UPL Clubs Finalize Coaching Staff for 2025/26 Season

The Uganda Premier League (UPL) has completed its coaching appointments for the 2025/26 season, ensuring all clubs meet CAF A license requirements.

By Chris Posiano

August 13, 2025 at 11:30 PM

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As the 2025/26 Uganda Premier League (UPL) season approaches, all 16 clubs have officially announced their head coaches, aligning with the Football Union of Uganda (FUFA) mandate that requires coaches to hold a minimum CAF A license. The updates, shared on FUFA’s official website on August 13, 2025, reflect a strategic effort to elevate coaching standards and enhance the league’s competitive quality.

FUFA emphasized that the regulation aims to professionalize the league and ensure adherence to international football benchmarks. This move has prompted significant changes across several clubs, with new appointments reshaping technical teams. Below is the comprehensive list of clubs and their designated head coaches:

Vipers SC – Ivan Jacky Minnaert (UEFA Pro License)
SC Villa – Kovacevic Zeljko (UEFA A License)
KCCA FC – Jackson Magera and Brian Ssenyondo (CAF A License)
NEC FC – Hussein Mbalangu (CAF A License)
BUL FC – Bogere Kikomeko (CAF A License)
URA FC – Alex Isabirye (CAF A License)
Kitara FC – George Lutalo (CAF A License)
Maroons FC – Umar Abdallah (CAF A License)
Express FC – Kaddu Badru (CAF A License)
UPDF FC – Alex Gitta (CAF A License)
Police FC – Lule Mathias (CAF A License)
Mbarara FC – Peter Mugerwa (CAF A License)
Lugazi FC – Francis Mugerwa (CAF A License)
Calvary FC – Jimmy Kintu (CAF A License)
Entebbe UPPC – Abdallah Mubiru (CAF A License)
Buhimba United – Anjelo Lonyesi (CAF A License)

The appointments underscore FUFA’s commitment to fostering professional growth within Ugandan football. Clubs like Vipers SC and SC Villa have opted for coaches with UEFA credentials, while others have prioritized CAF A-licensed personnel to meet the league’s evolving standards. This shift is expected to influence tactical approaches and player development across the competition.

With the coaching lines set, attention now turns to pre-season preparations as teams gear up for a new era in the UPL. The league’s focus on compliance and quality is poised to reshape the landscape of Ugandan football in the coming months.