Uganda Premier League aspect Lugazi FC has formally unveiled seasoned tactician Francis Mugerwa as their new Co-Coach, set to work alongside the skilled Steven Bogere. The pair steps in following the departure of former head coach Olivier Mbekeka, whose contract with the membership just lately expired.

Mugerwa joins Lugazi FC on a one-year contract, because the membership appears to bolster its technical bench in preparation for the upcoming 2025/26 Uganda Premier League season. The appointment marks one other strategic step in Lugazi FC’s dedication to constructing a aggressive, youth-focused squad.

Talking throughout his unveiling, Mugerwa expressed his enthusiasm for the brand new position and highlighted his robust working relationship along with his co-coach.

“I’m grateful for this chance. Coach Steven Bogere is a long-term good friend, and Lugazi FC is a giant venture – so, I couldn’t flip down the prospect of being a part of it,” Mugerwa stated.

“The venture right here impressed me. It’s stuffed with younger gamers, and I simply love working with them.”

He emphasised a collaborative method to teaching and a want to ship each outcomes and entertaining soccer.

“I’ve come to hitch synergies with the remainder of the coaches right here. We need to construct a robust staff collectively. We need to set up a younger staff that may additionally convey constructive outcomes. We need to make Lugazi FC Stadium a tough place for opponents, however above all, we need to do this whereas taking part in thrilling soccer. We wish our followers to take pleasure in, and I’m certain they’ll prefer it.”

A holder of the CAF A training license, Mugerwa brings a wealth of expertise in Ugandan soccer. Through the years, he has managed or labored with a number of top-tier golf equipment together with Proline FC, Maroons FC, Onduparaka FC, Kitara FC, Arua Hill SC, and Shiny Stars. He was additionally a part of the teaching employees at Vipers SC throughout the 2020/21 season.

With Mugerwa and Bogere on the helm, Lugazi FC will hope to construct momentum and depart a mark on the league this season.

Lugazi FC Technical Group – 2025/26 Season

• Co-Coaches – Steven Bogere & Francis Mugerwa

• Assistant Coach – Gerald Efiti

• Goalkeeping Coach – Kizza Adam

• Health Coach – Wanyama Davis