Gulu City, Uganda – April 8, 2025 — Relegation-threatened FUFA Big League side Arua Hill SC have made a bold move in their fight for survival by appointing renowned football tactician Allan Kabonge as their new head coach.
Kabonge, widely regarded as a Uganda Premier League (UPL) promotion specialist, has built a reputation for guiding struggling clubs to top-flight football.
With a track record of promoting four different clubs to the UPL, his arrival at Arua Hill signals a desperate but hopeful attempt to turn the club’s fortunes around.
Arua Hill, who were recently relegated from the Uganda Premier League, now find themselves battling to avoid a further drop to regional league football. Sitting dangerously close to the relegation zone in the FUFA Big League, the club's management believes Kabonge’s experience and tactical acumen could be the catalyst needed to salvage their season.
Club officials confirmed the appointment earlier today, expressing confidence in Kabonge’s ability to inspire the squad and restore the team's competitive edge.
"We are delighted to welcome Coach Kabonge to Arua Hill SC. His credentials speak for themselves, and we believe he is the right man to guide us through this difficult period,” a club statement read.
Kabonge is expected to take charge immediately and will oversee preparations ahead of the club’s crucial upcoming fixtures, which could determine their fate in the second-tier league.
Fans and stakeholders alike are hopeful that Kabonge’s arrival will inject new energy into the squad and reignite Arua Hill’s dreams of reclaiming their place among Uganda’s football elite.
