Left footed attacker Joseph Akandwanaho will play at the reigning Uganda Premier League champions, Express Football Club next year and possibly the subsequent seasons.
The development comes after the Red Eagles agreed terms with the player’s parent club Soltilo Bright Stars.
Akandwanaho still had a year left on his employment contract at Soltilo Bright Stars since his transfer from Nyamityobora at the end of the 2019 – 2020 season.
Express reacted swiftly to swap the gifted left winger from the hands of Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) who had also expressed interest in his signature.
Last season, Akandwanaho scored 8 league goals including a hat-trick against relegated Kitara.
His incredible performances for Soltilo Bright Stars witnessed him claim a number of man of the match accloades.
Besides the sublime close ball control, Akandwanaho is also blessed with blistering pace, a great dribbler with take-ons, a perfect shooter of the ball and an excellent crosser of the ball.
He becomes Express’ first capture as the Red Eagles prepare for the 2021 – 2022 season where they will also play in the CAF Champions league.
Tit Bits about Akandwanaho:
Full Names: Joseph Akandwanho
Parents: John Muhumuza and Jenipher Kansiime
Place of Birth: Kitooma, Kyeera Isingiro district greater Mbarara city
Education qualification: Diploma in electrical engineering at Uganda military engineering college, Lugazi
Best moment: Scoring the winning goal for Nyamityobora against Mbarara City n the Mbarara derby, Hattrick against Kitara FC in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League
Worst Moment: Soltilo Bright Stars’ home loss to Onduparaka FC at Kavumba
Role models: Emmanuel Okwi, Farouk Miya, Cristiano Ronaldo, Jay-Jay Okocha, Douglas Costa
Best friends: Girl friend, brothers and sisters
Hobbies: Watching football, movies and praying to God
Dream: Playing professional football outside Uganda and playing for the national team
Best dish: Fried chicken, matooke and rice plus cold fresh milk.
Previous clubs: Bushenyi Young Stars (owned by football administrator Chris Kalibala) Suncity SC and Nyamityobora FC
Happy for you Akandwanaho, you will see& do greater things. I believe in u