Uganda Premier League outfit NEC FC has sent shockwaves across the football fraternity after sealing the signature of seasoned midfield enforcer Siraje Sentamu.
The announcement, made official on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, through the club’s buzzing social media channels, confirmed what fans had long speculated, Sentamu will be marshalling the engine room in Bugolobi colors.
The former Vipers SC stalwart has inked a two-year blockbuster deal that ties him to NEC until 2027, instantly injecting a wealth of experience and grit into the club’s spine.

With NEC gearing up for its historic maiden adventure on the continental stage in the CAF Confederation Cup, the acquisition of Sentamu is more than just a signing, it is a statement of intent.
His unrivaled composure, tactical intelligence, and bulldog resilience in the holding midfield role are expected to provide the steel and leadership the side needs under the continental spotlight.
Club insiders hailed the signing as a game-changer, branding Sentamu the missing puzzle piece in NEC’s quest to conquer both domestically and abroad.