With different Clubs varying in their desires each day, some will be looking at the trophy while others try to stay in the League.
Therefore the January transfer window was one to change the fate of some Clubs ahead of the second round and it has seen several clubs in the Uganda Premier League make strategic moves, either strengthening their squads or letting go of players ahead of the second round of the season.
As Nalubaale Sports we bring you a breakdown of confirmed signings and departures across the league.
VIPERS SC
Ins: Marvin Youngman (from Bright Stars)
Outs: Fazil Tumwine
Vipers have strengthened their squad with the signing of Marvin Youngman from Bright Stars, though no players have been confirmed as departing.
NEC FC
Ins: Ibrahim Kasinde (Free Agent), Alpha Thierry Ssali (from Express FC), Ibrahim Musa
Outs: Amir Kakomo, Joseph Dhata, Ronald Kaye
NEC FC has brought in some fresh faces, including former Bright Stars forward Ibrahim Kasinde and Youngster Alpha Thierry Ssali, while parting ways with Amir Kakomo, Joseph Dhata, and Ronald Kaye.
EXPRESS FC
Ins: Jimmy Logoro (Kings College Buddo), Ssenoga Muhammad (Free Agent), Ramzey Kawooya (from BUL FC on loan)
Outs: Alpha Ssali (to NEC FC), Dawson Mafumu, Michael Kimera, Charles Ssembalirwe, Andrew Eporu
Express FC has been active, making several signings to reinforce their squad. However, they also let go of multiple players including Alpha Ssali, who moved to NEC FC.
KCCA FC
Ins: Umar Lutalo (from Kitara), Yian Gatbel (from KCCA SA)
Outs: Emmanuel Loki (to Police FC), Muhammad Ssenoga Kagawa (to Express FC), Juma Ibrahim, Abubaker Mayanja (contract not renewed), Elvis Eddy Mwanje, Joseph Ogwang
KCCA FC made a couple of strategic signings in Lutalo and Gatbel, while trimming their squad with several departures, including a few high-profile names like Juma Ibrahim and Muhammad Ssenoga Kagawa.
URA SC
Ins: None
Outs: None
URA FC has chosen to stay quiet during the transfer window, with no incoming or outgoing transfers confirmed.
Maroons FC
Ins: No information available
Outs: No information available
Maroons FC did not confirm any activity in the transfer window, leaving their squad unchanged.
Kitara FC
Ins: Amos Etoju (Mbale Heroes),
Outs: Denis Omedi (to APR), Umar Lutalo (to SC Villa)
Kitara FC lost two players during the window, with Denis Omedi joining APR and Umar Lutalo moving to SC Villa.
SC Villa
Ins: Sula Matovu (Free Agent), Ashraf Mulindi (from Bright Stars), Brian Masembe (from Wembley)
Outs: Peter Onzima, Edward Masembe (contracts terminated), Hakim Kiwanuka (to APR)
SC Villa strengthened their squad with key additions, including Lutalo and Matovu. They also saw a few players depart, including Hakim Kiwanuka, who transferred to APR.
BUL FC
Ins: Karim Ndugwa (Free Agent), Viane Ssekajugo
Outs: Ramsey Kawooya (to Express FC on loan), Amos Kiirya, Yafesi Mubiru, Anthony Mayanja and Douglas Muganga
BUL FC made some solid additions with Ndugwa and Ssekajugo joining the squad, but saw Ramsey Kawooya head out on loan to Express FC.
Police FC
Ins: Umaru Kasumba
Outs: Denis Iguma (to Tusker), Martin Owalamu (to Mbarara City)
Police FC saw two key departures in Denis Iguma and Martin Owalamu, though no new signings have been confirmed.
UPDF FC
Ins: No information available
Outs: No information available
UPDF FC has not made any confirmed moves in the window.
Mbarara City
Ins: Ibrahim Kazindula (from URA), Martin Owalamu (from Police FC), Bernard Ndifuna (from Mbale Heroes)
Outs: Information unavailable
Mbarara City made a couple of important signings in Kazindula and Owalamu to strengthen their squad for the second half of the season.
Lugazi FC
Ins: Joseph Othieno (from Moso Sugar), Shafik Avemah (from Police FC), Norman Lumumba Eluzai (Free Agent), Jumah Lutakome (from Paidha Black Angels), Hussein Ssenoga (from Free State Stars)
Outs: No information available
Lugazi FC had a busy window, bringing in five new players, though there was no information on player departures.
Wakiso Giants FC
Ins: Moses Oloya, Fazil Tumwine (from Vipers)
Outs: None confirmed
Wakiso Giants were less-active in the transfer market, with two late signings and no departures confirmed.
Soltilo Bright Stars
Ins: No information available
Outs: Marvin Youngman (to Vipers SC), Ashraf Mulindi (to SC Villa)
Bright Stars lost two key players in Youngman and Mulindi, but no new signings were confirmed during the window.
Mbale Heroes
Ins: Robert Eseru, Joseph Kafumbe
Outs: Bernard Ndifuna, Amos Etoju
Mbale Heroes have remained quiet, with no confirmed movements in or out.
The January transfer window in the Uganda Premier League has seen a mix of activity, with some clubs making key signings to boost their chances in the second half of the season, while others have opted for a quieter approach.
Teams like Express FC, KCCA FC, and SC Villa have been particularly active in strengthening their squads, while others like URA have decided to keep their current squads intact.
The second round of the Uganda Premier League will officially kick off on Tuesday 11th February 2025.
