AFC Leopards’ cult-hero joins Ugandan champions

Former AFC Leopards striker Karim Ndugwa has switched clubs in Uganda, signing for Champions Vipers from BUL FC on a two-year deal.Ndugwa leaves the Jinja-based side after one year in which he helped BUL lift the FA Cup.##NAJAVA_MECA_6938340##”Vipers Sports Club can confirm the coveted capture of experienced forward Karim Ndugwa on a two-year employment contract,” read the statement from the club in part.”The goal-poaching star, whose eye for goal has never been in question, is the club’s second January signing attacking after Martin Kizza”.Ndugwa was part of the AFC Leopards’ team in 2015 during a time when the team was undergoing serious financial turmoil that resulted in a mass walkout as players opted to seek greener pastures.One match, in particular, stands out for him in Ingwe colours. With all keepers on strike due to payment issues, the striker volunteered to play in goal against Sofapaka as AFC Leopards went on to win 1-0. He denied John Baraza, one of the best strikers the country has ever produced saving his penalty and helped Ingwe win. This endeared him to Ingwe faithful who remember him to date.The player expressed his happiness at joining Vipers and is already looking forward to a successful leg second league and his and the club’s CAF Champions League group stage now.“I am delighted and proud to sign for such a huge club. I am looking forward to start of the StarTimes Uganda Premier League (SUPL) second round and CAF Champions League. I hope we can achieve great things together.” he said.He is expected to compete for a starting berth with the likes of Cromwell Rwothomio, Abubakar Lawal, Yunus Sentamu and Darcy Mbaka Kipoyi among others.Previously, in his industrious career, Ndugwa played for Ugandan sides; SC Villa, URA FC, Express FC, Wakiso Giants, Mbarara City FC and Victors FC as well as Horseed of Somalia among others.Omala leads the scoring chart with favorable fixtures remaining in January

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