Alpha Ssali's perfomance was the perfect gift for his father Moses Ssali alias Bebe Cool, who celebrated his 46th birthday today.
On his second appearance for Express FC, youngster Alpha Thierry Ssali put up a dazzling performance as his side beat UPDF FC in a preseason friendly match.
Ssali put up a Man of the Match perfomance as the Red Eagles smashed the Army side 3-0 at the Muteesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku on Friday.
He scored the opener with four minutes to halftime, before assisting his side's second, to scorer Augustine Agocha in the second half.
Alpha Ssali's perfomance was the perfect gift for his father Moses Ssali alias Bebe Cool, who celebrated his 46th birthday today.
Bebe Cool has been the biggest pillar in his son's football career, and would wish nothing better on his birthday than progress and fine performances on the pitch for Alpha.
It should be noted that this was Alpha Ssali's second game in the Express shirt, with the first being a 3-0 defeat to NEC FC in a friendly.
Despite being just 19, Ssali is expected to play a starring role as Express hopes for a stronger showing in the forthcoming Uganda Premier League season.
Last campaign, 'Mukwano Gwabangi' finished 10th on the 15-team log having collected 34 points in 28 matches.