Enock Ssebaggala
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Enock Ssebaggala | ||
| Date of birth | 28 July 2000 | ||
| Place of birth | Uganda | ||
| Position | Attacking midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Vipers SC | ||
| Number | 8 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2019–2023 | Express FC | 42 | |
| 2023–2025 | NEC FC | 26 | (4) |
| 2025– | Vipers SC | ||
| International career‡ | |||
| 2025– | Uganda | 1 | (0) |
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* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 12 July 2025 ‡ National team caps and goals as of 15 July 2025 | |||
Enock Ssebaggala (born 28 July 2000) is a Ugandan professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Vipers SC in the Uganda Premier League and the Uganda national team.[1][2][3]
Club career
Express FC
Ssebaggala began his senior career with Express FC, one of Uganda's most historic clubs, where he played for four seasons and featured in 42 Uganda Premier League matches.[4]
NEC FC
In August 2023, Ssebaggala joined NEC FC, bringing his creative midfield presence to the club.[4] The 2024–25 season proved particularly remarkable; he played a pivotal role in helping NEC FC finish as runners-up in the Uganda Premier League.[5]
Vipers SC
In July 2025, Ssebaggala completed a two-year contract with Vipers SC, the reigning Uganda Premier League champions, becoming the club’s second signing of that transfer window. He was unveiled as a "midfield maestro" and will wear the number 8 jersey.[6][7][8]
International career
Ssebaggala made his senior international debut for the Uganda Cranes in 2025 during a friendly match that ended in a 1–1 draw against Gambia. He was also named in Uganda’s squad for the upcoming African Nations Championship (CHAN) tournament scheduled for August 2025.[9][10]
Honours
NEC FC Awards (2024–25):
- Best Midfielder of the Season
- Players’ Player of the Season[11]
See also
References
- ^ Isabirye, David (12 July 2025). "Vipers is my new home, midfielder Ssebagala revels after NEC switch". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 19 August 2025.
- ^ "Family legacy fuels CHAN dreams for Uganda duo Ssebagala and Usama". Family legacy fuels CHAN dreams for Uganda duo Ssebagala and Usama. Retrieved 19 August 2025.
- ^ "Enock Ssebagala". Uganda Premier League - Official Website. 28 July 2000. Retrieved 19 August 2025.
- ^ a b "Welcoming Enock Ssebagala to the NEC FC Family - NEC FC". 29 August 2023. Retrieved 19 August 2025.
- ^ Ssekyanzi, Richard (20 June 2025). "NEC Midfielder Enock Ssebagala Completes Move to Vipers SC". SportsNation. Retrieved 19 August 2025.
- ^ Club, Vipers Sports (12 July 2025). "Midfield maestro Ssebaggala signs for Vipers SC". Vipers SC Official Website. Retrieved 19 August 2025.
- ^ Abdusalam, Kigozi (13 July 2025). "Transfers: Ssebaggala Signs for Vipers SC". ChimpReports. Retrieved 19 August 2025.
- ^ Mabuka, Dennis (13 July 2025). "Midfield maestro Ssebaggala signs for Vipers SC - Africa Top Sports". Retrieved 19 August 2025.
- ^ "Family legacy fuels CHAN dreams for Uganda duo Ssebagala and Usama". Family legacy fuels CHAN dreams for Uganda duo Ssebagala and Usama. Retrieved 19 August 2025.
- ^ Sports, Pulse (28 July 2025). "CHAN 2024: Ugandan Stars Enock Ssebagala and Usama Arafat Carry Family Legacy". Pulse Sports Uganda. Retrieved 19 August 2025.
- ^ Kironde, Baron (3 June 2025). "NEC Awards: Jacob Okao Named Best of 2024/25". SportsNation. Retrieved 19 August 2025.