Joseph Ochaya Al Mokawloon Al Arab Scout Report
Joseph Ochaya
Quick Answer
Joseph Ochaya began at Kampala City Council before playing for Asante Kotoko in Ghana, Navibank Sài Gòn in Vietnam, Lusaka Dynamos in Zambia and TP Mazembe in DR Congo — a Ugandan left-back with a genuinely wide career geography. He joined Al Mokawloon Al Arab on 17 September 2022 and has 64 caps and 2 goals for Uganda. His biggest strength is the experience gathered from his multi-club, international career; the key question is managing his physical output at 32.
Player Info Card
| Full name | Joseph Benson Ochaya |
| Date of birth | 14 December 1993 |
| Age | 32 |
| Place of birth | Kampala, Uganda |
| Nationality | Uganda |
| Primary position | Left-Back |
| Shirt number | 23 |
| Current club | Al Mokawloon Al Arab (17 September 2022) |
| Contract status | Not confirmed |
Career History
| Period | Club | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Early career | Kampala City Council | Uganda |
| 2012- | Asante Kotoko | Ghana (for roughly $30,000) |
| Career | Navibank Sài Gòn | Vietnam |
| Career | Lusaka Dynamos | Zambia |
| Career | TP Mazembe | DR Congo |
| 2022-present | Al Mokawloon Al Arab | Egyptian Premier League |
Ochaya started at Kampala City Council/Kampala Capital City Authority before moving to Ghana’s Asante Kotoko for around $30,000 in November 2012. He built a wide international resume with spells at Navibank Sài Gòn in Vietnam, Lusaka Dynamos in Zambia and TP Mazembe in DR Congo. He joined Al Mokawloon Al Arab on 17 September 2022. As of October 2024 he had 64 caps and 2 goals for the Uganda national team.
Playing Style & Assessment
Ochaya offers a left-back profile shaped by wide-ranging experience across continents and leagues, with regular international minutes. He shows physical duel strength and positional discipline defensively.
Strengths
- International experience — 64 caps for Uganda show familiarity with high-level pressure.
- International club exposure — Spells in Ghana, Vietnam, Zambia and DR Congo have built adaptability to different football cultures.
- Club continuity — Regular minutes at Al Mokawloon Al Arab since 2022 show system fit.
Development Areas
- Age — At 32, he is approaching the tail end of his physical peak.
- Contract clarity — His current contract end date is not clear in public sources.
- Current-season data — Detailed 2025-26 performance data is limited in public sources.
Level Projection
Verdict: A left-back with wide international experience and national-team pedigree; could be considered a rotation or experience signing for mid-to-lower Süper Lig clubs.
Sporting Director’s Note
| Current level | Süper Lig experience/rotation left-back |
| Primary role | Left-Back |
| Transfer cost | Data insufficient |
| Key strength | International experience |
| Key risk | Age |
| Scout verdict | Should be tracked for another spell |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Joseph Ochaya? A left-back with 64 caps for Uganda who has played for Al Mokawloon Al Arab since 2022.
Which countries has Joseph Ochaya played in? Uganda, Ghana, Vietnam, Zambia, DR Congo and Egypt.
Sources & Methodology
This report was compiled by cross-referencing Transfermarkt, the club’s official profile page, Wikipedia and accessible football data platforms. Tactical commentary and the level projection are GegenSports editorial assessments.
- Wikipedia — Joseph Ochaya
- Transfermarkt — Joseph Ochaya transfer history
- Sky Sports — Joseph Ochaya profile data
