Allan Okello is a Ugandan professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Moroccan club AS FAR Rabat and the Uganda national team, the Cranes. Known for his left-footed passing, vision and goalscoring ability, Okello built his reputation at KCCA FC and Vipers SC before moving to Young Africans SC in Tanzania and then to Morocco in August 2026.
The midfielder scored 14 league goals and provided eight assists for Yanga during the 2025/26 season, helping the club win the Tanzanian Premier League. Follow his story, achievements and latest performances here, and check SportPesa Score for football scores, fixtures and match updates.
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Allan Okello profile
Full name: Allan Okello
Date of birth: 4 July 2000
Age: 26 (as of 28 October 2026)
Place of birth: Lira, Uganda
Nationality: Ugandan
Current club: AS FAR Rabat, Morocco
League: Botola Pro
Position: Attacking midfielder
Other positions: Can play in wide attacking areas
Height: 1.79 m
Preferred foot: Left
Former clubs: KCCA FC, Paradou AC, Vipers SC, Young Africans SC
National team: Uganda (the Cranes)
Notable award: 2019 FUFA Male Footballer of the Year
Allan Okello’s early life
Okello grew up in Lira, northern Uganda, before moving to Kampala to study at Kibuli Secondary School. His football development included school competitions and the KCCA FC youth setup. In a 2018 interview, Okello recalled joining KCCA’s under-17 side before earning promotion to the senior team. His performances helped him establish himself among Uganda’s emerging attacking players.
Allan Okello’s football career
Okello broke into senior football at KCCA FC in 2017. His eye for goal and creativity attracted interest from abroad, leading to a move to Algeria’s Paradou AC in January 2020. He later returned to KCCA on loan before joining Vipers SC in September 2023.
His time at Vipers was particularly productive. In the 2024/25 Uganda Premier League season, Okello finished as top scorer with 19 goals as Vipers won the league and Uganda Cup double. He signed for Tanzania’s Young Africans SC in January 2026, where he became an important part of their title-winning campaign. In August 2026, he signed a three-year contract with AS FAR Rabat in Morocco.
2017–January 2020: KCCA FC | Uganda
January 2020–2023: Paradou AC; loan return to KCCA in 2022/23 | Algeria / Uganda
September 2023–January 2026: Vipers SC | Uganda
January–August 2026: Young Africans SC (Yanga) | Tanzania
August 2026–present: AS FAR Rabat | Morocco
Allan Okello’s playing style
Okello is a left-footed attacking midfielder who looks to receive the ball between the lines, combine with forwards and create chances. His strengths include close control, vision, through-balls and shooting from attacking positions. He can also move into wider areas when his team needs a different passing angle. His goals for Vipers and Yanga show that he contributes both as a creator and as a scorer.
Allan Okello’s career stats
League records show Okello’s strongest recent scoring seasons in Uganda and Tanzania. The figures below are competition-specific league totals, not a combined all-competitions career record.
2024/25: Vipers SC | 30 | 19 | Not fully verified
2025/26: Young Africans SC | 24 | 14 | 8
2026/27: AS FAR Rabat | Current season — check live records | — | —
Statistical providers do not all cover the same competitions or count every appearance in the same way. We therefore avoid publishing a single career total until the underlying records can be fully reconciled.
Allan Okello’s awards and achievements
2016/17: Uganda Premier League title | KCCA FC
2018/19: Uganda Premier League title | KCCA FC
2019: FUFA Male Footballer of the Year | Individual
2019: CECAFA Kagame Cup | KCCA FC
2024/25: Uganda Premier League and Uganda Cup double | Vipers SC
2024/25: Uganda Premier League Golden Boot — 19 goals | Individual
2025 (CHAN 2024 tournament): Uganda reached the quarter-finals; Okello scored three goals | Uganda Cranes
2025/26: Tanzanian Premier League title | Young Africans SC
Allan Okello and the Uganda Cranes
Okello has represented Uganda at youth and senior international level. At the African Nations Championship labelled CHAN 2024, which took place in 2025, he scored three goals as Uganda reached the quarter-finals. His contributions included a penalty in the 3–3 group-stage draw with South Africa that helped the Cranes progress.
Allan Okello’s latest news
Okello completed his move from Yanga to AS FAR Rabat in August 2026 on a three-year deal. On 12 October 2026, he came on during AS FAR’s 2–2 Moroccan league draw away to Hassania Agadir. The move gives him another opportunity to compete in North African club football after his earlier spell in Algeria.
Keep up with Allan Okello’s performances through SportPesa football coverage and current match information on SportPesa Score.
FAQs about Allan Okello
Who is Allan Okello?
Allan Okello is a Ugandan attacking midfielder who plays for AS FAR Rabat in Morocco and represents Uganda.
How old is Allan Okello?
He was born on 4 July 2000 and is 26 years old as of October 2026.
Which clubs has Allan Okello played for?
His senior clubs include KCCA FC, Paradou AC, Vipers SC, Young Africans SC and AS FAR Rabat.
How many goals did Allan Okello score for Yanga?
He scored 14 league goals in 24 Tanzanian Premier League appearances during the 2025/26 season, alongside eight assists.
What did Allan Okello win with Vipers?
He helped Vipers win the Uganda Premier League and Uganda Cup in 2024/25, and was the league’s top scorer with 19 goals.
Conclusion
Allan Okello’s career has taken him from KCCA FC to Algeria, Vipers SC, Tanzania’s Young Africans and now AS FAR Rabat in Morocco. His 19-goal season at Vipers, title-winning spell at Yanga and performances for Uganda have made him a notable East African midfielder. Follow his latest football journey with SportPesa and check SportPesa Score for current fixtures and results.
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