Ceaser Okhuti has completed a move from KCCA to join home club Ondurapaka FC on a six-month loan deal.
Both teams announced the move on their social media platforms on Wednesday 14th September, 2016 confirming he will be at Greenlight stadium.
#CaesarSamsonOkhuti joins #OnduparakaFC for the first round of the current season All the best of luck to our #11 pic.twitter.com/0kg6S3fU4I
— KCCA FC (@KCCAFC) September 14, 2016
With limited playing time at Lugogo, Okhuti was forced to hand in a transfer request to KCCA manager Mike Mutebi in quest of more games.
Okhuti has been behind Geoffrey Sserunkuuma and Derrick Nsibambi in the pecking order and the imminent arrival of goal machine Robert Ssentongo has propelled Okhuti to reconsider his future.
The Arua born-player joined KCCA from city rivals Express and helped his team win the title last season scoring three times.
Okuti cited playing frequently and impressing Uganda Cranes Coach (Micho Sredojevic) for selection as the reason behind the move.
“I want to play regularly so that I impress Uganda Cranes coach (Micho Sredojevic) to consider me for the upcoming national team engagements (Cecafa, Afcon and World Cup qualifiers).
Life had become complex at Lugogo and I got calls from my home team which I couldn’t turn down,” said the former Ediofe Hills and Vipers striker.
KCCA deputy manager Morley Byekwaso said Okhuti failed to thrive at Lugogo due to the persistent injuries and lackluster form.
“He wanted to play whenever he left the surgeon’s table but that wasn’t possible especially with strikers that played well in our preferred formations. He asked to leave and we felt concerned to give him freedom,” Byekwaso revealed.
Onduparaka CEO Anthony Affeti commended the acquisition of Okhuti’s services because of his experience and the respect he has in Arua District in the Northern Region of Uganda.
“He is going to guide our youthful players on how to encounter big games. He is respected here in Arua and will attract us a few more fans.”|
Playing Career
Okhuti started his career at Mvara junior before joining Edioffe hills for two seasons where he scored around 80 goals.
He later transferred to Bunamwaya (now Vipers) until 2011 when he turned semi-professional at Vissai Ninh Bình in the Vietnam league. There, he met fellow compatriot Livingstone Mbabazi, now assistant coach at Onduparaka.
He returned to Vipers in 2012 but later moved to El Nasir in Sudan and then had a short stint at Onduparaka before moving to Express FC and KCCA last season. He scored 8 goals for the Red Eagles and three for the champions.