There was relief across Uganda’s football community after veteran coach Mike Hillary Mutebi was found alive following reports that he had gone missing.
According to police, the former head coach of Kampala Capital City Authority Football Club was discovered on Monday evening in a banana plantation in Kisubi along Entebbe Road.
Authorities revealed that Mutebi was located by local residents who immediately alerted security personnel. Police officers later arrived at the scene and facilitated his transfer to a medical facility for examination and care.
In a brief statement, police confirmed that the veteran tactician is currently undergoing medical assessment as investigations continue into the circumstances surrounding his disappearance.
Mutebi had earlier been reported missing, sparking concern among family members, friends and the wider football fraternity. The news quickly spread across social media platforms, with fans and sports personalities calling for information that could help trace his whereabouts.
His recovery has now brought relief to many, although questions still remain about what exactly happened before he went missing and how he ended up in the plantation in Kisubi.
Mike Mutebi is widely regarded as one of the most influential football coaches in Uganda. During his tenure at KCCA FC, he transformed the club into one of the most dominant teams in Ugandan football, winning several league titles and domestic trophies.
One of his most notable achievements came in 2018, when he guided KCCA FC to the group stages of the CAF Champions League — a historic milestone for both the club and Ugandan football.