Uganda’s Mutyaba happy to join five-time African champions Zamalek

Uganda Cranes youngster Travis Mutyaba who made himself a name in the CECAFA U18 tournament hosted in Kenya last year says he is delighted to join Egypt Premier League side, Zamalek FC.

The 18-year-old Mutyaba was unveiled by his new club on Monday.

“I am happy to join one of Africa’s biggest teams. Thanks to everyone for the wishes,’” he said in an interview with CECAFA Online.

Mutyaba becomes the first Ugandan to sign a contract with Zamalek who are five-time Confederation of African Football Champions League winners.

Mutyaba who is considered the next big Ugandan star last year helped the Uganda U-18 team win the regional CECAFA U-18 Championship in the final played in Kisumu, Kenya.

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He also featured in Uganda Cranes' two group matches in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers losing 2-1 to Guinea and defeating Somalia 1-0.

The attacking midfielder last featured for Uganda Premier League side, SC Villa in the 2022/2023 season before he was reportedly set to join Georgian outfit Dinamo Tbilisi.

Besides featuring for the senior national team, Mutyaba also helped Uganda’s U-15 team win the CECAFA U-15 Championship in Eritrea in 2019 and the CECAFA U-17 Championship held in Rwanda in 2020.

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Mutyaba’s new team Zamalek FC are placed 11th on the Egypt Premier League table after playing eight matches.

He joins three other Ugandan players plying their trade in Egypt for other teams; left back Joseph Ochaya, Richard Basangwa, and Allan Kyambadde.

Additional Reporting by CECAFA Online