Uganda Premier League champions Vipers SC have formally parted methods with head coach Ivan Minnaert following the expiry of his contract.

The Belgian tactician leaves St. Mary’s Stadium, Kitende, after guiding the Venoms to the 2025/26 Uganda Premier League title, their eighth league crown in membership historical past.

In a press release launched on Sunday, Vipers thanked Minnaert for his contribution throughout his time on the membership.

“The membership appreciates Minnaert’s devoted service and professionalism to Vipers SC and desires him one of the best in his profession path,” the membership mentioned.

Minnaert’s departure comes simply weeks after serving to Vipers efficiently defend their league title. The Venoms completed the marketing campaign with a powerful file of 19 victories and 10 attracts, struggling just one defeat on file—a boardroom forfeiture after the membership declined to honour a league fixture towards Kitara FC whereas protesting the brand new competitors format.

Regardless of home league success, Vipers fell quick in different competitions. Their hopes of retaining the Stanbic Uganda Cup ended within the semi-finals towards Kitara. After a goalless draw within the first leg in Hoima, Vipers had been held to a 1-1 draw at Kitende and exited on the away-goals rule.

The membership additionally failed to succeed in the group phases of the CAF Champions League. Minnaert’s solely defeat on the pitch throughout his tenure got here towards Energy Dynamos of Zambia, who beat Vipers 2-1 at Kitende earlier than eliminating them 3-2 on mixture within the preliminary spherical.

Whereas his exit marks the tip of a profitable spell on the membership, Minnaert leaves having delivered silverware and maintained Vipers’ place on the summit of Ugandan soccer.

Consideration will now flip to who the membership appoints as his successor forward of the 2026/27 season and their return to continental competitors.

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