Zambian forward Enock Sakala Jr has joined Kyrgyz club FK Abdysh-Ata Kant five months into his stay in UAE with Gulf United.
FK Abdysh-Ata Kant took to social media to confirm the arrival of the lanky forward in Kyrgyzstan, A land locked country in Central Asia.
“Welcome to the Abdysh-Aty family! 🧡💚
Abdysh-Ata Football Club is pleased to announce the signing of Zambian striker Enock Sakala.
The 24-year-old forward has joined our team after transferring from Gulf United (Dubai). We are sure that his speed, technique and focus on the goal will help the team in the new season.
We wish Inoka bright matches, important goals and big victories in green and white!
Welcome! 💚.”
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The Kyrgyz Premier League or OLIMPBET Premier League for sponsorship purposes is the top division of professional football in Kyrgyzstan. It was created in 1992 after the dissolution of the Soviet Union.
The league is composed of eight teams. The most successful team is Dordoi Bishkek which has won the league thirteen times while FK Abdysh-Ata Kantwon the league 3 times in a row, 2022-2024.
Prior to joining Gulf United , he had a similar stint with Nkana, and before that Sakala trained with BETWAY Premiership side Orlando Pirates in pre-season after leaving Chippa United.
The 23-year-old left Chippa United in July last year after a short-term deal, where he featured six times, scoring one goal after joining them in February 2025 after a stint in Egypt with Modern Sport.
Sakala scored 12 goals in the 2023/2024 MTN Super League season and helped ZESCO United to qualify for the CAF confederation Cup before departure for Egypt.
