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Internet reacts to Alpha Ssali's move to Express

19:52 - 14 August 2023

Alpha Ssali has joined Express on a two-year deal|Express FC Image

He is son to re-known musician, Moses Ssali alias Bebe Cool and thus, the move has expectedly drawn a flurry of reactions.

Uganda Hippos attacker Alpha Thierry Ssali has completed a move to the StarTimes Uganda Premier League after securing a move to Express FC.

From leaving boyhood club Proline FC over the weekend, Ssali has joined the Red Eagles on a two-year contract.

He is son to re-known musician, Moses Ssali alias Bebe Cool and thus, the move has expectedly drawn a flurry of reactions.

We need 100 parents in Uganda who love Sport like @BebeCoolUG. The future will be bright for the next generation. All the Best #Alpha https://t.co/uLpXLrqK0J
— Kitubi Martin 🇺🇬 (@dyermarti1) August 14, 2023

Good luck to the lad! I hope he develops into a great footballer. He loves football a lot and his family supports him, which are the two most important things for a successful career in football.
— King Melvin (@melvinnasasira) August 14, 2023

Many have welcomed the move and wished the youngster well at the Muteesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku, in his maiden taste of the topflight.

Here we go. Kudos to the young king. https://t.co/6Kg2p4XeVP
— M U L L A🇺🇬 ™ (@modernmuhereza1) August 14, 2023

Am in love with this.Happy for Alpha! https://t.co/9s9UZ9V0kF
— ThelostbrazilianMosheOfficial (@DaLostBrazilian) August 14, 2023

Good luck bro go chase them dream's
— Kenny"s ECONOMY (@KeneddyKene2) August 14, 2023

A number of the fans feel the Express move is only the start of many things and feel he could turn into a much more better player.

All the best 🌟 boy am waiting the day I will see you in premier league
— Mwanje Ronnie (@MRonny01) August 14, 2023

A different set has gone negative, questioning his abilities and the decision to join the seven-time Uganda Premier League champions.

His father has tried to force a soccer talent on him
— KIBUUKA BAMWEYANA (@aldrinewills) August 14, 2023

Now these r e guy’s playing for fun😄tatta akasente ayina
— • (@Sain_franklin) August 14, 2023

Meanwhile, Alpha Thierry Ssali has become the second official signing at Wankulukuku, after former SC Villa forward, Sheif Batte.