Uganda Premier League aspect Categorical FC have formally appointed Morley Byekwaso as their new head coach forward of the 2026/27 season, marking a major step within the membership’s rebuilding undertaking.
The Pink Eagles confirmed the appointment on Saturday by means of a video shared throughout the membership’s official social media platforms, introducing the skilled tactician to their supporters.
Within the unveiling video, Byekwaso walks onto the Nakivubo Stadium pitch earlier than juggling a soccer and selecting up the Categorical FC flag alongside a jersey bearing his identify. Addressing the followers, he pledged his dedication to restoring the membership’s fortunes.
“I’m honored to guide this particular membership. Collectively we are going to imagine, battle and construct a particular membership. We respect Mukwano Gwa Bangi, sq. move omuliro,” he stated.
He concluded his message by expressing his pleasure about main the group in entrance of the Categorical trustworthy.
“I can’t wait to see the followers within the stands.”
Byekwaso has signed a two-year contract and succeeds Jimmy Kintu Mwera, who lately departed to take over as head coach of URA FC. The membership is predicted to unveil the remainder of the technical group within the coming days.
The previous SC Villa coach arrives with a wealth of expertise from each membership and worldwide soccer. His teaching journey started at Lugazi United earlier than becoming a member of KCCA FC, the place he served in varied capacities, together with assistant coach, interim head coach and later everlasting head coach.
He additionally had spells with Membership Victoria College and Simba FC, whereas at nationwide group degree he guided the Uganda Hippos to the ultimate of the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations and likewise served as interim Uganda Cranes head coach.
Most lately, Byekwaso was answerable for SC Villa in the course of the 2024/25 marketing campaign earlier than leaving the membership in June 2025.
The appointment additionally marks a return to acquainted environment for Byekwaso, who represented Categorical FC as a participant in 2008 after earlier stints with KCCA, SC Villa and Rwanda’s Atraco FC.
His quick process might be to rebuild the Categorical squad and restore the six-time league champions to the highest finish of the Uganda Premier League after they completed tenth final season.
The appointment follows the latest naming of Becky Cynthia Nakimera because the membership’s Chief Government Officer, underlining Categorical FC’s dedication to usher in a brand new period each on and off the pitch.
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