Ugandan midfield maestro Allan Okello has been named in Young Africans SC’s travelling squad for Friday night’s heavyweight CAF Champions League encounter against record winners Al Ahly in Cairo.
The inclusion caps a whirlwind start to life at Yanga for the former KCCA FC and Vipers SC star, who only made his competitive debut earlier this week. On Monday, Okello announced himself in emphatic fashion, pulling the strings in midfield as the Tanzanian champions cruised to a ruthless 6–0 victory over Mashujaa in the NBC Premier League.
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Deployed in an advanced playmaking role, Okello impressed with his composure on the ball, sharp passing between the lines and intelligent movement, repeatedly unlocking Mashujaa’s defence. His seamless integration into the side drew plaudits from fans and pundits alike, underlining why Yanga moved swiftly to secure his services.
That commanding first outing has now been rewarded with a maiden continental call-up, a clear indication of the technical bench’s confidence in his vision and creativity ahead of Yanga’s most demanding Group B fixture so far.
Kikosi kimewasili salama Cairo na tutaendelea na safari yetu kuelekea mji wa Alexandria tutakaochezea mchezo wetu wa #CAFCL dhidi ya Al Ahly FC, tarehe 23.01.2026#TimuYaWananchi #DaimaMbeleNyumaMwiko pic.twitter.com/8ra8YLbfDu
— Young Africans SC (@YoungAfricansSC) January 21, 2026
Friday’s clash against Al Ahly represents a stern examination for the “Citizens”, who are keen to emerge from Cairo with a positive result to strengthen their position in Africa’s elite club competition.
With Okello added to the squad, Yanga gain an extra layer of ingenuity and control in midfield as they prepare to take on the Egyptian giants in their own backyard.
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For Okello, the trip to Cairo is another significant milestone, an opportunity to test himself on the grandest continental stage and further cement his growing influence at one of East Africa’s biggest clubs.
