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Former UPDF FC striker snapped up by URA FC

13:40 - 15 July 2023

Ivan Ahimbisibwe in action at UPDF FC.(Ahimbisibwe Twitter).

The tax collectors have reinforced their attack by acquiring former UPDF FC forward Ivan Ahimbisibwe.

Four-time Uganda Premier League champions URA FC have landed a striker, Pulse Sports can confirm.

Everybody needs an opportunity..brotherhood at its best...lol...AB09 ..AI09..@BrianAhebwa1 @ahimbisibwe_val @sanyukatv @UPL @KCCAFC @BrianSsenyondo1.. pic.twitter.com/7NwGGjCtXj
— Ahimbisibwe Ivan Val (@ahimbisibwe_val) April 10, 2022

The tax collectors have reinforced their attack by acquiring former UPDF FC forward Ivan Ahimbisibwe.

The 21-year-old goal poacher is a direct replacement for forward George Ssenkaaba who left the side for newly promoted Kitara FC permanently after a successful loan spell last season.

Is this beautiful..??
Goal worth celebrations to add the tally ..we are @UPDFfc ..3pts in the bag..@sanyukatv @francis_isano @UPL @ssenyondo_brian @MMKaddu pic.twitter.com/QQw5KAKqr6
— Ahimbisibwe Ivan Val (@ahimbisibwe_val) April 20, 2022

URA FC has made headlines, signing mainly academy players who are being primed for the future.

Sixteen-year-old Sekibengo Godfrey was the latest signing after Kisolo John Innocent and Kisirinko Denis Luzige, who are also both 16 years old.

"What an unforgettable season for me..

"I would like to thank UPDF fans, you're very important in good and bad times, in victory and defeats you have always rallied behind us"

"In my debut season , I managed ten goals .Thnks to the Almighty and the technical staff for the trust pic.twitter.com/XtgvZKA7lp
— Ahimbisibwe Ivan Val (@ahimbisibwe_val) May 23, 2022

The two-time Stanbic Uganda Cup winners have reunited with former Serbian player Ilic Milosh, the Academy Youth coach and first-team fitness coach.