Ugandan Premier League outfit KCCA FC have named Sergio Daniel Moniz Traguil as their new head coach ahead of the new campaign.
The Kasasiro Boys have confirmed the 42-year-old Portuguese tactician has joined them on a two-year deal and will replace Jackson Mayanja, who was in charge of the team in an acting capacity.
“KCCA is pleased to announce Sergio Daniel Moniz Traguil as the Manager of the men’s senior team on a two-year deal,” read part of the statement on the club’s official website.
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“Sergio, a holder of a UEFA A license and currently pursuing a Uefa Pro License takes over from Jackson Mayanja who has been the interim Manager since April 16, 2023.”
Speaking after appointing Sergio, KCCA CEO Anisha Shahir Muhoozi said: “KCCA will benefit greatly from Sergio’s extensive expertise, high standards of excellence, and character. He is a successful coach who has worked at the highest levels, in a number of different leagues on the continent but most importantly conforms to the club’s DNA of playing beautiful football and Youth Development.”
Sergio, a Portuguese by birth is also a holder of a degree in Sports Science and Physical Education and he also studied Sports Psychology at the Rio Major School of Sport. He started his coaching career at Sports Lisboa e Benfica where he was in charge of the club’s youth teams before joining Kaduna United in Nigeria.
He has previously coached at Hearts of Oak (Ghana), Singida Big Stars (Tanzania), CD Lunda Sul (Angola), Vilankulos (Mozambique), Mirbat SC (Oman), Kabuscorp SC (Angola), Santa Rita CFC (Angola) and recently Township Rollers FC of (Botswana).
Sergio is expected to take charge effective July 1, 2023.