Kitara FC are strengthening ahead of the 2026/27 Uganda Premier League season, and their latest addition is striker Karim Ndugwa, who has signed a two year deal with the Hoima based club.
Ndugwa becomes a free agent signing after his contract at BUL FC expired, and his arrival at Kitara comes after interest from several other clubs. In the end, it’s the Royals who won the race for his signature.
“It’s a joy for me joining Kitara FC, I hope we can achieve success together,” Ndugwa told club media following the move.
The forward is well known for his goal scoring instincts and should give coach Wasswa Bbosa more firepower and depth up front. During his four seasons with BUL FC, Ndugwa netted 25 goals in 62 appearances, a record that speaks to his consistency in front of goal.
His journey through Ugandan football has taken him to a number of clubs, including SC Villa, URA FC, Express FC, Wakiso Giants, Mbarara City FC and Victors FC. He has also had spells abroad, turning out for AFC Leopards in Kenya, Hambericho FC in Ethiopia and Horseed FC in Somalia.
Adjusting to life in Hoima should not take Ndugwa long. He already represents Bunyoro Province in the FUFA Drum tournament, where he has been playing alongside several current Kitara players, among them Jasper Aheebwa, Edson Agondeze, George Senkaaba, Missi Ssemugera and Kabon Living.
Last season, Kitara leaned heavily on Patrick Kaddu, Jimmy Kalema and George Senkaaba to provide goals. Bringing in Ndugwa is expected to add extra bite to that attack as the club prepares for a demanding campaign that includes the FUFA Super 8, the CAF Confederation Cup, the Uganda Premier League and the Stanbic Uganda Cup.
Everyone at Kitara FC joins in welcoming Karim Ndugwa and wishing him a successful spell at the club.
Player Profile
Name: Abdul Karim Ndugwa
Date of birth: 3rd December 1997
Nationality: Ugandan
Position: Forward
Height: 1.83m
Preferred foot: Right
Former clubs: Mbarara City FC, Victors FC, Tooro United, URA FC, BUL FC, Vipers, SC Villa, Onduparaka FC, Wakiso Giants, AFC Leopards (Kenya), Hambericho FC (Ethiopia)
