Following a recent increased number of Kenyan internationals moving to the top tier European leagues, Uganda have had their own reason to cheer as Scottish giants Rangers FC, who are the current reigning champions in Scotland, announced the signing of youngster Christian Mulindwa.The Gers’ official Academy Twitter account confirmed over the Easter holiday that Mulindwa will join the Under-18s squad after penning a permanent deal with the club until the end of next season.“Rangers FC are delighted to announce the signing of Christian Mulindwa. Christian joins our under-18 squad until summer 2023,” the club posted alongside Mulindwa’s picture holding a Rangers jersey.📝 #RangersFC are delighted to announce the signing of Christian Mulindwa.Christian joins our under-18 squad until Summer 2023. pic.twitter.com/rwVzAvienD— Rangers B & Academy (@RFC_Youth) April 18, 2022 It is understood the youngster was signed up after impressing on trials at the club.“Mulindwa has been at Auchenhowie for a while, presumably on trial, so it is about time that he was signed up permanently on a contract at the club. He has clearly impressed in his time in Glasgow and we really hope he can kick on and progress with the Under-18s. Of course, it is tough for young players to do that because so many get to the level Mulindwa has now reached only to never make it properly at a senior level,” Ibrox News, a publication that follows Rangers news, wrote.Henry Meja off to SwedenAlthough, there is not a lot of information available on Mulindwa, it is believed he has been a part of English Premier League side Brentford FC at some point in his budding career.The Rangers academy is fondly known for producing Chelsea’s teenage sensation Billy Gilmour, who is currently on loan at Norwich, alongside Nathan Patterson, Alex Lowry and Leon King. Chelsea wonderkid Billy Gilmour has no regrets over Ibrox exit; insists he’s still a fan. “Every minute I’ve been here [At Chelsea], I’ve loved it. I’m still a Rangers fan. I watch Rangers play and they’re doing well just now. Hopefully, they can keep it up and win the league.” pic.twitter.com/xh0skKFH3R— Rangers FC & Linfield FC (@bluesbrothers86) December 20, 2020
