Belgian Club Anderlecht SC Sign Police FC Striker, Derrick Kakooza

June 26, 2021
Derrick Kakooza

Derrick Kakooza

Belgian giants, Anderlecht SC have announced the signing of Uganda Hippos and Police FC striker Derrick Kakooza.

Kakooza who impressed at the AFCON U-20 tournament in Mauritania, signed a five year contract with Anderlecht SC which is managed by former Manchester City captain, Vincent Kompany.

Kakooza finished AFCON U-20 tournament as the top scorer after he scored 5 goals in 6 games, including a hat-trick against Tunisia in the semifinals.

Derrick Kakooza celebrating after scoring for Uganda Hippos in recent concluded CAF U-20 tourney

Kakooza started his footballing career at Naguru Police Academy and later joined St.Mary’s Kitende. After Kitende, he switched to Police FC Junior Team (The Armless Brigades) and later graduated to Police FC senior team last season.

Anderlecht finished 4th last season and are 34-time Belgian champions.

Another Uganda Hippos player Bobosi Byaruhanga, a central midfielder, is also expected to join Belgian side KRC Genk from Vipers SC with negotiations already underway between the two clubs.

We wish you the best Derrick Kakooza.