Uganda Cranes midfielder Taddeo Lwanga has revealed he is well-prepared for life after football, crediting his academic background and personal investments for giving him a stable future beyond the pitch.
In an interview on NBS Sport, Lwanga—who holds a degree in Software Engineering from Makerere University—said he is confident he could live a comfortable life even if he were to retire from football today.
“Even without football, I can live comfortably without any struggle,” Lwanga, who is currently a free agent after leaving Rwanda’s APR FC, said. “If I ever need to, I believe I can get a job with my engineering degree.”
Lwanga shared that his late father, Vincent Mukasa, was instrumental in shaping that reality. “My father made sure I completed university before fully committing to football. At some point, I got frustrated, but today I’m proud of his decision—because now I have both,” he said.
While details of his businesses remain private, it is known that Lwanga owns a shopping center in Ndejje, Namasuba, and a fully furnished mansion in Kajjansi, nicknamed “The Oasis.”
His football journey began with Ndejje United FC before making his mark in the Buganda Masaza Cup with Kyadondo. In 2014, he joined Express FC, then moved to SC Villa a year later. His standout performances earned him a contract with Vipers SC in 2017 and a spot on Uganda’s AFCON squad in 2019.
Later that year, Lwanga signed with Egyptian Premier League side Tanta SC. However, his stint in Egypt was short-lived due to the outbreak of COVID-19, which led to a seven-month salary drought and the eventual termination of his contract.
He then joined Tanzanian giants Simba SC in 2020, where he won the league title in his debut season. Lwanga played through pain due to a knee injury and eventually parted ways with the club after two seasons.
Following his time at Simba, he had a brief spell with Arta/Solar7 in Djibouti before joining Rwandan powerhouse APR FC in 2023. Despite earning less in Rwanda, Lwanga chose APR for its competitiveness, explaining that the influx of foreign players has raised the standard of football in the league.
Looking back, Lwanga describes his journey as one of sacrifice, resilience, and transformation. His time abroad, especially in Egypt, significantly improved his technical abilities. “I wasn’t very technical during my time at Villa, Express, and Vipers, but playing in Egypt changed me a lot, especially in terms of passing and other aspects of the game,” he noted.
In a country where footballers often struggle after retirement, Taddeo Lwanga stands out as a rare example of an athlete who planned ahead—and is now reaping the rewards both on and off the pitch.
