However, Isabirye immediately trashed the claims, acting surprised and stressed he had no knowledge of the appointment.
Former Vipers SC head coach Alex Isabirye has rubbished claims of being appointed as Gaddafi FC Technical Director.
According to a Wednesday evening Gaddafi statement, Isabirye had been named into the job on a one-year employment contract.
"Gaddafi Football Club is delighted to announce the appointment of Alex Isabirye as the Technical Director on a one-year deal."
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The changes on the technical bench will not have effect on the current individuals and their roles, with head coach David Mutono staying in his seat.
However, Isabirye immediately trashed the claims, acting surprised and stressed he had no knowledge of the appointment.
"Fake news: please disregard this fake news post being shared by Gaddafi Football Club and treat it with the contempt it deserves," Isabirye said via his official X handle.
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This season, however, Lumala has shown glimpses of his past brilliance, featuring in all four of Vipers' games in the league.
"I have not been appointed by any club and I'm very surprised about this post claiming my appointment without my consent. It's not true," he summed.
The versed tactician only parted ways with Vipers in July this year, having delivered their first domestic double last season.
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The result ensured that the thirteen-time Uganda Premier League champions languish at the base and apparently have a worse record than strugglers Arua Hill SC (15th).
Isabirye is a proven winner who not only clinched the Uganda Premier League championship with Vipers but also URA FC.
He also delivered Uganda Cups for Vipers, URA and BUL FC, stamping his name as one of the best in the business currently.