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Vipers head coach Leonard Martins Neiva was left a satisfied man given that Okello was only playing his first league game since May as a KCCA player.
Playmaker Allan Okello finally debuted for Vipers SC as they comfortably beat URA FC 2-0 on Thursday at St. Mary's Stadium, Kitende.
The former KCCA FC star came on for Karim Watambala in the 75th minute and showed glimpses of his brilliance.
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He could perhaps have offered more, but the Venoms were reduced to ten men in the 77th minute as Isa Mubiru got sent off, and they needed more defending than attacking, limiting him.
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13:02 - 24.11.2023
Its just about money, not football: David Obua lambasts the FUFA Drum
The timing of the matches in the competition, the players eligible to feature, and its role towards football growth in the country puzzles the Uganda Cranes legend.
Vipers head coach Leonard Martins Neiva was left a satisfied man given that Okello was only playing his first league game since May as a KCCA player.
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"Today, Allan (Okello) played around 20 minutes. He needs match fitness, but he played well," Neiva said in his post-match press interview.
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11:48 - 24.11.2023
UGANDA PREMIER LEAGUE KCCA lightweight as seven players miss Busoga game
KCCA urgently needs points as they currently sit second from the bottom with four points out of a possible 21, but will now have to do without some of their best players.
"But for sure, he can offer more step by step, but I'm satisfied with him and the result, and let's wait for UPDF FC next week, away from home."
On the victory against the Tax Collectors, the Brazilian tactician was left delighted with the result despite a not-so-vintage display.
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10:28 - 24.11.2023
Nelson Senkatuka reaches another goal-scoring milestone for Bright Stars
However, his goal-scoring stats only tell part of the tale as he is also a formidable playmaker capable of assisting goals or, rather, bringing others into play.
"The most important thing today is the win; we played so much better (well) against KCCA (3-1 defeat) and SC Villa (1-1) than today if you compare."
"Football is like that; at times, you don't put up an amazing performance but get the result, so today it was about the result."
Following the win, Vipers moved to second on the table with 17 points in eight games.
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10:01 - 23.11.2023
FOOTBALL Dennis Onyango opens up on his relationship with legend Kennedy Mweene
And Onyango has underlined that his relationship with Mweene has stayed the same despite a switch of roles for the latter.
On the other hand, URA dropped further on the log to eighth with 10 points out of a possible 21.
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