Uganda Premier League side SC Villa announced the signing of defender Gavin Kizito.

Kizito returns to a side he captained in the 2021/22 campaign before going professional.

After putting pen to paper, the defender could not hold back his excitement.

“Villa is a club that has a special place in my heart,” Kizito revealed.

“I am overwhelmed by the welcoming messages from everyone at the club. I cannot wait to play for SC Villa when the season kicks off,” he added.

“I am looking forward to reaching our desired goals as a team, and I hope we have a successful season ahead.”

Last season Villa was on top of the log till witnessing a painful shift in things and they finished third in one of their best campaigns in recent years.

A lot has changed including playing and coaching staff but the 16-time record champions of the league will seek to repeat last season’s success or even make it better.

Their season will get underway on Friday, September 15 as they host league newbies Kitara FC at Muteesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku.

Uganda Premier League side SC Villa has announced the acquisition of versatile midfielder Elvis Ngonde.

Ngonde joins the Jogoo after spending a season at Jinja-based side Gadaffi FC.

According to the club’s official website, Ngode has been awarded a three-year employment contract keeping him at the club until 2026.

On arrival he said; “I am happy to join the Jogoos for the next three years.”

“I have been welcomed by everyone at the team and I have settled in well. SC Villa is a club that bases its roots on history and I am glad,” he added.

“I can only perform to my best to be part of the rich history. I just can not wait to see myself putting on the club jersey when the season begins.”

SC Villa will kick off the 2023/24 season against Kitara FC on Friday, September at Muteesa II Stadium.

Uganda Premier League side SC Villa have finally agreed terms with the forward Hakim Kiwanuka.

Reports indicate that Kiwanuka agreed to sign a three-year contract tying him to the club until 2026.

Since the departure of Charles Bbaale to Rwanda’s Rayon Sport, the Jogoo have been busy in the market looking for a suitable replacement.

The team had earlier acquired Denis Ojara but the lanky talisman suffered a nasty injury that will keep him out of action for quite a while.

Charles Lwanga was the immediate choice and the former Jogoo is back to the club to kick start from where his story with the historical club paused.

The acquisition of Kiwanuka means that SC Villa’s striking line will have Ivan Bogere, Lwanga and a new man into the fold.

His goal-scoring antics are not up for discussion having proved while at his former side Proline FC.

SC Villa will kickstart the 2023/24 campaign by hosting Kitara on Friday, September 15 at Muteesa II, Stadium.

FUFA Big League side Lugazi FC has unveiled another forward named Samuel Ssemugugu.

Ssemugugu joins ‘The Leaders’ switching from Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) Football Club in the ongoing transfer window.

The announcement was made public via the club’s official website.

“We are thrilled to introduce our latest addition, striker Ssemugugu Samuel,” the statement partly read.

“He joins our ranks ahead of the highly anticipated 2023/24 season,” it added.

Ssemugugu has been awarded a two-year employment contract that will keep him at the club until 2025.

On joining he said; “Once I spoke to the manager, I knew that this environment would be perfect for my development.”

“I am incredibly excited by this opportunity to play here and I am determined to repay the faith that the club has shown in me,” he added.

He takes the number of the latest entrants to 10 in the ongoing transfer window.

FUFA Big League side Lugazi Football Club has unveiled youngster Alvin Birungi.

Birungi joins Lugazi switching from Kampala Regional League side Ntinda United FC.

The pacy and agile forward was awarded with a three-year employment contract with an option to extend further.

Birungi shared his ambitions with MTN Sports, making it clear that he wants to cement his name on the big stage.

“I am glad that God has given me a chance to play on a much better stage than before,” he said.

“I will do all it takes to see that we perform and as a team, I believe we can qualify for the top-tier league. We have quality players at the club and am longing to learn from them and become better,” he added.

While at Ntinda United last season, Birungi scored seven goals and made five assists to guide his side to the fourth position on the Kampala Region log.

Lugazi will attempt to chase the ticket into the Uganda Premier League having finished fifth in the just concluded campaign.

Birungi’s arrival provides coach William Kyeswa with more options upfront and also adds pace and quality to his squad ahead of a busy campaign.

As the current transfer nears an end, teams are searching for quality players to beef up their squads, while players are seeking teams to better their careers.

Goalkeeper Braddy Wokorach is the latest addition to SC Villa’s roster ahead of the 2023/24 season that gets underway this month.

Wokorach was among the players recently released by the newly promoted NEC FC as they swept their house ahead of the new assignment.

Wokorach has been awarded a three-year employment contract that keeps him glued at the club until 2026.

Wokorach was a vital piece in NEC’s puzzle as they found a route into the top tier. He kept nine clean sheets in 18 games played for the Bugolobi-based side.

He was part of the NEC squad that won ten games, drew five, and only lost thrice, conceding 11 goals on the journey.

Wokorach will face competition from Meddie Kibirige and Norman Angufinduru to take up the starting slot in between the sticks.

Reports indicate Gavin Kizito has returned to Uganda Premier League side SC Villa.

The defender joins UPL record holders from Egyptian side Al-Ittihad where he spent a season.

The defender cemented the reports after a suspicious post on his Twitter account.

“Hello SC Villa,” he posted before the club responded, “Clearly we have got unfinished business Mr Twagala Silverware.”

Kizito’s contract was terminated by abruptly terminated by Al-Ittihad ending the the marriage on a sudden note.

He is a great addition to the squad. Kizito is a versatile player who adds depth to the defensive options of the club.

SC Villa recently lost their former captain Gift Fred but Kizito’s presence creates an answer to the lingering questions of the Joogos defence.

Uganda Premier League side Wakiso Giants have entered the race to sign Hakim Kiwanuka.

SC Villa had come so close to agreeing on an employment contract with Kiwanuka but discussions have reportedly frozen due to finances.

Wakiso Giants feel they can offer a better deal to snatch the talented goal-poacher as SC Villa watches.

For starters, Wakiso Giants lost two lethal forwards last season, Frank Ssebuffu left the Purple Sharks in the middle of the season before Sharif Kimbowa also used the back door during the ongoing transfer window.

Kiwanuka had moved to Scotland for Trials but it seems they were not successful and he is back in the country at his club Proline FC.

If Kiwanuka fails to agree on a deal with SC Villa it will be the second time since the two parties came close to sealing a deal last season before it fell apart late.

Reports indicate Proline is open to hearing from any party that holds successful personal terms with the player.

SC Villa has already signed Denis Ojara, Elvis Ngonde, Peter Onzima, Charles Lwanga, Misi Ssemugera and Cyrus Kibande meanwhile a number of players have departed.

Uganda Cranes forward Rogers Mugisha has switched to Kenya Giants Gor Mahia in the ongoing transfer window.

Mugisha joins Kenyan switching from Uganda Premier League side UPDF FC.

He was among the eight entrants that were announced during the league opener against Sofa Paka which was played on Saturday.

Mugisha had an impressive show with UPDF as well the Uganda U20 during the continental tournament played in Egypt.

The youngster will share a dressing room with his compatriot Patrick Kaddu under the stewardship of former Uganda Cranes coach Jonathan McKinstry.

Gor Mahia has been busy in the market, doing all it takes to defend the title of the Kenyan League.

Uganda Cranes left-back Mustafa Kizza has reportedly made a U-turn back to Arouca Football Club.

Kizza and the Portuguese side parted ways in December last but the two parties seem to have rekindled their partnership according to The SportsNation.

The roving left-back has been awarded a two-year employment contract that glues him to the club until 2025.

Kizza joined Arouca FC in 2022 after falling out with Montreal Impact which resulted in a contract termination.

Without a doubt, Kizza is a tried and proven player who has a lot of potential and deserves yet another chance on the professional stage.

Going back to Arouca FC means the two have ironed out the challenges that led to the earlier breakout hence having a better sight at things this time round.

The transfer gives Kizza a chance to regain his fitness level and confidence so that he can make a return to Uganda Cranes’ ranks.