The former Gor Mahia player has been showered with pampered attention since joining Raków from Swedish giants AIK earlier this year with fans flooding the club's account for updates on the player.
Harambee Stars midfielder Eric 'Marcelo' Ouma has responded Kenyan fans who usually flood the social media accounts of his parent club, Polish side Rakow Czestochowa.
The former Gor Mahia defender joined the Polish side Rakow earlier this year from Swedish giants AIK.
Ouma's impressive performances has earned him adoration from Kenyan supporters who usually keep tabs on him.
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From his time at Gor Mahia, the K'Ogalo faithful still consider him one of their own, constantly showering the defender with love.
Coupled with his performances for the national team in recent Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier fixtures, providing an assist for Duke Abuya's match winner against Zimbabwe, Ouma has become a fan favorite.
“It's amazing. I've grown with the Kenyan fans; they’ve watched me since I was young and just starting," said Ouma in response to the love shown to him by Kenyan fans as per Mozzart Sport.
"Their support keeps me going, and it’s incredible to know that even when I’m abroad, people back home still believe in me,” he added.
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Ouma who is poised to join camp for Harambee Stars ahead of crucial double-header fixture against Cameroon in AFCON qualifiers has shared his thoughts on his parent club's brilliant start to the season.
“We work hard to win every match. What keeps us together is the unity in the team. We’re ready to face anyone, and we work hard every day to win, regardless of the opponent.”
Rakow places 2nd in the Polish top flight league with 23 points, 2 behind leaders Lech Poznan.