“We are thrilled to announce that Mbalangu Hussein has officially reported for duty as our new Head Coach," the club confirmed.
The club added that the new tactician joins with a wealth of experience in Ugandan top-flight football, having previously handled several Premier League sides.
Mbalangu joins from URA where he was appointed mid-season by Uganda Revenue Authority SC to steady the team, guiding them to the Stanbic Uganda Cup semifinals.
He has also had stints at a number of Ugandan clubs, building a reputation as one of the more experienced coaches in the domestic game.
He previously served as head coach for Arua Hill SC, Mbarara City FC, and Blacks Power FC.
His arrival comes after UPDF FC endured a difficult Uganda Premier League campaign. Under the stewardship of Alex Gitta, the army side narrowly avoided relegation after finishing with 22 points, just one point above the drop zone.
The club will be hoping that Mbalangu’s experience and track record of stabilising teams can help restore competitiveness and push UPDF FC into a stronger league position in the coming season.