Concern grows as veteran coach Mike Mutebi reported missing

The Ugandan football fraternity has been gripped by concern following reports that renowned tactician Mike Mutebi has gone missing under unclear circumstances.

Information that surfaced late Sunday night through a widely shared online notice indicated that the veteran coach had not been seen since leaving his home in Kawempe, a suburb of Kampala.

The message spread rapidly across social media platforms, raising alarm among family members, close associates, and football fans who have followed his illustrious career.

Details surrounding his disappearance remain unclear.

Sources close to the situation suggest Mutebi appeared emotionally distressed before he left his residence, but as of Monday morning, there has been no confirmed update regarding his location or the exact time he went missing.

Although authorities have not yet released an official statement, some individuals familiar with the matter have quietly hinted that the incident could be related to ongoing health concerns the coach has reportedly been facing.

Mutebi’s absence has sent shockwaves through Ugandan football, a sport he has profoundly shaped over the years.

The highly respected tactician is celebrated for his transformative spell at KCCA FC, where he guided the club between 2016 and 2021 to remarkable success.

During that period, the Lugogo-based side dominated the domestic scene, winning three Uganda Premier League titles, two Uganda Cups, four Super Cups, and the regional CECAFA Club Championship.

👏👏Thank You MIKE MUTEBI for the Memories!#MoreThanJustAClub pic.twitter.com/aIgIJdIsPr

— KCCA FC (@KCCAFC) March 29, 2021

His coaching journey has also taken him to other notable clubs, including SC Villa and Rwanda’s AS Kigali, while he also previously handled the national team, the Uganda Cranes, in 2004.

Beyond silverware, Mutebi is admired for his football philosophy built around attractive, possession-based play and his commitment to developing young players.

As the search continues, messages of hope and support continue to pour in from across the football community, with many praying for the safe return of a man whose impact on the game in Uganda and the region remains immeasurable.