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Former Uganda Cranes captain Khalid Aucho has described his time at Tanzanian giants Young Africans SC (Yanga) as the best period of his football career, saying he felt loved and appreciated at the club.
Speaking in an interview with FUFA TV’s Alex Mugalu, Aucho recalled joining Yanga when their rivals Simba SC were dominating Tanzanian football.
He said he started his Yanga journey by featuring in the Community Shield, where they defeated Simba before going on to win the league title unbeaten that season.
Aucho said he was nicknamed “Daktari wa Mpira” (Football Doctor) because of his ease on the ball and the way he made the game look simple.
Reflecting on his achievements at the club, he said he was fortunate to be part of a successful team that won major trophies for four consecutive years.
Video courtesy of FUFA TV
Aucho recently announced his retirement from international football after 13 years with the Uganda Cranes, having earned 77 caps and represented the country at three Africa Cup of Nations tournaments.