Kyaggwe Saza has formally confirmed its technical crew for the 2026 Masaza Cup, ushering in a brand new period with Ronald Ssali appointed as head coach to exchange Simon Peter Mugerwa.
The announcement was made by Kyaggwe County Chief, Owek. Matovu Vincent Bintubizibu, alongside the administration committee, because the county intensifies preparations for the forthcoming event.
Ssali takes over from Mugerwa, who guided Kyaggwe to the semifinal stage final season. Mugerwa will, nonetheless, not be eligible to proceed within the position on account of his present engagement with Lugazi FC. His absence follows a directive by FUFA which bars coaches employed within the Uganda Premier League and FUFA Massive League from collaborating in faculties and Masaza Cup competitions.
Having beforehand been linked to the position, Ssali’s appointment comes as no shock. The skilled tactician has dealt with Masaza Cup sides Bulemeezi and Buweekula and is broadly revered for his skill to construct aggressive groups.
Past the Masaza stage, Ssali at the moment serves as head coach at Bukedea Complete College, the place he guided the facet to their maiden East African boys’ soccer title final 12 months. He has additionally beforehand labored with St. Mary’s Kitende, one of many nation’s most profitable faculties in soccer.
To assist him, Kyaggwe has assembled a balanced and skilled technical bench. Ssali might be assisted by Yassa Abdul, Ssekiziyivu Juma and Kyeswa William, whereas Asadu Bugembe takes cost of goalkeeping duties.
Denis Kizito, popularly referred to as Deman Denol, has been appointed health coach. Kizito brings beneficial expertise, at the moment serving in the identical position at Lugazi FC and having been a part of the Uganda U17 nationwide crew that reached the quarterfinals of the FIFA U17 World Cup in Qatar final 12 months.
Muzube Mukiibi Fred completes the setup because the crew’s welfare officer.
Kyaggwe heads into the 2026 marketing campaign with renewed ambition, nonetheless chasing their first-ever Masaza Cup title. Their greatest efficiency got here in 2024 once they reached the ultimate however misplaced to Buddu at Namboole Stadium.
With a brand new technical crew in place and preparations underway, hopes are excessive throughout the county that Ssali and his workers can information Kyaggwe to long-awaited glory.
Full Technical Staff
Ssali might be supported by a well-rounded technical bench:
• Head Coach: Ronald Ssali
• Assistant Coaches: Yassa Abdul, Ssekiziyivu Juma, Kyeswa William
• Goalkeeping Coach: Asadu Bugembe
• Health Coach: Denis Kizito (Deman Denol)
• Welfare Officer: Muzube Mukiibi Fred
