Leonard Lubambula is the new head coach of the Uganda women's national rugby team.
The Uganda Rugby Union announced the selection of the new head coaches for the women's teams on Sunday.
Lubambula replaces Edgar Lemeriga who has been in charge of the side for the last three years.
He will be assisted by Charles Onen while Kigongo Sebalamu joins the management team as Strength and Conditioning coach.
"Providing a High Performance environment with minimal resources within the team structures is my first assignment." Lubambula said upon his appointment.
Lubambula is a world rugby certified level 2 coach.
He has coached Uganda Christian University Rugby team (UCU Shepherds) and currently handles Walukuba Barbarians.
He served as Lemerigar's assistant between 2017-2019.
Meanwhile Onen will also oversee the national 7s side replacing Helen Buteme, who left at the end of her contract.
The URU Vice President Technical,Oscar Olaro,thanked the former coaches for their professional and committed support towards women's rugby and welcomed the two incoming coaches.
“On behalf of Uganda Rugby I would like to thank Edgar Lemerigar and Helen Buteme and their management teams for their professional and committed support to Women’s rugby and rugby in general.
"I also welcome Leonard and Charles who I know will not only be up to the task but will propel us back to being amongst the top nations in women’s rugby in Africa and the world."
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