Uganda Premier League aspect Specific FC have formally appointed Morley Byekwaso as their new head coach forward of the 2026/27 season, marking a major step within the membership’s rebuilding venture.

The Crimson Eagles confirmed the appointment on Saturday by means of a video shared throughout the membership’s official social media platforms, introducing the skilled tactician to their supporters.

Within the unveiling video, Byekwaso walks onto the Nakivubo Stadium pitch earlier than juggling a soccer and selecting up the Specific FC flag alongside a jersey bearing his title. Addressing the followers, he pledged his dedication to restoring the membership’s fortunes.

“I’m honored to steer this particular membership. Collectively we’ll imagine, battle and construct a particular membership. We respect Mukwano Gwa Bangi, sq. cross omuliro,” he stated.

He concluded his message by expressing his pleasure about main the staff in entrance of the Specific trustworthy.

“I can’t wait to see the followers within the stands.”

Byekwaso has signed a two-year contract and succeeds Jimmy Kintu Mwera, who lately departed to take over as head coach of URA FC. The membership is predicted to unveil the remainder of the technical staff within the coming days.

The previous SC Villa coach arrives with a wealth of expertise from each membership and worldwide soccer. His teaching journey started at Lugazi United earlier than becoming a member of KCCA FC, the place he served in numerous capacities, together with assistant coach, interim head coach and later everlasting head coach.

He additionally had spells with Membership Victoria College and Simba FC, whereas at nationwide staff degree he guided the Uganda Hippos to the ultimate of the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations and likewise served as interim Uganda Cranes head coach.

Most lately, Byekwaso was in control of SC Villa throughout the 2024/25 marketing campaign earlier than leaving the membership in June 2025.

The appointment additionally marks a return to acquainted environment for Byekwaso, who represented Specific FC as a participant in 2008 after earlier stints with KCCA, SC Villa and Rwanda’s Atraco FC.

His quick process will likely be to rebuild the Specific squad and restore the six-time league champions to the highest finish of the Uganda Premier League after they completed tenth final season.

The appointment follows the latest naming of Becky Cynthia Nakimera because the membership’s Chief Government Officer, underlining Specific FC’s dedication to usher in a brand new period each on and off the pitch.

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