Allan Okello
Allan Okello is a Ugandan professional footballer who plays as a attacking midfielder for Tanzanian Premier League club Young Africans and the Uganda national team.
Club career
KCCA
On 24 February 2017, Okello was unveiled at Kampala Capital City Authority's ground, Lugogo. Okello netted a hat trick and assisted one goal on his senior debut as Kampala Capital City Authority defeated Onduparaka FC 7–0 at Phillip Omondi stadium on 27 February 2017, thus becoming the first player to score a hat trick in the Uganda Premier League 2016–2017 season. In July 2017 while in his senior six at Kibuli Secondary School where he had spent six years from 2012, many professional clubs worldwide such as Mamelodi Sundowns, Amsterdamsche Football Club Ajax and Egyptian club Al Ahly Sporting Club showed interest in Okello. However, his agent, Isaac Mwesigwa confirmed that "he will not leave the country until he has completed his A-level studies".2018–19 season
Okello played his first game of the season on 28 September, against Soana FC at Phillip Omondi StarTimes Stadium, Kampala Capital City Authority. He scored his first goal of the season against Onduparaka on 19 October at Green Light Stadium, Arua. Okello played his last game of the season against Maroons FC on 4 May 2019, at Phillip Omondi StarTimes Stadium. He played over 24 matches in the season. Kampala Capital City Authority became the league champions. Okello completed the 2018–2019 Uganda Premier League season with six goals.Paradou
On 21 January 2020, Okello signed a four year contract with Paradou AC. which was supposed to last until 21 January 2024. Unfortunately, Allan's contract with Algerian Club was terminated by mutual agreement, that left him a free agent for a while.Return to KCCA on loan
On 20 September 2022 after an agreement reached with Paradou, Okello signed a one-year loan contract with KCCA FC. He went on to play 14 games for the club winning 6 Man of the match awards.Vipers
At the end of the season after KCCA failing to agree terms on a new contract, Okello made a controversial move to Vipers SC the rivals of his mother club after being approached by Club CEO Dr. Lawrence Mulindwa in a deal purportedly worth $30,000, the news made rounds all over social media platforms leaving many KCCA fans unhappy with the transfer.International career
Under-20
Okello played for Uganda U20 during the COSAFA U-20 Tournament which was held in Zambia in 2017. He made his debut on 6 December 2017, against Zambia U20 when he came in as a substitute replacing Pius Obuya at Arthur Davis Stadium, Kitwe.Under-23
Okello has played for Uganda U23 during the TOTAL AFCON U-23 Qualifiers. He made his debut on 14 November 2018, against South Sudan U23 at Star Times Stadium Lugogo, Uganda U23 won the game 1–0.Senior
On 13 March 2019, Uganda head coach Sébastien Desabre invited Okello to be on the final team preparing for the final 2019 Afcon qualifying game against Tanzania. However he made his senior national team debut against Somalia.International goals
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
| 1. | 19 October 2019 | StarTimes Stadium, Kampala, Uganda | 3–0 | 3–0 | 2020 African Nations Championship qualification | |
| 2. | 9 December 2019 | Lugogo Stadium, Kampala, Uganda | 1–0 | 2–0 | 2019 CECAFA Cup | |
| 3. | 9 December 2019 | Lugogo Stadium, Kampala, Uganda | 2–0 | 2–0 | 2019 CECAFA Cup | |
| 4. | 25 March 2025 | Mandela National Stadium, Kampala, Uganda | 1–0 | 1–0 | 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification | |
| 5. | 5 September 2025 | Mandela National Stadium, Kampala, Uganda | 1–0 | 4–0 | 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification | |
| 6. | 8 September 2025 | Mandela National Stadium, Kampala, Uganda | 1–0 | 2–0 | 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification |
Personal life
Born and raised in Barr Subcounty, Lira district in Northern Uganda, Okello found his way to Kampala to study at the football power house Kibuli S.S following the death of his biological mother in 2012. Okello was born to Patrick Ojom and Joan Agomu.Honours
Lira Destiny Sports Academy- Winner – ARS Northern Region: 2014
- Champions Copa Coca-Cola: 2016
- National Post Primary Championship: 2014
- Uganda Premier League: 2016–17, 2018–19
- Uganda Cup: 2016–17, 2017–18
- Buzz Teeniez Awards Sports Personality of the Year 2019
- Airtel Rising Stars M.V.P: 2014, 2015, 2016
- Copa Coca-Cola M.V.P: 2016
- FUFA Junior League M.V.P: 2016
- Young Player of the Year: 2016–2017
- Airtel FUFA Best eleven: 2017–18
- Airtel FUFA fans' favourite player of the year: 2018
- Airtel Fufa Footballer of the year: 2019.
- Fortebet Real Stars Award: 2025.
- Uganda Premier League Golden Boot: 2024-2025 Season.