Uganda Premier League side KCCA FC has acquired Sharifu Ssengendo from Gaddafi FC in the ongoing transfer window.

Ssengendo joins the Lugogo-based side after putting pen on a three-year employment contract that will see him play for KCCA until July 2027.

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

“Sharifu Ssengendo has signed a three-year deal with KCCA FC until the end of the 2026-27 season,” the statement partly reads.

Ssengendo is a versatile player who can operate as a winger as well as a midfielder (both defensively and offensively).

He spoke to KCCA media, revealing that he is greatly yearning to be part of KCCA’s rich history.

“It’s an honour for me to join KCCA FC. It has been my dream to feature in this club one day. The club has a rich history, and I want to positively add to that history,” he was quoted.

“I have been here in the past for trials but am pleased that finally I caught the eye of the coaches and have been signed by the club. I hope to achieve many things together with this group of players,” he added.

KCCA continues to strengthen its squad as it seeks to end the long trophy drought at the MTN Omondi Stadium.

Uganda Premier League side KCCA Football Club has tied down young custodian Humphrey Oyirwoth in a five-year contract.

The development was confirmed via the club’s official website on Tuesday, June 25, 2024.

“Humphrey Oyirwoth has committed his future to KCCA FC until the end of the 2028-29 season,” the statement partly reads.

“The young goalkeeper signed his senior contract with KCCA FC and will be part of the 2024-25 squad,” it added.

According to the club, Oyirwoth has previously trained with KCCA’s reserve side, and his development has greatly impressed the technical team at the club.

“I am delighted to commit my future to KCCA FC. From the first day, I started training with the club. I made a vow to myself that I signed for this club, and I am glad it has started,” the website quoted the youngster.

“The hard work starts now, and I have got to work my way to the top. I have been surrounded by wonderful goalkeepers and coaches at the club who have helped me develop into a better player.”

“I will continue learning from them. I know I have got to work extra hard to earn my place, and I will do exactly that going forward,” the custodian concluded.

Oyirwoth is gifted with fine reflexes but also comfortable with playing from the back, among other attributes that make up a modern custodian.

Uganda Premier League side KCCA FC have tied down midfielder Ashraf ‘Fadiga’ Mugume until the end of the 2026/27 season.

The agile midfielder inked a three-year employment contract to continue his life at the Lugogo-based side that seeks to attain its lost glory.

The development was confirmed on the club’s official website on Wednesday, June 12 evening.

“Ashraf Mugume has committed his future to KCCA FC for another three years until the end of 2026-27 season,” the statement partly reads.

Mugume initially joined KCCA in 2020 as a free agent. Since then he has been an integral piece in the building puzzle of the Kasasiro Boys.

“I feel delighted to commit my future to KCCA FC. I have been happy since joining the club in 2020,” he stated after putting pen to paper.

“The first days at the club were a little tough as I had to adapt to a new environment but thanks to my teammates they made me feel at home. I am now a better player and have gained experience over the years,” he added.

“I am committed to the club and I want to win with KCCA FC. I have had several conversations with the manager and I am aligned with his philosophy and hopefully, we can achieve many great things.”

Mugume has previously played for Police and Vipers SC before joining KCCA FC.

Uganda Premier League side KCCA has completed the signing of attacking midfielder Steven Munguchi from Gaddafi FC.

Munguchi has put pen on a three-year employment contract that will keep him at the Lugogo-based side until the 2026-27 campaign.

The development was confirmed at the club’s official website on Monday, June 10, 2024.

“Steven Munguchi has put pen on paper with KCCA FC until the end of the 2026-27 season,” the statement partly reads.

Munguchi revealed that he knows the demands and growth required for playing for a club like KCCA FC.

“I know the demands of playing for a club like KCCA FC and I am ready to live up to that,” Munguchi stated.

“I am happy to sign for KCCA FC. It is such a great feeling to be part of this club with a very rich history. The club has a plan and proper systems,” he added.

“I was able to tell through the interactions I have had with the manager. I have some friends at the club and I am certain they will help me to fit in.”

Munguchi has previously played for URA FC, Soltilo Bright Stars, Gaddafi FC and Kakiri TC.

Uganda Premier League side KCCA has announced the acquisition of youngster Shafik Nana Kwikiriza.

Kwikiriza has put pen to paper on a five-year contract employment that will keep him at the club until the end of the 2028-29 season.

The announcement of the signing was confirmed on the club’s official website on Monday morning.

“Kwikiriza Shafik Nana has signed a five-year deal with KCCA FC until the end of the 2028-29 season,” the statement partly reads.

The youngster shared with the club media his excitement after switching from Jinja-based BUL to KCCA FC.

“I am delighted to join KCCA. It is a dream come true to join a club of this calibre. I have had conversations with the club manager and he shared with me his grand plan and philosophy,” he stated.

“I believe I can be a key figure to his plans. I want to add to the rich history of his club and I trust that we can do this together with my other teammates,” he added.

The youngster comes to KCCA at a time when the club is hungry for titles and yearns to go back to their old glory days.

In the previous season, KCCA finished fifth on the Uganda Premier League log with 54 points collected in 29 games.

Uganda Premier League side KCCA FC has announced the contract renewal for their custodian Mutwalibi Mugolofa.

Mugolofa has put pen to paper on a two-year employment contract that will see him at the club until the 2026-27 season.

The development was confirmed via the club’s official website on Thursday, June 6, 2024.

“Mutwalibi Mugolofa has renewed his contract with KCCA FC until the end of the 2026-27 season,” the statement partly reads.

The custodian joined the team in January 2024 before penning a short-term contract that kept him at the club until the end of the season.

In the previous campaign, he managed to be in goal for four games, making two clean sheets on his report card.

In an interview with the club media, Mugolofa expressed his recent excitement upon extending his stay at the club.

“I am happy to commit my future to KCCA FC. I have felt at home during my first six months at the club, and I didn’t think twice about my contract renewal,” he was quoted.

“I want to compete and become an important member of this club. When I joined the club, I set goals for myself, and part of those was to get back to my very best,” he added.

“The club has offered me an opportunity, and I want to continue competing with other good goalkeepers at the club. I am ready to go again.”

Uganda Premier League | Results 

• KCCA 4-0 Wakiso Giants

KCCA registered a well-deserved 4-0 victory against Wakiso Giants in the Uganda Premier League encounter at the MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo on Tuesday.

Muhammad Shaban, Filbert Obenchan, Haruna Lukwago and Joao Gabriel were on target as the Kasasiro Boys staged an emphatic victory in their last home game this season.

Shaban nearly gave the hosts a lead but his effort was cleared off the line.

Shaban finally broke the deadlock in the 20th minute after guiding home Ashraf Mugume’s delivery in the box.

Six minutes later, Obenchan doubled the hosts’ lead with a powerful header from close range as Wakiso Giants’ backline looked stranded.

Lukwago netted the third on the day after guiding a thrilling effort at the near post into the net.

In the second stanza, Wakiso Giants tried to improve but were not lethal enough to convert their chances.

Gabriel put the icing on the cake with yet another beautiful finish after being set by Lukwago from the right wing.

The victory takes KCCA to the fifth position with 48 points while Wakiso Giants lie 12th on the log with 32 points.

Uganda Premier League | Results

• KCCA 1-0 UPDF
• Gaddafi 3-1 Maroons
• Mbarara City 0-0 URA

KCCA secured a well-deserved 1-0 victory against UPDF in the Uganda Premier League at MTN Omondi Stadium on Tuesday.

Shaban Muhammad scored the only goal as the home side secured maximum points on the day.

Arafat Usama nearly gave the hosts the lead in the second minute after being set up by Shaban but his effort went narrowly wide of the target.

Seven minutes later, Joao Gabriel found the back of the net but the assistant referee flagged the effort offside.

UPDF goalkeeper Richard Anyama made a great save palming away Usama’s curler midway through the first stanza.

In the 39th minute, Shaban was tripped in the dangerous area and the referee awarded the Kasasiro Boys a penalty.

Shaban stepped up and converted from the spot to score his 16th of the 2023/24 campaign.

Before halftime, Saidi Mayanja’s effort rattled off the frame as the hosts nearly doubled their lead.

In the 64th minute, KCCA introduced Emmanuel Wasswa and Julius Poloto for Ashraf Mugume and Gabriel.

It was an emotional time as the club’s captain Poloto returned from a long-term injury.

The victory sends KCCA into fourth place with 45 points while UPDF are 15th with 21 points from 26 games played.

Uganda Premier League | Fixtures

• KCCA vs UPDF
• Mbarara City vs URA
• Gaddafi vs Maroons

KCCA will play host UPDF in a Uganda Premier League encounter at MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo on Tuesday, May 7.

The Kasasiro Boys have gone seven games without a loss and will be seeking to extend their unbeaten streak to eight games as they face troubled UPDF.

In the pre-match conference, KCCA head coach Abdallah Mubiru revealed how proud he is of his charges for the fight but also added that the club has bigger ambitions.

“I am amused and proud of the work that has been done by everyone at the club to see that we get positive results,” he said.

“We are still far from where we deserve to be but ai believe we shall get there if we keep doing things the right way. The signs are there and the club is supporting the journey,” he added.

“I hope the management of the club will be patient and support us through so that we achieve our target.”

Mubiru also noted that it’s not easy facing a team like UPDF that is fighting to get out of relegation.

“Such teams that are fighting for survival are very tough to face. They will come and throw everything on the ground so we need to be ready and fight back for glory.”

Team News

KCCA will miss the services of the two goalkeepers Derrick Ochan and Anthony Emojong who are injured.

Etienne Katenga, James Mubezi and Haruna Lukwago are also ruled out of today’s clash.

• Uganda Premier League | Result
• KCCA 2-0 SC Villa

KCCA secured a 2-0 victory against SC Villa in the Uganda Premier League encounter played at Namboole on Wednesday, March 1, 2024.

Usama Arafat’s brace helped the Kasasiro Boys earn maximum points on the emotional return to Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.

The sweet victory equally meant that KCCA had sealed a rare double beating SC Villa home and away.

The well-attended match saw both sides have a fair share of possession however the better chances of the game were created by the hosts.

Amidst having two clear chances on the goal Usama and Emmanuel Loki failed to guide the ball into the back of the net from close range.

Charles Lwanga put to waste SC Villa’s best chance as he failed to guide the ball past Anthony Emojong from close range.

Usama broke the deadlock after easily nodding home Herbert Achai’s cross in the 81st minute and the fans erupted into applause and cheers.

Eight minutes later, Usama sealed a personal brace after completing a team attack as SC Villa’s backline was left frustrated and helpless.

KCCA is now sixth on the log with 42 points while SC Villa lies fourth on the log with 45 points in 25 games.