Alpha Thiery Ssali

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Alpha Thierry Ssali
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Personal information
Full name Alpha Thierry Ssali
Date of birth (2003-12-29) December 29, 2003 (age 21)
Place of birth Kampala, Uganda
Height 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s) Winger / Forward
Team information
Current team
 KCCA FC
Youth career
2021 Proline Football Academy
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2021–2023 Proline FC
2023–2025 Express FC 35 (3)
2025 NEC FC
2025 - Present KCCA FC
International career
2020–2022 Uganda Cranes U20
2022–2023 Uganda Cranes U23
2023–Present Uganda Cranes
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Alpha Thierry Ssali (born 29 December 2003) is a Ugandan footballer who plays as a forward for KCCA FC in the Uganda Premier League. [1] He has represented the Uganda national football team at youth international levels.

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Early life

Alpha Thierry Ssali was born on 29 December 2003 in Kampala, Uganda. [2] He is the son of Ugandan artist Moses Ssali (known professionally as Bebe Cool) and Zuena Kirema. [3] He was named in homage to French striker Thierry Henry. [4]

Ssali developed his football skills at the Proline Soccer Academy, where he captained the under-17 side. [5]

Club career

Proline FC

Ssali made his senior debut for Proline FC during the Stanbic Uganda Cup on 6 April 2021 and scored in a 4–1 victory over MYDA FC. [6]

Express FC

In August 2023, he signed a two-year contract with Express FC, making 35 appearances and scoring three goals during his spell. [7]

In December 2023, Express confirmed that Ssali missed a league fixture due to malaria. [8]

NEC FC

In January 2025, Ssali joined NEC FC on a two-year deal. [9] Head coach Hussein Mbalangu stated that Ssali was still adapting to the team’s style of play prior to his debut. [10]

Trials in Spain

In early 2025, Ssali underwent trials with Khaled Catalunya Management in Spain, though his father clarified that he had not signed with a Spanish club and would return to Uganda to finish the season. [11] Later reports linked him to a possible move to Racing Ferrol in Spain’s Segunda División. [12]

KCCA FA

On 6 September 2025, the Kampala Capital City Authority FC announced the signing Alpha Ssali on a two year contract until 2027. [1]

International career

Ssali made his debut for the Uganda U20 in 2020 at the CECAFA U-20 Championship, in a match against Burundi. [13] He has also represented Uganda at under-23 level and has been considered for the senior Uganda Cranes. [14] [15]

Style of play

Ssali is primarily deployed as a winger, though he can also play as a second striker. Coaches have described him as a pacey and versatile forward with strong dribbling skills and the ability to create scoring opportunities for teammates. [16] NEC head coach Hussein Mbalangu praised his technical ability but noted that he is still adapting to the physical demands of top-flight football. [17]

Career statistics

Club

Club appearances and goals
ClubSeason(s)LeagueAppsGoals
Proline FC2021–2023Uganda First Division
Express FC2023–2025Uganda Premier League353
NEC FC2025–Present Uganda Premier League

International

International appearances and goals
National teamYearsAppsGoals
Uganda U202020–––
Uganda U232022–––
Uganda2023–––

Honours

Uganda U20

Personal life

Ssali is the second-born son of Ugandan musician Bebe Cool and Zuena Kirema. [19] He has occasionally performed alongside his father at concerts. [20]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 Magero, Moses (2025-09-06). "Ssali Alpha Thierry Joins KCCA FC, Carrying Forward a Storied Legacy - KCCA FC" . Retrieved 2025-09-07.
  2. ↑ Soccerway (2003-12-29). "Alpha Ssali Profile". Retrieved 2025-09-03.
  3. ↑ BigEye Uganda (2024-06-20). "Bebe Cool and family thrilled after son Alpha's debut at the Uganda national team". Retrieved 2025-09-03.
  4. ↑ BigEye Uganda (2024-06-20). "Bebe Cool and family thrilled after son Alpha's debut at the Uganda national team". Retrieved 2025-09-03.
  5. ↑ BigEye Uganda (2024-06-20). "Bebe Cool and family thrilled after son Alpha's debut at the Uganda national team". Retrieved 2025-09-03.
  6. ↑ Daily Express (2021-04-06). "Bebe Cool’s son Alpha Ssali scores as Proline put 4 past MYDA FC in Uganda Cup". Retrieved 2025-09-03.
  7. ↑ Pulse Sports Uganda (2023-08-13). "Alpha Thierry Ssali joins Premier League side after Proline exit". Retrieved 2025-09-03.
  8. ↑ Pulse Sports Uganda (2023-12-08). "Express star Alpha Ssali out with malaria". Retrieved 2025-09-03.
  9. ↑ The Sports Role (2025-01-27). "NEC FC officially unveils Alpha Thierry Ssali from Express FC". Retrieved 2025-09-03.
  10. ↑ Swift Sports Uganda (2025-02-15). "Alpha is yet to adapt to our style – Mbalangu". Retrieved 2025-09-03.
  11. ↑ Pulse Uganda (2025-01-13). "Bebe Cool breaks silence on Alpha Ssali joining Spanish club". Retrieved 2025-09-03.
  12. ↑ The Nerve Africa (2025-01-15). "Alpha Ssali heads to Spain ahead of possible move to Racing Ferrol". Retrieved 2025-09-03.
  13. ↑ BigEye Uganda (2024-06-20). "Bebe Cool and family thrilled after son Alpha's debut at the Uganda national team". Retrieved 2025-09-03.
  14. ↑ Pulse Sports Uganda (2024-02-14). "Alpha Ssali part of Uganda’s U20 squad for All-Africa Games". Retrieved 2025-09-03.
  15. ↑ Marsha, Ahmed (2021-02-14). "Profiles of the Uganda players at AFCON U20 in Mauritania, 20 of them played in the FUFA Juniors League". FUFA: Federation of Uganda Football Associations. Retrieved 2025-09-04.
  16. ↑ Swift Sports Uganda (2023-09-15). "Alpha Ssali tipped to become Uganda’s next big attacking star". Retrieved 2025-09-03.
  17. ↑ Swift Sports Uganda (2025-02-15). "Alpha is yet to adapt to our style – Mbalangu". Retrieved 2025-09-03.
  18. ↑ CAF Online (2020-12-02). "Uganda beat Tanzania to win CECAFA U20 Challenge Cup". Retrieved 2025-09-03.
  19. ↑ BigEye Uganda (2024-06-20). "Bebe Cool and family thrilled after son Alpha's debut at the Uganda national team". Retrieved 2025-09-03.
  20. ↑ Pulse Sports Uganda (2023-12-27). "Express star Alpha Ssali wows audience as he performs with father Bebe Cool on stage". Retrieved 2025-09-03.
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