Garuga Stars FC President Luweesi Isaac Newton Kakooza Declares Promotion Target at Squad Unveiling

Garuga Stars Football Club unveiled its squad ahead of the 2026/27 season yesterday Saturday 1st November, 2026 at Cherish Grounds in Garuga.

The Garuga-based side will compete in the Buganda Province 4th Division League Zone 3 Wamala Group.

On a sunny afternoon near the shores of Lake Victoria, 26 players were unveiled in front of a large home crowd.

The club organized a friendly match as both a preparatory test and an unveiling ceremony. Garuga Stars FC faced Garuga Select FC and lost 1-0.

Club President Mr. Luweesi Isaac Newton Kakooza unveiled the players at halftime naming defender Luqman Kalule as team captain, midfielder Bonny Lutta as assistant captain and goalkeeper Kigozi Jackson as second assistant captain.

“This season our main target is promotion to the Buganda Regional League and these are the players we shall use this season,” said Garuga Stars FC President Mr. Luweesi Isaac Newton Kakooza.

He added that the club has signed new players and released a few to build a squad that fits its ambitions.

Furthermore, midfielders Sirajje Kisekka and Gift Tusasire and skilful winger Bukenya Charles Junior return to the club for a second stint.

Experienced goalkeeper Yusuf Waswa also returns in goal. Last season, he featured as a striker but he is now back as a fulltime goalkeeper.

Additionally , the club has also promoted young talent from the Garuga Stars Academy, including right-back Balami Arafat, midfielder Bruno Otim and forwards Ibrahim Matata and Buhirwa Bob.

“We have unveiled our new squad in front of our fans which is very good. Though we lost the trial game, it has given us a challenge and we shall continue to correct mistakes and build a team that will always compete,” said Garuga Stars FC Head Coach Tonny Arinaitwe after the unveiling game.

Unveiled Squad 2026/2027

Goalkeepers; Jackson Kigozi, Waswa Yusuf and Mustafa Mwirusi

Defenders; Alidi Musanyana, Ismael Lubega, Luqman Kalule, Shafiq Lugolobi, Reagan Ndidde, Mohamed Mukasa, David Kakeeto, Balami Arafat

Midfielders; Sirajje Kisekka, Gift Tusasire, Saad Mukiibi, Kigwe Sulaiman, Bruno Otim, Nsamba Ibrahim, Lutta Bonny, Mukiibi George Jessy

Forwards; Bukenya Charles Junior, Gerald Yiga, Jonathan Kayiza, Ibrahim Matata, David Ssekyanzi.

Technical Team

Head Coach- Tonny Arinaitwe

Assistant Coach- Ssonko Ronald

Fitness Coach – Bukenya Edrine

Goalkeeping Coach- Kayongo George

Fans coordinators – Kalinda Peter Enes and Buyinza Samuel

Media Officer- Edwin Pogba Kato

Garuga Stars FC will begin their season at home at Cherish Grounds in Garuga with a big Entebbe derby against Entebbe FC on Saturday, 14th November 2026.

Earlier this season, the club also unveiled Dario D’Bag as their new jersey sponsor.

Garuga Stars Football Club first five fixtures;

Saturday 14th November

● 🆚️ ENTEBBE FC (Cherish Grounds Garuga)

Saturday 21st November

● 🆚️ ENTEBBE POLICE FC (Entebbe Police playground)

Wednesday 25th November

● 🆚️ MAWOKOTA UNITED FC (Cherish Grounds Garuga)

Saturday 28th November, 2026

● 🆚️ KIYINDA YOUNG FC (Sssaza Ground Mityana)

Saturday 5th December

● 🆚️ KAVUMBA ELITE FC (Cherish Grounds Garuga)