Uganda Premier League champions Vipers SC have strengthened their goalkeeping division with the signing of Gabon worldwide Loyce Marius Mbaba on a two-year contract forward of the 2026/27 season.
The skilled shot-stopper joins the Venoms as they proceed to strengthen their squad for a busy marketing campaign that can see them compete within the CAF Champions League, Uganda Premier League, Stanbic Uganda Cup and the CECAFA Kagame Cup.
Mbaba arrives at St. Mary’s Stadium, Kitende with a powerful résumé, having featured for Gabonese aspect Affiliation Sportive Mangasport and Ivorian golf equipment Stella Membership d’Adjamé and Bouake FC. On the worldwide stage, he has earned 14 aggressive caps for Gabon and was a part of the squad that featured on the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, the place he performed in three matches.
Talking after finishing his transfer, the goalkeeper expressed his delight at becoming a member of the six-time Uganda Premier League champions.
“I’m actually, actually joyful to be right here and enthusiastic about what lies forward. The ambition proven by this membership to carry me right here is one thing I don’t take as a right. I’ll give completely all the pieces to assist the membership obtain much more success,” Mbaba stated.
His arrival comes after the departures of Alfred Mudekereza and Bashir Ssekagya, with Vipers reshaping their squad following their Uganda Premier League triumph final season.
Mbaba is predicted to battle for the primary jersey with Denis Kiggundu and Jack Komakech because the Venoms put together for a demanding season on each the home and continental fronts.
The Gabonese goalkeeper turns into Vipers’ fourth signing of the present switch window, following the arrivals of Jacques Mangoba, Nicholas Mwere and Joel Sserunjogi.
He’ll put on the membership’s iconic primary shirt and in accordance with the membership, is about to hitch his new teammates instantly as preparations for the brand new season intensify.