Express FC has confirmed release of five players with the January transfer window just five days away from closure.
The five Denis Otim, Ashraf Mbaziira, goalkeeper Martin Ssenkooto and forwards Sheif Batte and Jonathan Agoucha.
They join skipper Arthur Kiggundu who joined Kitara earlier and midfielder Emmanuel Wasswa who was recalled by parent club KCCA on loan.
The club is yet to confirm any arrivals but reports indicate they have signed Yasser Mugerwa and Karim Ndugwa among others.
The seven-time league champions ended the first round in 7th place with 25 points and are into the round of 64 of the Stanbic Uganda Cup.