Blow for NEC FC as defender Jacob Okao ruled out after achilles surgery

NEC FC have suffered a major setback after key defender Jacob Okao was ruled out for the remainder of the season following a ruptured Achilles tendon.

Okao sustained the injury during NEC’s 2-2 league draw against Police FC at Lugogo on Saturday. He was forced off the pitch after a heavy challenge from an opponent and appeared in visible discomfort.

In Recovery!

Our defender Jacob Okao has successfully undergone surgery at Case Clinic after sustaining an Achilles tendon rupture.
The surgery was courtesy of the @OfficialFUFA Medical Insurance Scheme.
He’s expected to be out for 6–12 months as he begins his recovery journey.… pic.twitter.com/QKN9yPadwp

— NEC FC (@Nec_Fc) October 20, 2025

The club has since confirmed that the 24-year-old underwent a successful surgery at Case Clinic, facilitated by the FUFA Medical Insurance Scheme.

Okao joined NEC FC from Maroons FC

“Our defender Jacob Okao has successfully undergone surgery at Case Clinic after sustaining an Achilles tendon rupture. The surgery was courtesy of the FUFA Medical Insurance Scheme. He’s expected to be out for 6–12 months as he begins his recovery journey,” read a statement from NEC FC.

Okao, who joined NEC FC from Maroons FC at the start of last season, has been an integral part of the team’s defensive setup. His consistent performances earned him the Club Player of the Season (2024/25) award.

His long-term absence will be a huge miss for the Diehards as they look to maintain their strong league form in the ongoing campaign.