Newly promoted StarTimes Uganda Premier League side Lugazi FC have appointed Sadick Sempigi as their new head coach to lead them in their maiden topflight campaign.

The ex-Mbarara City, Arua Hill and Jinja North gaffer was announced by the club on Tuesday July 2.

Sempigi said: “I am thrilled to join Lugazi and be part of this ambitious and passionate club.

“I am focused on bringing my best to this club and committed to working hard, contributing to the team’s success and achieving great things together.”

Sempigi will be tasked to keep Lugazi in the top division in his first campaign.