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How hip dislocation ended striker Daniel Ochieng's career

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Former Sony Sugar striker Daniel Ochieng in his home town, Luanda, Vihiga County. [Julius Jumah, Standard]

Daniel Ochieng would have bitten your finger off had you told him that April 2, 2017, was the last time he was going to kick a match ball given his cult hero status that he had acquired at Sony Sugar since joining them in 2016.

The striker penned a three-year deal with the millers and became an integral part of the club, scoring goals for fun to instil hope and belief in the fan base that Sony Sugar was destined for their first FKF Premier League title since 2006.

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