Vipers unveil George 'Best' Nsimbe as new coach

Azam Premier League side Vipers FC have unveiled George ‘Best' Nsimbe as their new coach.

The 50-year-old has previously led KCCA FC to three league titles - in 2008, 2013 and 2014.

Vipers team director Lawrence Mulindwa said Nsimbe is the right person to steer the defending champions to more glory.

He termed as "personal reasons" what made him leave his previous club league strugglers The Saints FC.

"I had written a resignation letter to my boss when I received a call from Lawrence Mulindwa that he wants me to coach his team.

"Although my contract was left with eight months with The Saints, I could not work with them due to my personal reasons," said Nsimbe.

"I have signed a two-year contract with Vipers and I am hoping to win the title with them."

Vipers techinical team lead by new recruit George Nsimbe (right), Edward Golola and Kiggundu pose with players Nicholas wadada, Keziron Kizito and Erisa Ssekisambu during a press conference at the club home in Kitende. (Credit: Mpalanyi Ssentongo)

Edward Golola, who won the title with the Kitende-based club, will be Nsimbe's assistant effective from their next fixture.

Although his contract with Saints FC is still on, Vipers plan to buy out his clause or find a clause in the contract that they can base on to let him move.

"I am glad to join the club and hoping to use my experience garnered from KCCA and Azam among others to lift the club to top level. Good enough, I know almost all the players here and with co-operation and assistance from fellow coaches, I am optimistic we shall achieve the targets set," said Nsimbe as he warmed up to life at his new club.

It's the fifth club he is coaching after KCCA, Fire Masters, The Saints, and Victors FC and Tanzania giants Azam FC.

Although Nsimbe was officially unveiled on Thursday, he began his work a day earlier where he conducted his first training session with the team.

Vipers Patron Lawrence Mulindwa (centre), club chairman George William Mulindwa (left) and Finance Director Vincent Ssajjabbi address the press. (Credit: Mpalanyi Sentongo)

Coach George ‘Best' Nsimbe

• He was born on December 29, 1966 to father Richard Siambe.
  
  
• He previously played football for Wandegeya, NIC and KCC FC which he joined in 1985.
  
  
• As a player, Nsimbe won league titles in 1985 and 1991 plus three Uganda Cups in 1987, 1990 and 1993.
  
  
• He also won two CECAFA Senior Challenge titles with Uganda Cranes in 1989 & 1990.
  
  
• As a coach, he has won three league titles with KCC(A) FC in 2007/08, 2012/13 & 2013/14.
  
  
• He managed to win one Uganda Cup with Victors FC in 2010.
  
  
• He was appointed The Saints head coach after Harunah Kebba was sacked from the club.