The talented midfielder will stay at the Mbarara club until 2022 and he has told this website.

He will be the fourth player to renew his contract after Stephen Othieno, Muhammad Ssekeba and striker Jude Semugabi.

Balenge joined the Ankole Lions in 2017 after a stint from his native country Burned with Vital’O

He scored Mbarara City’s first ever goal in the league as they defeated Express Fc 1-0 at Kakyeka stadium in Mbarara.

Mbarara City who are coached by Brian Ssenyondo, finished 7th last season after collecting 36 points in the 25 games played last season.