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Uganda Cranes midfielder Allan Okello has joined Tanzania Premier League giants, Young Africans Sports Club.

The announcement was made by the Tanzania Premier League reigning champions on Monday night.

Okello who was part of the Uganda Cranes squad at the on-going TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 in Morocco arrived in Tanzania on Monday and had a successful medical.

“Vipers SC thanks Okello for his professionalism, commitment and decisive contributions during one of the most successful periods in the club’s history and wishes him the very best in the next chapter of his career,” added his former Ugandan side Vipers SC.

The 25-year old star player Okello who also helped Vipers SC win a double last season was also part of the Uganda Cranes team that reached the quarter final stage of the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) last year hosted by the three East African Nations Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania.

Okello also went to X (formerly Twitter) and thanked Vipers SC for the wonderful two and half years he spent with them. “I bid farewell very pleased with this chapter of my career, and I’m also excited for the next to begin. I take with me wonderful and unforgettable memories,” said Okello.

Having joined Vipers in September 2023 following his return from Algerian side Paradou AC, Okello quickly established himself as the team’s creative player. In the 2024/2025 season he was Vipers Sc’s top scorer with 19 goals.

Other Ugandan players who have featured for Young Africans SC before include; Khalid Aucho, Hamis ‘Diego’ Kizza, Juma Balinya and Emmanuel Okwi.