Lwanga Charles
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Charles Lwanga | ||
| Date of birth | 2 February 2000 | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | SC Villa | ||
| Number | 14 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2016 | Kirinya Soccer Academy | ||
| 2017–2019 | SC Villa Juniors | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2019–2020 | SC Villa | 19 | (3) |
| 2020–2023 | KCCA FC | 55 | (17) |
| 2023– | SC Villa | 20 | (5) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of August 2025 | |||
Charles Lwanga (born 2 February 2000) is a Ugandan professional footballer who plays as a forward for SC Villa in the Uganda Premier League and the Uganda national football team.[1][2]
Youth career
Lwanga began his youth career at Kirinya Soccer Academy in 2016 before joining SC Villa Juniors in 2017. In the 2017/18 FUFA Juniors League, he netted 33 goals and provided 21 assists in 35 matches.[3]
Club career
SC Villa (first spell)
Lwanga was promoted to SC Villa's senior team in 2019, making 19 appearances with three goals and three assists. He left the club in 2020 after lodging a complaint over unpaid dues, with the FUFA Players’ Status Committee ruling in his favour.[4]
KCCA FC
In June 2020, Lwanga signed a four-year contract with KCCA FC.[5] He scored 17 league goals in 55 appearances across three seasons for the club.[6][4] In mid-2023, his contract was terminated by mutual consent.[6]
Return to SC Villa
Lwanga signed again for SC Villa in August 2023 on a three-year contract.[7] In March 2024, he scored the winning goal in the Kampala Derby against Express FC.[8] On 1 November 2024, he netted four goals in Villa’s 5–0 victory over UPDF FC in the Uganda Premier League.[9] His performances earned him the Fortebet Real Stars Player of the Month award in November 2024.[10]
Playing style
Lwanga is known for his pace, aggression, and versatility, capable of playing across forward positions. Early in his career, he was nicknamed "Neymar" due to his flair and attacking skills.[6]
Career statistics
| Club | Season | League Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC Villa | 2019–20 | 19 | 3 |
| KCCA FC | 2020–23 | 55 | 17 |
| SC Villa | 2023–24 | 20 | 5 |
Honours
See also
References
- ↑ "Charles Lwanga - Player Profile". Uganda Premier League. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
- ↑ "SC Villa's Lwanga has eyes on Uganda Cranes CHAN team". Swift Sports Uganda. 2024-12-04. Retrieved 2025-08-18.
- ↑ "Charles Lwanga: KCCA's Teenage Forward with Rich Figures". KCCA FC. 14 June 2020. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
- 1 2 Luwaga, David (14 June 2020). "Striker Lwanga brings athleticism, urgency to the KCCA forward line". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
- ↑ "KCCA FC confirm signing of Charles Lwanga". PM Daily. 14 June 2020. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
- 1 2 3 "Reports: KCCA terminates Lwanga's contract". Pulse Sports Uganda. 29 July 2023. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
- ↑ "Charles Lwanga returns to SC Villa". MTN Sports. 10 August 2023. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
- ↑ "March report: Charles Lwanga guides SC Villa past Express in Kampala Derby". MTN Sports. 10 March 2024. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
- ↑ "Lwanga nets four in Villa win on sombre day marked by referee's passing". Uganda Premier League. 1 November 2024. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
- 1 2 "Charles Lwanga shines in SC Villa's 5–0 victory". New Vision. 2 November 2024. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
- ↑ Isabirye, David (2024-12-03). "SC Villa forward Lwanga among November's Crème de la Crème | Real Stars Awards 2024". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 2025-08-18.