Kigozi’s breakout season powers Entebbe UPPC into contention

Entebbe UPPC’s surge this season has been powered by a striker who seems to score almost on demand. Ambrose Kigozi, still in his early 20s, has announced himself as one of the league’s standout performers, blending raw hunger with a growing sense of responsibility in his first top-flight campaign.

With eight goals already to his name, Kigozi sits atop the scoring charts and has quickly become the Printers’ most reliable weapon. His decisive strike against 13-time champions KCCA only reinforced the feeling that UPPC have unearthed a forward capable of delivering on the big stage, even as he continues to describe himself as a work in progress.

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The former Kiyinda Boys attacker arrived at Entebbe with promise rather than guarantees, but his adaptation has been seamless. What began as a personal target to hit eight goals before the midway point of the season has now evolved into a bigger challenge: sustaining the form, pushing for the golden boot, and driving the team higher up the table.

UPPC begin their Uganda Cup campaign on Friday

Beyond the numbers, Kigozi’s impact has been shaped by the environment around him. He has thrived under a technical team that demands constant improvement and alongside teammates whose service and support have allowed him to flourish in the penalty area. For the young striker, the goals are a shared reward rather than an individual achievement.

His confidence this season did not appear out of nowhere. Last term at Kiyinda Boys, Kigozi struck 13 goals and registered five assists in the 2024/25 campaign, laying the foundation for his smooth transition into the top tier. That momentum has carried over, sharpening his movement and decision-making as he continues to learn the finer details of the role.

Head coach Abdallah Mubiru is among those convinced the best is yet to come. The UPPC tactician rates Kigozi highly, praising not just his finishing but his all-round play, attitude, and willingness to grow — traits he believes can elevate the striker into one of the league’s elite forwards.

Attention now turns to knockout football as Entebbe UPPC shift focus to the Stanbic Uganda Cup. For Kigozi, the ambition remains the same: translate league form into cup success and help his side make a deep run in a competition that offers little room for error.

UPPC begin their Uganda Cup campaign on Friday away in Koboko against Ombachi Pride in the round of 64, with Kigozi leading the line — and carrying the hopes of a team that is dreaming bigger with every goal he scores.