Elvis Ngonde

Elvis Ngonde
Ngonde in 2024
Personal information
Date of birth (2002-06-19) June 19, 2002
Place of birth Uganda
Position Midfielder
Team information
Current team
KCCA FC
Youth career
St Mary’s SS Kitende
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021-2022 Busoga United FC 16 (0)
2022–2023 Gaddafi FC 12 (1)
2023–2026 SC Villa 24 (5)
2026–Present KCCA FC
International career‡
2018 Uganda U17
2023–Present Uganda Cranes 1 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 8 September 2025
‡ National team caps and goals as of 8 September 2025

Elvis Ngonde (born 19 June 2002) is a Ugandan footballer who plays as a midfielder for Kampala Capital City Authority FC in the Uganda Premier League and the Uganda national football team.[1][2][3]

Early life and youth career

Ngonde developed at St Mary’s SS Kitende, where he featured in USSSA school competitions, notably scoring in the final in Arua to help Kitende SS defeat St Andrew Kaggwa.[4]

In 2018, he was part of the Uganda U17 team (Uganda Cubs) but was declared ineligible for AFCON U17 qualifiers after failing an MRI age test.[5]

Club career

Ngonde began his professional career with Busoga United FC, making 16 league appearances with no goals.[6][7][8]

In August 2022, he transferred to Gaddafi FC, where he made 12 league appearances and scored 1 goal.

He joined SC Villa in September 2023. As of the 2024–25 season, he has made 14 league appearances, scoring 1 goal, and also recorded 1 assist.[9]

In June 2026, he joined Kampala Capital City Authority FC.[2][3]

International career

In October 2023, Ngonde received his first senior call-up to the Uganda Cranes for friendlies against Mali and Zambia.[10]

In 2025, he has earned a call to national football team in 2024 African Nations Championship.[11][12][13]

Career statistics

Club

As of 8 September 2025:

SeasonClubLeagueAppsGoals
2021–2022Busoga UnitedUganda Premier League160
2022–23Gaddafi FCUganda Premier League121
2023-2026SC VillaUganda Premier League245
2026-Present KCCA FC Uganda Premier League 0 0

International

As of 8 September 2025:

National teamYearAppsGoals
Uganda202310

References

  1. ↑ "Jogoos clamour for Ngonde's spark in Luzira gallows". Monitor. 2023-09-23. Retrieved 2025-09-08.
  2. 1 2 "NEW SIGNING | Elivis Ngonde Joins KCCA FC". www.kccafc.co.ug. 2026-06-29. Retrieved 2026-07-28.
  3. 1 2 Abdusalam, Kigozi (2026-06-30). "CHIMP SPORT: KCCA Captures Midfielder Ngonde". ChimpReports. Retrieved 2026-07-28.
  4. ↑ "Villa boost their midfield with new talent and versatility". Pulse Sports. 11 September 2023. Retrieved 8 September 2025.
  5. ↑ "Just In: 3 Uganda Cubs Players Fail MRI Test". ChimpReports. 17 August 2018. Retrieved 8 September 2025.
  6. ↑ "Elvis Ngonde stats and transfer history". AiScore. Retrieved 8 September 2025.
  7. ↑ Reporter, NewVision (2022-09-01). "Modern FC poaches Ngondwe from rivals Busoga United". Bukedde Online. Retrieved 2025-09-08.
  8. ↑ Abdusalam, Kigozi (2021-02-11). "UPL: Busoga United Add Seven Acquisitions to Roster". ChimpReports. Retrieved 2026-07-28.
  9. ↑ "Elvis Ngonde: SC Villa unveil midfielder". MTN Sports. 2023-09-12. Retrieved 2025-09-08.
  10. ↑ "SC Villa's Elvis Ngonde ready to seize Cranes opportunity with both hands". Pulse Sports. 12 October 2023. Retrieved 8 September 2025.
  11. ↑ Kiyonga, Ismael (2025-07-20). "CHAN 2024: Cranes confirm squad for pre-chan tournament". Uganda Premier League - Official Website. Retrieved 2025-09-08.
  12. ↑ "Elvis Ngonde: Midfielder elated by maiden Uganda Cranes call-up". MTN Sports. 2023-10-12. Retrieved 2025-09-08.
  13. ↑ Isabirye, David (2026-05-25). "Ngonde targets revamp in off-season for a far improved upcoming 2026-27 season". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 2026-07-28.