By Our Reporter
Ugandan teenager, Vincent Kyaligonza who recently joined Croatian Premier League side GNK Dinamo Zagreb has been issued with a working permit.
The Croatian Club Dinamo Zagreb confirmed that the 18-year old has been granted a work permit.
Recently, Kyaligonza became the first Ugandan to sign for a Croatian top flight side when he penned a four year deal with Dinamo Zagreb.
Dinamo play Arsenal today in the UEFA Champions League but the Ugandan youngster will not be part of their European squad.
Speaking to Airtel Football about his transfer almost a fortnight ago, Kyaligonza said; “It has been a long journey of self-sacrifice, determination, dedication and continuous workouts with hope of breaking through one day.”
About Kyaligonza according to Airtel Football:
Kyaligonza hails from a typical fishing kin in Bukurungo – Kayinji village, Kamwenge district (over 400km from the Ugandan capital, Kampala).
His father is a famous fishmonger in Kayinji village.
Kyaligonza attended Kayinja Primary School, St Thereza Vocational & Secondary School (S.1 & S.2), Kamwenge Vocational & Secondary School (S.2-S.4) and St St Leo’s Kyegobe in Fort Potal.
He played football with Kamwenge Football Academy, Mbarara Sports Academy before he traveled to Kampala to train with the U-17 team in 2014 where he was denied access.
