Shamirah Nalugya excited for new chapter at Dynamo Brest

Uganda Crested Cranes star Shamirah Nalugya has expressed excitement and determination after sealing a one-year deal with Dynamo Brest following her departure from FC Minsk.

⏯️A glimpse of the moments the Belarus Women’s League is about to witness from Shamirah Nalugya.#WomenFootballUG pic.twitter.com/8QNLlCuezd

— Crested Cranes (@CrestedCranes) February 18, 2026

Nalugya joins the Brest-based side as a free agent after the expiry of her short-term contract at Minsk, where she enjoyed a highly impressive debut campaign.

Nalugya scored seven goals and registered 13 assists in just 13 appearances, quickly establishing herself as one of the league’s standout performers.

Reacting to the move, Nalugya shared her enthusiasm on social media, posting: “Happy to join Dynamo Brest and ready to work together to achieve the very best this season. LET’S GO БРЕСТ.”

Happy to join @dynamobrest and ready to work together to achieve the very best this Season. LETS GO БРЕСТ.#SN pic.twitter.com/ujWODoEZF8

— Shamirah Nalugya (@NalugyaShamirah) February 18, 2026

The former Kampala Queens forward heads into the new challenge full of confidence, eager to make an impact with her new club as they target improvement in the upcoming campaign.

Dynamo Brest finished fifth last season with 52 points and will be aiming higher when the new season kicks off.

Nalugya’s journey has seen her develop through local sides Isra Soccer Academy and Kawempe Muslim before making her mark abroad. She also becomes the second Ugandan to feature in the Belarusian top flight after Joan Nabirye’s stint at FC Minsk.

Founded in 2021, Dynamo Brest is based in the city of Brest and is coached by Mikhnavets Aliaksandr. The club competes in the Maxline Belarusian Women’s League, which features 11 teams, with Dinamo Minsk (BSUPC) entering the new season as defending champions.

For Nalugya, the move represents a fresh start and judging by her reaction, she’s ready to hit the ground running.

Shamirah Nalugya Completes Dynamo Brest Move

Shamirah Nalugya officially completed her transfer to Dynamo Brest after impressing during her time at FC Minsk. The Ugandan international wasted no time sharing her excitement about the new opportunity.

Taking to social media, Nalugya posted:

“Happy to join Dynamo Brest and ready to work together to achieve the very best this season. LET’S GO БРЕСТ.”

Her message reflected both enthusiasm and ambition as she prepares to begin life at her new club.

Dynamo Brest, founded in 2021 and based in the city of Brest, competes in the Maxline Belarusian Women’s League. Under the guidance of head coach Mikhnavets Aliaksandr, the club is looking to build on last season’s fifth-place finish, where they accumulated 52 points.

Shamirah Nalugya’s Impressive Numbers at FC Minsk

Before her move to Dynamo Brest, Shamirah Nalugya made a strong impact at FC Minsk during her debut season in Belarus. Despite signing a short-term contract, she quickly established herself as one of the standout performers in the league.

In just 13 appearances, Nalugya registered:

• 7 goals

• 13 assists

Her direct involvement in 20 goals underlined her creativity, pace, and attacking intelligence. Such performances not only earned her admiration from fans but also increased her value in the transfer market.

Nalugya’s ability to both score and create opportunities made her one of the most effective attacking players in the competition. It is no surprise that Dynamo Brest moved quickly to secure her signature after her contract expired.