New Kitara FC signing and Uganda Cranes striker Shaban Muhammad made an immediate promise to the club’s passionate supporters during his official unveiling on Friday; he will put a smile on their faces and fight to bring trophies to the club.
Expressing his delight at joining the Royals, Shaban declared, “First of all, I’m very happy to be at this club. Kitara is a very big club and I’m also happy to be part of their journey.”
His commitment to the fans was quite precise, “I’m going to work with my teammates to see that we put a smile on the fans’ faces.” However, the striker emphasized that this wouldn’t be an individual effort, but a collective mission driven by hard work.”
Kitara is at a level where they are competing to win. We want to fight and win the league and the Stanbic Uganda Cup.” He firmly believes that teamwork is the key to achieving this double objective, stating, “I believe if we work together as a team we are capable of winning trophies.”
This bold pledge comes at a crucial moment for Kitara, who are locked in a tight title race, trailing leaders Vipers SC by just two points.
Shaban comes with significant experience from clubs across Africa including Raja Casablanca(Morocco), Al Hilal Benghazi, and Al Anwar( Libya), Ethiopian Coffee and domestically Vipers SC, KCCA FC and Onduparaka FC.
Meanwhile, Edson Agondeze and left footed winger Kabon Living also joined Kitara from Buhimba United Saints FC and URA FC respectively. Agondeze is joining the Royals for the second time having played for them between 2020 and 2023 before switching to Booma FC. By the time he left Buhimba United last month, he had scored six goals in the league first round.
The trio’s arrival is seen as a major statement of intent as the Royals push for honours this season.
Kitara will return to action on Tuesday at the Royals Park, Butema where they will host in form Entebbe UPPC FC in the Stanbic Uganda Cup.