Ugandan Premier League side SC Villa have confirmed the acquisition of coach Dusan Stojanovic ahead of the new campaign.
The Serbian will take charge of the team assisted by former KCCA FC coach Morley Byekwaso, who has been given a three-year contract and will handle the Junior teams as well. Stojanovic has been handed a two-year contract, replacing Jackson Mayanja, who was surprisingly let go on the back of a promising season.
Speaking after being unveiled, Stojanovic said as quoted by the club’s official website: “I want to thank everyone who made my arrival possible,” started the Serbian. I know Villa, they have long glory and tradition and their fans are thirsty for new success.”
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“We know the weight of our jersey and badge, and we need to figure out how to handle the pressure. The past coaches did a good job but were unlucky in the last job. We need to upgrade and recognise that and we want to keep the ongoing process up. I have an obligation to continue on that path which brought a lot of joy to the villa family.”
Villa Vice President Daniel Bakaki said on the new changes: “Last season was terrible because of the way it ended, but it gave us something to learn. We are not renewing the contracts of the previous Technical team, not that they performed poorly but we need progress.
“We have appointed Serbian [Stojanovic]. We looked at him and we realised that he has experience in African football. We welcome him at Villa and we expect a lot from him.”
The Jogoos missed out on the league title on the final day allowing Vipers SC to retain the same.