Allan Okello

Allan Okello
Okello with Uganda in 2024
Personal information
Date of birth (2000-07-04) 4 July 2000 (age 24)[1]
Place of birth Lira, Uganda
Height 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s) Attacking midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Vipers
Number 10
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017–2020 KCCA 68 (28)
2020–2023 Paradou 33 (3)
2022–2023 → KCCA (loan)
2023– Vipers 4 (0)
International career‡
2017– Uganda U20 7 (0)
2018– Uganda U23 2 (1)
2019– Uganda 13 (2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14:25, 19 December 2018 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 13:45, 19 October 2019 (UTC)

Allan Okello (born 4 July 2000)[2] is a Ugandan footballer who plays for Vipers SC, the Uganda national team, as an attacking midfielder.[2][3] He was the Fufa Airtel Footballer of the Year 2019. He is regarded to be one of the best players in the UPL of this generation.

Club career

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KCCA

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On 24 February 2017, Okello was unveiled at Kampala Capital City Authority's ground, Lugogo.[4] Okello netted a hat trick and assisted one goal on his senior debut as Kampala Capital City Authority defeated Onduparaka FC 7–0 at Phillip Omondi stadium on 27 February 2017,[5] thus becoming the first player to score a hat trick in the Uganda Premier League 2016–2017 season.[6] In July 2017, many professional clubs worldwide such as Mamelodi Sundowns, Amsterdamsche Football Club Ajax and Egyptian club Al Ahly Sporting Club showed interest in Okello. However, his agent, Isaac Mwesigwa confirmed that "he will not leave the country until he has completed his A-level studies".[7]

2018–19 season

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Okello played his first game of the season on 28 September, against Soana FC at Phillip Omondi StarTimes Stadium, Kampala Capital City Authority (won 2–1).[8] He scored his first goal of the season against Onduparaka on 19 October at Green Light Stadium, Arua.[9] OKello played his last game of the season against Maroons FC on 4 May 2019, at Phillip Omondi StarTimes Stadium.[10] He played over 24 matches in the season. Kampala Capital City Authority became the league champions. OKello completed the 2018–2019 Uganda Premier League season with six goals.[11]

Paradou

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On 21 January 2020, Okello signed a 3-year contract with Paradou AC.[12]

Return to KCCA as loan

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On 20 September 2022, Okello signed a one-year loan contract with KCCA FC.[13] He went on to play 14 games for the club winning 6 Man of the match awards .

Vipers

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At the end of the season, Okello made a controversial move to the rivals of his mother club Vipers SC in a deal worth $30,000, the news made rounds all over social media platforms where some KCCA fans called him Judas Escariot claiming that Okello had betrayed them.

International career

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Under-20

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Okello played for Uganda U20 during the COSAFA U-20 Tournament which was held in Zambia in 2017.[14] He made his debut on 6 December 2017, against Zambia U20 when he came in as a substitute replacing Pius Obuya at Arthur Davis Stadium, Kitwe.[15]

Under-23

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Okello has played for Uganda U23 during the TOTAL AFCON U-23 Qualifiers.[16] He made his debut on 14 November 2018, against South Sudan U23 at Star Times Stadium Lugogo, Uganda U23 won the game 1–0.[17]

Senior

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On 13 March 2019, Uganda head coach Sébastien Desabre invited Okello to be on the final team preparing for the final 2019 Afcon qualifying game against Tanzania.[18] However he made his senior national team debut against Somalia.[3]

International goals

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Scores and results list Uganda's goal tally first.[3]
No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 19 October 2019 StarTimes Stadium, Kampala, Uganda  Burundi 3–0 3–0 2020 African Nations Championship qualification
2. 9 December 2019 Lugogo Stadium, Kampala, Uganda  Somalia 1–0 2–0 2019 CECAFA Cup
3. 2–0

Personal life

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Born and raised in the northern town of Lira, Okello found his way to Kampala to study at the football power house Kibuli S.S following the death of his biological mother in 2012. Okello was born to Patrick Ojom (deceased) and Joan Agomu.[19]

Honors

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Lira Destiny Sports Academy

  • Winner – ARS Northern Region : 2014[20]

Kibuli S.S

  • Champions Copa Coca-Cola : 2016[21]
  • National Post Primary Championship : 2014[20]

KCCA FC

Individual

  • Football 256 Footballer oF The Year 2019.
  • Buzz Teeniez Awards Sports Personality of the Year 2019
  • Airtel Rising Stars M.V.P: 3 : 2014, 2015, 2016
  • Copa Coca-Cola M.V.P: 2016[21]
  • FUFA Junior League M.V.P: 2016[5]
  • Young Player of the Year: 2016–2017[24]
  • Airtel FUFA Best eleven 2017–2018[25]
  • Airtel FUFA fans’ favourite player of the year 2018[25]
  • Airtel Fufa Footballer of the year 2019.

References

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  1. ^ "Allan Okello Kampala City videos, transfer history and stats - SofaScore". www.sofascore.com. Retrieved 19 December 2018.
  2. ^ a b "Allan Okello". KCCA FC. Archived from the original on 3 November 2018. Retrieved 19 December 2018.
  3. ^ a b c Allan Okello at National-Football-teams.com
  4. ^ "KCCA FC unveil teenagers". Daily Monitor. Retrieved 19 December 2018.
  5. ^ a b Kaweru, Franklin (28 February 2017). "KCCA F.C youngster Okello grateful to coach after memorable debut". Retrieved 19 December 2018.
  6. ^ Muyita, Joel (26 February 2017). "Okello Delighted With Scintillating Debut Performance". ChimpReports. Retrieved 19 December 2018.
  7. ^ Isabirye, David (14 July 2017). "Offers for Allan Okello will be accepted after A-Level studies, says agent". Retrieved 19 December 2018.
  8. ^ "KCCA FC vs Tooro United FC". Retrieved 27 May 2019.
  9. ^ Lubega, Shaban. "KCCA, URA register victories to take over at the summit". PML Daily Sports. Retrieved 27 May 2019.
  10. ^ "KCCA FC 6-1 Maroons FC". Retrieved 27 May 2019.
  11. ^ Isabirye, David (11 May 2019). "KCCA playmaker Okello departs for greener pastures, Kizza returns". Retrieved 27 May 2019.
  12. ^ "Allan Okello completes Paradou switch from KCCA FC". Latest football news in Uganda. 21 January 2020. Archived from the original on 6 June 2020. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
  13. ^ "Allan Okello returns to KCCA FC on loan".
  14. ^ "COSAFA U-20 Update: Final travelling list for Uganda Hippos team". 3 December 2017. Retrieved 18 March 2019.
  15. ^ "COSAFA U20 Update: Shaban leads by example as Uganda beats hosts Zambia". 6 December 2017. Retrieved 18 March 2019.
  16. ^ "TOTAL AFCON U-23 Qualifiers: Uganda Kobs edge South Sudan in first leg". 14 November 2018. Retrieved 18 March 2019.
  17. ^ "FULL TIME: Uganda Kobs ?? 1-0 ?? South Sudan - CAF U-23 Qualifiers". 14 November 2018. Retrieved 18 March 2019.
  18. ^ "Okello named on Uganda Cranes team for Tanzania clash". 16 March 2019. Retrieved 18 March 2019.
  19. ^ Isabirye, David (13 October 2015). "KNOW YOUR STARS: Allan Okello dreams of playing professional football". Retrieved 19 December 2018.
  20. ^ a b Isabirye, David (26 May 2019). "Teenager Allan Okello arrives in Switzerland prior to trials". Retrieved 27 May 2019.
  21. ^ a b Bbosa, Dennis (30 May 2016). "Kibuli lift Copa title". Daily Monitor. Retrieved 20 December 2018.
  22. ^ Kiyonga, Ismael. "KCCA dominates, Sserunkuma is the 2016-17 UPL MVP". Kawowo. Retrieved 20 December 2018.
  23. ^ Wandati, Michael (10 June 2018). "KCCA FC beats Vipers, defends Uganda Cup". Dispatch. Retrieved 20 December 2018.
  24. ^ "Pictorial: Fashion, class and elegance at 2016/17 Azam Uganda Premier League Awards". 28 July 2017. Retrieved 19 December 2018.
  25. ^ a b Isabirye, David (8 December 2018). "Airtel FUFA Awards 2018: Waiswa, Aturo drive home as season's finest". Retrieved 19 December 2018.
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