# Ugandan athletes move to Moroccan clubs

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ugandan-athletes-move-to-moroccan-clubs
> Updated: 2026-08-26T19:46:09.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Ugandan athletes have secured professional contracts with Moroccan sports clubs. 

Footballer Allan Okello, a 26-year-old attacking midfielder, completed a transfer to the Moroccan Premier League club AS FAR Rabat. Okello signed a three-year contract following a successful tenure with Tanzania’s Young Africans SC, where he recorded 14 goals and eight assists. This move represents a return to North African football for Okello, who previously played in Algeria.

In addition to Okello, basketball player Hope Akello, assistant captain of the Uganda Gazelles, has signed her first professional contract with the Moroccan club Majd Tanja.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-26: Ugandan athletes secure professional moves to Morocco

Ugandan athletes Hope Akello and Allan Okello have both signed professional contracts with Moroccan sports clubs, Majd Tanja and AS FAR Rabat, respectively.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ugandan-athletes-secure-professional-moves-to-morocco

### 2026-08-22: Allan Okello joins Moroccan club AS FAR Rabat

Ugandan midfielder Allan Okello has signed a three-year deal with Moroccan club AS FAR Rabat, moving from Tanzania’s Young Africans SC following a successful stint in the Tanzanian Premier League.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/allan-okello-joins-moroccan-club-as-far-rabat

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