David GOMBE
Soltilo Bright Stars have mutually agreed to terminate the employment contract of assistant coach Simon Peter Mugerwa.
The tactician has been one of the long serving coaches at the club and worked with several tacticians who managed at the club in the last five years.
Swift Sports Uganda understands that the decision to relieve Mugerwa of his duties was made by Head coach Asaph Mwebaze.
He has been replaced by Tom Ssali who previously worked as Douglas Bamweyana’s assistant at Wakiso Giants.
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In August last year, Mugerwa extended his employment contract with the club for further two years. He joined Bright Stars in 2019.
The tactician is a CAF “C” licensed coach and has previously worked at Firemasters and SC Villa all in the capacity of assistant coach.
Mugerwa guided Busiro to this year’s Masaza Cup final where they will face off with Buddu.
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He is also one of the successful coaches in the schools competitions having guided Masaka and Buddo Secondary Schools to the Federation of East Africa Secondary School Football Association (FEASSA) gold medals.
Meanwhile, Bright Stars are still winless this campaign and have only garnered four points in six games.