David GOMBE

Aberdeen have signed Uganda Cranes defender Elvis Bwomono on a brief time period employment contract.

Bwomono, who can play at centre-back or right-back, will play for the Scottish aspect till the tip of the season after quick trial interval to assist with an harm disaster in defence.

Aberdeen have defenders Mats Knoester, Kristers Tobers, Tom McIntyre, and Nicky Devlin sidelined on account of accidents as they search to keep away from the drop from the Scottish Premiership.

The transfer sees Bwomono reunite with Aberdeen supervisor Stephen Robinson who he labored with for 18 months at earlier membership St Mirren.

The Ugandan defender is anticipated so as to add versatility to Aberdeen’s backline.

“He’s fast, athletic and cozy working in a again three, at full-back and even in midfield when wanted,” Robinson stated.
“We introduced him into Cormack Park this week to evaluate his health and sharpness, and he acquitted himself nicely, notably within the bounce recreation [against Dundee] on Wednesday.”

Elvis Bwomono expressed his delight upon the transfer:

“I’m delighted to be right here and searching ahead to working with the supervisor once more.
“I wish to assist the group as a lot as I can. Even within the quick time I’ve been in, you’ll be able to see the standard within the group. Coaching has been intense and, even within the bounce recreation, you may see the gamers taking over what the supervisor is asking for.
“We’ve obtained seven huge video games forward and my focus is on doing every part I can to assist the group end the season as strongly as potential.”

Bwomono has not performed since leaving IBV in January, whom he joined final summer time after leaving St Mirren. He performed 43 occasions for St Mirren, serving to them to consecutive top-six finishes within the Premiership.

Bwomono was born in Uganda on twenty ninth November 25 years in the past however left for England on the age of three.

He had his youth profession at QPR earlier than becoming a member of Southend United as a 14 yr previous and left the membership in 2021 earlier than becoming a member of IBV.