Uganda Premier League side NEC FC has continued to lay down a marker ahead of the 2026/27 season after sealing the signature of experienced defender Mustafa Mujuzi on a three-year deal.

The commanding centre-back, who has committed to the Bugolobi-based outfit until the end of the 2028/29 campaign, is no stranger to the Diehards’ setup.

Mujuzi was not a mainstay figure during NEC’s impressive run to a runner-up finish in the recently concluded FUFA Super 8 tournament but the upcoming league gives him a chance to get a position in the team.

Known for his strength, aerial prowess, and exceptional game-reading skills, the energetic defender brings a wealth of top-flight experience to the NEC backline.

His extensive career includes notable spells with KCCA FC, Proline FC, Kyetume FC, Synergy FC, Vision FC, and Entebbe UPPC FC.

Mujuzi becomes the fourth major arrival at the club in the current transfer window, joining fellow recruits Enrique Lubwama, Enock Tumwesigye, and forward Fahad Bayo as NEC builds a formidable squad for the upcoming campaign.

NEC FC officials are confident that Mujuzi’s leadership and tactical discipline will add vital depth and stability to an already tight defensive unit as they chase domestic glory this season and beyond.

NEC will kick start on Saturday, August 29 as they take on KCCA in the Lugogo derby at Phillip Omondi Stadium, Lugogo.

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Friday August 28, 2026

• St. Mary’s stadium, Kitende 8pm [Live on Sanyuka Prime TV]

In what seems like no time at all, the StarTimes Premier League begins again on Friday evening, as reigning champions Vipers take on neighbours Entebbe UPPC at St. Mary’s stadium, Kitende.

Abdallah Mubiru worked wonders at the Printers as he led them to 5^th position on their return to the premiership but they couldn’t have asked for a tougher opening fixture to begin their 2026/27 campaign.

The two league meetings last season ended with the Venoms winning both encounters; 1-0 at Bugonga and 2-0 at Kitende.

In fact, Entebbe UPPC (formerly Gaddafi) have only registered one victory in head-to-head meetings with the Venoms winning six and drawing once.

Vipers new head coach Denis Lavagne has highlighted the importance of a good start and says his team is now ready after seven weeks of pre-season training.

“I think the time is now right to start the league after seven good weeks of preparations,” said Lavagne. “We have had a good week after winning the Super Cup and we want to build on that, start with a win as we aim to defend the title,” he added.

The eight-time champions were dominant against Kitara in the 3-1 win last week and will be favourites heading into the clash against the Printers who are without six key players.

Isa Bugembe and Ambrose Kigozi have fitness issues after missing large parts of the pre-season and join Anwar Ntege, Grant Matsiko, Ahmed Amayo and Julius Poloto who are injured.

In their absence, the visitors will look to new signings Ibrahim Mugulusi, Kokolo and Sharif Ssengendo to drive the team forward.

On the other hand, Vipers will look to Farouk Miya, Gusto Mulongo and Karim Watambala to inspire them to maximum points.

The fixture will also act as a precursor to Vipers’ Caf Champions League preliminary round clash against Mauritania’s Nouadhibou next week.

The opening weekend of the premier league will continue through Saturday and Sunday.

Match day one fixtures summary

Friday August 29, 2026

• Vipers vs Entebbe UPPC – St. Mary’s stadium, Kitende 8pm

Saturday August 30, 2026

• KCCA vs NEC – MTN Omondi stadium, Lugogo 4pm
• Blacks Power vs Ntugasaze – Hoima City stadium 4pm
• SC Villa vs Kitara – Mutesa II stadium, Wankulukuku 4pm Live TV
• Lugazi vs Kigezi Home Boyz – Lugazi FC stadium, Najjembe 4pm
• Police vs Mbarara City – Kira Police Arena, Kamwokya 4pm
• UPDF vs Kataka – Hamz stadium, Nakivubo 7pm

Sunday August 30, 2026

• BUL vs Express – Fufa Technical Centre, Njeru 4pm
• Maroons vs URA – Mutesa II stadium, Wankulukuku 4pm

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The transfer window is still ongoing in Uganda with all teams in action done some business so far.

From the top eight from last season to the newly promoted four sides, activity in the transfer market to strengthen ahead of the new season that officially starts on August 28 has been massive.

In this piece, Ismael Kiyonga looks at the transfer business of each club in regards to players in and out as per available information.

Vipers SC

Major ins: Farouk Miya, Ceaser Manzoki (Free agents), Loyce Marius Mbaba (Stella Club d’Ajame), Jacques Mangoba (AS Simba), Joel Sserunjogi (KCCA), Nicholas Mwere (BUL) and Princewill Biwerebo Tarabina (Plateau United)

Major outs: Bashir Ssekagya, Alfred Mudekereza, Livingstone Mulondo (Lugazi), Grant Matsiko (Entebbe UPPC), Robin Kane Hney, Nicholas Wadada, Taddeo Lwanga (AFC Leopards), Frank Katongole (BUL), Rogers Torach (CS Constantine)

KCCA

Major ins: Ibrahim Kasule (New York Red Bulls II), Yunus Sibira & Maxwell Owachigiu (Kitara), Elvis Ngonde & Charles Lwanga (SC Villa), Brian Jjara (on loan)

Major outs: Gavin Kizito, Peter Magambo, Umar Lutalo (BUL), Joel Sserunjogi (Vipers), Joao Gabriel, Ivan Ahimbisibwe, Rogers Mugisha, Derrick Nsibambi, Sharif Ssengendo, Charles Lukwago, Steven Oyirwoth  

SC Villa

Major ins: Steven Mugisha (Bulemeezi Ssaza), Isaac Gumperom (Young Elephants), Tony Zuzu Asiku (Arua Airfield), Hassan Matovu (Maroons), John Asiimwe (Express)

Major outs: Charles Lwanga, Elvis Ngonde (KCCA), Norman Angunfidru (Kigezi Home Boyz), Misi Diego Ssemugera (Kitara), Jean Brady Wokorach (BUL), Ali Bayo (Police), Hassan Mubiru (Azam)

Kitara

Major ins: Karim Ndugwa, Jerome Kiirya (BUL), Misi Diego Ssemugera (SC Villa), Jackson Ssembatya (NEC), Christopher Bonny (Ghana), Nicholas Kasozi, Ivan Akera (Al Hilal Juba), Joel Mutakubwa (Wolwalo Adigrat), Martin Kiiza

Major outs: James Alitho, Aziz Saleh, Yunus Sibira (KCCA), Muhammad Shaban, Sadiq Ssekyembe, Amir Kakomo, Frank Kasumba, Eric Tumwine.

NEC

Major ins: Enock Tumwesigye (Kigezi Home Boyz), Henrique Lubwama (UPDF), Fahad Bayo (unattached), Mustafa Mujjuzi (Entebbe UPPC)

Major outs: Muzamir Mutyaba, Patrick Bayiga, Joseph Dhata, Jackson Ssembatya (Kitara), Siraje Sentamu, Timothy Muwanguzi, Joseph Sseremba

Entebbe UPPC

Major ins: Anwar Ntege, Swadiki Moro (Buhimba), Ibrahim Mugulusi, Tah Kalvin Barni & Thomas Ochungu (BUL), Sharif Ssengendo (KCCA), Grant Matsiko (Vipers), Reich Kokolo Triomphe (Coton Sport, Cameroon), Ronald Kayondo (UPDF), Yannick Mitrail (Fujairah, UAE), Ibrahim Orit (BUL)*

Major outs: Mustafa Mujjuzi (NEC), Eric Ssenjobe, Meddie Kyeyune (URA), Samuel Nsubuga, John Kokas Alou, Joel Male, Marvin Mukiibi, Fazil Tumwine

BUL

Major ins: Cyrus Kibande & Jeans Braddy Wokorach (SC Villa), Umar Lutalo (KCCA), Faizo Matovu & George Masembe (URA), Derrick Byabachwezi (Kitara), George Kaddu (Tusker, Kenya), Frank Katongole (Vipers)

Major outs: Jerome Kiirya & Karim Ndugwa (Kitara), Ibrahim Mugulusi, Kelvin Barni, Thomas Ochungu (Entebbe UPPC), Bakali Magunda, Isaac Wagoina (Express), Fredrick Ngalo, Viane Ssekajugo, Nicholas Mwere (Vipers), Julius Barasa

Police FC

Major ins: Ali Arshavin Bayo (SC Villa), Rogers Kiwanuka & Ivan Mayanja (Maroons), Hadji Shukuru (Calvary), Hudson Kagulire (Mairye United), Henry Kayemba, Innocent Engwedo (Sebei Province), Dirisa Masembe (Masaka City)

Major outs: James Brian Obedi, Umar Kasumba, Ryan Kizito Figo, Reagan Male, Ibrahim Ssengooba & Edward Kasibante (loaned to Ntugasaze), Sula Mpanga (loaned to Kigezi Home Boyz)

Lugazi FC

Major ins: Livingstone Mulongo (Vipers), Emmanuel Munoobi (Buikwe Red Stars), Brian Ade (Onduparaka), Cromwell Rwothomio (NEC), Jeremy Matata (Calvary FC), Vincent Zziwa (Iganga United), Tony Kyamera (Kator – South Sudan), Frank Mulimi (SC Villa), Christopher Birungi (Nyendo United), Jamaldeen Buchochera (Gasogi, Rwanda), Lousi Anguti (MYDA)

Major outs: N/a

Mbarara City

Major ins: Brian Aheebwa, Rogers Mugisha (KCCA), Ivan Bogere (UPDF), Godfrey Omoki, Bruce Aine (Mbarara District), David Kakaire (Sheema), Mahad Rashid (Mbarara District), Shafik Bekunda (Sheema), Iran Musinguzi (Rubirizi)

Major outs: Aaron Ichuma, Bernard Ndifuna, Francis Odongo, Latif Ssenkubuge, Wycliffe Ahumuza

Kigezi Home Boyz

Major ins: Osman Mayanja (Masaka City), Norman Angufindru (SC Villa), Benjamin Gakumba (Express FC)

Major outs: Enock Tumwesigye (NEC), Allan Egaku Gerald (KCB, Kenya)

URA

Major ins: Marvin Nyanzi, Elvis Ssekajugo, Mikdad Ssenyonga, Marvin Praise Wambuga (Express), Sharif Lubega, Eric Okutu

Major outs: Derrick Ochan, Joseph Ssemujju, Bright Vvuni, Fred Amaku, Rahmat Ssenfuka, Derrick Kakooza, Justine Opiro

Express FC

Major ins: Alpha Thierry Ssali (KCCA), Nicholas Jjonga, John Kisekka, Isaac Wagoina, Rogers Atube, Duncan Sseninde, Shafik Batambuze, Moses Sseruyidde, Amisi Bwangani, Mathias Kigonya, Michael Lutaaya, Ronald Tumusiime, Shafik Kiryowa, Jonah Mugisha and Abdul Katumba.

Major outs: Marvin Praise Wambuga, John Asiimwe (SC Villa), Marvin Nyanzi, Elvis Ssekajugo (URA), Blanchar Mulamba, Mikdad Ssenyonga, Sharif Lubega, Ismael Ali (Maroons), Khassim Hafizi

Maroons

Major ins: Patrick Bayiga (NEC), Derrick Mwere (Bright Stars), Derrick Ochan (URA)

Major outs: Ivan Mayanja & Rogers Kiwanuka (Police), Apollo Kagogwe, Simon Tamale

Ntugasaze

Major ins: Charles Batiibwe Okello (Entebbe UPPC), Apollo Kagogwe (Maroons), Jacob Opar (Paidha Black Angels), Jimmy Ndalambi (Kiyinda), Francis Onekalit, Sabir Edema (Nebbi Central), Shafik Matovu (Bright Stars), Mahad Mugerwa (Amus College)

Major outs: Kenneth Lukyamuzi, James Tekakwo, Eric Jakisa, Sabir Yasin, Shalik Sesija Bebe, Hudu Salim

Blacks Power

Major ins: Bashir Asiku, Joseph Kizza (Kira), Joseph Enyabu (Buddu), Eric Nyonyitono (Buhimba), Donati Okello (Lugazi),

Major outs:

UPDF

Major ins: Innocent Asiimwe, Innocent Ongurucho (Buwambo United), Derrick Kato (Kisugu United), Derrick Talemwa (Young Simba), Musa Matovu (Wakiso Giants)

Major outs: Ronald Kayondo (Entebbe UPPC), Henrique Lubwama (NEC)

Kataka

Major ins: Francis Odong (Mbarara City)

Major outs: N/a

With that transfer business, which of the club has so far done the best business in the market? Meanwhile, the available transfers are as per what have the clubs have revealed to media.

Note: The transfer window in Uganda officially closes on September 26, 2026.

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