Nicholas Mwere
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Nicholas Mwere | ||
| Date of birth | March 13, 2001 | ||
| Height | 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | BUL FC | ||
| Youth career | |||
| JIPRA | |||
| Kakira Town Council | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021–2023 | Busoga United FC | ||
| 2023–Present | BUL FC | 22 | (1) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2022 | Sand Cranes | (4) | |
|
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 25 August 2025 ‡ National team caps and goals as of 25 August 2025 | |||
Nicholas Mwere (born 13 March 2001) is a Ugandan professional footballer who plays as a defender for BUL FC in the Uganda Premier League and the Uganda national football team.[1][2][3] He has also represented Uganda in beach soccer with the national team, the Sand Cranes.[4]
Early life
Mwere was born in Kampala, Uganda. He began his football career at JIPRA before joining Kakira Town Council in Jinja District.[5]
Club career
Busoga United FC
Mwere joined Busoga United in 2021, making his debut in the Uganda Premier League.[6]
BUL FC
In 2023, Mwere signed a three-year contract with BUL FC.[6] He made 22 league appearances for the club in the 2024–25 season, scored one goal and provided two assists.[7][8][9]
Mwere was also named in the team of Uganda Premier League first around in 2023–24 season.[10]
International career
Beach soccer
Mwere has represented Uganda in beach soccer. In the 2022 Africa Beach Soccer Cup of Nations qualifiers, he scored four goals, including a hat-trick against Comoros, to secure Uganda's qualification.[4]
Style of play
Mwere is known for his physical presence, aerial ability, and versatility, contributing both defensively and in attack from the left flank.[5]
Career statistics
- Club
| Season | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024–25 | BUL FC | Uganda Premier League | 22 | 1 |
Honours
- BUL FC
- Uganda Cup: 2022–23 (squad member)[5]
- Jinja Lions
See also
References
- ^ "Mwere needs polishing at heart of defence". Monitor. 2025-07-23. Retrieved 2025-08-25.
- ^ Saaka, Yekoyada (2025-07-22). "Uganda Cranes fall to Tanzania as CHAN 2024 preparations face early test". New Vision. Retrieved 2025-08-25.
- ^ "Nicholas Mwere Stats and Profile". upl.ug. Retrieved 2025-08-25.
- ^ a b "Mwere hopes to replicate scoring form in Sand Cranes' forthcoming engagements". FUFA. Retrieved 25 August 2025.
- ^ a b c "Mwere: Welcome to BUL FC". BUL FC. Retrieved 25 August 2025.
- ^ a b "Busoga's Mwere joins BUL FC". New Vision. 11 July 2023. Retrieved 25 August 2025.
- ^ "Rayon Sports in talks with BUL's Nicholas Mwere". AllAfrica. 5 June 2025. Retrieved 25 August 2025.
- ^ Muyita, Joel (2024-12-18). "BUL score late to earn point against leaders NEC". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 2025-08-25.
- ^ Kiyonga, Ismael (2023-12-23). "BUL see off Vipers at Kitende, move 5 points clear". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 2025-08-25.
- ^ Kiyonga, Ismael (2024-01-08). "Ssenkatuka, Mwere and Kawowo's Team of the UPL First Round". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 2025-08-25.
- ^ "Nicholas Mwere leaves a mark unmatched as St Lawrence defend title". Pulse Sports. 19 June 2023. Retrieved 25 August 2025.
- ^ "Mwere's goals earn Lions fear factor". Monitor. 2023-06-17. Retrieved 2025-08-25.