Brian Aheebwa has signed a three-year contract as a KCCA FC player from Mbarara City FC. The contract will run from July 2020 till July 2023.
The striker scored a total of 12 goals in all competitions last term. Eight of them in the league, three in Uganda Cup,one in the Pilsner Super 8 and bagged a total of ten assists for Mbarara City last season.
Aheebwa spoke to KCCA FC media team about his move and said, “Joining KCCA FC was not an easy decision to make given my strong ties in the west but I had to make the hard decision for the wellness of my career.
“I feel delighted that I am going to work with the best in the business. Best players, best coaches and best management in the region.
“I want to be the top scorer of the league, and add value to KCCA FC by helping the team to qualify for the group stages of the CAF confederation Cup.”
Aheebwa later got his maiden national team call up in March 2020 and was part of the Uganda Cranes side that was preparing for the CHAN 2020 finals before the tournament was suspended due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Aheebwa will definitely boost Mike Mutebi’s options upfront since the club will be involved in CAF Confederation Cup, Uganda Premier League, Uganda Cup and other competitions next term.
Aheebwa, who is a clinical officer by profession added, “I am grateful to God and the club for believing in me and seeking for my services. To be honest I was so delighted when I got to know that the club was interested in me.
“KCCA FC is a top club on the continent and it is every player’s dream to play for a club as big as this one. I cannot wait to get started.”
Aheebwa becomes the sixth KCCA FC signind this window. He joins Lwanga Charles, Mugume Ashraf, Mazengo Stefano, Iguma Denis and Bright Anukani.
