FKF Premier League side AFC Leopards has confirmed the signing of Ugandan goalkeeper James Ssetuba from Kakamega Homeboyz on a two-year deal.The goalkeeper joins Ingwe on a free transfer following the expiry of his contract at the Kakamega-based club. The deal had been struck weeks ago but was put on hold as Ingwe needed to move players out to create room for his registration.##NAJAVA_MECA_8710300##The club has released a statement confirming the acquisition of the goalkeeper, who is expected to compete with Levis Opiyo for the starting role between Ingwe’s posts.“Ugandan goalkeeper James Ssetuba has joined AFC Leopards from Football Kenya Premier League side Kakamega Homeboyz on a 2-year contract,” read the club statement in part.The Uganda-born goalkeeper started playing football in his hometown, Entebbe, Uganda, at Entebbe Young Academy. He later joined Proline Academy, where he developed his career by playing at the junior level until he was promoted to the senior team, where he played for only one season.Besides playing for Proline Academy, he has featured for URA, Solito Black Stars, and Wakiso Giants in Uganda; defunct Sony Sugar FC in the Football Kenya Premier League; Biashara United, where he played in the CAF Confederation Cup; and FC Ihefu in Tanzania. He later moved to Kakamega Homeboyz in 2023, where he played for one and a half years.Kakamega Homeboyz wing-back’s strategy to earn minutes under Francis BarazaThe player has been handed jersey number 28 and has already linked up with the team in training. His debut could come on Wednesday when Leopards play Sofapaka in a league match at Dandora Stadium.“James Ssetuba joins the competitive department of goalkeepers, including Levis Opiyo, Humphrey Katasi, and Abubakar Musha. He will wear shirt number 28 and has already linked up with the rest of his teammates at our training base. Everyone at AFC Leopards welcomes James Ssetuba to the club,” concluded the club statement.Meanwhile, young custodian Samuel Isaboke is expected to be loaned out, and Musha could also head out on loan as Ingwe looks to create room for new arrivals.”I saw one team on the pitch” – Gor Mahia coach critical of Tusker after frustrating draw
