SC Villa is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr. Ian Robert Mutenda to the club’s Technical Support Team as Technical Director.
Mutenda joins the Jogoos with immediate effect and will assume the role until the end of the current season, with his appointment forming part of the club’s long-term technical ambitions for the next years.
PROFILE
Ian Mutenda brings nearly two decades of experience in Ugandan football, having served the game in various technical and coaching capacities. He is widely regarded as one of the country’s accomplished tactical and technical minds.
A CAF B Licence holder and former Technical Director at Soltilo Bright Stars FC, Mutenda has 16 years of experience in team building, establishing club philosophies, developing long-term technical strategies and creating partnerships that support sustainable club growth.
During his tenure at Soltilo Bright Stars, the club achieved its highest-ever league finish, registered record points and goals tallies, and reached its maiden Uganda Cup final. His work also played a significant role in developing players who went on to represent Uganda at both youth and senior national team levels.
Before his time at Bright Stars, Mutenda served as Head Coach of Hope Sports Club, guiding the team from the fourth tier to the second division in just three seasons.
Beyond the technical area, Mutenda has established himself as a respected football analyst, making regular appearances on Next Radio and NBS Sport, where his commentary is distinguished by research, tactical understanding and informed analysis.
He is also the founder of The Big Impression Ltd, the company behind East Africa’s first text-message fantasy football game, demonstrating his passion for innovation and the broader development of the game.
His contribution across coaching, broadcasting, research and innovation earned him the Bee Purple Research & Innovation Award from the University of Brighton.
IAN MUTENDA’S FIRST WORDS
The entire SC Villa family warmly welcomes Ian Robert Mutenda to the Jogoos and wishes him every success as he begins this new chapter with the club.
Welcome to the Jogoos, Ian!
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