Ugandan international and left-back Mustafa Kizza has confirmed plans to return to the Uganda Premier League as he aims to rediscover his form, The Nerve Africa has learned in an exclusive interview.
Short Stints and Setbacks Abroad
The 25-year-old defender, once a rising star in Ugandan football, has struggled to find stability in recent seasons—failing to remain at a single club for more than a year. Kizza has either clashed with club administrators or lacked consistent game time. His most recent stint was a brief spell at Egyptian Premier League side Telecom FC, which ended in under six months.
Kizza had signed a two-year deal with Telecom FC in October 2024 after departing seven-time Uganda Premier League champions, Express FC. However, he exited the Egyptian outfit in February 2025 due to the club’s failure to meet agreed-upon financial obligations.
Homecoming Plans: Kizza Eyes Revival in Uganda
In an exclusive conversation with The Nerve Africa, Kizza revealed that his immediate plan is to rejoin the Ugandan domestic league for at least a season or two, before exploring opportunities abroad.
“Right now, my focus is to return home, play regularly, and reset myself to the standards I set,” Kizza said.
“By the end of next month, I’ll have found a new home, but it will be in the Uganda Premier League for sure. The plan is to get as much game time as possible, build my fitness to the desired levels, and keep impressing. Then, after a year or two, I’ll return to playing football abroad again.”
“I know what I can do. I believe in myself and in the goals I’ve set. I’m yet to reach my prime, so I’ll be back to the top level. I just need consistent minutes, and the rest will fall into place—it’s just a matter of time.”
Previous Clubs and International Experience
Over the years, Mustafa Kizza’s club career has included stints with KCCA FC (his boyhood club), CF Montréal in Major League Soccer (MLS) in 2020, and Portuguese side Arouca SC during the 2022–2023 season. He also played for Express FC and briefly for Telecom FC in Egypt.
On the international front, Kizza has earned nine senior caps for the Uganda Cranes since making his debut in 2019. He has scored one goal and provided two assists in national team action.
