Ivan Ahimbisibwe’s move from KCCA FC to Iraq’s Zakho FC looked, for a moment, like it was all but done. The striker had reportedly already agreed personal terms and was ready to start a new chapter abroad. Zakho had shown clear interest, and everything seemed to be falling into place on the player’s side.
But behind the scenes, things didn’t go as smoothly. Talks between KCCA FC and Zakho FC reportedly broke down over the transfer fee, with both clubs unable to find common ground. In the end, the deal quietly collapsed, leaving Ahimbisibwe still in Kampala and waiting for another opportunity.
There have since been suggestions from some sources within football circles that KCCA’s valuation of the player made the move difficult to complete. The club’s management, including CEO Anisha Muhozi, has been mentioned in these discussions, with claims that strict pricing decisions have at times slowed down or blocked potential transfers. These remain allegations rather than confirmed facts, and the club has not publicly addressed them.
A similar story has been told around Saidi Mayanja, who was also linked with a move to Saudi Arabia. That transfer, too, reportedly fell apart after negotiations stalled over the player’s price tag, with the interested club unwilling to meet the final asking price.
For the players involved, it’s a frustrating situation—moves that once looked promising ending not on the pitch or in medicals, but in boardroom disagreements over numbers. For fans, it raises familiar questions about how Ugandan clubs handle transfers and whether opportunities abroad are slipping away too easily.
For now, both Ahimbisibwe and Mayanja remain at their respective clubs, still chasing the chance to play outside Uganda.
