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 Maroons has confirmed Ibrahim Dada as their latest signing in the ongoing transfer window.

The 25-year-old forward joins the Prison Wardens after being released by URA Football Club.

The development was confirmed on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, via the club’s official social media platforms.

“Maroons FC is delighted to announce the signing of Ibrahim Juma Dada from URA FC on a two-year contract, with an option for extension,” the statement partly reads.

According to Maroons, Dada is known for his clinical finishing, pace, and exceptional ball control and usage.

Since graduating from Nyamityobora FC, Dada has experienced growth and maturity in his craft, thus being a great replacement for Fred Amaku, who joined Kitara FC.

At URA FC, Dada scored 14 goals and created 12 assists in 87 appearances. He becomes Maroons’ third signing in the ongoing transfer window.

Uganda Premier League side Kitara Football Club has completed the signing of Titus Ssematimba in the ongoing transfer window.

Ssematimba has agreed to a one-year employment contract that will keep him at the club until July 2025.

The announcement was confirmed today, Tuesday, July 9, through the club’s official website.

“Titus Ssematimba is officially a Kitara Football Club player after agreeing and spending his signature on a year-long contract,” the statement partly reads.

Ssematimba earlier spent two seasons at Wakiso Giants and showed a glimpse of potential at an early age.

After putting pen to paper, the attacking midfielder told the club’s media that he was eager to write a new chapter with Kitara.

“I am excited and already feel welcome here (at Kitara). I am keen to write a new chapter with Kitara and hope it will be a good experience,” he stated.

He added; “I want to give my very best, better myself as a player and help my new team win more games and silverware.”

Ssematimba becomes the club’s third signing following the arrival of defender Ronald Otti and defensive midfielder David Ndihabwe.

Ivan Asaba is one of Uganda’s young exciting talents and that was proven by how the forward guided Uganda Hippos to the U-20 AFCON Final in 2021.

The St Mary’s Kitende forward has since then met challenges in his growth that limited his time on the green and many Ugandans forgot about him.

However, Asaba is excited about his maiden Uganda Premier League season and hopes to revive his stalled career.

“I am excited because it’s going to be the first time to play in the Uganda Premier League,” he told NBS Sport.

“I expect to help my team finish in a better position than what it finished in the last season. I also want to help the team move forward, and not be relegated to the Big League,” he added.

Asaba still dreams of playing professional football and he believes joining Maroons can be a stepping stone to reach the promised land.

“I want to use the club (Maroons) as a stepping stone to going professional. My other targets are winning trophies here and helping the team to achieve its goals.”

Asaba has grown through the ranks winning the CECAFA U-17 Championship in 2020 before storming the Hippos’ side.

At Maroons, Asaba signed a two-year contract ahead of a fresh start for the promising forward.

Reigning Uganda Premier League Champions SC Villa has announced a travelling squad for the 2024 CECAFA Kagame Cup having six new faces.

Denis Kaka Omony, Kato Ssemayange, Geoffrey Lubangakene, Najib Yiga, Johnson Ssenyonga, and Isaac Mpagi are the new faces in the 25-man squad.

The two left backs Omony and Ssemayange join the league record champions switching from Soltilo Bright Stars, where they ran out of contract.

Right back, Mpangi also joins Villa from Maroons, the energetic and speedy defender brings fresh energy to the Jogoo.

After helping Mbale Heroes earn top-tier status, Lubangakene has also joined Villa as another option in the heart of the backline.

Former Hippos forward Yiga has also joined SC Villa after concluding his dull loan spell at Kitara FC.

Ssenyonga joins SC Villa from Jinja North United, which recently suffered the axe, thus falling into the regional league.

SC Villa’s technical branch has also been boosted by the acquisition of Serbian gaffer Momcilo Medic, who has been introduced as the club’s new statistician.

In the CECAFA Kagame Cup, Villa are pitted in Group C alongside APR FC (Rwanda), Singing Black Stars FC (Tanzania), and Al Merriekh Bentiu (South Sudan).

Uganda Premier League side BUL Football Club has confirmed the signing of Isaac Wagoina in the ongoing transfer window.

Wagoina joins the Jinja-based side from Express FC, where he spent the previous campaign.

The development of the transfer was made public on Friday, July 5, via the club’s official website.

“Isaac Wagoina has finalised his move from Express to BUL. The forward joins the club after penning a two-year contract, which keeps him at the Eastern Giants until 2026,” the statement partly reads.

Shortly after penning the contract, Wagoina shared with the club media why he chose BUL among the available options.

“I decided to join BUL, and I was not coerced. I looked at all the teams that were chasing my signature, and BUL was the best among all. Arguably, it’s the biggest team in Uganda,” he stated.

“I looked at its ambitions, ability, and possibility of winning great things, and all boxes were just ticking. I then decided as a player that this is the right team I should play for,” he added.

Wagoina proved to the world that he is a great goal scorer, having scored 14 goals and made three assists in 29 games as Express finished 12th.

He has previously played for Iganga Young, Busoga United, and Busei United before joining the Red Eagles in the previous season.

Talented forward, Isaac Wagoina has bid farewell to Uganda Premier League side Express FC.

The development was brought to the public in an emotional letter released on Wagoina’s social media handles today, Friday, July 5.

“It’s with a heavy and teary heart that I write to you about my departure from the club. I must say it’s one of the hardest decisions to jot down in my life,” the forward penned.

“To my teammates, you have been phenomenal during my stay at Wankulukuku. Sharing the dressing room with you is what a player would ask for, but I am very glad our paths crossed. I wish you nothing but the very best wherever life takes you,” he added.

In the previous campaign, Wagoina was Express’ most utilised player featuring in 29 games and managing to score 14 goals.

Reports indicate that the forward is soon sealing a permanent transfer to UPL side BUL FC.

Express finished 12th on the 15-team log in a dull campaign, and Wagoina was one of the bright spells in the Red Eagles camp.

Uganda Premier League side BUL Football Club has unveiled lanky defender Bakali Magumba in the ongoing transfer window.

The defender joins the oil manufacturers switching sides from Mbarara City, where he spent the previous campaign.

The 20-year-old defender has put a pen on a two-year employment contract that will keep him at the club until June 2026.

The development was made public via the club’s official website today, on Thursday, July 4, 2025.

“BUL is pleased to announce the signing of Bakali Magumba from Mbarara City,” the statement partly reads.

After putting pen to paper, Magumba expressed his excitement about joining a club he supported in his childhood days.

“It’s a dream come true for me to be here now. I have been a fan of this great club since childhood and always of playing for the team,” he said.

“BUL is our home team, and I am proud that they have given me the chance to come back home. I and my fellow players shall fight hard to achieve the team’s goals,” he added.

Magumba has previously played for Busoga United and Gaddafi FC in the top-tier league before joining Mbarara City.

He becomes BUL FC’s maiden signing in the ongoing transfer window.

Uganda Premier League side Lugazi Football Club has announced Sadick Ssempigi as their new head coach ahead of the 2024-25 campaign.

Ssempigi has been handed the assignment to lead the league newbies ahead of the maiden campaign in the top flight.

The development was announced by the club on Tuesday, July 2, 2024.

“We are thrilled to announce the arrival of our new head coach Sadick Ssempigi,” the statement partly reads.

“Coach Sadick, we are excited to have you lead the team and bring your expertise to the pitch. Let us make history,” the statement added.

Shortly after the announcement, the gaffer shared his excitement to join Lugazi FC.

“I am thrilled to join Lugazi and be part of this ambitious and passionate club. I am focused on bringing my best to this club and committed to working hard, contributing to team success and achieving great things together,” he said.

His maiden assignment will be to ensure that Lugazi maintains a slot in the top tier football.

According to reports, Lugazi has already empowered their squad with the signing of midfielder Rogers Adriko and defender Bashir Asiku.