Cesar Manzoki returns to Vipers

Uganda Premeir League Champions Vipers continue to show their intent ahead of the season by bolstering their squad with new arrivals.

Over the past few days, the Venoms have been on a recruiting spree, including announcing a new coach in Frenchman David Lavagne.

The latest acquisition for the Entebbe-road based side is striker Cesar Lobi Manzoki who returns to the club for the second stint.

Vipers confirmed the return of Manzoki on Saturday evening, putting to paper on a two-year deal.

“Vipers SC is delighted to announce the return of the Congolese goal machine ahead of the 2026/27 season, bringing back a player whose name remains etched among the greatest ever to wear the famous red and black. Cesar Lobi Manzoki has returned home after putting pen to paper for a two-year deal.” Confirmed the club.

The Central African Republic international first arrived at Kitende in 2021 and featured for the club for two seasons, scoring 26 goals in 46 League matches.

In the 2022/23 campaign, Manzoki was the top scorer with 18 goals helping the team to win the League that season.

Since his departure, he has played at Dalian Pro in China, Hatta Club in the United Arab Emirates, Mohammedan Sporting Club in Bangladesh and most recently Eastern District FC in Hong Kong.

Upon return, the gangly forward who has been training with the club recently believes this is like coming back home.

“It’s amazing to be back to a place I call home, rejoining Vipers SC is something I think someone is lucky enough to experience once in a lifetime, but for me it is happening twice. That makes it even more special because I enjoyed fantastic years here.” He said.

Manzoki becomes the fourth signing for Vipers in this transfer window, joining Joel Sserunjogi, Nicholas Mwere, Loyce Mbaba from Ghabon and Congolese defender Jacques Mangoba.

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