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With Hacken's U19 team, Dembe impressed as he scored ten goals in just eight matches before earning a promotion to the senior team, which has eventually netted his signature.
KCCA FC young forward John Paul Dembe has been netted down by Swedish top-flight side Bollklubben Hacken.
Dembe has signed a long-term, four-year employment contract with Hacken.
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He has spent six months at the club on loan, having joined them in July this year from his parent club, KCCA, in the Uganda Premier League.
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FOOTBALL 2023/24 Uganda Premier League stats leaders: top-scorers, top assisters, clean-sheets, cards
Soltilo Bright Stars FC talisman Nelson Senkatuka and KCCA marksman Muhammad Shaban lead the chase for the golden boot, as they have both found the back of the net eight times.
His loan from KCCA to Hacken immediately came after he signed a five-year contract with the former.
With Hacken's U19 team, Dembe impressed as he scored ten goals in just eight matches before earning a promotion to the senior team, which has eventually netted his signature.
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Dembe has gone on to play two Europa League games for Hacken, initially coming on for the final four minutes as they lost 3-1 to Norway's Molde in November.
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How much Uganda Premier League referees are paid
It has since been revealed that the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) spends Shs120,000 (USD 33) as an allowance for each match official on a given match day.
His second match had him play 21 minutes as Hacken lost 2-1 to Qarabag yesterday.
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Hacken eventually finished at the bottom of Group H as they crashed out, having garnered zero points in six matches.
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FOOTBALL Uganda Crested Cranes climb five places in the latest FIFA rankings
The leap can be attributed to the relatively decent performances against some of the continental powerhouses.
In the just concluded Swedish top-flight season, Hacken finished third with 57 points to qualify for the 2024/25 UEFA Europa Conference League.
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FOOTBALL FUFA Big League Wrap: Onduparaka, Police drop points
The Caterpillars needed a later goal from coach-player Samson Ceaser Okhuti to salvage a draw, to leave them eighth on the Betpawa FUFA Big League table with 16 points in 12 matches.
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