Kampala, Uganda | THE BLACK EXAMINER | Uganda Cranes Head Coach, Paul Joseph Put, has named Sam Ssimbwa Bamweyena as his assistant, following the official unveiling of the Belgian tactician as the new Uganda Cranes head coach.

Sam Ssimbwa, a CAF A Certified coach, will assume his new role immediately, as confirmed by FUFA Communications Director Ahmed Hussein. Hussein stated, “FUFA has duly accepted the appointment of Sam Ssimbwa by Uganda Cranes Head Coach, and he will begin serving in his new position right away.”

He also noted, “The other Ugandan officials who will be part of the backroom staff will be announced in the near future.”

Coach Put’s introduction took place on Thursday at the FUFA Complex, where he signed a two-year deal. His coaching team includes the following individuals:

• Sven De Wilde: Performance Manager
• Mathieu Denis: Physical Fitness Coach
• Gery Osste: Goalkeeping Coach
• Martin Michiel: Physiotherapist
• Jelle Sevenhant: Video Analyst

The newly appointed technical team will commence their tenure with two FIFA World Cup Qualifier matches against Guinea and Somalia on November 17th and 21st, 2023, respectively.