Harambee Stars winger pens new deal at Real Sociedad after historic La Liga breakthrough
Reading Time: 2min | Sat. 21.02.26. | 13:34
The announcement comes barely a fortnight after he made his senior debut for the Basque club
Kenyan winger Job Ochieng has further cemented his growing reputation in European football after renewing his stay with Spanish La Liga outfit Real Sociedad, committing his long-term future to the Basque side until 2028.
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In a brief statement posted on X, formerly Twitter, RS Zubieta, the club’s youth setup, and later amplified by the senior team, confirmed the development.
✍️ COMUNICADO OFICIAL | Job Ochieng renueva hasta 2028. 💙 pic.twitter.com/QXKg7gIdIV
— RS Zubieta (@RSZubieta_) February 20, 2026
"OFFICIAL STATEMENT | Job Ochieng renews until 2028,” read the announcement, signaling the club’s faith in the Harambee Stars winger with an improved two-year contract extension.
The renewal comes barely a fortnight after Ochieng marked a significant breakthrough by making his senior debut for Sociedad, underlining his steady and well-earned rise through the ranks.
Having joined the club’s youth system in 2022 from the Maspalomas academy, the Kenyan attacker has methodically climbed the developmental ladder.
He first featured for Real Sociedad C, making his debut on February 26 in a 1-0 victory over Alavés B.
His performances earned him promotion to Sociedad B at the start of 2023, where he became a regular in Spain’s competitive Segunda División structure.
After three years honing his craft in the lower tiers, Ochieng’s persistence paid off with elevation to the senior squad.
On February 7, he etched his name into history books, coming off the bench in Sociedad’s 3-1 triumph over Elche CF and subsequently was on the unused substitute in their 4-1 defeat by Real Madrid
Harambee Stars winger Job Ochieng has been named in Real Sociedad's squad for today's Laliga match against Real Oviedo. pic.twitter.com/NuDG44BFi8
— Meshack Kisenge (@kisengemeshack1) February 21, 2026
In doing so, he became the second Kenyan to feature for Real Sociedad after FKF Vice President McDonald Mariga, and only the third Kenyan to play in La Liga following Michael Olunga, formerly of Girona FC.
For Ochieng, the new deal is more than a contract renewal, it is a defining milestone, a testament to his steady growth, and the unwavering belief of a club investing in a promising Kenyan talent poised for even greater heights.
