Former KCCA forward Simon Tshisungu Kakonde has found solace in Ivory Coast as he gets ready to return to action.

In the ongoing transfer window, Kakonde has joined Ivorian League One side ASEC Mimosas.

The striker’s arrival to his new side comes at a perfect time as the league is yet to kick off, though Kakonde played over the weekend in the CAF Confederation Cup.

The lanky forward came on in the 78th minute as ASEC lost 2-1 to Togo’s ASC Kara in the second leg of the preliminary round.

ASEC Mimosas will kick off the league on Friday. September 20 against Korhogo.

Unceremonious departure from KCCA

Kakonde joined KCCA in 2022 on a two-year deal, but his stay at MTN Omondi Stadium was brought to an end unceremoniously.

In May 2023, Kakonde was given an eight-game ban that kicked off his troubles on the local scene.

The ban came at a time when the league was left with four games so it was pushed to the next campaign.

At the start of the 2023-24 campaign, he was part of the pre-season plans before suddenly going AWOL.

• Uganda Premier League | Fixture
• Friday, September 13, 2024
• KCCA vs URA – 7:00 pm

KCCA Football Club are set to host URA Football Club as the 2024/25 Uganda Premier League campaign gets underway at MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo on Friday.

As the campaign kicks off, both sides will be seeking maximum points so as to attain a perfect start.

KCCA head coach Abdallah Mubiru believes that his charges are motivated enough to secure an impressive start.

“We want to start the league on a positive note as this will give us momentum,” the gaffer stated.

“We have prepared well and hopefully the players can execute the things we have been working on during pre-season,” he added.

“We will not have Usama Arafat as he is recovering from a knock he suffered in pre-season but the rest of the squad is available to represent the club.”

URA gaffer Alex Isabirye sounds confident noting that he is building a team that will put up a great fight.

“We are building a team that will compete. Personally, I am a natural born winner and I want trophies here and our target this season is to achieve something at the end,” he stated.

KCCA will be seeking a better start to the league compared to that of the previous campaign where they were winless in the first five games.

In the previous 29 meetings, KCCA FC has won nine times, while URA FC FC has won 13. Both sides have shared spoils seven times.

Uganda Premier League side KCCA FC is set to celebrate the KCCA FC Day today themed ‘Ekiri e Lugogo’.

The highly anticipated celebrations will be held at MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo, on Tuesday, September 10, 2024.

The day will feature several events, such as unveiling the 2024/25 squad as well as the squad.

But before that, there will be a game between KCCA Legends and Uganda Cranes Ex internationals as the club rolls back memory lane.

KCCA CEO Anishar Shahir Muhoozi has emphasised that the event is meant to connect with the club’s fans.

“The event is meant for the club to connect with its fans and supporters,” she stated.

“We want to give our fans and supporters a chance to come together and celebrate the club ahead of the 2024-25 season,” she added.

“The friendly match between our legends and ex-internationals are opportunities where we seek to renew the memories of the yesteryears.”

The event will be free of charge for all the club’s fans and well wishers.

Uganda Premier League side KCCA has confirmed the signing of experienced forward Derrick Nsibambi in the ongoing transfer window.

Nsibambi put pen to a two-year employment contract that will keep him at the club until July of 2026.

The goal poacher returns to the club that brought him to the big scene from 2014 to 2018.

He believes that he is back home and is excited to get started again after completing the transfer.

“I’m happy to be back home where it all started. I know this club through and through, and I know what it means to the fans. I can’t wait to get started again,” he shared.

Nsibambi left KCCA in 2018, and he has played for different clubs across the continent in countries like Egypt, Kenya, Ethiopia, and Oman.

His return seeks to feel the big void created by the departure of Muhammad Shaban, who joined Al Hilal Beghanzi in Libya.

Nsibambi will compete for a starting berth in the striking position with Abubaker Mayanja and Emmanuel Anyama.

Uganda Premier League side KCCA has organised a football clinic that kicked off on Monday, August 26, 2023, at MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo.

The football clinic has welcomed both boys and girls aged three years to 17 as the club seeks to nurture young talents.

Aisha Muhozi, CEO of KCCA, welcomed the young talents to the KCCA family as they embarked on grooming their skills as early as possible.

“We are happy to host the first of kind, holiday clinic for KCCA FC, and we are looking forward to a great experience with the young ones,” Muhozi stated.

“We want to be part of the youngsters’ journey as they pursue a football career. The football clinic is not only focusing on playing football but also emphasising cooperation and discipline,” she concluded.

One of the football clinic coaches, Habib Kavuma, shared that the young ones were taken through some essential techniques on day one.

“Day 1 of the clinic was a good one. As coaches, we focused on imparting essential techniques such as passing, dribbling, and ball control,” he said.

“We have a well laid out programme that will have participants do fitness drills to improve their stamina, speed, and agility,” he added.

The football clinic will run until Friday, August 30.

FUFA Super 8 | Results

• NEC 1-1 Vipers (1-1)
• KCCA 3-3 Kitara (3-4)

Denis Omedi staged an outstanding performance as Kitara eliminated KCCA to advance to the semifinals of this year’s FUFA Super 8 tournament.

The two sides played to a 3-3 stalemate as Kitara secured their semifinal slot on a 4-3 aggregate at the end of the two-legged fixture.

Joel Sserunjogi fired the hosts ahead with a thrilling belter from a distance to beat Kitara custodian Crispus Kusiima in the ninth minute.

However, KCCA’s joy was short-lived as Omedi levelled matters through an exciting rabona kick that left the fans on their feet in amusement.

Jude Ssemugabi finally placed Kitara in the driving seat after 36 minutes after guiding home Omedi’s powerful delivery in front of goal.

At the end of the find stanza, the referee awarded KCCA a penalty after judging Ronald Otti to have fouled Etienne Katenga in the dangerous area.

Bright Anukani stepped up and sent Kitara’s custodian Kusiima the wrong way as he converted from the spot to level matters.

Ssemugabi once again found the back of the net thanks Omedi’d brilliant delivery from the left flank to give Kitara the deserving lead three minutes after recess.

KCCA returned to the game after finding an equaliser through Hassan Muhamood, who found the back of the net with a header.

Kitara will take on the winner between BUL and Maroons in the semi-final while KCCA will take on NEC in the classification games.

Uganda Premier League side KCCA Football Club has confirmed the signing of defender Hassan Muhamud in the ongoing transfer.

Muhamud’s switch to KCCA reunites him with gaffer Abdullah Mubiru, with whom they worked both at Police FC and Mbeya City FC.

The development was confirmed via the club’s official website on Sunday, July 15, 2024.

“Hassan Muhamud has joined FC on a two-year deal until the end of the 2025-26 season,” the statement partly reads.

Muhamud revealed to KCCA media his delight in joining the Lugogo-based side

“I am delighted to join KCCA FC,” Muhamud said before adding; “Every player desires to play for a club like KCCA FC.”

“I have a good relationship with the manager, and he has shared with me his plans. I am certain that we can achieve so much as a unit.”

“The club has fantastic, and this kind of competition keeps every player on the toes, and it is healthy for all of us,” he concluded.

Muhamud has previously played for Express FC, SC Villa, Onduparaka, and Police in the Uganda Premier League.

Uganda Premier League side KCCA Football Club has confirmed the signing of Bright Anukani in the ongoing transfer window.

Anukani completed the move back to the MTN Omondi Stadium after signing a three-year deal that keeps him at the club until the end of the 2026-27 season.

The development was confirmed via the club’s official website on Friday, July 12, 2024.

“Bright Anukani has returned to KCCA FC and has signed a three-year deal with KCCA FC until the end of the 2026-27 season,” the statement partly reads.

Anukani was quick to remind the public that he has unfinished business at KCCA FC.

“I am so happy to be back at KCCA FC. I have unfinished business here,” Anukani stated.

“I was here on a season-long loan, and the majority of the players I played with are still here. I want to win with this club and also help it achieve its objectives,” he added.

“I have a great bond with the coach, and he has already shared with me his plans ahead of the new season. I return a better player, mature, and experienced.”

Anukani will largely compete for a position with Steven Munguchi, Ashraf Mugume, and Saidi Mayanja in the attacking midfielder role.

Attacking midfielder Bright Anukani has confirmed that he will not be playing for Vipers in the upcoming season.

This puts an end to the three-year marriage of Anukani and the Uganda Premier League side Vipers SC.

The development was confirmed via his social media platforms, where he penned an emotional message.

“I will forever be grateful for the opportunity to play at this great club. Thank you, Vipers SC, to all the staff in every department, from the top management to the helpers, not forgetting the media, thank you for the love and support,” Anukani wrote down.

The talented midfielder joined the Kitende based side in the 2021-22 campaign as he switched from Proline FC.

He has won two Uganda Premier League titles and a Uganda Cup in the three years spent at the club.

Reports indicate that he is set to join KCCA FC a side he played for in the 2020/21 campaign under the reign of Mike Mutebi.

Uganda Premier League side KCCA has finally confirmed the signing of roving left-back Isa Mubiru.

Mubiru joins the Lugogo-based side after switching from Vipers, where he spent the previous two seasons.

The development was confirmed via the club’s official website on Monday, July 1, 2024.

“Isa Mubiru has signed a two-year deal with KCCA FC until the end of the 2025-26 season,” the statement partly reads.

Mubiru is well known for his aggressive style of play that often makes good runs upfront on top of having an inch-perfect cross.

“I feel so happy to sign for KCCA FC. It is a dream come true to play for this club that is one of the best on the continent,” he said.

“I have come here to add to the rich history of the club. The club has good players in the position that I play in, but I bring with me health competition,” he added.

Mubiru will compete for a position with the likes of Herbert Achai, Mustafa Kizza, James Mubezi, and Rogers Atube.