Alpha Ssali joins Uganda Premier League side

Alpha Ssali during his Proline days. (Proline Media).

FOOTBALL Alpha Ssali joins Uganda Premier League side

Peter Tabu • 10:13 - 14.08.2023

Ssali, who confirmed his departure from boyhood club Proline FC a few days ago, has joined Express FC on a two-year contract with his unveiling set for Monday, Pulse Sports can confirm.

Uganda Hippos forward Alpha Ssali has landed another team, this time in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League.

Ssali, who confirmed his departure from boyhood club Proline FC a few days ago, has joined Express FC on a two-year contract with his set for Monday, Pulse Sports can confirm.

It will be the first time Alpha Ssali features in the top flight with a Uganda Premier League side having only played in the FUFA Big League with Proline FC.

The Red Eagles, managed by James Odoch, have been working tirelessly behind the scenes to attract experienced players amidst the financial constraints the club is going through.

Pulse Sports reliably understands that despite the challenges, the seven-time champions have been able to attract a few experienced players like Emmanuel Wasswa ahead of the new season.

Alpha Ssali, managed by his dad Moses Ssali AKA Bebecool, a renowned music artiste in Uganda, will be expected to add pace to the team, especially in the future and score goals.

Alpha Ssali during training with the Uganda Hippos. (FUFA Media)

Express FC won the Uganda Premier League title in the 2021 campaign under Wasswa Bbosa; they also won their first-ever CECAFA Kagame Cup in the same year but have since struggled to regain the form.

The side, who finished 10th last season, has had administrative changes from former club chairman Kiryowa Kiwanuka, who handed over the reins, brother Suubi Kiwanuka, and the new CEO Ashiraf Miiro, who replaced Isaac Mwesigwa.

The StarTimes Uganda Premier League is expected to get underway on 14th September.

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