The transfer window is still ongoing in Uganda with all teams in action done some business so far.
From the top eight from last season to the newly promoted four sides, activity in the transfer market to strengthen ahead of the new season that officially starts on August 28 has been massive.
In this piece, Ismael Kiyonga looks at the transfer business of each club in regards to players in and out as per available information.
Vipers SC
Major ins: Farouk Miya, Ceaser Manzoki (Free agents), Loyce Marius Mbaba (Stella Club d’Ajame), Jacques Mangoba (AS Simba), Joel Sserunjogi (KCCA), Nicholas Mwere (BUL) and Princewill Biwerebo Tarabina (Plateau United)
Major outs: Bashir Ssekagya, Alfred Mudekereza, Livingstone Mulondo (Lugazi), Grant Matsiko (Entebbe UPPC), Robin Kane Hney, Nicholas Wadada, Taddeo Lwanga (AFC Leopards), Frank Katongole (BUL), Rogers Torach (CS Constantine)
KCCA
Major ins: Ibrahim Kasule (New York Red Bulls II), Yunus Sibira & Maxwell Owachigiu (Kitara), Elvis Ngonde & Charles Lwanga (SC Villa), Brian Jjara (on loan)
Major outs: Gavin Kizito, Peter Magambo, Umar Lutalo (BUL), Joel Sserunjogi (Vipers), Joao Gabriel, Ivan Ahimbisibwe, Rogers Mugisha, Derrick Nsibambi, Sharif Ssengendo, Charles Lukwago, Steven Oyirwoth
SC Villa
Major ins: Steven Mugisha (Bulemeezi Ssaza), Isaac Gumperom (Young Elephants), Tony Zuzu Asiku (Arua Airfield), Hassan Matovu (Maroons), John Asiimwe (Express)
Major outs: Charles Lwanga, Elvis Ngonde (KCCA), Norman Angunfidru (Kigezi Home Boyz), Misi Diego Ssemugera (Kitara), Jean Brady Wokorach (BUL), Ali Bayo (Police), Hassan Mubiru (Azam)
Kitara
Major ins: Karim Ndugwa, Jerome Kiirya (BUL), Misi Diego Ssemugera (SC Villa), Jackson Ssembatya (NEC), Christopher Bonny (Ghana), Nicholas Kasozi, Ivan Akera (Al Hilal Juba), Joel Mutakubwa (Wolwalo Adigrat), Martin Kiiza
Major outs: James Alitho, Aziz Saleh, Yunus Sibira (KCCA), Muhammad Shaban, Sadiq Ssekyembe, Amir Kakomo, Frank Kasumba, Eric Tumwine.
NEC
Major ins: Enock Tumwesigye (Kigezi Home Boyz), Henrique Lubwama (UPDF), Fahad Bayo (unattached), Mustafa Mujjuzi (Entebbe UPPC)
Major outs: Muzamir Mutyaba, Patrick Bayiga, Joseph Dhata, Jackson Ssembatya (Kitara), Siraje Sentamu, Timothy Muwanguzi, Joseph Sseremba
Entebbe UPPC
Major ins: Anwar Ntege, Swadiki Moro (Buhimba), Ibrahim Mugulusi, Tah Kalvin Barni & Thomas Ochungu (BUL), Sharif Ssengendo (KCCA), Grant Matsiko (Vipers), Reich Kokolo Triomphe (Coton Sport, Cameroon), Ronald Kayondo (UPDF), Yannick Mitrail (Fujairah, UAE), Ibrahim Orit (BUL)*
Major outs: Mustafa Mujjuzi (NEC), Eric Ssenjobe, Meddie Kyeyune (URA), Samuel Nsubuga, John Kokas Alou, Joel Male, Marvin Mukiibi, Fazil Tumwine
BUL
Major ins: Cyrus Kibande & Jeans Braddy Wokorach (SC Villa), Umar Lutalo (KCCA), Faizo Matovu & George Masembe (URA), Derrick Byabachwezi (Kitara), George Kaddu (Tusker, Kenya), Frank Katongole (Vipers)
Major outs: Jerome Kiirya & Karim Ndugwa (Kitara), Ibrahim Mugulusi, Kelvin Barni, Thomas Ochungu (Entebbe UPPC), Bakali Magunda, Isaac Wagoina (Express), Fredrick Ngalo, Viane Ssekajugo, Nicholas Mwere (Vipers), Julius Barasa
Police FC
Major ins: Ali Arshavin Bayo (SC Villa), Rogers Kiwanuka & Ivan Mayanja (Maroons), Hadji Shukuru (Calvary), Hudson Kagulire (Mairye United), Henry Kayemba, Innocent Engwedo (Sebei Province), Dirisa Masembe (Masaka City)
Major outs: James Brian Obedi, Umar Kasumba, Ryan Kizito Figo, Reagan Male, Ibrahim Ssengooba & Edward Kasibante (loaned to Ntugasaze), Sula Mpanga (loaned to Kigezi Home Boyz)
Lugazi FC
Major ins: Livingstone Mulongo (Vipers), Emmanuel Munoobi (Buikwe Red Stars), Brian Ade (Onduparaka), Cromwell Rwothomio (NEC), Jeremy Matata (Calvary FC), Vincent Zziwa (Iganga United), Tony Kyamera (Kator – South Sudan), Frank Mulimi (SC Villa), Christopher Birungi (Nyendo United), Jamaldeen Buchochera (Gasogi, Rwanda), Lousi Anguti (MYDA)
Major outs: N/a
Mbarara City
Major ins: Brian Aheebwa, Rogers Mugisha (KCCA), Ivan Bogere (UPDF), Godfrey Omoki, Bruce Aine (Mbarara District), David Kakaire (Sheema), Mahad Rashid (Mbarara District), Shafik Bekunda (Sheema), Iran Musinguzi (Rubirizi)
Major outs: Aaron Ichuma, Bernard Ndifuna, Francis Odongo, Latif Ssenkubuge, Wycliffe Ahumuza
Kigezi Home Boyz
Major ins: Osman Mayanja (Masaka City), Norman Angufindru (SC Villa), Benjamin Gakumba (Express FC)
Major outs: Enock Tumwesigye (NEC), Allan Egaku Gerald (KCB, Kenya)
URA
Major ins: Marvin Nyanzi, Elvis Ssekajugo, Mikdad Ssenyonga, Marvin Praise Wambuga (Express), Sharif Lubega, Eric Okutu
Major outs: Derrick Ochan, Joseph Ssemujju, Bright Vvuni, Fred Amaku, Rahmat Ssenfuka, Derrick Kakooza, Justine Opiro
Express FC
Major ins: Alpha Thierry Ssali (KCCA), Nicholas Jjonga, John Kisekka, Isaac Wagoina, Rogers Atube, Duncan Sseninde, Shafik Batambuze, Moses Sseruyidde, Amisi Bwangani, Mathias Kigonya, Michael Lutaaya, Ronald Tumusiime, Shafik Kiryowa, Jonah Mugisha and Abdul Katumba.
Major outs: Marvin Praise Wambuga, John Asiimwe (SC Villa), Marvin Nyanzi, Elvis Ssekajugo (URA), Blanchar Mulamba, Mikdad Ssenyonga, Sharif Lubega, Ismael Ali (Maroons), Khassim Hafizi
Maroons
Major ins: Patrick Bayiga (NEC), Derrick Mwere (Bright Stars), Derrick Ochan (URA)
Major outs: Ivan Mayanja & Rogers Kiwanuka (Police), Apollo Kagogwe, Simon Tamale
Ntugasaze
Major ins: Charles Batiibwe Okello (Entebbe UPPC), Apollo Kagogwe (Maroons), Jacob Opar (Paidha Black Angels), Jimmy Ndalambi (Kiyinda), Francis Onekalit, Sabir Edema (Nebbi Central), Shafik Matovu (Bright Stars), Mahad Mugerwa (Amus College)
Major outs: Kenneth Lukyamuzi, James Tekakwo, Eric Jakisa, Sabir Yasin, Shalik Sesija Bebe, Hudu Salim
Blacks Power
Major ins: Bashir Asiku, Joseph Kizza (Kira), Joseph Enyabu (Buddu), Eric Nyonyitono (Buhimba), Donati Okello (Lugazi),
Major outs:
UPDF
Major ins: Innocent Asiimwe, Innocent Ongurucho (Buwambo United), Derrick Kato (Kisugu United), Derrick Talemwa (Young Simba), Musa Matovu (Wakiso Giants)
Major outs: Ronald Kayondo (Entebbe UPPC), Henrique Lubwama (NEC)
Kataka
Major ins: Francis Odong (Mbarara City)
Major outs: N/a
With that transfer business, which of the club has so far done the best business in the market? Meanwhile, the available transfers are as per what have the clubs have revealed to media.
Note: The transfer window in Uganda officially closes on September 26, 2026.
