Matthias Kigonya comes with immense expertise. Picture/courtesy
Sinan RAJUB SENOGAÂ
Categorical FC have arguably been the busiest aspect within the switch market after making 19 signings forward of the 2026/27 marketing campaign.
Notably the 19 new faces embrace skilled goalkeeper Mathias Kigonya, left again Shafik Batambuze, winger Alpha Ssali Thierry, striker Isaac Wagoina and former Soltilo Shiny Stars captain Andy Kyambadde.
The Morley Byekwaso coached aspect additionally signed Musician Derrick Ddungu who is often often known as Rickman Manrick, as solely reported by this web site.
Who’s in? Who’re the opposite signings
The Crimson Eagles have maintained their well-known recruiting template of signing the skilled alongside the younger blood with a variety of kids given a chance to navigate the topflight league waters for the primary time.
Different signings are; Aaron Stewart Mutebi, Steven Yiga, Michael Lutaaya, Mugisha Jonah, John Kisekka, Nicholas Jjonga, Abas Muluya, Hamidu Nsubuga, Amis Bwangani, Keiden King, Marvin Ssebirago, Aggrey Atandu and Tumusiime Richard Apuuli.
Who to look out for?
Holding midfielder Nicholas Jjonga has been spectacular within the Masaza Cup with a few scintillating performances for Buddu Saaza. He has been acquired from Archers FC, alongside goalkeeper budding goalkeeper Marvin Ssebirago Ssali.
Steven Yiga is predicted to be a success following his starring performances with Buddu Saaza and Soccer Classroom FC in final season’s Stanbic Uganda Cup.
The previous St. Mary’s Kitende left winger has already earned a Uganda Hippos summon and he’s at present a part of the squad making ready for the upcoming U20 CECAFA Championship.
Amis Bwangani can also be anticipated to discover a footing following his stint at URA FC and most just lately at FUFA Huge League aspect Iganga United.
Aaron Stewart Mutebi follows Disan Galiwango’s footsteps
Among the many new signings is midfielder Aaron Mutebi who’s a younger brother to former Categorical FC left again and captain Disan Galiwango.
Galiwango performed 51 league video games for the Crimson Eagles between 2018-20, scored six objectives and 4 assists within the course of earlier than incomes a giant transfer to Vipers. All eyes can be on Mutebi to see how far he can go.
Wagoina, Ssali get a second chew of the cherry
Wagoina and Ssali have returned to Categorical following disappointing spells at BUL FC and KCCA FC respectively.
Each Wagoina and Ssali had their greatest topflight performances whereas at Categorical and can be hoping to rediscover their type.
Wagoina scored 14 objectives and three assists through the 2023/24 season ending three objectives shy of the golden boot winner Shaban Muhammad.
Ssali had solely 5 appearances with KCCA and 6 with NEC FC earlier than opting to return to Categorical from the place he scored three objectives and acquired one help within the 23 video games he performed through the 2023/24 season.
Who’s their captain?
Goalkeeper Mathias Kigonya who instructions extra expertise than nearly everybody within the squad is tipped to be the membership’s new captain.
Kigonya, who final featured within the UPL in 2016 with Shiny Stars, has had stints in Kenya, Zambia, Tanzania and Zimbabwe along with his current tackle being Hardrock FC within the Zimbabwean topflight.
Categorical will kickoff their 2026/27 season on Sunday thirtieth August with a visit to Njeru to tackle Alex Isabirye’s BUL FC.
