Derrick Akampurira
SC Volcanoes have strengthened their squad with the signing of seven new players as a result of the membership intensifies its push for promotion to the FUFA Large League subsequent season.
Membership president Dr. Martin Mbonye confirmed that all the model new recruits have signed short-term contracts working until the highest of the current advertising marketing campaign, with extensions matter to effectivity.
The Kisoro based totally side, competing inside the FUFA Western Regional League, have liked a excellent debut season and in the mean time lead the desk and likewise made a notable impression inside the Uganda Cup, the place their journey ended on the Spherical of 32.
New Signings
The membership’s latest additions embrace
Derrick Ikooza (aka Neymar) left Once more, beforehand of Six O’clock FC
Francis Ndahura (aka April) left Winger, from Six O’clock FC from Bushenyi, Samari Faruku Attacking Midfielder, from Kuluva Rainbow FC (Arua District),Emmanuel Ogwang Attacking Midfielder, from MYDA FC (Mbale)Magende Benon (Ben) Defensive Midfielder, from Synergy FC (Bugerere),Alijuna Benard Central Defender, from Ntinda United FC (Kampala),Kayongo Shaban Striker, from Nantabulirwa FC (Mukono)
In step with the membership, The signings intend to reflect the membership’s intent in order so as to add depth and experience all through all departments as they technique the decisive stage of the season.
Within the equivalent development, Dr. Mbonye confirmed the departure of numerous players who’ve moved on to pursue options elsewhere, along with McDonald Buule, Walusimbi Muhamad, Iradukunda Esau, Ofwono Jotham, Shafik Kabugo, Kwiringira Timothy, and Ivan Akatwijuka.
Nonetheless, Head coach Patrick Ochan has confirmed that all the newly signed players have arrived at camp and begun teaching with the group no matter some nonetheless awaiting completion of their having fun with licenses.
Ochan revealed that solely two of the seven signings have formally featured so far, significantly Emmanuel Ogwang and Derrick Ikooza.
He added that, the remaining players are anticipated to be obtainable for alternative as quickly as their licensing course of is finalized.
He assured supporters that all important procedures have been completed by the membership, with solely formal clearance remaining sooner than the full squad may be deployed.
Within the meantime, SC Volcanoes will return to league movement on March 10, 2026, as soon as they face Kihihi Youthful Boys at Kihihi Extreme School Playground in Kanungu District in what ensures to be an essential Western Regional League encounter With the momentum on their side and reinforcements secured and persevering with signaling crucial intent of their pursuit of promotion to a nother stage in Uganda soccer.
