David GOMBE
New York Red Bulls have appointed former Uganda Cranes captain Ibrahim Sekagya as full-time first team assistant coach.
The club confirmed Sekagya who serves as the New York Red Bulls II Head Coach Ibrahim Sekagya in his new role on Tuesday, 10th June 2025.
“We are pleased to add Ibra [Sekagya] to our first team coaching staff on a full-time basis,” said Head of Sport Jochen Schneider. “He has led the development of many great players at NYRB II and have led the team to a great start to the 2025 MLS NEXT Pro season. He has earned this opportunity, and we are grateful to have him as a part of this organization.” Read a statement
He replaces former Hoffenheim and Hertha Berlin striker Vedad Ibisevic who has been serving as the club’s assistant coach for the past 18 months.
Sekagya has served as NYRB II Head Coach since February 6, 2023. In his first full season at the helm, he led NYRB II to the MLS NEXT Pro Eastern Conference semifinals, the club had a record of 14-8-6 and finished fourth place in the Eastern Conference.
Prior to being head coach, Sekagya served as an assistant coach for NYRB II since their inaugural season in 2015. This season, Sekagya has led NYRB II to their best start in franchise history through 12 games played with an 8-2-2 mark and 27 points accumulated.
NYRB II are currently in first place in the Eastern Conference of MLS NEXT Pro with a league-high 27 goals scored.
According to the club Sekagya has also helped develop the likes of Omar Valencia, who currently leads the first team in assists with five, and Mohammed Sofo, who has contributed seven goals across all competitions this season.
The former KCCA FC defender previously played for the New York Red Bulls for two seasons in 2013 and 2014, making 41 appearances across all competitions. He also played for Red Bull Salzburg from 2007 to 2013, where he made 225 appearances for the club.
