Uganda’s Erisa Ssekisambu shown the exit by Rwanda’s Kiyovu

Erisa Ssekisambu in action for Kiyovu against APR /COURTESY PICTURE

FOOTBALL Uganda’s Erisa Ssekisambu shown the exit by Rwanda’s Kiyovu

Ndyamuhaki J Emanzi 10:22 - 07.06.2023

Ssekisambu was the team’s top scorer with 10 goals, but these were not enough to give Kiyovu the league title.

After failing to land the 2022/23 Rwanda Premier League title, Kiyovu Sports Club is- cleaning the house in preparation for the next season.

The Rwanda Premier League giants have started by announcing several departures in various departments.

Ugandan forward Erisa Ssekisambu is among those leaving the team that came close to winning the title but stumbled down the stretch to see it slip away.

The message posted to Kiyovu’s social media handles was short and precise: “FAREWELL #SSEKISAMBU, THANK YOU.”

Ssekisambu joined Kiyovu as a free agent after leaving KCCA FC and made his impact felt straight away.

He was the team’s top scorer with 10 goals, but these were not enough to give Kiyovu the league title.

Kiyovu went into the last day of the season needing to win but also hoped that APR drop points.

In the end, APR won the title on goal difference as the two sides tied on 63 points.

At Kiyovu, Ssekisambu played alongside another Ugandan gem, midfielder Muzamir Mutyaba, who is also rumoured to be on his way out after two seasons.

Ssekisambu’s career has seen him turn out for all the top sides in Ugandan football.

Express FC, SC Villa, Vipers, URA FC and KCCA have all benefitted from the services of the player.

He has also featured for Kenyan giants Gor Mahia andTarxien Rainbows in Malta.

The next move for the former Startimes Uganda Premier League winner remains unknown, but it is expected that there will be suitors locally.