National Enterprises Corporation FC
| Full name | National Enterprise Corporation FC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2017 |
| Ground | MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo |
| Capacity | 10,000 |
| League | Uganda Premier League |
| Website | https://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
References
- ^ a b "Big League: NEC, Kitara meet in crunch clash". New Vision. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
- ^ a b Muyita, Joel (2023-05-18). "NEC secure final promotion slot to Uganda Premier League". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
- ^ Sports, Pulse (2023-05-29). "NEC set to snap Wakiso Giants coach, Ayala". Pulse Sports Uganda. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
- ^ "UGANDA PREMIER LEAGUE: NEC joins Bul FC and Kitara as day one winners". NTV Uganda. 2023-09-16. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
- ^ "SC Villa beat NEC to register first win of the campaign". New Vision. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
- ^ "NEC ewonyezza eyali owa URA akatebe". New Vision. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
- ^ a b "History – NEC FC". 2023-10-12. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
- ^ Sports, Pulse (2023-07-03). "NEC to conduct open trials, Mbalangu confirms". Pulse Sports Uganda. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
- ^ "FUFA BIg League: NEC hold Mbarara City as Kitara go top". New Vision. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
- ^ "Mbarara City FC take on FUFA Big League leaders NEC". New Vision. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
- ^ "NEC FC - BUL FC". 2023-08-27. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
- ^ "NEC gains promotion to Uganda Premier League". MTN Sports. 2023-05-18. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
- ^ "SEASON PREVIEW - Mbalangu seeks to keep Nec afloat". Monitor. 2023-09-05. Retrieved 2024-05-25.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "PICTORIAL: Kitara beat NEC to move into top spot". New Vision. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
- ^ "Players – NEC FC". NEC Football Club. 2026-02-25. Retrieved 2026-02-25.
- ^ Abdusalam, Kigozi (2023-01-24). "Uganda Cup: Police FC Draws Apuutun on Round of 64". Chimp reports. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
- ^ 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.
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