SC Villa continues to take bold steps toward building a sustainable future, with a clear focus on nurturing young talent and strengthening its football structure over the next five years under the stewardship of Hajji Omar Mandela.
As part of this vision, the club has prioritized the development of a strong youth and reserve system that will serve as the foundation for the next generation of Jogoo stars.
To lead this initiative, Nebojsa Kapoor has been appointed Head Coach of the Young Jogoos and the reserve side, Wembly FC, who compete in the Kampala Regional League. His role will be central in identifying, developing, and preparing emerging talents for the senior team.
Further strengthening the technical setup, former Uganda Cranes goalkeeper Benjamin Ochan has joined the youth structure as the club’s goalkeeping tactician. Ochan, who earned 23 caps for Uganda national football team, retired from active football in January after a stint with NEC FC. A former SC Villa player during the 2011/12 season under Mike Mutebi, he also enjoyed a successful spell with KCCA FC, where he won three league titles. His experience, combined with his role on the FUFA Academies League Organising Committee, adds immense value to the club’s youth development agenda.
Also joining the technical team is Sulaiman Matovu, who takes on a dual role as a trainer within both the youth setup and the senior team. Popularly known as “Malouda,” Matovu brings a wealth of experience from a career that saw him rise through Proline FC to represent the Uganda national football team, before playing internationally for St. George SC, Erbil SC, BK Häcken, and Kaizer Chiefs. He joined SC Villa in January 2025 on a one-year contract and has since transitioned into coaching following his retirement earlier this year.
Together, Kapoor, Ochan, and Matovu begin a new chapter on the touchline—tasked with guiding, mentoring, and shaping the future of SC Villa, as the club builds a strong pipeline of talent to sustain success for years to come.
