Uganda Rugby heavyweights Heathens have strengthened their squad ahead of the 2026 season after signing of 17 new players as they target another strong campaign in the Uganda Rugby Union Premiership.
Among the headline arrivals is Levis Ochieng, who joins from Buffaloes on loan, while David Wako makes a permanent switch from Hippos. The Heathens have also secured the services of Nuwamanya Jason E. from Eagles and Opio Julis from Kobs, both expected to add solidity.
Former Buffaloes forward Atoke Aaron also makes the move, alongside Kobs duo Jjuko Jude and Mickery Yusuf, who bring Premiership experience to the side.
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The club has also added Katwesigye Wilfred on loan from Kigezi Silverbacks, Ssempa Albright from Warriors and Waiswa Yusuf from Eagles as part of a wide recruitment drive.
Further reinforcements include Gudoi Jonathan (loan from Mongers), Oluoch Joab (from Buffaloes), Simiyu Brian (from Elgon Wolves), Mugisha Keith (from Eagles), Kiggundu Moses (from Rams), Odoi Emmanuel (from Hippos) and Hamidu Simdilana from Pirates.
Heathens
player name | releasing club | status
Levis Ochieng | Buffaloes | Loan
David Wako | Hippos | Transfer
Nuwamanya Jason E. | Eagles | Transfer
Opio Julis | Kobs | Transfer
Atoke Aaron | Buffaloes | Transfer
Jjuko Jude | Kobs | Transfer
Mickery Yusuf | Kobs | Transfer
Katwesigye Wilfred | Kigezi Silverbacks | Loan
Ssempa Albright | Warriors | Transfer
Waiswa Yusuf | Eagles | Transfer
Gudoi Jonathan | Mongers | Loan
Oluoch Joab | Buffaloes | Transfer
Simiyu Brian | Elgon Wolves | Transfer
Mugisha Keith | Eagles | Transfer
Kiggundu Moses | Rams | Transfer
Odoi Emmanuel | Hippos | Transfer
Hamidu Simdilana | Pirates | Transfer
