Harambee Stars left-back Eric ‘Marcelo’ Ouma is nearing a comeback, stepping onto the pitch with the ball at his club, Raków Częstochowa in Poland, for the first time in nine months.
Speaking in Nairobi on Monday before his departure to Poland, the former Gor Mahia ace ruled out featuring in competitive football this season.
“This week, I am scheduled to do the RTP (Return to Play) tests. Everything will be assessed, and hopefully, I can start training with the team. I am definitely looking forward to the next season,” Ouma said.
“For this season, there are only eight games remaining, and I have been out for more than seven months. I cannot just come back and start playing immediately since there are protocols that need to be followed. I have to understand what my body is ready for. My focus is on the next season,” he added.
The 29-year-old suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon during a training session with the Polish champions on 28 August 2025, dealing a major blow to his 2025/2026 season for both club and country.
He later returned to Nairobi, where he has been undergoing recovery sessions for the past seven months, before now rejoining Raków for further checks from the club’s medical team and to get clearance for his return to play.
Ouma, who began his top-flight career with 21-time Kenya Premier League champions Gor Mahia, has made 47 appearances for Raków Częstochowa since joining from Swedish side AIK in 2024, scoring one goal and providing six assists.