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“KCCA made me what am today.”Allan Okello on no celebration against former bosses

Vipers SC were 2-0 winners over rivals KCCA FC in the highly awaited showdown played on Sunday at MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo.

The result on the foreign territory didn’t leave out play-maker Allan Okello who was playing against his former employers in front of a sizable crowd under the floodlights.

The left footed gem scored the venoms second goal at the half hour mark though he didn’t celebrate following a blunder from defender Obenchan in the penalty box.

Speaking to the media after the final whistle, Okello revealed reasons for the no celebration on the strike that extended the visitors lead.

“ Like I said I grew up here, I went through all this system Xo I need to respect them, you know they gave me everything.” stated Okello.
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An academy graduate from the KCCA ranks, seven years ago the Vipers captain on the day was handed a senior debut by the Kasasiro Boys before he utilized that moment to net a hatrick.

“I wouldn’t be what am today if it wasn’t for KCCA. I’m so grateful for them and you know on the field of play it’s a fight for the points, I got a chance had to make it but I need to respect them because they did everything for me.” concluded Okello.

A second consecutive appearance on target, Okello took his tally to 13 goals this season in the Startimes Uganda Premier League. Vipers are top of the division and look to walk away with the championship for a record 7th time.

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