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Transfers: Timothy Awany joins Bulgarian side

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Uganda Cranes defender Timothy Awany has completed a transfer to Bulgarian top-tier side Botev Plovdiv.

The former KCCA defender joins Botev Plovdiv after running down his injury at Israel’ Ashdod FC.

While at Ashdod, he played in seven campaigns and became a mainstay in the club’s squad proving that he is a good player.

The transfer was confirmed via the club’s official social media platforms on Monday noting he is the fourth addition to the squad.

“Timothy Avani is the fourth addition to Botev Plovdiv’s summer selection. The central defender signed a long-term contract with the Canaries,” the statement partly reads.


​The 183-cm defender held his first training session with the “yellow and blacks’ today. Awani has so far 40 matches for the Uganda national team,” it added.

“​Since the summer of 2019, Timothy has been part of the Israeli Ashdod, where he has become a club legend and has played 190 games.”

According to the club, Awany will wear the shirt number 20 at his new home.

About the club

Botev Plovdiv was founded in 1921. It has 114 years of existence which makes it the oldest active club in Bulgaria.

The club has won two league titles, four Bulgarian Cups and one Super Cup. However in the previous season, they finished 8th on the table.

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Martin Kizza: Kitara confirm arrival of forward

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Uganda Premier League side Kitara has confirmed the arrival of experienced forward, Martin Kizza.

The development was confirmed today, Tuesday, July 14, 2026 via the club’s official social media platforms.

“A new attacker unleashed. It’s official, winger Martin Kizza has joined Kitara FC on a two-year contract,” the statement partly reads.

According to the club, Kizza is known for his speed and tireless workmate and is ready to light up wings at Royals’ park.

Kizza reunites with coach Wasswa Bbosa, whom they worked with at Express, managing to win the Uganda Premier League and CECAFA Kagame Cup.

He becomes the Royals’ second signing, joining Ghanaian defender Bonny Christopher who was announced at the start of the week.

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URA sign midfielder Elvis Ssekajugo

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Uganda Revenue Authority Football Club (URA FC) has confirmed the signing of midfielder Elvis Ssekajugo from Express FC.

The Tax Collectors on Monday confirmed, the budding midfielder has joined them, putting pen to paper on a two-year deal.

“We are delighted to welcome exciting midfielder Elvis Ssekajugo to the Tax Collectors family. The talented midfielder joins us from Express FC as we continue to strengthen our squad ahead of the new season.”

Ssekajugo, expressed delight for joining URA and ready to continue developing as a player.

“I am delighted to join URA FC. It is a great opportunity for me to be part of a club with such a strong history and ambition. I am ready to work hard, give my best, and contribute towards the success of the team,” he said. “I want to keep improving as a player, learn from my teammates and the technical team, and play my part whenever I am called upon. I know the expectations at URA FC are high, and I am prepared to embrace the challenge.” He said as quoted by the club website.

At URA, Ssekajugo reunites with coaches Jimmy Kintu and Christian Magoba who he worked under at Express last season.

He becomes the second signing for the Tax Collectors, joining Muhammad Kyeyune who signed last week from Entebbe UPPC.

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Jamaldin Buchochera: Lugazi confirm signing of experienced defender

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Uganda Premier League side Lugazi has confirmed the signing of experienced defender, Jamaldin Buchochera.

The development was confirmed today, Monday, July 13, 2026 via the club’s official social media platforms.

“We are pleased to announce the signing of defender Jamaldin Buchochera,” the statement partly reads.

The lanky defender joins Lugazi FC on a two-year employment contract joining from the Rwanda Premier League side Gasogi United.

He becomes Lugazi’s second signing in the ongoing transfer window after the acquisition of the side’s old boy Louis Anguti.

This comes in after the acquisition of Abbey Kikomeko Bogere and Bashir Ssemuyaba as the club’s head coach and assistant coach respectively.

According to the club’s website, Buchochera is a versatile and intelligent defender who can magnificently play in central defence, at right and the midfield.

He has previously played for Mbale Heroes, Gaddafi FC and BUL FC.

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