StarTimes Uganda Premier League giant SC Villa are reportedly interested in the services of Onduparaka FC left-back Rashid Okocha.
The 16-time-league champions are hopeful of securing the signature of the experienced player with the opportunity to upgrade to top-flight football ahead of the 2023/24 season.
Okocha is reportedly running out of contract at Onduparaka FC and will be a free agent before the 2023/24 season.
The Jogoos will have to fend off competition from his employers, Onduparaka Fc, who are also reportedly luring him to extend his stay at the club.
Other than Onduparaka FC, his former coach Dudu Bosco, the assistant to Hussein Mbalangu also reportedly luring him to join NEC FC.
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TRANSFERS Saudi Arabia calling: Why Gaddafi Gadinho signed a short-term contract
An informant intimated to Pulse Sports Uganda that it could be why Gadinho signed a short-term contract with Paidha Black Angels, a FUFA Regional League club, ahead of a proposed move to Saudi Arabia.
Okocha has been faithful to the Caterpillars, having spent the last four seasons at the club.
A mainstay in the squad since 2019, he featured 24 times last season as they suffered relegation.
17:00 - 15.08.2023
FOOTBALL FUFA confirms clubs to participate in Big League
The four newest entrants into the League, making the leap from the regional division, include the Kiyinda Boys, Young Elephant FC, Mbale Heroes, and Kigezi Homeboyz.
The Jogoos recently signed versatile defender Denis Ojara from the West Nile side. It waits to be seen whether Okocha will join his former teammate.