Reliable sources have confirmed that Mubiru initially wanted to use Livingstone Mbabazi as his assistant before the board rejected his request.
Uganda Premier League giants KCCA FC have completed the signing of versed tactician Abdallah Mubiru as their new head coach.
Pulse Sports understands Mubiru will sign a two-year employment contract, with his unveiling imminent.
It is believed the former Police FC head coach intends to use Kefa Kisala as his deputy.
11:59 - 10.11.2023
FOOTBALL Nestory Irankunda: Bayern to sign Burundian talent born in Tanzanian refugee camp
Irankunda, eligible to play for Burundi, Tanzania, and Australia, has already featured for the latter at the U17 level, playing two matches to score thrice.
Reliable sources have confirmed that Mubiru initially wanted to use Livingstone Mbabazi as his assistant before the board rejected his request.
Wakiso Giants FC head coach John Ayala Luyinda, who was the second option for the deputy coach, immediately denied a return, with Mubiru eventually settling for Kisala.
Meanwhile, Mubiru comes in as a direct replacement for Portuguese national Sergio Daniel Moniz Traguil, who was sacked after just four months in the seat following woeful results in the league and the CAF Confederation Cup.
Mubiru's most recent coaching role was at Tanzania Premier League side Mbeya City FC, which he left towards the start of the current 2023/24 season.
The former Proline FC, Vipers SC and Police FC coach has since been without a coaching job.
10:35 - 11.11.2023
UPL Jackson Magera: It was just a matter of time before KCCA started winning
After a challenging start to the season, KCCA FC, under the guidance of interim manager Jackson Magera, secured a significant 3-1 victory over rivals Vipers SC at the MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo, on Friday.
In September this year, Mubiru refused FUFA's offer to take charge of the National Senior Women's Football team, the Crested Cranes.
Following a dreadful start to the season as they lost the first five games, KCCA are starting to pick up momentum as they have picked four points out of a possible six.