Ashraf Mandela
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Ashraf Mandela | ||
| Date of birth | December 20, 2002 | ||
| Place of birth | Uganda | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position | Right-back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Vipers SC | ||
| Youth career | |||
| St Mary’s Secondary School, Kitende | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| –2015 | Vipers SC | ||
| 2018–2019 | SC Villa | ||
| 2019–2022 | URA FC | ||
| 2022–2024 | Vipers SC | ||
| 2024–2025 | Police FC (Rwanda) | ||
| 2025–Present | Vipers SC | ||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Ashraf Mandela (born 20 December 2002) is a Ugandan professional footballer who plays as a defender for Vipers SC in the Uganda Premier League.[1][2]
Early life
Mandela studied at St Mary’s Secondary School, Kitende, where he played football and developed through the school’s feeder programme for Vipers SC.[3]
Club career
Mandela began his career with Vipers SC, progressing through the youth system.[3] In 2018, he signed for SC Villa, spending one season before joining URA FC, where he played for three years.[3]
In July 2022, Mandela returned to Vipers SC on a two-year deal, contributing to the club’s successes including league and cup titles and qualification for the group stages of the CAF Champions League.[4]
For the 2024–25 season, he joined Rwanda Police FC in the Rwanda Premier League.[4] In September 2025, Mandela rejoined Vipers SC for a third spell, signing a three-year contract.[5]
Playing style
Mandela is mainly deployed as a right-back, noted for his defensive solidity and ability to contribute offensively when needed.[4]
Honours
Vipers SC
See also
References
- ^ Muyita, Joel (2025-09-10). "Right back Mandela returns to Vipers". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 2025-09-12.
- ^ "Startimes Uganda Premier League halftime report". Monitor. 2024-01-18. Retrieved 2025-09-12.
- ^ a b c "Back where it all started: Mandela". Vipers SC. 15 July 2022. Retrieved 12 September 2025.
- ^ a b c d e "Ashraf Mandela returns for a third stint at Vipers SC". Africa Top Sports. 11 September 2025. Retrieved 12 September 2025.
- ^ "Back home again: Ashraf Mandela returns for a third stint at Vipers SC". Vipers SC. 10 September 2025. Retrieved 12 September 2025.
External links
- Ashraf Mandela at Sofascore