{"id":7711,"date":"2026-07-16T14:28:30","date_gmt":"2026-07-16T11:28:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ug\/temps\/?p=7711"},"modified":"2026-07-16T14:50:36","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T11:50:36","slug":"thursday-transfer-rumours-magambo-gavin-ahimbisibwe-ddembe-sentamu-wadada-koukouras-kokas-obedi-latest-uganda-football-gossip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ug\/temps\/thursday-transfer-rumours-magambo-gavin-ahimbisibwe-ddembe-sentamu-wadada-koukouras-kokas-obedi-latest-uganda-football-gossip\/","title":{"rendered":"Patrick Bayiga and Muzamir Mutyaba Among Five Players Exiting NEC FC as Club Begins Squad Reshuffle"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Uganda Premier League side NEC FC<\/strong><\/a> has started reshaping its squad ahead of the new season, with several players set to leave the club. Among the notable names expected to depart are experienced defender Patrick Bayiga<\/strong> and talented midfielder Muzamir Mutyaba<\/strong>, who are part of a group of five players moving on from the club.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The changes highlight NEC FC\u2019s ambition to build a stronger squad capable of competing at the highest level of Ugandan football. As clubs prepare for the upcoming campaign, NEC has chosen to make important adjustments to its playing staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Patrick Bayiga\u2019s NEC Chapter Comes to an End<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Defender Patrick Bayiga<\/strong> is one of the biggest names among the players leaving NEC FC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The experienced centre-back brought stability, leadership, and defensive quality to the team. His ability to read the game, win aerial battles,, and organize the backline made him an important figure during his time at the club.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bayiga\u2019s experience in Ugandan football helped NEC compete against some of the country\u2019s strongest teams. His professionalism and understanding of the game provided valuable support to younger players within the squad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, with NEC looking to refresh its squad and introduce new options, the club has decided to move in a different direction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Muzamir Mutyaba Leaves After Bringing Experience and Creativity<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Another high-profile departure is midfielder Muzamir Mutyaba<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The former Uganda Cranes player joined NEC with a reputation as one of the most technically gifted midfielders in the country. His vision, passing ability, and calmness on the ball allowed him to influence matches <\/a>from the middle of the pitch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mutyaba\u2019s experience from playing for some of Uganda\u2019s biggest clubs gave NEC valuable leadership, especially during important fixtures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although his time at NEC was relatively short, his contribution and football intelligence made him a respected member of the squad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Five Players Set to Exit NEC FC<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

The departure of Bayiga and Mutyaba comes alongside three other players who are also expected to leave the club.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NEC\u2019s decision is part of a wider squad restructuring process aimed at creating space for new signings and building a team that matches the club\u2019s plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The club\u2019s management and technical team are expected to continue evaluating the squad as they prepare for another competitive season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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NEC FC Looking Toward a New Era<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Since joining the Uganda Premier League, NEC FC have shown ambition and a desire to challenge established clubs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The club has invested in experienced players while also giving opportunities to emerging talents. These latest changes suggest NEC is focused on creating a balanced squad with the right combination of youth, energy, and experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Replacing experienced figures like Bayiga and Mutyaba will not be easy, but the club believes fresh additions can help achieve their objectives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Transfer Activity Expected to Continue<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

The Ugandan football transfer window is expected to remain busy, with NEC FC likely to announce more movements in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While departures are always emotional for supporters, squad changes are a normal part of football as clubs continue searching for improvement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Patrick Bayiga and Muzamir Mutyaba leave NEC FC after contributing their experience and quality, and football fans will now wait to see where their next chapters will take them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stay tuned<\/strong><\/a> for more Uganda Premier League transfer news, confirmed signings, and the latest football updates.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Uganda Premier League side NEC FC has started reshaping its squad ahead of the new season, with several players set to leave the club. Among the notable names expected to depart are experienced defender Patrick Bayiga and talented midfielder Muzamir Mutyaba, who are part of a group of five players moving on from the club. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":7347,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[35],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7711","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-football-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ug\/temps\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7711","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ug\/temps\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ug\/temps\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ug\/temps\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ug\/temps\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7711"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ug\/temps\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7711\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7717,"href":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ug\/temps\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7711\/revisions\/7717"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ug\/temps\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7347"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ug\/temps\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7711"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ug\/temps\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7711"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ug\/temps\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7711"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}