Ugandan Premier League (UPL) champions Vipers SC have confirmed the departures of Brazilians; Rodrigues Lopez Giancarlo, Luiz Otavio Santos de Araujo alias Tinga, and Ivorian, Desire Tety, by mutual consent.

A statement on the club’s official website said: “We have reached a mutual agreement with Brazilians; Rodrigues Lopez Giancarlo, Luiz Otavio Santos de Araujo alias Tinga, and Ivorian Desire Tety to terminate their contracts effective from today [Friday],” adding: “The trio have all departed after mutual consent was reached with the club.”

Giancarlo became the first Brazilian to play in Uganda when he signed in June and went ahead to score two goals against Tanzania’s Kagera Sugar in an international friendly and Maroons FC in the FUFA Super 8.

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The one against Maroons made headlines as it was a stinging free-kick from over 30 yards to the top right corner. Giancarlo, who had signed for two years, managed four official appearances in the prestigious Vipers jersey. Meanwhile, Tinga came as the second Brazilian player in the country and left after playing a couple of friendly games during pre-season but suffered a long-term injury.

The versatile midfielder had signed two years in July but after agreeing with the club, he will depart and return to his native. On the other hand, Desire Tety leaves after one full season with Vipers that had him win both the UPL and the Uganda Cup. Due to stiff competition and injury setbacks, Tety was limited to just five games in the league as well as five in the 2022-23 CAF Champions League.