URA FC have confirmed the appointment of Hussein Mbalangu as the club’s new head coach for the remainder of the 2025/26 season, with an option to renew at the end of the campaign.
He replaces Alex Isabirye Musongola as the Tax Collectors look to reignite their season.
The CAF A–licensed tactician takes over at a crucial moment, having been entrusted with the responsibility of steering URA FC back to winning ways after a sluggish start to the league season.
Mbalangu arrives with a familiar and trusted technical team that was officially unveiled in Zanzibar on Monday.
He will be assisted by Bastu Semuyaba as first assistant coach and Richard Kansole as second assistant coach. Muwadda Byuma has been named goalkeeper coach, while Farouk Osama takes charge as the fitness trainer.
In the same restructuring, interim head coach Edward Golola has been relieved of his duties. However, continuity remains within the backroom staff, with Manko Kawesa retained as deputy fitness trainer and Isma Sserebe continuing in his role as the team statistician.
Speaking to club media during his official unveiling in Zanzibar ahead of the Mapinduzi Cup, Mbalangu struck a confident and ambitious tone.
“We are here to work and to bring back the success this great club deserves. I thank the management for the trust and the opportunity. We are ready to start immediately, beginning with the Mapinduzi Cup. Those who haven’t played URA FC yet should get scared — we are here to win,” Mbalangu said.
The experienced coach brings with him a wealth of knowledge from his previous stints across the region and beyond. His coaching résumé includes spells at Banadir SC (now Mogadishu City) in Somalia, Blacks Power, Arua Hill, Mbarara City and most recently NEC FC.
Mbalangu’s immediate focus will be the Mapinduzi Cup in Zanzibar, where URA FC are set to kick off their campaign on 31st December against Mlandenge FC at the Amaan Stadium.
URA FC have welcomed their new head coach with optimism as the club looks forward to a fresh chapter under his leadership.
Welcome to URA FC, Coach Hussein Mbalangu.