Overview:
The Gabonese becomes Vipers’ fourth signing of the current transfer window, following the arrivals of Jacques Mangoba, Nicholas Mwere and Joel Sserunjogi.
StarTimes Uganda Premier League champions Vipers SC have signed Gabon international goalkeeper Loyce Marius Mbaba on a two-year contract ahead of the 2026/27 season.
The 28-year-old joins the Venoms as they continue strengthening their squad ahead of a campaign that will see them compete in the CAF Champions League, Uganda Premier League, Uganda Cup and Cecafa Kagame Cup.
Mbaba arrives with experience at both club and international level, having previously played for Association Sportive Mangasport in his native Gabon, as well as Ivorian sides Stella Club d’Adjamé and Bouake FC.
At international level, Mbaba has made 14 competitive appearances for Gabon and was part of the squad at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, where he featured in three matches.
His arrival follows the departures of goalkeepers Alfred Mudekereza and Bashir Ssekagya as Vipers reshape their squad following their 2025/26 Uganda Premier League title triumph.
Mbaba will compete for a place in goal alongside Denis Kiggundu and Jack Komakech as the champions prepare for another busy campaign across domestic and continental competitions.
The Gabonese becomes Vipers’ fourth signing of the current transfer window, following the arrivals of Jacques Mangoba, Nicholas Mwere and Joel Sserunjogi.
Mbaba will wear the number one shirt at Vipers and is expected to immediately link up with his new teammates for preseason preparations.
PLAYER PROFILE
Full Names: Loyce Marius Mbaba
Nationality: Gabonese
Date of Birth: May 4, 1998
Age: 28
Height: 175 cm
Position: Goalkeeper
Contract: Two Years
Previous Clubs
Stella Club d’Adjamé (Ivory Coast)
Bouake FC (Ivory Coast)
Association Sportive Mangasport (Gabon)
