Ugandan midfielder Khalid Aucho is nearing a move to Cairo giants Zamalek SC, Soka25east can exclusively reveal.

According to close source in Cairo, the Uganda Cranes midfield cog could replace Nigerian midfielder Morof Yousef, whom the White Knights are seeking to offload.

The Egyptian Premier League transfer window closes midnight today.

Aucho, 24, is a free agent since parting ways with Serbian heavyweights Red Star Belgrade last month.

The former Gor Mahia star last month tried out with Scottish Premiership club Dundee.

Yesterday, Ugandan midfielder Hassan Waswa sealed a two-year move to Tala’ea El-Gaish SC in the Egyptian topflight.

The duo turned out for Cranes in the Russia World Cup qualifying tie against the hosts Pharaohs of Egypt Tuesday.