Kitara FC have confirmed the signing of Denis Mande on a one-year contract, the midfielder’s second spell at the club.
Mande will rejoin Kitara having left them at the end of the 2021/22 football campaign.
“I’ve kept in contact with some of the players for sometime,” Mande, who first played for the Royals in the 2014/15 season, told the club’s official website on his return.
“Its a special feeling for me, the memories we created here are still fresh and I’m glad to be back home.”
“While it’s exciting, its going to be very competitive because there are many good players and the league is also much more tougher than when I left. I want to give my best and hopefully we shall have another great campaign together.”
Mande started his career at Kiragura FC in 2008 in Hoima City, joined Mparo FC the following year before moving to Kasomoro FC in 2011.
Between 2012 and 2015 the attacking midfielder featured for Kiryatete Young Stars and Booma Young then switched to Kitara FC in 2015.
At Kitara, he brings wealth of experience, creativity and adds to the squad depth and strength which will be crucial for the Brian Ssenyondo coached side going in the new 2024/25 campaign.
Meanwhile, the club has also promoted John Byaruhanga and Collin Alinitwe to the senior team from the U-19 side.
Teenage winger, Byaruhanga who joined the Kitara Junior team mid last year has been phenomenal for them contributing the biggest percentage of the team’s goals.
His ability to dribble, pass with accuracy, creativity, quick feet and eye for goal are a joy to watch.
In addition, midfielder Alinitwe, also a younger brother to Frank Zaga Tumwesigye joins the squad and has been very impressive throughout the pre season.
The duo is considered valuable and promising to the club by Brian Ssenyondo.
“Byaruhanga is a talented player whom we are proud to add to the team together with Collin. They have worked hard and we believe the pair has the potential to learn and excel in the top flight league. This is an opportunity for them to grow with the team,” Ssenyondo remarked.
Kitara FC wishes the trio the best in the coming season.