Farouk Miya coaching withe Vipers forward of the 2026/27 season.
Vipers Sports activities Membership has formally confirmed the return of Uganda Cranes midfielder and attacker Farouk Miya, a decade after he left the Kitende-based membership to pursue an expert profession overseas.
Miya departed Vipers in 2016 to affix Belgian top-flight facet Normal Liège.
Throughout his time abroad, the 28-year-old featured for Royal Excel Mouscron (on mortgage), Sabail FK (on mortgage), HNK Gorica, Konyaspor, FC Lviv, Çaykur Rizespor, and most just lately Greek membership Ilioupoli FC.
At worldwide degree, Miya made six appearances for the Uganda U-23 nationwide workforce, scoring three objectives. He has additionally earned 79 caps for the Uganda Cranes, scoring 23 objectives.
Miya returns to Vipers forward of the 2026/27 season after spending the previous two weeks coaching with the workforce, the place he impressed newly appointed head coach Dennis Lavagne.
The previous Uganda Premier League champions have been energetic within the switch market, having just lately welcomed again former striker Ceaser Lobi Manzoki. They’ve additionally signed midfielder Joel Sserunjogi and Gabonese goalkeeper Loyce Mbaba.
The Venoms are making ready for the CECAFA Kagame Cup in Rwanda earlier than turning their consideration to representing Uganda within the CAF Champions League this season.