Derrick Akampurira

SC Volcanoes have strengthened their squad with the signing of seven new gamers because the membership intensifies its push for promotion to the FUFA Huge League subsequent season.

Membership president Dr. Martin Mbonye confirmed that each one the brand new recruits have signed short-term contracts operating till the top of the present marketing campaign, with extensions topic to efficiency.

The Kisoro primarily based facet, competing within the FUFA Western Regional League, have loved a outstanding debut season and presently lead the desk and in addition made a notable impression within the Uganda Cup, the place their journey ended on the Spherical of 32.

New Signings

The membership’s newest additions embrace

Derrick Ikooza (aka Neymar)  left Again, previously of Six O’clock FC

Francis Ndahura (aka April)  left Winger, from Six O’clock FC from Bushenyi, Samari Faruku Attacking Midfielder, from Kuluva Rainbow FC (Arua District),Emmanuel Ogwang  Attacking Midfielder, from MYDA FC (Mbale)Magende Benon (Ben)  Defensive Midfielder, from Synergy FC (Bugerere),Alijuna Benard  Central Defender, from Ntinda United FC (Kampala),Kayongo Shaban  Striker, from Nantabulirwa FC (Mukono)

In response to the membership, The signings intend to mirror the membership’s intent so as to add depth and expertise throughout all departments as they method the decisive stage of the season.

In the identical improvement, Dr. Mbonye confirmed the departure of a number of gamers who’ve moved on to pursue alternatives elsewhere, together with McDonald Buule, Walusimbi Muhamad, Iradukunda Esau, Ofwono Jotham, Shafik Kabugo, Kwiringira Timothy, and Ivan Akatwijuka.

Nonetheless, Head coach Patrick Ochan has confirmed that each one the newly signed gamers have arrived at camp and begun coaching with the staff regardless of some nonetheless awaiting completion of their enjoying licenses.

Ochan revealed that solely two of the seven signings have formally featured to this point, particularly Emmanuel Ogwang and Derrick Ikooza.

He added that, the remaining gamers are anticipated to be obtainable for choice as soon as their licensing course of is finalized.

He assured supporters that each one vital procedures have been accomplished by the membership, with solely formal clearance remaining earlier than the total squad will be deployed.

In the meantime, SC Volcanoes will return to league motion on March 10, 2026, after they face Kihihi Younger Boys at Kihihi Excessive College Playground in Kanungu District in what guarantees to be an important Western Regional League encounter With the momentum on their facet and reinforcements secured and persevering with  signaling severe intent of their pursuit of promotion to a nother stage in Uganda soccer.