Uganda Premier League side Vipers SC has signed Mauritanian forward Mohamed Salem Ekbad.

Salem joins the Venoms from Maritania League One side, FC Nouadhibou where he lifted the the league’s trophy twice in a successive manner.

The forward is a proven goal poacher who netted 11 goals in his previous season.

Salem, 25, becomes the first player from the Islamic Republic of Mauritania to sign for the six-time UPL champions.

In the striker’s role, Salem will face competition from Karim Ndugwa, Cromwell Rwothomio, Yunus Sentamu, Desire Tety, Milton Karisa and Giancarlo Lopez Rodriguez.

He brings the number of new signings at Kitende to seven.

The other arrivals are Rodriguez, Luiz Otavio, Richard Matovu, David Bagoole, Patrick Mbowa and Grant Matsiko.

A brief about Salem

Full Name: Mohammed Salem Ekbad

DOB: February 19, 1998

Age: 25

Nationality: Mauritanian

Position: Forward