Gor Mahia striker Tito Okello has earned a maiden call-up for South Sudan ahead of the African Cup of Nations qualifiers in October.
After accepting the call-up, Okello will first engage in an international friendly match against Cameroon in preparation for the upcoming qualifiers.
“To switch and play for South Sudan was not an overnight decision. It took me three years to think about it, consult before coming up with the final decision,” Okello told Kawowo Sports after he earned a maiden summon to the Bright Stars squad.
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The former BUL FC, African Lyon, Benfica De Macau, KCCA FC and Vipers SC striker will be tasked to help South Sudan earn their first points in a group that has Uganda, Malawi and Burkina Faso.