SC Villa has appointed Ian Robert Mutenda as Technical Director, adding an experienced football administrator and tactician to the club’s technical structure as it seeks to strengthen its long-term football strategy.
The Jogoos confirmed Mutenda’s appointment on Thursday, with the former Soltilo Bright Stars Technical Director taking up the role immediately until the end of the current season.
His appointment is part of SC Villa’s broader ambitions to establish a strong technical foundation and develop a sustainable football philosophy for the coming years.
Mutenda brings 16 years of experience in Ugandan football, having served in various coaching and technical capacities. He is a holder of the CAF B Licence and has built a reputation for his work in team building, player development, establishing club philosophies and formulating long-term technical strategies.
He previously served as Technical Director at Soltilo Bright Stars, where he oversaw one of the most successful periods in the club’s history.
During his tenure, Bright Stars registered their highest-ever league finish, recorded their best points and goals tallies and reached their maiden Uganda Cup final.
His contribution also extended to player development, with several players nurtured at the club going on to represent Uganda at both youth and senior national team levels.
Before joining Bright Stars, Mutenda was Head Coach of Hope Sports Club, guiding the side from the fourth tier to the second division in just three seasons.
Away from the dugout, he has established himself as a respected football analyst, regularly featuring on Next Radio and NBS Sport, where he provides tactical insights and research-driven analysis of the game.
Mutenda is also the founder of The Big Impression Ltd, the company behind East Africa’s first text-message fantasy football game, reflecting his interest in innovation and the wider development of football.
His contribution to the game across coaching, research, broadcasting and innovation earned him the Bee Purple Research and Innovation Award from the University of Brighton.
At SC Villa, Mutenda is expected to play a key role in shaping the club’s technical direction, strengthening its football structures and laying the groundwork for sustained success.
The appointment adds to the Jogoos’ efforts to build a competitive and sustainable football project as one of Uganda’s most successful clubs seeks to strengthen its position in the domestic game.
