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David GOMBE
Uganda Premier league entity UPDF FC are set to appoint Hussein Mbalangu as their new head coach, Swift Sports Uganda understands.
Earlier this month, Mbalangu’s former paymasters URA FC announced that they are in search for another coach.
Mbalangu has already held talks with UPDF FC new leadership led by Brigadier General Richard Karemire to take over at the Bombo based side.
This website has established that both parties are close to reaching an agreement.
Alex Gitta helped the army side overcome relegation last season when they finished with 22 points on the UPL log.
Mbalangu was in charge at URA FC last term helping them reach the Stanbic Uganda Chp semifinals before losing to SC Villa.
He was also instrumental in NEC FC’s fairytale during the 2024/25 season guiding the club to a second place finish in the Uganda Premier League.
The CAF A Licensed coach also guided the Die Hards to a Stanbic Uganda Cup final in 2024 where they lost to the eventual winners Kitara FC.
Mbalangu has previously coached Blacks Power, Mbarara City, Arua Hill SC, Azam FC Bweyogerere and also had a stint in Somalia.
