Uganda Premier League champions Vipers SC are parting ways with head coach Alex Isabirye, The-SportsNation sources have learnt.
This website has established that Vipers are opting for a foreign-based coach, again!
It’s said that Isabirye was told to deputize the new coach, an offer he has since declined, saying he will not work as an Assistant coach.
The Club that recently unveiled a 33-year old Brazillian striker, is yet to make an official communication about Isabirye’s situation.
Isabirye joined Vipers in March after the Club parted ways with Beto Bianchi who came into the season midway following the departure of Roberto Oliveira.
The Venoms who will be taking part in CAF Champions League next season, have only released Ibrahim Orit, Frank Zaga and Bashir Asiku.
It’s strong to note that Vipers’ league rivals KCCA and SC Villa recently announced foreign-based coaches Sergio Traguil and Dusan Stojanovic respectively.
Isabirye Leaves Kitende Head High
Alex Isabirye will leave Vipers a proud man despite a short spell.
And his reign will forever be remembered as the most successful one in the club’s history.
The gaffer won the double – League and Uganda Cup at the club this season – the first for the Venoms.
He took charge of Vipers in 20 games, starting with the Uganda Cup knockout fixture at Kabaka Kyabaggu Stadium against Wakiso Giants.
He went on to knockout Calvary and Bright Stars before beating Police 1-0 in the final.
In the CAF Champions League, he was in charge of two games – a 1-1 draw with Raja Casablanca before losing 2-0 against Horoya.
He was in charge of 13 league games, winning seven, drawing four and losing twice against Bright Stars and SC Villa.
Isabirye joined the Venoms from BUL FC, a day after guiding the Jinja-based side to Uganda Cup round of 16 then – He had joined BUL in April 2021.
Vipers Coaches Since 2010:
•Aug 2008: Edward Golola
•Aug 2012: Ambrose Chukuma (Nigerian)
•Oct 2013: Edward Golola
•August 2015: George Nsimbe
•July 2016: Abdallah Mubiru
•March 2017: Miguel Da Costa (Portugal)
•Aug 2018: Javier Martinez (Mexico)
•Dec 2018: Michael Nam Ouma (Kenya)
•July 2019: Edward Golola
•Jan 2020: Fred Kajoba
•Aug 2021: Roberto Oliveira (Brazil)
•Jan 2023: Beto Bianchi (Spain)
•Mar 2023: Alex Isabirye
