Allan Okello has officially taken the next big leap in his career, completing a high-profile switch from Uganda Premier League champions Vipers SC to Tanzanian heavyweights Young Africans SC, a transfer that is already being spoken about as one of the most lucrative in East African football.
While the move is significant on the pitch, it is the scale of the financial commitment that truly reveals how determined Young Africans were to land the Ugandan playmaker. The Dar es Salaam giants are believed to have paid close to $300,000 (about UGX 1 billion) to secure his services, placing Okello among the most expensive signings in the region this season.
Allan Okello seals big-money switch to Young Africans, Vipers Era comes to a close
Behind the scenes, the contract is just as impressive. Okello is expected to earn between $8,000 and $10,000 per month, which converts to roughly UGX 28 million to UGX 36 million, a figure that puts him firmly in elite company by regional standards.
Beyond the monthly wage, Young Africans have rolled out a luxury support package that includes a fully furnished house, a club car, and two return air tickets, all designed to give the midfielder comfort and stability as he settles into life in Tanzania.
The deal brings the curtain down on an extraordinary chapter at Vipers SC, where Okello leaves not just as a champion but as one of the most dominant players in the club’s recent history. During the 2024/25 campaign, he was the driving force behind Vipers’ unforgettable league-and-cup double, finishing the season as the Uganda Premier League’s top scorer with 19 goals, a rare feat for a player whose primary role is to create rather than finish.
Over two seasons in Kitende, Okello’s influence was relentless. In just 58 league matches, he delivered 24 goals and 13 assists, numbers that underlined both his consistency and his ability to decide matches in the biggest moments.
Asante Wananchi kwa Mapokezi Yenu 🙏🏿💚
Daima Mbele Nyuma Mwiko @YoungAfricansSC 🔰 pic.twitter.com/AO1XUaK7p3
— Allan Okello (@AllanOkello8) January 13, 2026
His performances were not confined to domestic competition either; he also captained Vipers’ charge in the 2025/26 CAF Champions League, guiding them to the second preliminary round and putting himself firmly on the continental radar.
Since arriving from Algerian side AC Paradou in September 2023, Okello quickly evolved into the beating heart of the Vipers midfield. His intelligence on the ball, creativity in tight spaces and unflappable composure made him one of the most influential figures in Ugandan football and a constant headache for opposing defences.
Young Africans spend big to land Allan Okello in record Vipers deal
For Young Africans, this is more than just a signing, it is a statement. The club’s ambition to dominate at home and push deeper into the CAF Champions League has driven them to invest heavily, and Okello sits at the centre of that vision.
With a contract that blends a high-end salary with first-class living conditions, the Tanzanian champions have made it clear that they are not only buying a footballer, but a leader expected to lift their game to another level.
Now, with Dar es Salaam as his new stage, Allan Okello steps into the biggest chapter of his career, carrying both the rewards and the responsibility that come with being one of the most highly valued players in East African football.
