Player Profiles

Born to Mrs Namukosi Julaina and mr Isabirye Sabasi in Namutumba Town council in Namutumba District.Owen Gasta started his football career journey with Kakira Sherries Soccer academy in 2010.

He was promoted to the senior team in 2018 where he played for two seasons in Wakiso Regional League i.e 2018/19 and 2019/20. He became a free agent after requesting for a formal release in 2020 in order to pursue his education career where he wanted to become a professional teacher.

Gasta after completing his studies once again his football career was revived by a one man Abdalla Kabwaago who saw something special in him and initiated his move to Adhola Simbwori Football Club in Tororo where he captained the club in fifth division for one season (2023/2024) and the club earned promotion to Forth division League after emerging Champions.

On why he joined Adhola Simbwori Football Club is because the club is quite organized with a great philosophy which in turn would help him achieve his dreams in football, may be one day play in Uganda Premier League.

He also featured for Busiki in Masaza Cup for two seasons -2022/2023 where he won a title and 2023/2024 as semi-finalist. Owen was inspired to play football by Coach Golola of Kakira Sherries who saw something special in him and offered him a place in the Academy.

His role model internationally is Rodrigo Hernandez.
His dream is to play professional football.

Strengths:

• Detecting play
• Making good tackles
• Breaking lines
• Good at switch play
• Good composure
• Intercepting passes
• Good at ariel duels
• Good at commanding the midfield