How Much Shaban Earns at Al Hilal Benghazi
Muhammad Shaban in action for Al Hilal Benghazi
Getting a lucrative deal is nothing new for West Nile’s journeyman, Muhammad Shaban Jagason. The talented striker has navigated the highs and lows of a professional football career, with his latest move to Libyan giants Al Hilal SC Benghazi marking yet another milestone in his transfer journey.
Shaban first tasted cross-border money in 2018 when he secured a significant deal with Moroccan powerhouse Raja Casablanca. This move came after a potential transfer to South African side Stellenbosch fell through, followed by another near-miss with Croatian elite club Dinamo Zagreb. Despite these setbacks, Shaban quickly became accustomed to striking impressive deals.
After a brief stint at Raja, Shaban returned to Uganda, where he signed with Vipers SC. The Kitende-based club had to dig deep, offering a signing fee of 70 million Ugandan shillings to secure him on a three-year deal. However, his time at Vipers didn’t go as planned. Plagued by injuries and limited game time, Shaban’s stay was cut short after just one season.
In search of a fresh start, Shaban made a surprising return to his boyhood club, Onduparaka FC. This move was less about money and more about reigniting his goal-scoring form. Despite this, he became the highest-paid player at the club, earning 2 million Ugandan shillings per month. Shaban didn’t disappoint, netting 15 league goals, just three shy of the top scorer, Ceaser Manzoki.
This resurgence earned him another big move, this time back to KCCA FC, where he signed a contract that included a 105 million Ugandan shillings signing fee and a monthly salary of 4.3 million. After fulfilling his two-year contract at KCCA, Shaban set his sights abroad once again, this time landing a deal with Al Hilal SC Benghazi.
The Libyan side offered Shaban a hefty signing bonus of 170 million Ugandan shillings after deducting agency and broker fees. His monthly earnings at Al Hilal stand at an impressive 21 million Ugandan shillings for the next 1 year. If his performance meets expectations, there could be an extension with even better terms, or perhaps a move to an even bigger club outside Libya.
Adding to Shaban’s financial advantage is Uganda’s tax policy, which exempts talent earnings from taxation, whether earned domestically or abroad. This means Shaban gets to enjoy the full benefits of his hard-earned income, making his move to Al Hilal SC Benghazi not only a significant career step but also a smart financial decision.