Emotional Livingstone Mbabazi disgusted by people judging him for his past lifestyle

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Emotional Livingstone Mbabazi disgusted by people judging him for his past lifestyle

Allan Damba • 09:38 - 22.11.2023

This is not to say that Mbabazi hasn't had his past misdeeds; like everyone, he concedes to an unpleasant past, yet he also believes he has since turned the clock.

Arua Hill SC head coach Charles Livingstone Mbabazi has often unjustly been adjudged by a section of the football faithful for his conduct on and off the pitch.

Vocal on the touchline and off it; passion and candidness judged for indiscipline, as well as a strong love for the game misinterpreted for feebleness and unrestraint.

Livingstone Mbabazi during a league at St Mary's Stadium in Kitende | Sanyuka Prime Image

This is not to say that Mbabazi hasn't had his past misdeeds; like everyone, he concedes to an unpleasant past, yet he also believes he has since turned the clock.

"What annoys me is people still use my past mistakes to judge my present," Mbabazi opened up in an interview with Pulse Sports.

"I had my own personal issues then that affected me, but people grow, and everyone eventually matures and turns into a better person."

"But everyone uses the past and always refers to the lifestyle I led then, but I am a better person; everyone has past mistakes."

Coach Livingstone Mbabazi issues instructions on the touchline as his assistant Ahmed Borini (Left) watches on. the coach has promised to stick to the club | ARUA HILL

Besides the bias on his lifestyle, Mbabazi has also been slated for being a certified mover who doesn't settle in a job.

Mbabazi has had short stints in his previous jobs at Mbarara City FC (twice), Soltilo Bright Stars FC, Somalia National team, Wakiso Giants FC, Lweza, Onduparaka FC (twice) and Kyetume FC.

"People have always talked ill about me being a journeyman, but the past employments were not good, and I didn't have any other choices. People abuse, but you leave anyway," he added.

However, Mbabazi has managed to stay put in his current role for over two years, with this being his third season.

Livingstone Mbabazi talks to his players during a game | Photo Credit: Courtesy

"But with Arua Hill, the first months were good until it changed, but I stayed, fearing people would abuse me, and I fought on. I could have left after the first season."

"But, for whatever people say, at the end of the day, I have a family, and it's hard; that's why we need a buyer (for Arua Hill)."

Mbabazi, who also asserted he is the majority shareholder of Arua Hill, has listed the club for sale to override their recent financial struggles.

Meanwhile, earlier this week, the club appointed Hassan Mugerwa Takoowa as their new chairman, with the hope of getting them back to their previous selves.

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