Lazarus Ocira, Kataka FC’s reliable Ugandan midfielder, on Sunday 4th, August left the country for better opportunities in the United States of America.
The 18-year-old, who recently completed his high school education at Amus College, will be looking for further studies as he also grows his football career at the Eastern Florida State College (EFSC) in the US.
The Eastern Florida State College (EFSC) is a public college in Brevard County, a member of the Florida College System with campuses in Cocoa, Melbourne, Palm Bay, Titusville, as well as a Virtual Campus.
The former BUL JT and KCCA JT player, Ocira has been solid for Kataka in the Big League, playing a vital role in balancing the team’s midfield, being rightfully considered Lufumbi’s engine by many who have watched him play.
He has occasionally been deployed in Kataka FC’s central defence and always goes on to exhibit some defending skills. However, Ocira is not so tall; he jumps so high to win aerial duels as well as control matters in the middle of the park.
The youngster’s abilities are not a surprise to those who know the veritable football family he hails from, Ocira is a younger brother to BUL defender Walter Ochora and Maroons midfielder Felix Okot.
Ocira’s two elder brothers, both playing in the Uganda Premier League represent Acholi Province in the FUFA Drum tournament, but Ocira played for Bugisu Province where he was easily trusted despite his young age.
For the short time he has spent in Mbale, Ocira obviously stands out as one of Kataka’s best players and in the league, he was simply amongst the best, in his position.
A number of players have already left Kataka ahead of the new season, and even more are reportedly on their way out, but the Mbale-based Big League side will specially miss the services of their influential midfielder.
In America, Ocira is expected to link up with former teammate and close friend Emmanuel Mukisa, who also previously played for Amus College, Kataka and Bugisu Province before leaving the country last year for broader opportunities abroad.
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