Ssekagya finds solace at Mbarara Metropolis (Picture by Vipers SC Media)

David GOMBE

Mbarara Metropolis FC have strengthened their squad forward of the 2026/27 Uganda Premier League season with the double signing of goalkeeper Bashir Ssekagya from Vipers SC and central defender Shiny Vuni from URA FC.

The Ankole Lions confirmed the arrivals on Friday, with each gamers penning contracts.

Ssekagya, who struggled for recreation time at Kitende behind the Venoms’ established custodians, joins Mbarara Metropolis in quest of common first-team soccer. The shot-stopper is understood for his reflexes and command of the realm and is anticipated to supply stiff competitors for the primary spot on the Ankole Lions.

Vuni, a commanding centre-back, makes the swap from URA after falling down the pecking order on the Tax Collectors. The previous Arua Hill and UPDF defender brings much-needed expertise, aerial presence and management to a Mbarara backline.

The duo grow to be the newest additions for head coach Francis Mugerwa who’s rebuilding his facet to enhance on final season’s performances and mount a push for a top-eight place within the expanded 18-team, 34-game format.

They may make their
debuts on Saturday when Mbarara Metropolis journey to face Police FC at Kira Police Enviornment, Kamwokya of their opening fixture.

The duo joins different new recruits on the membership who’re Brian Aheebwa, Rogers Mugisha, Ivan Bogere, Eric Tumwine, Iran Musunguzi, Akoragye Hassan, Solomon Okwalinga and Mahad Rashid.