Mbarara City head coach Charles Livingstone Mbabazi has opened the lid on the cause of his addiction and depression suffered in the last 10 years.

In an emotional post via his social media handle, Mbabazi expressed his apologies and promised a great change as he kicks starts a journey of transformation.

“I want to apologise to anyone I have offended and wronged in my life, especially the coaches, chairmen of clubs, the fans and others,” Mbabazi stated.

“I have been living a life of lies since my wife passed away ten years ago. I have been drinking a lot to forget her but I have to accept that she died so that I can move on and be a better dad to my children,” he added.

Mbabazi’s wife deliberately poisoned herself and the two children. The wife passed away but the children were saved after being rushed to hospital.

The gaffer went on to thank each and everyone who supported him and gave him an opportunity. “This comes from the bottom of my heart to thank everyone who supported me and gave me an opportunity to work for them during my condition and during those tough times.”

He further notes that the transformation process is not going to be easy as he seeks continued support and prayers. “It’s not going to be easy but I am ready for the new challenge. The change or new me is for my family and not anyone else and I still need your support and prayers during my transformation,” he concluded.

Mbarara City recently announced Mbabazi as their new head coach replacing Wasswa Bbosa who was at the helm of the club in the previous campaign.

The kick-off dates of the 2024/25 Uganda Premier League have been confirmed through an official document released by the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA).

The latest development from the federation confirmed the highly anticipated campaign will get underway on Friday, September 13, 2024.

However, before the league kicks off, the fans will have a chance to see some of their teams in the FUFA Super Eight tournament as well as the FUFA Super Cup.

The Super Eight tournament is planned to get underway on Monday, August 5 to Sunday, August 25, 2024.

This tournament has been put in place to help ignite the teams and also tune the party mood of the fans ahead of the upcoming tournament.

Then the Super Cup will have the Uganda Premier League champions (SC Villa) and Uganda Cup champions (Kitara FC) lock horns on Friday, August 30.

In the same document, FUFA confirmed that the transfer window is officially opening on Monday, July 1 before it closes on Saturday, September 21.

Uganda Premier League side Vipers have acquired the signature of talented youngster Kenneth Kimera as the third signing of the ongoing transfer window.

The development was announced on the club’s official website on Saturday morning.

“Vastly talented striker Kenneth Kimera has signed and subsequently been unveiled by Uganda Premier League champion Vipers Sports Club,” the statement partly reads.

Kimera has put pen on a two-year employment contract that will keep him at the club until the end of the 2025/26 season.

The youngster joins the Kitende-based side from Wakiso Giants where he netted several goals as a youngster rooting from the Buganda Masaza Cup.

Kimera becomes the third signing joining left-back Derrick Ndahiro and forward Pedro Honjo Chimbiambiulo alias Sukuya.

The forward will vie for a position with Yunus Sentamu, Fumador Asiwome, Fazil Tumwine, Abdul Nsereko, and Eric Kenzo Kambale among other youngsters.

Uganda Premier League side Vipers SC has confirmed the signing of Pedro Honjo Chimbiambiulo also known as Sukuya.

The development of the acquisition of the Angolan forward was confirmed today, on Friday, June 21 via the club’s official website.

“In a bid to further strengthen the ranks, Vipers Sports Club have unveiled versatile Angolan winger Pedro Honjo Chimbiambiulo alias Sukuya,” the statement partly reads.

According to the club, Sukuya has put pen to a two-year employment contract that will keep him at St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende until the end of 2025/26 season.

Sukuya becomes the second signing of the Kitende-based side following the announcement of left-back Derrick Ndahiro.

The duo come in days after Vipers SC confirmed their new Serbian head coach Nikola Kavazovic in a press conference on Wednesday afternoon.

Sukuya brings to Vipers vast experience from the Angolan top flight. He is a versatile player who can play both as an offensive midfielder but also operate on either flank.

Formerly at Wiliete Sport Clube de Benguela SAD, he has also played for Talentos De Benguele, ANZ Desporto Angolano, Domant FC, and Petro de Luanda.

Sukuya is expected to compete for a starting berth with other attacking talents in Yunus Sentamu, Milton Karisa, and Allan Okello among others.

Uganda Premier League side Vipers SC has announced the signing of left Derrick Ndahiro.

The announcement was made through the club’s official website on Wednesday, June 20, 2024.

“Six-time Uganda Premier League champions Vipers Sports Club have completed the acquisition of massively rated and talented left-back Derrick Ndahiro,” the statement partly reads.

According to the club, Ndahiro has put pen to a two-year employment contract to keep him at the club until 2026.

Ndahiro joins Vipers, switching from the Rwanda Premier League outfit Police FC, where he spent the just concluded campaign.

Before joining Police FC, the 24-year-old left has previously played for SC Villa and URA FC in the Uganda Premier League.

Ndahiro becomes the club’s first signing hours after the confirmation of their new head coach, Nikola Kavazovic.

Uganda Premier League side Vipers SC has confirmed Nikola Kavazović as their new head coach.

Nikola Kavazović has put pen to a two-year employment contract to see him at the St Mary’s Stadium Kitende until June 2026.

The development was confirmed during the unveiling ceremony held at St Mary’s Stadium Kitende today Wednesday, June 19, 2024.

During the unveiling presser, Vipers president Dr Lawrence Mulindwa revealed that acquiring the Serbian gaffer is a huge milestone ahead of the dream of ensuring that Vipers become a professional club.

“Recruitment is a process that takes time and you have to do it very well. We feel this time round we got the right coach,” Mulindwa stated.

“We needed a professional coach. We needed a team player because Vipers is a family and we are doing everything to ensure that we keep the club on a professional path,” he added.

“We are trying to address most aspects that define a professional team. We believe in modernisation and that is why we want to put in place all that entails that, including the right technical team.”

In the same breath, Kavazović revealed that he has come to work and will do all that it takes to achieve with Vipers.

“I am grateful for this opportunity and I want to deliver success. I am a student of Portuguese football and I hold their philosophy,” he said.

“Let me send a message to my players, they may be stars but for me, I have no stars. As a team we have to work it my way so things are going to change,” he added.

Vipers were trophyless last season. The arrival of Nikola Kavazović begins a new era as the club seeks to return to the winning mentality and attain more glory going forward.

Uganda Premier League side Mbarara City Football Club has unveiled gaffer Charles Livingstone Mbabazi as head coach.

Mbabazi has put pen on a two-year employment contract that will keep him at the club until the 2025/26 campaign.

The club has confirmed the signing of the gaffer on the social media handles on Monday, June 17, 2024.

“We are delighted to announce the appointment of Charles Livingstone Mbabazi as our new Head Coach on a 2 year contract.” The club confirmed.

This will be the third time Mbabazi will be steering the Ankole Lions after the 2018-19 and 2021 stints.

He joins the club as the direct replacement of Wasswa Bbosa, whose one-year tenure came to an end at the climax of the 2023/24 season.

Mbabazi will have a difficult assignment to regain the Ankole Lions’ lost glory.

It hardly went well for the gaffer last season as he was relieved from his duty at Vipers SC before the end of the campaign.

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.