National Enterprises Corporation FC

NEC
Full nameNational Enterprise Corporation FC
Founded2017
GroundMTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo
Capacity10,000
LeagueUganda Premier League
Websitehttps://necfcuganda.com

National Enterprise Corporation FC is also called NEC FC, is a Ugandan football club founded 2017 in Bugolobi, Kampala.[1][2][3] It plays in the Uganda Premier League.[4][5][6]

Full name                  NEC FC
Founded 2017
Ground MTN Phillip Omondi Stadium
Capacity 10,000
President Lt. Gen. James Mugira
Manager Kaddu Badru Mukasa
League Uganda Premier League
Website https://necfcuganda.com/

History

NEC FC was founded in 2017 and it was promoted to FUFA 5th Division League in 2018 under the Nakawa Football Association.[7]

In 2019, NEC FC was promoted to Kampala Regional League from the 4th Division and later promoted to FUFA Big League in 2022 where it emerged in the third position on the League table thus gaining promotion to the Uganda Premier League.[7]

NEC FC was promoted to the Uganda Premier League 2023/24 season for their first time after finishing in the third position on the table in the FUFA Big League with 57 points in the 30 games played,[8][9][10][11][12] Julius Walugembe scored 2 goals alongside Marvin Kavuma and Tonny Kiberu who scored one goal each making 4 total goal that contributed to their win and promotion.[2]

Club Profile

As of February 2026.[13]

  • Chairman - Brian Buhanda
  • Chief Executive Officer - Jonathan Okorotum
  • Captain - Marvin Kavuma
  • Head coach- Kaddu Badru Mukasa
  • Home ground -Philip Omondi stadium.

Stadium

NEC FC used Coffee grounds in Bugolobi as their hosting play ground during the FUFA Big League 2022/23 season.[1][14][15] And on promotion to the Uganda Premier League, NEC FC uses MTN Omondi Stadium as their home play-ground.[14]

Squad

Some of the payers as of February 2026[16]

NEC FC Players
6 DF Ibrahim Kiyemba
17 DF Gideon Odongo
20 DF Dhata Joseph Stephen Lujang
13 MF Shamiru Kimwero
15 MF Joseph Seremba
19 GK Hannington Sebwalunyo
3 DF Warren Buule
16 DF Ibrahim Musa
29 FW Ronald Media Innocent
5 MF Daniel Shabene
10 MF Allan Mugalu
8 MF Marvin Kavuma
14 FW Paul Mucureezi
28 MF Emmanuel Kulanga
23 DF Patrick Bayiga
1 GK Samson Kiirya
27 FW James Jarieko
7 FW Emmanuel Ajo
30 FW Hudson Mbalire
18 MF Muzamiru Mutyaba
26 MF Jackson Ssembatya

Records

Competitions

NEC FC qualified in the 2022–23 Stanbic Uganda Cup Round of 64 where they played Pajule Lions at their home ground in Pader and lost 1–0 to the host.[17][18]

See also

  1. List of football clubs in Uganda
  2. Uganda Premier League
  3. Mbarara City FC
  4. Express FC

References

  1. ^ a b "Big League: NEC, Kitara meet in crunch clash". New Vision. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
  2. ^ a b Muyita, Joel (2023-05-18). "NEC secure final promotion slot to Uganda Premier League". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
  3. ^ Sports, Pulse (2023-05-29). "NEC set to snap Wakiso Giants coach, Ayala". Pulse Sports Uganda. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
  4. ^ "UGANDA PREMIER LEAGUE: NEC joins Bul FC and Kitara as day one winners". NTV Uganda. 2023-09-16. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
  5. ^ "SC Villa beat NEC to register first win of the campaign". New Vision. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
  6. ^ "NEC ewonyezza eyali owa URA akatebe". New Vision. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
  7. ^ a b "History – NEC FC". 2023-10-12. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
  8. ^ Sports, Pulse (2023-07-03). "NEC to conduct open trials, Mbalangu confirms". Pulse Sports Uganda. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
  9. ^ "FUFA BIg League: NEC hold Mbarara City as Kitara go top". New Vision. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
  10. ^ "Mbarara City FC take on FUFA Big League leaders NEC". New Vision. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
  11. ^ "NEC FC - BUL FC". 2023-08-27. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
  12. ^ "NEC gains promotion to Uganda Premier League". MTN Sports. 2023-05-18. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
  13. ^ "SEASON PREVIEW - Mbalangu seeks to keep Nec afloat". Monitor. 2023-09-05. Retrieved 2024-05-25.
  14. ^ a b Sports, Pulse (2023-06-01). "Newly promoted NEC FC secure new home ground for next season". Pulse Sports Uganda. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
  15. ^ "PICTORIAL: Kitara beat NEC to move into top spot". New Vision. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
  16. ^ "Players – NEC FC". NEC Football Club. 2026-02-25. Retrieved 2026-02-25.
  17. ^ Abdusalam, Kigozi (2023-01-24). "Uganda Cup: Police FC Draws Apuutun on Round of 64". Chimp reports. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
  18. ^ Abdusalam, Kigozi (2023-01-23). "Uganda Cup: Kitara Propels to Round of 32, NEC FC, Northern Gateway Bow Out". Chim reports. Retrieved 2023-10-14.