Five-time Uganda Premier League champions Vipers sports club have parted ways with their head coach Roberto Oliveira after over a year in charge.
According to the club statement, Roberto has left his role as a head coach with immediate effect.
“The club would like to thank Roberto for his tireless efforts as a head coach during his time at Vipers Sports Club and to wish him success in the future,” reads part of the statement.
It adds, “The Club shall in the shortest time possible come out with a statement on the club’s technical bench leadership following the departure of its Head Coach.”
Roberto joined the Kitende-based side in August 2021. He guided the Venoms to their first-ever qualification to the CAF Champions League group stage as well as the 2022 UPL title.
Roberto leaves the Vipers in third place in the ongoing 2022–2023 UPL season, just two points behind leaders KCCA FC.