Livingstone Mbabazi Finally Returns

Just over two years after he left the Kakyeka based club, Livingstone Mbabazi has finally returned to Mbarara City after a few weeks of speculation that followed after he was fired at Kyetume FC.

Mbabazi left the Ankole Lions in May 2019 before joining Startimes Uganda Premier league sides, Onduparaka FC, Wakiso Giants and Kyetume FC in the process.

Mbabazi now replaces Brian Ssenyondo, who was fired a few weeks ago, as Mbarara City head coach on a one and half year deal will be assisted by Sadiq Sempigi and Yusuf “Sheikh” Ssenyonjo as his first and second assistants respectively. The trio worked together during Mbabazi’s first tenure at the club.

In his first tenure, Mbarara City finished fourth in the season before he departed for “greener pastures” at Onduparaka at the end of May 2019.

Mbabazi has been unemployed since being sacked by Kyetume Football Club over a string of poor results and reported fights with the club management.

Livingstone Mbabazi Finally Returns

His first assignment at Mbarara City will be rescuing Mbarara City from being relegated to Big League Startimes UPL game with BUL at the Kakyeka Stadium, Mbarara on Wednesday evening.

Who is Charles Livingstone Mbabazi?

Charles Livingstone Mbabazi (born 18 October 1980) is a former Uganda international footballer and current coach who played for St Patrick’s Athletic in the League of Ireland Premier Division. Mbabazi is a versatile player with the ability to play on either wing or as a forward. During his time at the club he used the name Mbabazi on the back of his jersey.

Mbabazi was introduced to St Patrick’s by his then agent John Fashanu. He had previously been playing for Al Ahly SC in the Egyptian Premier League. After protracted negotiations for his international release with the Federation of Uganda Football Associations, he made his Saints debut on St Stephen’s Day 1999 against Athlone Town in the Leinster Senior Cup. Mbabazi became a huge fans’ favorite, scoring his first goal against Longford Town in a League match at Richmond Park. Memorably, he scored a goal at home to Bray Wanderers, just four days after the death of his father and brother in Uganda.