Mengo City wrapped up their 2025 season in emphatic fashion, thrashing Crown Lubiri 10–0 at Old Kampala Arena to seal the Futsal Super League title.
It was the final flourish in a dominant campaign: 29 games, 25 wins, 3 draws, 1 loss and two trophies, including the Futsal Uganda Cup.
But beyond the silverware and celebrations, the season’s most compelling story belonged to a quiet teenager who wasn’t even in the squad when it all began, Ian Tugume.
- A breakout like no other
Tugume, just 16, joined the team after four games had already been played. His debut didn’t just add depth to the squad, it shifted the entire rhythm of Mengo’s attack.
By season’s end, he had 19 goals, a remarkable tally for a first-year player. But more than the numbers, it was how he played: smooth, smart, and fearless.
He found space others missed, linked up plays seamlessly, and turned tight games with moments of magic.
Though official stats in Ugandan futsal remain sparse, Tugume’s influence was unmistakable. Coaches raved, fans started paying attention, and the league took notice, nominating him for Player of the Month in January, February, and March. He didn’t win, but his consistency told the bigger story.
- The mind of a veteran
“He plays with the mind of someone ten years older,” one fan said during the club’s title celebrations.
“That kind of instinct can’t be taught.”
Tugume did everything, tracked back, intercepted passes, launched counters, and created chances.
He didn’t just score, he dictated the flow. Without needing flashy stats or highlights, he left his mark on every match.
- A Name to Remember
In a football system where many young talents are overlooked, Tugume’s rise is a beacon of what’s possible.
For those who followed Mengo City’s impressive run, his impact was clear, Ian Tugume was the revelation of the season.
And if his debut campaign is anything to go by, Ugandan futsal may have just found its next star, one who could inspire many more to dream.
