Football

AS Kigali sack Mutebi after 85 days in charge

by
Fred Hidula
April 25, 2022

AS Kigali sack Mutebi after 85 days in charge. photo/ As Kigali

Rwanda Premier League side AS Kigali has parted ways with Ugandan coach Mike Mutebi just after eighty-five days in charge.

The former Maroons, SC Villa and KCCA coach’s sacking came in the aftermath of a 1-0 defeat to Rayon Sport which was the third loss since he took charge.

Mike Mutebi (middle) and Jackson Mayanja (right) during the unveiling ceremony at AS Kigali Football Club in January photo/ AS Kigali Media

Mutebi has managed 13 games, won three, lost as many and drawn seven games leaving the club 5^th on the 16-team table with 37 points after 24 matches.

Mbungo returns to AS Kigali after helping the club to win the Peace Cup glory in 2014.

He has previously coach-ed AS Kigali, SC Kiyovu, Police FC, Gasogi United and also Kenyan giants AFC Leopards and Bandari.

As Kigali appoints Casa Mbungo after sacking Mutebi

The club have appointed Andre Casa Mbungo as their new head coach.

Mutebi joined in January after replacing Eric Nshimiyimana.

AS Kigali is now in 5th place with 37 points after 24 matches.

He has previously coached AS Kigali, SC Kiyovu, Police FC, Gasogi United and also Kenyan giants AFC Leopards and Bandari.

His appointment

Rwanda Premier League side As Kigali football Club unveiled Ugandan manager Mike Hillary Mutebi as their new head coach to replace Eric Nshimiyimana who was sacked due to poor performance.

The Ugandan tactician signed a two-year deal and has been deputized by Jackson Mayanja.

Mike has managed different clubs in Uganda like Sports Villa Club, KCCA and the national team of Uganda – Uganda cranes and he was on the break for six months after leaving Kassasiros.

During his time at the club (KCCA), Mutebi won 3 League titles, 2 Uganda Cups, 4 Super Cups and 1 CECAFA Clubs Cup.

UMU eyes first win in UFL

UMU lost their previous game to Ndejje University. Photo/ Uganda Martyrs University Media

Uganda Martyrs University (UMU) is looking to bounce back when they host Gulu University today in matchday two of the Pepsi University Football League (UFL).

Uganda Martyrs who won the title in 2017, lost on matchday one to Ndejje University and currently lie bottom of Group E and need a win to get their campaign back on track.

“We had a good game against Ndejje but our finishing was not the best. We dominated possession and had very many chances on goal only that we didn’t score. But statistics don’t win games. Goals do so this is something we need to work on,” UMU coach Eric Kisuze said

Kisuze said although it will be more difficult this season, he is confident that Uganda Martyrs will not only make it past the group stage but go all the way.

Uganda Martyrs has for the last 5 consecutive seasons made it past the group stage to the semi-final stage of the Pepsi University Football League losing the final in 2015 but lifting the trophy in 2017.

“To achieve our target as a team we have to go past the group stage only that it is harder this time around. But it is still very early days and I am sure we shall make it,” Kisuze added.

For Gulu University coach Robert Omony, the game will not be an easy one but he believes they should be able to get something out of the game.

“Obviously playing away is not easy but I think we can get something from the game. Our target is to get all 3 points but failing which we should at least get a point and remain on top of the table,” Omony said.