URA FC have confirmed the return of skilled coach Sam Ssimbwa as their new head coach, changing Jimmy Kintu Mwera on the helm of the Tax Collectors.
Ssimbwa, generally referred to as “Omulangira,” has signed a one-year renewable contract and returns to a membership he beforehand managed between 2018 and 2021.
Throughout his first spell, the veteran tactician turned URA into real title contenders, coming closest to profitable the Uganda Premier League within the 2020/21 marketing campaign when the Tax Collectors completed second behind eventual champions Categorical FC.
His return comes as URA look to regular their marketing campaign following a tough begin to the 2026/27 Uganda Premier League season.
Ssimbwa arrives with huge expertise from throughout Ugandan and East African soccer, having beforehand coached Categorical FC, KCCA FC, SC Villa, Kitara FC, Tusker FC, Sofapaka, Simba SC and the now-defunct SC Victoria College.
He additionally beforehand served as an assistant coach with the Uganda Cranes earlier than leaving the nationwide workforce setup in November 2025.
There can be little time for Ssimbwa to settle in, together with his first project coming instantly as URA host UPDF FC on Tuesday at Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo.
The membership confirmed that Ssimbwa will start working with the workforce instantly, whereas his backroom employees can be introduced in the end.
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