Uganda Premier League facet 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 not too long ago 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 together with his co-coach.
“I’m grateful for this chance. Coach Steven Bogere is a long-term pal, and Lugazi FC is a giant challenge – so, I couldn’t flip down the prospect of being a part of it,” Mugerwa mentioned.
“The challenge right here impressed me. It’s filled with younger gamers, and I simply love working with them.”
He emphasised a collaborative strategy to teaching and a want to ship each outcomes and entertaining soccer.
“I’ve come to affix synergies with the remainder of the coaches right here. We need to construct a powerful workforce collectively. We need to set up a younger workforce that may additionally deliver constructive outcomes. We need to make Lugazi FC Stadium a troublesome place for opponents, however above all, we need to try this whereas enjoying thrilling soccer. We would like our followers to get pleasure from, and I’m positive they are going to 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 Vibrant Stars. He was additionally a part of the teaching employees at Vipers SC in the course of the 2020/21 season.
With Mugerwa and Bogere on the helm, Lugazi FC will hope to construct momentum and go away a mark on the league this season.
Lugazi FC Technical Crew – 2025/26 Season
• Co-Coaches – Steven Bogere & Francis Mugerwa
• Assistant Coach – Gerald Efiti
• Goalkeeping Coach – Kizza Adam
• Health Coach – Wanyama Davis
