David GOMBE
Iraq side Zakho have finally agreed terms with Uganda Premier League side KCCA FC over Ivan Ahimbisibwe deal, Swift Sports Uganda understands.
The two clubs had earlier failed to reach an agreement with KCCA reportedly demanding more money but this website has established that a compromise has been reached between the two clubs.
Ahimbisibwe is expected to be officially announced as Zakho’s new signing this week following an agreement between the two sides.
Zakho Sport Club is an Iraqi professional sports club based in Zakho, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. The club was founded 39 years ago and host their games at a 20000 seater Zakho International Stadium.
Zakho finished ninth on the Iraq Stars League table standings last season with 53 points they garnered in 38 games.
Ahimbisibwe had already agreed personal terms with Zakho and now the deal is only pending official confirmation.
He finished as the top scorer in the 2025/26 Uganda Premier League with 14 goals.
A season before he netted 16 goals when he was featuring for URA FC, finishing just three goals behind the 2024/25 golden boot winner, Allan Okello.
Ahimbisibwe began his career at Synergy before moving to Nyamityobora and later transferred to UPDF and then URA. Tanzania Premier League side Azam FC were also interested in Ahimbisibwe’s signature.
