- Kenya Police FC captain David Cheche reveals that Gor Mahia are his favourite opponents to face in the SportPesa League.
- He explained that Gor Mahia possess a unique aura and their supporters bring unmatched energy to every match.
- Cheche helped Kenya Police FC secure their inaugural SportPesa League title last season.
Kenya International and Kenya Police FC captain David “Cheche” Ochieng has revealed that Gor Mahia is the opponent he most enjoys facing in the SportPesa League.
In an exclusive interview with SportPesa, the soft-spoken, experienced defender stated that competing against the record champions is a unique pleasure, as they are a top-class side.
He also credited their fans for bringing a fantastic atmosphere to the stadiums.
Why Kenya Police FC captain David Cheche loves facing Gor Mahia more than any other team
Gor Mahia, of course, are in a league of their own. They are the biggest team in the country and the finest side to play against. Their fans also bring a great vibe into the stadium, which is good for football,” Cheche explained.
The 33-year-old remained with the SportPesa League reigning champions, the Law Enforcers, despite having previously hinted at retirement after winning his second top-flight title- and his first with Kenya Police FC last season.
Under the guidance of the since-dismissed coach Etienne Ndayiragije, Cheche delivered stellar performances.
His leadership was instrumental in guiding the team to their historic first title and through their inaugural CAF Champions League campaign.
David Cheche’s best moment in his football career
For the former AFC Leopards defender, although he had already won a league title with Tusker FC in 2012, last season’s triumph with the Law Enforcers stands out as the pinnacle of his career.
He emphasized that winning at an advanced age made the success even more fulfilling.
My best moment in my entire football career was when we won the SportPesa League title last season. I believe it’s because some of us in the team are older and we had to prove people wrong. We demonstrated that success isn’t solely about fresh, young players.”
Cheche’s Law Enforcers, who were eliminated from the CAF Champions League in the preliminary rounds. The squad is now focused on defending their SportPesa League title.
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They currently sit in 10th place with 11 points from six matches, having recorded three wins, two draws, and a single defeat.
That one defeat came at the hands of his favorite opponents, Gor Mahia, who pummeled them 2-0 at the Nyayo National Stadium.
Felix Oluoch and Shariff Musa were the scorers in that match, which propelled Gor Mahia to the top of the table.
Throughout his career, Cheche has played for Nairobi Stima and Tusker before a stint abroad with Saudi Arabia’s Al-Taawoun, the USA’s Cosmos, and Sweden’s IF Brommapojkarna.
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He returned to the local league with AFC Leopards and then Mathare United before joining Kenya Police.
With the national team, Harambee Stars, Cheche has earned 33 caps since his debut in 2012 and has managed to find the back of the net twice.