Ivan Ahimbisibwe

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Ivan Ahimbisibwe
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Personal information
Full name Ivan Ahimbisibwe
Date of birth (2000-03-18) March 18, 2000 (age 25)
Place of birth Mbarara, Uganda
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
 KCCA FC
Youth career
Mbarara Sports Academy
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2017–2019 Synergy FC
2019–2020 Nyamityobora FC
2020–2022 UPDF FC (22)
2023–2025 URA FC 35 (16)
2025– KCCA FC 0 (0)
International career
Uganda 0 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Ivan Ahimbisibwe (born 18 March 2000) is a Ugandan professional footballer who plays as a forward for KCCA FC in the Uganda Premier League and the Uganda national football team. [1] [2] [3] [4]

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Early life and education

Ahimbisibwe was born in Kacence Village, Mbarara Uganda. He attended Mbarara Modern Primary School and Uganda Martyrs Primary before completing O-Level at Nyakayojo Secondary School and A-Level at St. Andrew’s Secondary School in Rubindi. He later earned a degree in Social Work and Social Administration. [1]

Club career

Youth career

He began his football journey with the Mbarara Sports Academy, run by Salim Branden, from 2010 to 2015. The academy also produced players such as Kondok Junior, Brian Aheebwa, and Clinton Kamugisha. [1]

Synergy FC

Ahimbisibwe was spotted by coach Brian Ssenyondo and joined Synergy FC, playing in Uganda’s Big League for two and a half seasons. He scored 18 goals in his first season, 15 in the second, and 8 in half a season before leaving. [1]

Nyamityobora FC

He joined Nyamityobora FC in Mbarara while pursuing his studies at university, scoring 15 goals in his debut season. [1]

UPDF FC

Reuniting with coach Brian Ssenyondo, Ahimbisibwe signed for UPDF FC, scoring 22 goals across two seasons. He scored a hat-trick on his debut and was named MVP in his final campaign at the club. [1]

URA FC

In August 2023, Ahimbisibwe signed a two-year contract with URA SC. [5] During the 2024–25 season, he scored 16 league goals, finishing three behind Golden Boot winner Allan Okello. [6] [7]

KCCA FC

On 1 July 2025, KCCA FC announced Ahimbisibwe as their first signing of the transfer window, reuniting him with coach Brian Ssenyondo. [8] [2] [9]

International career

Honours

Individual

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Big Interview: Ivan Ahimbisibwe recounts inspiring journey of life and football". NBS Sport. 22 July 2024. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
  2. 1 2 Kule, Edwin Kyle (2025-07-02). "Ivan Ahimbisibwe: KCCA names 'Hunter' as first signing". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 2025-08-18.
  3. ↑ "Ahimbisibwe makes case for a starting role". Monitor. 2025-08-10. Retrieved 2025-08-18.
  4. ↑ "Cranes dispatch Guinea to return to full business". Monitor. 2025-08-08. Retrieved 2025-08-18.
  5. ↑ "URA FC officially unveil striker Ivan Ahimbisibwe". Swift Sports Uganda. 24 August 2023. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
  6. ↑ "Ivan Ahimbisibwe recounts inspiring journey of life and football". NBS Sport. 22 July 2024. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
  7. ↑ "Ahimbisibwe leads URA double taxation of Wakiso Giants". Monitor. 2024-11-27. Retrieved 2025-08-18.
  8. ↑ "Ivan Ahimbisibwe signs for KCCA". Uganda Premier League. 1 July 2025. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
  9. ↑ Mabuka, Dennis (2025-07-03). "KCCA FC announce signing of striker Ivan Ahimbisibwe - Africa Top Sports" . Retrieved 2025-08-18.
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