Uganda Premier League side Express FC have officially unveiled Morley Byekwaso as their new head coach ahead of the 2026/27 season.

The appointment forms part of the club’s rebuilding efforts, following the recent naming of Becky Cynthia Nakimera as Chief Executive Officer earlier this month.

Byekwaso replaces Jimmy Kintu Mwera, who left Express to join URA FC.

The former SC Villa coach was officially presented on Saturday morning through a video posted on the club’s social media platforms.

In the video, Byekwaso is seen walking onto the Nakivubo Stadium pitch, juggling a ball, picking up the Express FC flag, and holding a jersey with his name.

He delivered a message to the supporters, saying: “I am honored to lead this special club. Together we will believe, fight and build a special club. We respect Mukwano Gwa Bangi, square pass omuliro.”

He added: “I can’t wait to see the fans in the stands.”

Byekwaso has signed a two-year contract.

The club is expected to announce his technical team in the coming days.

His immediate task will be to rebuild the squad and return Express to title contention after the club finished 10th in the league last season.Byekwaso returns to a club he played for in 2008.

He has had a distinguished coaching career that includes stints at Lugazi United, KCCA FC (as assistant and interim head coach), Club Victoria University, Simba FC, and most recently SC Villa, whom he left in June 2025.

At the national level, he previously guided the Uganda Hippos to the final of the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations and served as interim head coach of the Uganda Cranes.