This archive report was first published on 8 July 2019.
On July 8, 2019, Ugandan international midfielder Khalid Aucho made a significant move in his football career, signing a two-year deal with Egyptian Premier League side Misr El-Makkasa.
According to local media, Aucho completed the transfer from Churchill Brothers of India, where he was previously playing. The 26-year-old midfielder will reportedly earn $600,000 over the two-year period.
Aucho's move to Misr El-Makkasa comes after he played an integral part in the Uganda Cranes' Africa Cup of Nations campaign in Egypt, featuring in all four of their matches.
Misr El-Makkasa finished sixth in the Egyptian Premier League last season, and Aucho's signing is expected to boost the team's chances in the upcoming season.
With a career spanning multiple countries, Aucho has previously played for Tanzania's Simba SC, Kenya's Tusker FC, Baroka FC of South Africa, and Serbian outfits Red Star Belgrade and OFK Beograd.
