Jinja North United FC
| Full name | Jinja North United Football Club |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2010 |
| Ground | Wakitaka / Namulesa, Jinja City, Uganda |
| League | FUFA Big League |
Jinja North United FC is a Ugandan association football club based in Wakitaka /Namulesa Jinja City. The club competes in the FUFA Big League, the second tier of the Ugandan football league. [1]
History
The club was established in 2010 to represent communities in the northern part of Jinja City and surrounding areas. The club participates in FUFA competitions, including the FUFA Big League and the Uganda Cup.[2][3]
In the 2021–22 Uganda Cup, Jinja North United were eliminated by Maroons FC after a penalty shoot-out following a 1–1 draw in regulation time. [4]
During the 2023-2024 FUFA Big League season, the club participated in different fixtures including a 1-1 draw with Booma FC. [5]
Stadium
Jinja North United plays its home matches at Kyabazinga Stadium, located in Bugembe, Jinja City. The stadium hosts league and cup fixtures and is shared by several football clubs in the region. [6]
Technical team (2023- 2024)
Jinja North United FC is administered by a technical and management team responsible for football operations and player development.[7]
| No | NAME | ROLE | REF |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sadiq ssempigi | Head Coach (2023–2024) | [8] |
| 2 | Edward Ssali | Assistant Coach | [9] |
| 3 | Peter Mugabi | Assistant Coach | [8] |
| 4 | Aziz Kemba | Trainer | [8] |
| 5 | Abdallah Lumweno | Trainer | [8] |
| 6 | Fredrick Lumu | Goalkeeping Coach | [8] |
| 7 | Kalimu Kagoda | Stores manager | [8] |
Players
The club’s squad is composed mainly of Ugandan footballers, combining experienced players and emerging talents from local leagues. [10]
| NO | NAME | DATE SINCE | FROM |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dickson Matama[11] | 12.12.2023 | |
| 2 | Etoju Amos[12] | 16.11.2023 | Myda[13] |
| 3 | Mwanje Samuel[14] | 11.10.2023 | Kampala City[15] |
| 4 | Nsubuga Branson[16] | 21.09.2023 | Black Powers[17] |
| 5 | Luzige Nicholas[18] | 20.09.2023 | |
| 6 | Wasswa Shaban[19] | 20.09.2023 | UPDF[20] |
| 7 | Nduga Lawrence[21] | 05.07.2023 | Orapa United[22] |
| 8 | Basoga Derrick[23] | 01.07.2023 | Busoga[24] |
| 9 | Hakim Magombe | 09.2023 | Topflight club Mbarara City[7] |
| 10 | Mutwalibu Mugolofa | 09.2023[7] | |
| 11 | Johnson Ssenyonga | 09.2023[7] | |
| 12 | Isaac Mukiibi | 09.2023[7] | |
| 13 | Huud Salim | 09.2023[7] | |
| 14 | Isaac Kiiza | 09.2023[7] | |
| 15 | Micheal Kibi Kimera | 09.2023[7] | |
| 16 | Outa Dickson | 09.2023[7] | |
| 17 | Arop Desmond | 09.2023[7] | |
| 18 | Brian Muruli Mayanja | 2023 | Mbitibwa Sugars FC (Tanzania)[25] |
| 19 | Bernaldo Kateregga | 2023 | Uganda Police FC[25] |
| 20 | Deo Isejja[25] |
References
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- ^ "Uganda - Jinja North United FC - Results, fixtures, squad, statistics, photos, videos and news - Soccerway". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
- ^ "Kawowo Sports - East Africa's hub for sports content". Kawowo Sports. 2025-12-16. Retrieved 2025-12-16.
- ^ Isabirye, David (2022-01-25). "Maroons eliminate Jinja North United in post-match penalties | Uganda Cup 2021-2022". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 2025-12-16.
- ^ "Booma FC Vs Jinja North Utd - Information". www.ugandafootball.com. Retrieved 2025-12-18.
- ^ Reporter, NewVision (2022-10-21). "Sports: Jinja North United FC to construct own stadium". New Vision. Retrieved 2025-12-19.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j Sports, Pulse (2023-09-20). "Jinja North United revamps squad with addition of defensive duo". Pulse Sports Uganda. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
- ^ a b c d e f Isabirye, David (2023-06-26). "Sempigi officially unveiled at Jinja North United Football Club". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
- ^ Isabirye, David (2023-07-05). "Edward Ssali, Kemba join Sempigi's back-room staff at Jinja North United". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
- ^ Isabirye, David (2023-09-22). "Forwards Mayanja, Kateregga add fire-power to Jinja North United Football Club". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 2025-12-19.
- ^ "Matama Dickson (Jinja North) Stats - Flashscore.com". www.flashscore.com. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
- ^ "Amos Etoju (Jinja North) Stats - Flashscore.com". www.flashscore.com. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
- ^ "Myda live scores, results, fixtures | Football, Uganda". www.flashscore.com. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
- ^ "Samuel Mwanje (Jinja North) Stats - Flashscore.com". www.flashscore.com. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
- ^ "Kampala City live scores, results, fixtures, Kampala City v Uganda Revenue live | Football, Uganda". www.flashscore.com. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
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- ^ "Blacks Power live scores, results, fixtures | Football, Uganda". www.flashscore.com. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
- ^ "Nicholas Luzige (Jinja North) Stats - Flashscore.com". www.flashscore.com. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
- ^ "Shaban Wasswa (Jinja North) Stats - Flashscore.com". www.flashscore.com. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
- ^ "UPDF live scores, results, fixtures, Maroons v UPDF FC live | Football, Uganda". www.flashscore.com. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
- ^ "Lawrence Nduga (Jinja North) Stats - Flashscore.com". www.flashscore.com. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
- ^ "Orapa United live scores, results, fixtures, Orapa United v Dynamos live | Football, Botswana". www.flashscore.com. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
- ^ "Derrick Basoga (Jinja North) Stats - Flashscore.com". www.flashscore.com. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
- ^ "Busoga live scores, results, fixtures | Football, Uganda". www.flashscore.com. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
- ^ a b c Isabirye, David (2023-09-22). "Forwards Mayanja, Kateregga add fire-power to Jinja North United Football Club". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 2024-09-12.