By Staff Reporter
KAMPALA —Uganda Cranes attacking midfielder Allan “Star Boy” Okello has completed a move to Moroccan giants AS FAR Rabat, signing a three-year contract after an impressive spell with Tanzanian powerhouse Young Africans Sports Club (Yanga SC).
The Moroccan club officially unveiled the Ugandan international on Thursday, August 20, 2026, welcoming him to the squad as preparations intensify for the new campaign.
The transfer takes Okello to one of North Africa’s established football clubs and represents another significant step in the career of the 22-year-old playmaker.
AS FAR, also known as the Military Club, announced Okello’s arrival through its social media platforms, expressing confidence in the new signing as the club prepares for the upcoming domestic and continental season.
“Welcome to the ASFAR family, let’s fight for the colours and make this season unforgettable,” the club said in its welcome message.
#Impressive spell in Tanzania
Okello joins AS FAR after a short but productive period at Yanga, where he quickly established himself as one of the club’s influential attacking players.
The Ugandan joined the Dar es Salaam-based side midway through the 2025/26 season after leaving a mark in Ugandan football, particularly during his time with Vipers Sports Club.
Despite arriving in Tanzania during the season, Okello adapted quickly to the demands of the Tanzanian Premier League.
He finished his spell with Yanga having scored 14 goals and provided eight assists, according to the figures supplied by the club’s transfer announcement.
His performances helped raise his profile beyond Tanzania and attracted interest from clubs in other African football markets.
The move to Morocco now gives the midfielder an opportunity to compete in a different football environment and test himself against some of the continent’s strongest clubs.
#Final appearance in Kariakoo Derby
Okello’s final appearance for Yanga came in the Kariakoo Derby against city rivals Simba SC in the Tanzania Community Shield.
The fixture is one of the most anticipated matches on the Tanzanian football calendar, bringing together two of the country’s biggest clubs.
Okello’s participation in the fixture marked the end of his brief spell at Yanga before completing his transfer to Morocco.
His departure comes after a period in which he had become an important attacking option for the Tanzanian side.
#Reunion with Pedro Gonçalves
At AS FAR, Okello will work again with Portuguese coach Pedro Gonçalves, who previously coached the midfielder at Yanga.
The existing relationship between the player and coach could help ease Okello’s transition to Moroccan football.
Gonçalves is already familiar with the midfielder’s strengths, including his ability to operate between the lines, create opportunities and contribute goals.
The coach’s understanding of Okello’s game could also help the Ugandan settle quickly into the tactical demands of his new team.
For Okello, the reunion provides continuity at an important stage of his career.
#A new challenge in Morocco
The move to AS FAR represents a significant challenge for the Uganda Cranes star.
Morocco has developed into one of Africa’s strongest footballing nations, while its domestic league has attracted players and coaches from across the continent and beyond.
The country’s clubs have also established a strong presence in continental competitions.
Playing in the Moroccan Botola Pro will expose Okello to a different tactical and physical environment from the one he experienced in Uganda and Tanzania.
His ability to adapt will be important as he seeks to establish himself in the team.
#Continental ambitions
AS FAR enters the new season with ambitions both domestically and on the continental stage.
The club’s stature means Okello will have an opportunity to compete at a higher level and potentially face some of Africa’s leading clubs.
Such exposure could be important for the midfielder’s development and his international career with Uganda.
His performances at club level are also likely to attract attention as the Uganda Cranes continue preparing for major international assignments.
#From Vipers to North Africa
Okello’s latest transfer adds another chapter to a career that has already taken him through several football environments.
The attacking midfielder made his name in Ugandan football and became closely associated with Vipers SC before moving abroad.
His technical ability, creativity and eye for goal have been among the qualities that have helped him attract attention.
His spell in Tanzania further demonstrated his capacity to adapt and produce results outside Uganda.
The transfer to AS FAR is therefore another opportunity for the Ugandan to demonstrate his qualities on a larger stage.
#Boost for Uganda Cranes
Okello’s move could also benefit the Uganda Cranes.
Uganda has increasingly relied on players gaining experience in competitive leagues outside the country to strengthen the national team.
Playing regularly in a demanding league can improve a player’s tactical awareness and experience, while exposure to continental competition can provide additional experience at international level.
For Uganda, having a key attacking player competing in Morocco could strengthen the depth and experience available to the national team.
Okello will now be expected to maintain his club form while continuing to contribute to Uganda’s international ambitions.
#Expectations in Rabat
The pressure will nevertheless increase at AS FAR.
Having arrived with impressive statistics from Tanzania, expectations will be high for Okello to reproduce his goalscoring and creative form in Morocco.
His ability to adapt to the club’s tactical system and establish a strong partnership with his new teammates will be important.
The presence of Gonçalves should provide an element of familiarity, but Okello will still have to compete for his place in a squad with its own established players.
The three-year contract gives him time to develop a long-term role at the club.
#Looking ahead
For Okello, the transfer offers the chance to build on the momentum generated during his successful spell at Yanga.
The midfielder has moved from a productive period in Tanzania to a club with ambitions in one of Africa’s most competitive football environments.
His immediate objective will be to earn regular playing time, contribute to AS FAR’s campaign and adapt quickly to Moroccan football.
For Ugandan football supporters, the move provides another opportunity to follow one of the country’s promising attacking talents on the continental stage.
If he can replicate his Tanzanian form in Morocco, Okello could further enhance his reputation as one of Uganda’s leading attacking midfielders.
#Conclusion
Allan “Star Boy” Okello’s transfer to AS FAR Rabat marks a significant development in his growing football career.
The three-year move follows a highly productive spell at Young Africans, where he reportedly scored 14 goals and provided eight assists after joining the Tanzanian club midway through the 2025/26 campaign.
His reunion with Pedro Gonçalves offers an added advantage as he begins life in Morocco, while the opportunity to compete for domestic and continental honours could provide another important step in his development.
For Uganda Cranes, the move places one of the country’s attacking talents in a competitive North African environment where he will have the opportunity to test his abilities against some of the continent’s best players.
**Source:🇺🇬 Be Blessed
