NEC FC Patron Lt. Gen. Mugira demands improvement after falling short of expectations

Following a decline from the 2024/25 season, NEC FC Patron Lt. Gen. James Mugira has set higher standards for the forthcoming season.

NEC ended the campaign 5^th on the UPL table and were eliminated at the quarter final of the Stanbic Uganda Cup by Vipers.

Speaking at the club’s end of season dinner at Silver Springs, Bugolobi, Mugira noticed how they shrunk in comparison to the season before in which they finished second and also played in the Caf Confederation Cup.

“This season may not have met the expectations we set for ourselves. We had promised to walk the streets of Kampala with our trophy, so compared to last season, we declined from second to fifth,” he noted.

“Of course, that is not bad, but we need to do better. The results were below our standards as NEC FC,” he added.

“My standards are always very high. I always want to be number one. If we do not become number one, then at least let us be number two, and indeed we were very proud of your performance the other season.”

Despite so, Mugira told the players and staff that how their strength will be seen is on the reaction.

“As we gather here to mark the end of the season, we also want to reflect honestly on the journey we have taken. True success lies in bouncing back from difficulties. Don’t give up. As diehards, there is no retreat and no surrender.

“As we close this season, let us carry forward the urge to improve. May next season bring renewed energy, better football, stronger results and restore pride to everyone associated with the club.

“May we return next season stronger.”

At the function, the club awarded best season performers with Tony Atukunda claiming the MVP gong while Richard Basangwa, Hannington Ssebwalunyo, Warren Bbule and Joseph Sseremba were also celebrated.

Benjamin Ochan, retired in January and Paul Mucureezi were honoured for their time at the club.