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Atletico Madrid ties inspired Senkatuka to join Athletic Tetouan

Ugandan striker Nelson Senkatuka has revealed he joined Morocco's Athletic Tetouan because of its close ties with Atletico Madrid.

Senkatuka joined Athletic Tetouan last year on a three-year deal but has not found his time at the club easy.

The 22-year-old forward was part of Uganda's squad which participated in the Africa Nations Championship in Morocco in 2018 while playing for Bright Stars.

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“After playing Chan here in 2018, I liked the country and facilities,” Senkatuka told Football256.

“So, when the chance came, it wasn’t a hard decision to make.