Defender Geriga Atendele says that joining Arua Hill Sports Club is something he has longed for following his move to the Uganda Premier League side on Tuesday ahead of the new football season set to kick-off later this month.
“It’s a move I’ve longed for, with it being officialized I feel relaxed and comfortable because now I can get to concentrate in the pitch,” Atendele told club media.
Atendele joins the club on a two year deal from Wakiso Giants FC with the deal also including extension option. In Arua Hill, the player reunites with Charles L. Mbabazi, his former manager at Onduparaka and Wakiso Giants.
Atendele says that he’s already held talks with members of the dugout and and they’re revved up for the new season.
“We’ve discussed much with the coaches, now we want to work towards actualizing our dream.” He added.
Atendele made his Uganda Premier League debut following his move to Onduparaka FC in the first round of the 2019/20 season where his display attracted interest from Wakiso Giants which he joined in the second half of the 2019/20 season.
However, the club has also unveiled their 31 man squad for the 2021/22 football season.
Full squad with shirt numbers
Goalkeepers
1.Erick Kibowa
18.Rodgers Omedwa
32.Richard Anyama
Rest of the squad
2.Fred Okot
3.Richard Matovu
21.Patrick Matovu
12. Rashid Toha
15.Aggrey Atandu
30.Bright Vuni
24.Rashid Muhammad
17.Geriga Atendele
31.Ibrahim Faizul
13. David Ndihabwe
25.Ivan Eyam
4.Junior Andama
7.Gadafi Gadinho
10.Gadafi Wahab
14. Sharif Ssaka
11.Rashid Kawawa
9.Brian Ade
23. Samuel Ssekamatte
22.Robert Eseru
19.Alfred Leku
27.Noah Sabir
29.Innocent Wafula
20.Jacob Kamwesiga
5.Innocent Maduka
8.Allan Mugalu
26.Ibrahim Magandazi
6.Yusuf Mafabi
28.Jafari Karebi
