Ivan Ongom joins the OBB exodus

Ivan Ongom (9) is the latest player to leave OBB (UVF image)

VOLLEYBALL Ivan Ongom joins the OBB exodus

Ndyamuhaki J Emanzi 08:07 - 14.06.2023

Jonathan Tumukunde and Brian Atuhaire were the first players to leave the team, while receiver-attacker Cosmas Elijah Apunyo is also said to be on the move.

Whereas last year’s transfer window in local volleyball was dominated by incomings at OBB, it is filled with departures this time round.

The exodus at the 2022 National Volleyball League champions has left more questions than answers with the new season just around the corner.

Ivan Ongom is the latest big name to depart from the Iganga-based side.

The club communicated through their social media handles that the former Sport-S opposite, who played a massive role as the team lifted the league title, is on his way out.

“ONGOM IVAN BOB, thank you for going above and beyond to help us achieve our goal. We wouldn’t have made it without you! In fact, thank you for using your remarkable talents and skills to fuel our mutual efforts. We wish you all the best in your next journey.”

Jonathan Tumukunde and Brian Atuhaire were the first players to leave the team, while receiver-attacker Cosmas Elijah Apunyo is also said to be on the move.

There have been no signings announced by the club yet, and it remains to be seen how many players from last season’s roster will stick around.

OBB had ambitions of playing at the Africa Club Championship following the triumph in their first top-flight appearance, but that did not materialize.

The recently-concluded season, in which the club lost to Sport-S in the semi-finals, was dominated by headlines about changes in the technical department.

After parting ways with Lawrence Yakan, the club hired and fired Luke Eittit and Johnson Kawenyera in the same season, before settling for Yahya Waguma, who saw out the campaign.