Moses Basena (born 25 November 1967)[1] is a Ugandan football coach who has managed the Uganda national team and several other clubs in Uganda and other countries in East Africa.
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| Date of birth | 25 November 1967 | |||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Buikwe, Uganda | |||||||||||||
| Team information | ||||||||||||||
Current team | Ihefu SC (manager) | |||||||||||||
| Managerial career | ||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | |||||||||||||
| 2021-2022 | Uganda (Assistant Coach) | |||||||||||||
| 2019–2021 | Sunrise FC | |||||||||||||
| 2018–2018 | SC Villa | |||||||||||||
| 2017–2017 | Uganda | |||||||||||||
| 2016–2016 | Saints FC | |||||||||||||
| 2015–2016 | Uganda (Assistant Coach) | |||||||||||||
| 20012–2013 | Express FC | |||||||||||||
| 2011–2012 | Simba SC | |||||||||||||
| 2009-2010 | Uganda Revenue Authority SC | |||||||||||||
| 2008–2009 | Kampala Capital City Authority FC | |||||||||||||
| 2004–2007 | Simba FC | |||||||||||||
| 2004–2006 | Uganda (National U20) | |||||||||||||
| 2001–2004 | SC Villa | |||||||||||||
| 1997–2000 | Simba Football Club | |||||||||||||
| 1994–1996 | Coffee Football Club | |||||||||||||
Medal record
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He has had an extensive managerial career, both at the club and national team levels, including roles as an assistant coach for the Uganda national team.[2][3][4][5][6][7]
Early life and education
editMoses Basena was born in Buikwe, Uganda. He attended Makindu Primary School from 1973 to 1979, followed by St. James Secondary School, where he completed both his O and A levels between 1981 and 1986. His early education laid the groundwork for a disciplined approach that he later applied in his football and coaching career.[1]
Playing career
editBasena's playing career began at the club level, where he played as a midfielder for Jinja-based Tobacco FC and, later, Coffee FC. He later switched to right back and moved to SC Villa in 1992. His top-level football career stretched from 1987 to 1994. As a player, he was known for his tactical intelligence on the field, which ultimately influenced his future coaching style.[8][9] The midfielder won three Uganda Premier League trophies in 1990, 1991, and 1993 with Sports Club Villa as a player back in the day.[1]
Coaching education
editMoses Basena has undertaken extensive coaching education, both locally and internationally. His qualifications include:
- 1995 - Medium Advanced Coaching Course.
- 1995 - First Class Coaching Degree Licence.
- 1998 - Confedration Africante De Football Certificate High Level Coaching Course.
- 1998 - Futuro 11 Certificate of Attendance.
- 2004 - International DFB Coaching Course in Germany.[10]
Coaching style and philosophy
editBasena's coaching style is characterized by a focus on discipline, tactical versatility, and ball retention. He is known for adapting his strategies to match his team's strengths and his opponent's weaknesses, often emphasizing defensive solidity and counter-attacking play.[11]
References
edit- ^ a b c Othuke Akpeli, Andrew (31 July 2019). "SunRise signs a CAF "A" coaching license holder". Dutable. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
- ^ Isabirye, David (7 February 2016). "Moses Basena lands vacant Saints F.C coaching job". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 29 October 2024.
- ^ Kiyonga, Ismael (22 November 2018). "Basena resigns at SC Villa". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 29 October 2024.
- ^ "Moses Basena named head coach for Tanzania top flight side | The Touchline Sports". 16 October 2023. Retrieved 29 October 2024.
- ^ "Moses Basena: Former Uganda Cranes coach secures job in Tanzania". Pulse Sports Uganda. 16 October 2023. Retrieved 29 October 2024.
- ^ "Moses Basena". FUFA: Federation of Uganda Football Associations. Retrieved 29 October 2024.
- ^ Kiyonga, Ismael (17 October 2023). "Basena starts work at Ihefu, Kajoba on the way". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 29 October 2024.
- ^ Zziwa, Hassan Badru (22 February 2024). "The top squad players that did not play for The Cranes". The Observer - Uganda. Retrieved 29 October 2024.
- ^ Kawalya, Brian (22 June 2020). "Moses Basena Reveals Hardest Game As Coach". Live from ground. Retrieved 29 October 2024.
- ^ Olupot, Ivan (18 October 2012). "Moses Besena Still Grumbling over un paid dues by Simba SC". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 29 October 2024.
- ^ "Ball retention key against Ethiopia - coach Basena". Monitor. 8 February 2021. Retrieved 29 October 2024.