Aires Emilson Gonzaga: KCCA Unveils Angolan Defender

Uganda Premier League side KCCA FC have on Sunday confirmed signing Angolan centre back Aires Emilson Gonzaga.

Emilson, 27, joins the Lugogo-based side on a two-year deal until 2025.

The Angolan has featured for Club Desportivo Huila and Kabuscorp, the latter a former club of KCCA new coach Sergio Traguil.

“I am excited to be here in Uganda and to be joining KCCA FC. I’m grateful for the opportunity and I want to make a positive impact on the Ugandan football scene,” Gonzaga told the Club website.

“I believe that I can help to raise the level of footballer in the country. There are a lot of young players coming up in Uganda, and I think they have the potential to be very successful.

“I’m excited to be a part of this, and I’m confident that we can make KCCA FC a force to be reckoned with in African football.”

He becomes the second signing for KCCA FC this transfer window after the club unveiled Joao Gabriel on Saturday.

Sandrah Nassali