Former Gor Mahia attacking midfielder Chris Pius Akena has completed his move to Spanish side Zamora CF, marking another chapter in the Ugandan midfielder’s increasingly international career.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsAkena, who is capable of operating as an attacking midfielder or on the right wing, has joined Zamora for the 2026/27 campaign. Harambee Stars secure friendly to make it 3 matches in 9 daysCurrent Spanish football records list him with Zamora CF B, where he has already made an appearance this season, featuring for 22 minutes.The move takes the 25-year-old back to Spain after his previous stint with Unión Deportiva Las Zocas, further extending his experience in European football.##NAJAVA_MECA_9980516##Akena began his senior career in Uganda with Maroons FC after coming through the club’s academy. He later moved abroad, joining UAE outfit Shabab Al Ahli, where he featured at youth level and won both the UAE U21 Pro League and UAE youth league titles.He subsequently joined Al Rams in the UAE second tier in January 2023, extending his stay in the Gulf country for another year. Kenyan midfielder suffers late heartbreak against Arsenal in UEFA Women’s Champions LeagueHis career then shifted to Europe, where he signed for Greek third-tier side Megas Alexandros Agias Marinas for the 2023/24 season. He later moved to Apollon Pontou, a club competing in Greece’s second tier, before securing another transfer to Greek side Kalamaria.In July 2024, Akena joined Kenyan giants Gor Mahia after leaving Kalamaria. The attacking midfielder arrived at K’Ogalo as a free agent, putting pen to paper on a two-year deal, and was regarded as part of the club’s efforts to add creativity and attacking options to the squad.##NAJAVA_MECA_9980515##His spell at K'Ogalo, however, lasted only one season. Akena confirmed his departure from Gor Mahia in July 2025, bringing an end to his stay with the record league champions.Before joining Gor Mahia, Akena had also attracted attention through his international involvement with Uganda. He earned his first senior call-up to the Uganda Cranes in 2022 and made his international debut in a friendly against Iraq before later featuring against Bahrain.Owalo preaches cease fire to save Kenyan footballAkena will now turn his attention to establishing himself in the Spanish football system, with his move to Zamora providing another opportunity to build on his experience across Uganda, the UAE, Greece and Kenya.