David Obua adds legend Robert Ssentongo to URA's coaching team

David Obua (R) adds legend Robert Ssentongo (L) to URA's coaching team|COURTESY

David Obua adds legend Robert Ssentongo to URA's coaching team

Allan Damba • 13:52 - 27.12.2023

As a player, he led the Uganda Premier League goal-scoring charts with URA FC in the 2011-12 season (13 goals), 2014-15 (15 goals) and 2015-16 (18 goals) campaigns.

URA FC have confirmed the appointment of former Uganda Cranes forward Robert Ssentogo on the technical bench to bolster their striking force.

Ssentongo comes in with enormous experience from his playing days in and outside the country.

Ssentongo formerly a URA striker|URA FC IMAGE

"Legendary forward Robert Ssentongo has returned to the club as a support staff in our striking department," URA confirmed in a communication on their website."

"This will be a new journey for the club legend, and with his striking experience, our forwards will, without a doubt, benefit a lot from him."

As a player, he led the Uganda Premier League goal-scoring charts with URA FC in the 2011-12 season (13 goals), 2014-15 (15 goals) and 2015-16 (18 goals) campaigns.

While at the club as a player, he also won one league title and two Uganda Cups, certifying him as a club great.

Overall, he won three league championships with URA and thirteen-time winners KCCA FC.

Ssentongo becomes the latest of former players to return in various capacities.

Former player Allan Munaaba is the CEO of the club, while former goalkeeper Allan Owiny is an understudy in the goalkeeping department.

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