Reigning StarTimes Uganda Premier League champions Vipers SC have appointed former Cameroon nationwide staff head coach Denis Lavagne as their new head coach on a two-year contract forward of the 2026/27 season.

The 61-year-old French tactician replaces Belgian Ivan Jacky Minnaert, who left the membership by mutual consent on the finish of the 2025/26 marketing campaign.

Lavagne arrives at St. Mary’s Stadium, Kitende with practically three a long time of teaching expertise throughout Europe, North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa and the Center East. He constructed his repute throughout a profitable spell with Cameroonian giants Coton Sport, the place he gained 4 Elite One league titles, three Cameroon Cups and guided the membership to the 2008 CAF Champions League last.

His teaching résumé additionally consists of managing the Cameroon nationwide staff, in addition to spells with Étoile du Sahel, Al Hilal Omdurman, JS Kabylie, USM Alger, Azam FC, and a number of other different golf equipment throughout Africa and the Center East.

At Vipers, Lavagne will likely be assisted by John ‘Ayala’ Luyinda, who stays the membership’s assistant coach, whereas Belgian efficiency specialist Salmi Yassine joins as Head of Efficiency and Health.

The Frenchman will likely be tasked with defending Vipers’ Uganda Premier League title, difficult for the Stanbic Uganda Cup and CECAFA Kagame Cup, and main the membership’s quest for achievement within the CAF Champions League.

Amongst Lavagne’s profession highlights are guiding Coton Sport to the 2008 CAF Champions League last, main JS Kabylie to the 2021 CAF Confederation Cup last, profitable 4 league titles in Cameroon and one in Sudan, and serving as head coach of the Cameroon nationwide staff.

His appointment underlines Vipers SC’s dedication to construct on their home success whereas making a stronger affect on the continental stage.

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