The Ugandan defender Joins Gor Mahia after two years stint with Singinda United
Kenya Premier League champions Gor Mahia have completed the signing of 24 years old, Uganda Cranes defender Shafik Bhuchu Batambuze, on a two-year deal.
The Singinda United left-back defender; having featured for the Tanzanian for a season; returns to Kenya after winning the league with Tusker and also featured Muhoroni Youth, Sofapaka and Western Stima and a number of clubs.
He can play as a defender or a midfielder, tackling central or left-back role and he brings a wide experience from the region with the chance to fill the gap left by his compatriot Godfrey Walusimbi.
''I can confirm that Batambuze has penned a two-year deal," noted the club CEO Aduda Omondi.
The latest signing by Gor Mahia is geared towards reinforcing the team and to add the depth to the squad ahead of the new season slated for December, regional games and continental duties for the coming 2019 season.
Fact file
Date of birth: 14 June 1994
Place Of Birth: Jinja
Height: 1.83m (6ft 0 in)
Previous Clubs:
Simba (2011)
Muhoroni Youth (2012)
Sc Villa (2012)
Western Stima (2013-2014, and 2015)
Sofapaka (2014)
Tusker (2016-2017)
Singinda United (2017 - 2018).