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It was the first time all season that the son to celebrated musician Bebe Cool didn't play for Express, raising quite a number of eyebrows.
Youngster Alpha Thierry Ssali sat out Express FC's resounding 5-2 win over NEC FC on Thursday at the MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo.
It was the first time all season that the son to celebrated musician Bebe Cool didn't play for Express, raising quite a number of eyebrows.
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However, the Red Eagles revealed that the attacker was ill after sustaining malaria, thus withdrawing from the team towards the game.
"Alpha Ssali out of today's game after undergoing a late malaria taste," Express confirmed on their X handle.
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[Watch] Alpha Ssali goal not enough for Express as Villa grab Kampala derby bragging rights
In the presence of his father Bebe Cool, Ssali put Alex Isabirye's charges in front early in the first-half, before they conceded twice later on, at the Muteesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku, on Friday.
Ssali has played eleven games so far in his first season in the top flight, scoring two goals and assisting one.
In each of the games, he has been named in the first in the first eleven, establishing himself as an important figure and mainstay in the team.
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19:13 - 21.12.2023
UGANDA PREMIER LEAGUE [Watch] Five-star Express thrash NEC to give Alex Isabirye his first victory
Braces from Isaac Wagoina and Emmanuel Wasswa, plus one from Steven Ssenfuma, gave the Red Eagles the win in a hugely entertaining game.
Meanwhile, on the triumphant evening, braces from Emmanuel Wasswa and Isaac Wagoina, plus one from Steven Ssenfuma, handed Express the victory on enemy territory.
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On the other hand, Cromwell Rwothomio and Tony Kiberu netted for the Bugolobi-based side on an evening to forget.
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Why Jack Komakech is ruled out of Vipers' tie with BUL
The young custodian sustained an injury, and the defending champions have confirmed he is out of the bout with the FUFA Super 8 winners.
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