Kitara FC and NEC FC have confirmed a significant number of player departures ahead of the 2026/27 season. Kitara FC has released eight players from their squad, while NEC FC has confirmed that five players will be leaving the club to seek new opportunities.
Kitara FC player departures for 2026/27
Kitara FC is undergoing a massive squad overhaul before the 2026/27 StarTimes Uganda Premier League campaign begins. The Bunyoro-based side has officially confirmed that eight players are leaving the club.
According to an official club update, the exiting players include:
- James Alitho (Goalkeeper)
- Aziz Saleh (Goalkeeper)
- Frank Kasumba
- Eric Tumwine
- Sadiq Ssekyembe
- Amir Kakomo
Wamma! The Bunyoro giants are clearly cleaning house. Losing two goalkeepers like Alitho and Saleh at once is a massive shake-up for the defensive setup. Kitara fans will be watching closely to see who fills these gaps to ensure the club stays competitive in the top flight.
How many players are leaving NEC FC?
NEC FC will lose five players from their current squad before the 2026/27 season starts. The club has confirmed these exits as they prepare for the upcoming Uganda Premier League campaign.
This squad movement follows a period of restructuring for the club. While the specific names of all five departing NEC players were not fully detailed in this particular update, the confirmation of five exits signals a major shift in the team's composition.
It is a busy transfer window for the league. Clubs like NEC and Kitara are clearly looking to refresh their rosters to avoid the mid-table mediocrity that plagued some sides last year. If you are planning your betting accumulators for next season, keep a close eye on these squad changes as they will definitely impact team stability.
Who is leaving Kitara FC?
Kitara FC is losing eight players, including goalkeepers James Alitho and Aziz Saleh, alongside Frank Kasumba, Eric Tumwine, Sadiq Ssekyembe, and Amir Kakomo.
Source: Uganda Premier League
