Kampala Capital City Authority Football Club (KCCA FC) have officially ushered in a new era, naming goalkeeper Charles Lukwago as the club’s captain ahead of the 2025/26 Uganda Premier League season.
The announcement was made during a colorful squad unveiling ceremony that showcased both fresh faces and familiar warriors ready to don the yellow and blue.
For Lukwago, this is more than just a return, it is a homecoming. Having first left the Kasasiro Boys in 2020, the shot-stopper reclaims leadership duties, succeeding long-serving skipper Julius Poloto, who departed after over a decade of service.
Lukwago’s legacy at KCCA is etched in silverware, league triumphs in 2017 and 2019, back-to-back Uganda Cups in 2017 and 2018, and the historic 2019 Cecafa Kagame Cup victory in Kigali, which ended the club’s 41-year wait for regional glory.
He will be ably assisted by Fillbert Obenchan, Herbert Achayi, and Derrick Paul Nsibambi, creating a leadership unit blending resilience, experience, and flair.
Full KCCA FC Squad – 2025/26 Season
Goalkeepers:
- Mutwalibi Mugolofa (No. 1)
- Charles Lukwago (No. 12, Captain)
- Anthony Okimaru Emojong (No. 24)
Defenders:
- Herbert Achayi (No. 2, Assistant Captain)
- Hassan Muhamud (No. 3)
- Saidi Mayanja (No. 4)
- Sharifu Ssengendo (No. 5)
- Brain Jjara (No. 6)
- Fillbert Obenchan (No. 16, Assistant Captain)
- Enock Walusimbi (No. 15)
- Peter Magambo (No. 13)
- Emmanuel Anyama (No. 20)
- Kizito Mugweri Gavin (No. 21)
- James Mubezi (No. 25)
Midfielders:
- Joao Esteves Cardoso Gabriel (No. 7)
- Ssali Thierry Alpha (No. 8)
- Ashraf Mugume (No. 17)
- Umar Lutalo (No. 18)
- Kwikiriza Nana Shafik (No. 19)
- Joel Sserunjogi (No. 22)
- Alex Yiga (No. 23)
- Sammy Raynald Ssebaduka (No. 26)
- Muhindo Lazaro (No. 27)
- Humphrey Oyirwoth (No. 28)
Forwards:
- Derrick Paul Nsibambi (No. 9, Assistant Captain)
- Etienne Openga Katenga (No. 10)
- Ivan Ahimbisibwe (No. 11)
- Rogers Mugisha (No. 14)
- Haruna Lukwago (No. 29)
- Yian Gatbel (No. 30)
Academy & Youth Promotions:
- James Oyirwoth Steven (No. 45)
- Enock Bagenda (No. 90)
- Thomas Ogema (No. 63)
- Ismail Fahad (No. 47)
The Brains Behind the Boys – KCCA Technical Staff
- Co-Head Coach: Brian Ssenyondo
- Co-Head Coach: Jackson Magera Kaddu
- Assistant Coach / Head Junior Team: Saka Mpiima
- Fitness & Conditioning Coach: Felix Ayobo
- Goalkeepers Coaches: Moses Oloya & Yasin Mugabi
- Assistant Coach: Habib Kavuma
- Medical Team: Emmanuel Tusuubira & Afua Muajuma Namayanja
- Kits Manager: Bashir Kawoya
- Kits Assistant: Betty Nantale
