Ugandan International has sealed a 2 year deal with Hanoi FC in the Asian V league as he he goes back to familiar territory.

An elated Mwesigwa was the Uganda Cranes skipper until he was dropped by coach Micho describe the move as a new beginning.

“New challenge but a familiar enviroment .Let me take this opportunity to thank God for the opportunity ,my manager and the two clubs Fc ordabasy for cooperating in sending my ITC in time and thank Fc Yenicami in northern Cyprus that kept me in shape for the past 5 month ,thanks to all the players,coaches the president and the entire board for being so lovely to me in the time I was playing there,I will miss you but life goes on”

“Big up to my family that has always been praying for me,my church Grace Assembly( old Kampala.) ,my fans in Uganda and my well-wishers .God bless you all”Mwesigwa said in his facebook post

Later speaking to Soka25east.com Mwesigwa alluded to the fact he was happy with the move “It’s a new and exciting experience for my career its not always easy clinching deals because it sometimes tedious but I thank God for everything that has happened in my career “

“I will give my new team 100 percent as usual as I feel honoured and well received to start my new journey” he added

Club career

Mwesigwa began his career in 2002 with Ugandan side SC Villa before moving to Icelandic club IBV in 2006.^[

After spending the 2010 season with Chinese side Chongqing Lifan, in February 2011 he signed a two-year contract with Kazakhstan Premier League side FC Ordabsy .

In February 2013, Mwesigwa extended his contract with Ordabasy, after winning Kazakhstan Super Cup with them in 2012 Mwesigwa left Ordabasy in December 2014

In May 2015, Mwesigwa was reported to have signed a three-year contract with Bidvest Wits of the Premier Soccer League in South Africa but contract negotiations broke down and Mwesigwa did not sign for Bidvest Wits

Later on in 2015, Mwesigwa played for Yenicami Agdelen in the KTTF Super Lig before leaving in January 2016. After leaving Yenicami Ağdelen, Mwesigwa went on trial with V .League side Ha Noi where he immediately impressed and was

International career

Mwesigwa made his international debut for Uganda Cranes in 2003.

Collins Okinyo

Ex- CAF Media Expert. An expert on African football with over 15 years experience ,always with an ear to the ground with indepth knowledge of the game. I have worked for top publications including 7 years at www.supersport.com until i founded www.soka25east.com to quench the thirst of football lovers across the continent. I have trained young upcoming journalists who are now a voice in African football.I have covered World Cup,AFCON,CHAN,Champions League,Confederations Cup,Cecafa,Cosafa,Wafu and many other football tournaments across the World. Founder Football Africa Arena(FAA),Founder www.afrisportdigital.com