Overview:
Without necessarily overhauling the squad, the decision reflects the club’s ambition to rebuild following the appointment Denis Lavagne who is expected to spearhead the new era with focus on creating on a hungrier competitive squad.
Vipers have internally resolved that some members of the current squad must leave, marking the start of transformative period at Kitende.
Without necessarily overhauling the squad, the decision reflects the club’s ambition to rebuild following the appointment Denis Lavagne who is expected to spearhead the new era with focus on creating on a hungrier competitive squad.
Looking at their transfer business so far, the Venoms have signed four players including Gabon national team goalkeeper Loyce Marius Mbaba, DR Congo highly rated right back Jacques Mangoba as well as Joel Sserunjogi, arguably the best defensive midfielder in the league and Nicholas Mwere who has consistently earned national team call ups.
The incomings show a statement of intent to remain a force domestically but also try to force their way onto the continental stage by reaching the Caf Champions League group stages.
However, it is the outgoings that have spoken volume about the club’s ambition to rebuild the squad.
Long serving centre back Livingstone Mulondo, veterans Nicholas Wadada and Alfred Mudekereza, goalkeeper Bashir Ssekagya who has live up to his billing plus Grant Matsiko, Frank Katongole and Taddeo Lwanga have all been confirmed to have left the club.
In the past, Vipers has been signing players but reluctant to let go of those they don’t intend to use and thus have squad depth without necessarily using all the players.
That has always left complacency in the squad and in the end left Vipers with players reluctant to compete but assured of big salaries and wages based entirely on sentiments.
With the approach so far seen this window, more players are said to be on the departure list and new faces could be on the way to Kitende.
