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Ugandan goalkeeper James Ssetuba has joined AFC Leopards from Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Premier League side Kakamega Homeboys on a two-year contract.
The Ugandan born started playing football in his hometown Entebbe, Uganda, at Entebbe Young Academy. He later joined Proline Academy, where he shaped his career by playing at the junior level until he was promoted to the senior team, where he played for only one season.
Speaking after putting pen to paper at the Den, Ssetuba said: “I am happy to have finally made this move. I feel good and relieved to join such a big and historical team. It is a privilege to be here because it is a dream for any player to get such an opportunity."
He continued on Ingwe fans: “I love the way they support the team. They travel around with the team and it's a big motivation for us to do better. My target is to be a champion with the team and be the best goalkeeper in the league.”
Besides playing for Proline Academy, he has featured for URA FC, Solito Black Stars and Wakiso Giants in Uganda, defunct Sony Sugar FC in the Kenyan top-flight, Biashara United where he played in the CAF Confederation Cup and FC Ihefu in Tanzania
He later moved to Kakamega Homeboys in 2023, where he's played for one and half years.
Ssetuba joins the competitive department of goalkeepers of Levis Opiyo, Humphrey Katasi and Abubakar Musha. He will wear shirt number 28 and has already linked up with the rest of his teammates at their training base.
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