SC Villa and CEO Isaac Mwesigwa sever ties

New SC Villa CEO Isaac Mwesigwa (C) flanked by club coaches Morley Byekwaso (L) and head coach Dusan Stojanovic (R) during their unveiling on Tuesday

FOOTBALL SC Villa and CEO Isaac Mwesigwa sever ties

Shafic Kiyaga • 15:39 - 19.07.2023

Sources close to the club suggest that Mwesigwa has been mulling over resigning amidst this growing discord.

Record StarTimes Uganda Premier League champions SC Villa have reportedly parted ways with Chief Executive Officer Isaac Mwesigwa, Pulse Sports has learned.

This decision comes after escalating tensions over various operational aspects between Mwesigwa and SC Villa President Omar Mandela.

Mwesigwa, who had been in office for barely a month, is believed to have been relieved of his duties by President Mandela.

While Mwesigwa initially insisted that he remained with the club, telling website the Sports Nation, “I am still at the Club,” his absence from the Club offices this week seems to confirm the rumours of his departure.

Sources close to the club suggest that Mwesigwa has been mulling over resigning amidst this growing discord.

Unlike his tenure at Express where he wielded full authority, Mwesigwa was not bestowed with full authority at Villa, which reportedly triggered dissatisfaction and conflict.

The former Express CEO ran into trouble when he attempted to influence the signing of several players, many of whom were from Express.

These actions were met with resistance, as questions arose about the motives behind these transfer efforts. As a result, all of Mwesigwa's proposed signings were rebuffed.

President Mandela has reportedly shared with close associates his unwillingness to continue working with Mwesigwa, and is said to have been skeptical of his appointment initially.

In the wake of Mwesigwa's departure, William Nkemba, an SC Villa legend and close ally of President Mandela, is understood to have taken temporary charge of the club as they navigate their path forward.

Mwesigwa's stint at SC Villa contrasts sharply with his tenure at Express, where he was credited with helping the team clinch a league title and a Cecafa Kagame Cup title.

Mwesigwa departed from the Red Eagles at the end of a challenging season marred by financial difficulties.