KCCA FC has finally announced the signing of Angolan defender, Aires Emilson Gonzaga.

The lanky centre-back joins the Kasasiro Boys on a two-year-employment contract that will see him keep at the MTN Omondi Stadium until 2025.

Upon being unveiled, Gonzaga revealed that he is excited about the deal and seeks to make a positive impact on the football scene within the borders.

“I am excited to be here in Uganda and to be joining KCCA FC,” Gozanga was quoted by the club’s official website.

“I am grateful for the opportunity and I want to make a positive impact on the Ugandan football scene,” the defender stressed his intention.

Furthermore, Gozanga believes that he can take the levels of soccer onto the next level.

“I can help to raise the level of football in the country. There are a lot of young players coming up in Uganda and I will try to be close and guide them.”

“I am confident that we can make KCCA FC a force to be reckoned with in African football,” he concluded.

He becomes the second signing of KCCA after the acquisition of Brazilian forward, Joao Gabriel Esteves Cardose.

The Lugogo-based side will be will be starting life with their new coach Sergio Daniel Traguil.

Last season they finished second after failing to beat Vipers SC on goal difference.

A brief about Gonzaga

Name: Aires Emilson Gonzaga

Position: Defender

DOB: January 3, 1996

Age: 27 years

During a well-crafted unveiling video, Joao Gabriel Esteves Cardoso revealed it’s the exciting playing style that attracted him to the Lugogo-based side.

The Brazilian youthful forward becomes KCCA’s first signing in the ongoing transfer period.

“I am impressed with their style of play, and I think I can fit in well with the team,” Gabriel said during his unveiling interview.

“I am so excited to experience the African culture and to play in front of the passionate fans,” he continued.

The Brazilian youngster underlined his interest in playing in Africa and that could be another reason that pulled him to MTN Omondi Stadium.

“I have always been interested in playing in Africa, and I have been following KCCA FC for a while now.”

The Kasasiro has spent three seasons without lifting a trophy and Gabriel expressed his plans of helping them win titles.

“I want to help KCCA FC win the league title. I also want to make a positive impact on the team and help them reach the next level,” he stressed.

“I think African Football is on a rise. There is a lot of talent coming out of Africa and I think the continent is becoming more competitive.”

He has previously played for Brazil’s Flamengo (U-20), ADC Cabofriense and Germany’s FCA Darmstadt.

A brief about Joao Gabriel

Name: Joao Gabriel Esteves Cardoso
Position: Forward
DOB: August 21, 2001
Age: 22

KCCA FC’s new head coach Sergio Daniel Moniz Traguil finally met his players on Monday, July 3, at MTN Omondi Stadium.

Clad in a white Nike t-shirt, blue khaki trousers and white sneakers Sergio walked into a room that had KCCA players seated waiting to meet their new gaffer.

Besides him was all jolly Eduardo Lazaro Ramon Leiva who will be working as the strength and conditioning coach.

And when Sergio had the attention in the room all to him, he started off by thanking the players for the hard work exhibited last season before he warned them not to expect favours from him.

“Thanks for the great hard work last season and I commend you for the fight you put up till the last day,” the Portuguese tactician began.

“But now that should be put behind so that we kick start a new journey all together as we seek to attain the long-awaited success,” he added.

Expect no favours but rather rewards

“Earning a starting position in my team should be a reward and not a favour. So that should be clear whoever plays best during the training session will automatically start in my team.

“I expect total commitment and unity in the team. We all have a role in the process and so we need to give our best so that we are all victors in the end.”

Shortly after the meeting, Sergio was seen further talking to Hassan Mubiru and Charles Lwanga as the trio looked to have bonded already.

Coach Eduardo also created a good rapport with the club members as he loudly sent his greetings in Cuban Spanish, ‘¿Cómo estás?’ to mean how are you?

Among the technical team, it’s only Moses Oloya that was seen as part of the meeting meaning Jackson Kaddu Magera (First Team Coach) and Saka Mpiima (Junior Team Coach) were absent.

Also, Luis Manuel Correiro Guerreiro (Assistant Head coach) is still out of the country attending to a family matter.

Uganda Premier League side Sergio Traguil recently announced Sergio Daniel Moniz a Portuguese tactician as their new head coach.

While at a press conference held today at Kati Kati restaurant, Sergio revealed his first target at the 13-time League champions is taking the Kasasiro Boys to the CAF Confederation Cup groups.

“We must go to the group stages, we have all it takes to achieve that and am confident about it,” Traguil noted.

“I have been following this club for quite a while. I have seen a lot of talent here and with that talent, we shall achieve a lot of amazing things,” he added.

The Kasasiro boys last played continental football under tactician Mike Mutebi in the 2018/19 campaign when they reached the group stages of the CAF Champions League.

On January 06, 2021, KCCA suffered another blow when they were eliminated from the CAF Confederation group stages’ qualifiers by AS Kigali who won the tie on away goals after a 3-3 stalemate.

After finishing second in the league behind Vipers who scooped a double, the Kasasiro boys earned a ticked to fight for a spot in the Confederation Cup.

They will believe yet again to find a route onto the grand stage to end the long wait.

KCCA FC’s new coach Sergio Traguil has promised to work closely with the club’s junior team.

While at Kati Kati Restaurant in his maiden meeting with the fourth estate, he promised to dedicate much of his time to the youth and nature talent as long as he stays at the MTN Omondi Stadium.

“I am going to work closely with the junior team and see how many of those I can build,” the Portuguese coach said.

“I have scheduled a meeting today and I will be talking to them after their game. I started my career with Benfica’s junior side so I have a special interest in young talents,” he added.

In the past, KCCA has been a nursery bed for huge talents which is not the case in recent days.

With the arrival of Traguil, the KCCA faithful should once again start believing that they will be seeing new talents sprout from their junior side.

Players like Allan Okello, Mustafa Kizza, Julius Poloto, Lawrence Bukenya, and Noel Nasasira to mention but a few have all passed through the academy at Lugogo.

The Lugogo-based side has made some good money from their youth side and if the project is given the right support then it will yield more into the club’s coffers.

“When we implement our style and belief right from the grassroots then it provides quality players for tomorrow. I will continue to talk to my fellow coaches to see that our target with the junior team is achieved.”

KCCA’s Junior Team is coached by Ssaka Mpima.

Jackson Magera returns to MTN Omondi Stadium as the first-team coach of the KCCA FC senior men’s team.

The former SC Villa gaffer returns to a club where he worked under Mike Hillary Mutebi for two and a half seasons before he showed the exit door.

In the previous season, he proved his worth after guiding SC Villa to the third position on the 15-team log with a squad that was largely made up of youthful players, top-tier debutants and a few senior players.

However next season, the assignment will be doing all it takes to see that KCCA FC end the trophy drought that has been on since the departure of Mutebi.

Magera will work under head coach Sergio Traguil and his assistant Luis Manuel Correira.

Another foreign coach Eduardo Lazaro Ramon Leiva will further beef up the technical team in the role of Strength and Conditioning.

The goalkeeping coach remains Moses Oloya, Felix Ayobo is maintained as the club’s fitness coach while Saka Mpiima has been confirmed as the Junior team’s head coach.

Ivan Ssewanyana will maintain the position of team doctor working with Emmanuel Tusuubira as the club’s physiotherapist.

Uganda Premier League side KCCA FC and FUFA Women Super League champions Kampala Queens have tied the knot which will see them enter marriage for a period of three years.

The partnership will get underway on Saturday, July 1 and end on June 30, 2026. The development was revealed on Tuesday, June 20.

“KCCA Football Club and Kampala Queens Football Club have entered into partnership for a period of three years,” the document partly read.

“The partnership has KCCA FC agreeing to take on Kampala Queens FC as a sole Women Football team while equally, Kampala Queens take on KCCA FC as its sole men’s team for all official engagements including FUFA, CAF, and FIFA competitions,” it continued.

Kampala Queens’ new official home is now the MTN Omondi Stadium switching from IUIU Ground in Kabojja where they played their last game against the Lady Doves.

“The partnership will also see KCCA FC provide technical knowledge exchange to Kampala Queens FC’s technical team intermittently for the growth of the game of football in the country.”

KCCA FC will be part of the CAF Confederation Cup and among the requirements in the tournament is having a women’s football club.

While the Queens of Soccer will also be taking part in the CECAFA Zonal Qualifiers as they seek a slot into the CAF Women’s Champions League.

KCCA FC has appointed Portuguese gaffer Sergio Daniel Moniz Traguil as the men’s head coach.

According to the club’s statement, Sergio has put on paper a two-year employment contract that is set to take charge effective Saturday, July 1, 2023.

GAFFER 😎#𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐨 pic.twitter.com/GNYkYUVPzT

— KCCA FC (@KCCAFC) June 12, 2023

Sergio will take the mantle from the club’s legend Jackson Mayanja who was at the helm on an interim basis since Wednesday, April 19, 2023.

“KCCA FC is pleased to announce Sergio Daniel Monzi Traguil as the manager of the men’s senior team on a two-year deal” the statement partly red.

“Sergio, a holder of UEFA A license and currently pursuing a UEFA Pro license takes over from Jackson Maya,” it continued.

“KCCA will benefit greatly from Sergio’s extensive experience, high standard of excellence and a character.”

“He is a successful coach who has worked with a number of different of leagues on the continent but most importantly confirms the club’s DNA of playing,” it concluded.

Sergio started his coaching career at Benfica in charge of of the team’s junior side. He later moved to Kaduna United in Nigera.

He has also coached Hearts of Oak (Ghana), Singida Big Stars (Tanzania), CD Luanda Sul (Angola), Vilankulos (Mozambique), Mirbat SC (Oman), Kabuscorp (Angola), Santa Rita CFC (Angola), and recently Township Rollers FC (Bostwana).

 

KCCA FC has confirmed its participation in the CAF Confederation Cup for the 2023/24 season.

Reports were circulating that the Lugogo-based side was considering letting go of the slot in the continental tournament due to the huge expenditure ahead.

However, KCCA is now ready to take part in the continental tournament according to a post on their social media handles.

“This is to inform all our stakeholders that KCCA FC today has today sent in its confirmation to FUFA confirming participation in the CAF Confederation Cup for season 2023/24,” the post read.

CLUB NEWS

This is to inform all our stakeholders that #KCCAFC has today, sent in its confirmation to @OfficialFUFA confirming participation in the CAF Confederation Cup for season 2023/24.

More details to follow.#CAFCC @CAF_Online @CAFCLCC pic.twitter.com/9sWVCMPzxl

— KCCA FC (@KCCAFC) June 9, 2023

After Vipers clinched the domestic double, it simply meant the second-placed side on the league would take the CAF Confederation slot.

Amidst a blurry campaign, KCCA finished second on the log with 53 points level with Vipers SC who lifted the league title thanks to a superior goal difference.

KCCA’s last journey to the CAF Confederation groups ended prematurely after Rwanda’s AS Kigali eliminated them in the preliminary round.

KCCA FC forward Allan Okello penned down an emotional letter to the team’s faithful reflecting on the just concluded 2022/23 campaign.

The Lugogo-based side finished second on the log with 53 points level with Vipers SC that clinched the trophy due to a superior goal difference.

“I have taken the last few days to reflect on the just concluded season,” Okello said in the letter.

“Our dream from the begging was to win the double this season and it’s only right to accept that it was a very disappointing season for us,” he added.

The Kasasiro Boys kicked off the league in style and Okello was among the spices added to the soccer meal after landing from Algeria’s Paradou having agreed to a loan move.

Thank You, @KCCAFC 💛💙 pic.twitter.com/RbnWwl2i2f

— Allan Okello (@AllanOkello8) May 31, 2023

Having concluded the first season on the top it was written all over the wall that it was their title to win before they lost track along the way. But Okello believes they were several lessons picked.

“While we may not have achieved our ultimate goal. I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude. There is no failure in football, we always learn from even the harshest of experiences.

“I strongly believe we still have whatever it takes to achieve the dream at this great club come next season. To everyone at the club, thank you for the unwavering support and belief.”

“Together we have created memories that will last a lifetime, and I am forever grateful to be part of this great football club,” he concluded.