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The 25-year-old, who joined Yanga in January 2026 on a 2.5-year deal, proved an instant sensation. Despite arriving mid-season, Okello delivered 14 league goals and 11 assists, becoming a pivotal figure in Yanga’s charge to a fifth consecutive Tanzanian title. His standout moments included a hat-trick in a crucial 3-0 win over TRA United that left Yanga on the brink of glory.
Yanga sealed the championship with a 3:0 victory over JKT Tanzania, sparking wild celebrations among the “Timu Ya Wananchi” faithful. Okello’s creativity, clinical finishing, and work rate earned him widespread acclaim as one of the most impactful signings in African football this year.
Before the move, Okello had already shone brightly for Vipers SC. He contributed key goals and assists in the first half of the 2025/26 Uganda Premier League campaign, helping them secure the Ugandan title. This rare feat of winning league medals with two different clubs in one season highlights his consistency and adaptability.
From Ugandan Golden Boot to Tanzanian TriumphOkello arrived at Yanga with pedigree: a Uganda Premier League Golden Boot winner (19 goals in 2024/25) and a proven performer for the Uganda Cranes. At Yanga, he quickly adapted to the high-pressure environment of Tanzanian derbies and continental aspirations, adding goals, assists, and leadership to an already formidable squad.
With Yanga eyeing further domestic and continental success, Okello’s contract runs until 2028. His dual-title haul this season positions him as a prime candidate for Ugandan and regional player-of-the-year honors. For a player once celebrated in Ugandan youth ranks, this cross-border dominance marks a major career milestone for Allan Okello.
