Akera Completes Return to Kitara
Ivan Akera is back at Kitara after five years away, signing a two year deal that keeps him at the club until July 2028.
The goalkeeper joins on a free transfer from Al Hilal FC Juba of South Sudan.
Akera was part of the Kitara squad that reached the Uganda Premier League for the first time in the 2020/21 season, after beating Kiboga Young at the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru back in 2020. He made several appearances for the Royals that campaign before COVID-19 brought the season to an early end.
He left Hoima later, spending time at regional league side Bweyale United before making the move to South Sudan, where he’s been playing until now.
His return could not come at a better time. Kitara struggled for consistency between the posts last season. James Alitho missed long spells through injury, and young Aziz Saleh was still finding his feet, which left much of the goalkeeping workload to Meddie Kibirige.
Both Alitho and Saleh have since departed the club, with Uganda Cranes goalkeeper Joel Mutakubwa and now Akera brought in to add experience, stability and healthy competition for the season ahead.
Everyone at Kitara is delighted to have Ivan back, and wishes him a successful spell at the club.
Player Profile
Name: Akera Ivan
Date of birth: 06/02/1998
Nationality: Ugandan
Position: Goalkeeper
Preferred foot: Right
Previous clubs: Kitara FC, Bweyale United, Al Hilal FC Juba (South Sudan)
