- Alpha signed a two year contract with Express Football Club.
- Ssali’s two-year contract at has a special clause to depart in case a juicy deal outside Uganda comes by.
Alpha Thierry Ssali, son to music star Moses “Bebe Cool” Ssali was officially unveiled as Express Football Club’s player.
The 19 year old penned a two-year deal with the Red Eagles as he tagged the opportunity as a development process however it involves a specific condition which allows him to leave if a lucrative offer from outside of Uganda presents itself.
I am happy to join Express Football Club. This is a big club that will help me prove myself as I eye for greater opportunities in life. This is a developmentAlpha Ssali
The Express FC Coach James Odoch welcomed the little one and revealed that his existence will continue to improve the Club.
Odoch narrated how he personally looked for the player, convinced the father to join Express.
“I personally approached Alpha and I had to speak to the father (Bebe Cool) before the deal was finalized. He is a young talented player with potential to improve. We shall not put him under any pressure and will see which matches to field him. He will need guidance here and there” Odoch said of his latest signing.
Our newest arrival 🥰
— Express FC (@ExpressFCUganda) August 15, 2023
Looking fresh in the famous Red Eagles colours 🙇 pic.twitter.com/biiZLT5Ofr
“He is a young talented player with potential to improve. We shall not put him under any pressure though he will need guidance here and there,”Odoch said.
Express Football Club is a six-time Uganda Premier League champion and, it officially embarked on the pre-season training for the 2023-2024 season.
Express FC has also acquired Emmanuel Paul Wasswa (on loan from KCCA), Andrew “Sergent” Kawooya and Seif Batte from rivals Sports Club Villa among others.
The club officially embarked on the pre-season training for the 2023-2024 season on Monday, 14th August 2023 at the Coffee playground in Bugolobi.