochieng has joined the club from local rivals Billericay Town,” a statement read.
His new manager praised his versatility adding that he will complement the team.
"Henry trained with us a while ago and he really impressed so we wanted to keep tabs on him. He ended up signing with Billericay and after speaking with their coaches, although the team struggled, he was a shining light.
"While at Watford and in his younger days he was a defensive midfielder but he has molded himself into a more all-around player these days. He's got good energy, good legs, and very confidence on the ball and he's got a bit of bite in the midfield that will complement our midfield well. We're really delighted to bring Henry on board and we're looking forward to working with him," the manager noted.
After completing his signing, Henry Ochieng highlighted that spoke with the head coach who convinced him with his project.
"I’ve known the gaffer for just under a year and we got in contact again during pre-season to try and find that missing jigsaw piece in his squad. He knows how I like to play and I can play in different systems, so it was an easy decision for me.
"I am predominately a centre-defensive midfielder who breaks up play and reads the game but I can also play higher up the pitch to create things.
“I'm excited about the journey ahead with Chelmsford this season and I look forward to what this club can achieve!" Henry noted.
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