TRANSFER UPDATE – The newly promoted FUFA Big League side SC Volcanoes have landed midfield maestro Abdallah Salim on a two-year contract, a bold statement of intent in a signing that has rattled the Ugandan football fraternity.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!The 25-year-old playmaker arrives in Kisoro with a CV that reads like a map of East African football royalty, having plied his trade for Ugandan giants SC Villa and URA FC, as well as Rwanda’s Musanze FC.
Salim’s signing represents a massive coup for the Western Regional League champions as they brace for their historic maiden campaign in Uganda’s second tier.
His journey to the volcanic slopes of Kisoro is deeply rooted in the region’s footballing soil. He first laced up his boots at the Kisoro Young Simba Football Academy in 2010 before being snapped up by the prestigious SC Villa Jogoo Academy in 2014.
The player’s rapid ascent through the ranks was punctuated in 2017 when he dazzled scouts and fans alike, earning the Most Valuable Player accolade during the Airtel Rising Stars Western Region qualifiers at Kakyeka Stadium in Mbarara.
Beyond his on-field exploits, Salim boasts an educational pedigree from some of the country’s finest football nurseries, including St Mary’s SS Kitende, Standard High School Zana, and Buddo SS, institutions synonymous with producing elite talent.
Confirming the blockbuster signing, SC Volcanoes Vice President Capt. Arthur Mugisha Rucakatsi expressed his delight, framing the acquisition as a cornerstone of the club’s ambitious vision.
“Abdallah’s arrival is a crucial part of our plan to build a balanced and competitive squad capable of not just surviving, but thriving in the FUFA Big League. His experience, technical ability, and leadership will be invaluable,” stated Capt. Rucakatsi.
The club official extended a passionate plea to the people of Kisoro and the faithful supporters, urging them to transform the stadium into a fortress and rally behind the team with unwavering spirit throughout the season.
Salim’s arrival adds significant firepower and nous to a rapidly taking-shape squad, with SC Volcanoes leaving no stone unturned in their recruitment drive ahead of the season curtain-raiser slated for approximately 20 September 2026.
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