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In a move that has surprised and excited the Kitara Football Club’s faithful, former Chief Executive Officer Deo Kasozi has returned to Kitara Football Club, just one month after his highly publicized departure from the club’s top administrative post.
The club announced on its official platforms that Kasozi has been appointed to the newly created role of Chief Community Resource Mobiliser, a strategic position aimed at deepening the club’s roots and support within the kingdom and across the region. He is scheduled to begin his new duties on August 19, 2025.
Kasozi’s initial exit at the end of the 2024/25 season sent ripples through the Ugandan football community, as he was widely credited as a key architect behind the club’s remarkable recent success. Under his leadership, Kitara FC achieved a fairytale promotion to the Uganda Premier League and followed it up with a stunning fourth-place finish in their debut top-flight season, securing a coveted spot in the CAF Confederation Cup.
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His return signals the club’s ambitious intentions to build a sustainable structure capable of competing on both domestic and continental fronts. The role of Chief Community Resource Mobiliser is seen as critical to this mission, focusing on harnessing the immense passion of the fanbase and converting it into tangible support.
The Board of Directors of Kitara Football Club is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Kasozi Deo as the Chief Community Resource Mobiliser for a period of two (2) years, effective 19.08.2025.” In this role, Mr. Kasozi will spearhead the club’s efforts in mobilizing resources, strengthening partnerships, as well as driving community engagement programs that will support the growth and sustainability of Kitara FC. The Board is confident that his experience, and love for community development will greatly contribute to the continued success of the club both on and off the pitch.We congratulate Mr. Kasozi Deo on his appointment and wish him success in his new role.”
Read the statement from Kitara Football Club.
The appointment has been met with widespread approval from fans, who took to social media to celebrate the return of a familiar and trusted figure. Many see it as a masterstroke that brings back a proven leader without unsettling the current administrative structure.
Kasozi is expected to immediately launch and lead resource mobilization drives, strengthen partnerships with local businesses, and galvanize the community ahead of the club’s historic debut in African competition next season. His return provides a major boost to the Royals as they prepare for their toughest challenge yet.
