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The new Kid on the block in the Gor Mahia and Harambee Stars defence Eric Ouma also nicknamed “Marcelo” might not stay long in Kenya Soka25east.com can exclusively reveal.

The 18 year old is set for a move to the USA where top University Lindsey Wilson has offered him a fully paid football scholarship it’s also home toay Kenyans footballers who passed through the college.

A very close source at the university who sort anonymity told Soka25east.com “we have been in talks with Eric Ouma and he has been offered a full scholarship he should be arriving in the US in August 2016.The coach is so much impressed with the player who has also acknowledged he is looking at furthering his education”he said

“Marcelo ” a former Kakamega high school player has made headlines getting the nod at Gor Mahia ahead of Rwandese International Sibomana and also being drafted into the national team where he played an important role as Kenya beat Congo 2-1 the first win in the Africa Cup of Nations 2017 qualifiers in Nairobi.

Gor Mahia have not been able to tie the player with a long term contract as he is being sort by many teams because of his immense talent and composure.

 

 

Ex- CAF Media Expert. An expert on African football with over 15 years experience ,always with an ear to the ground with indepth knowledge of the game. I have worked for top publications including 7 years at www.supersport.com until i founded www.soka25east.com to quench the thirst of football lovers across the continent. I have trained young upcoming journalists who are now a voice in African football.I have covered World Cup,AFCON,CHAN,Champions League,Confederations Cup,Cecafa,Cosafa,Wafu and many other football tournaments across the World. Founder Football Africa Arena(FAA),Founder www.afrisportdigital.com

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