FootballAug 19, 2023

RIP Legend: URA FC tactician Sam Timbe dead

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Nsereko Musoke Isa

Aug 19, 20232 min readAug 19, 2023

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URA Football Club have confirmed the sudden death of their head coach Sam Timbe Timbe lost his life as he was being referred to Nakasero Hospital from St Catherine Hospital. “We are saddened to inform you of the unfortunate passing of our esteemed Head Coach, Sam Timbe, this afternoon while enroute to Nakasero Hospital for […]

URA Football Club have confirmed the sudden death of their head coach Sam Timbe

Timbe lost his life as he was being referred to Nakasero Hospital from St Catherine Hospital.

“We are saddened to inform you of the unfortunate passing of our esteemed Head Coach, Sam Timbe, this afternoon while enroute to Nakasero Hospital for ICU, as referred by St Catherine Hospital.

Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time.

Currently, our team is in camp at Standard Hotel, Kampala, preparing for the upcoming FUFA Super 8 cup semi-final match against KCCA FC, scheduled tomorrow at the MTN Omondi Stadium. Further updates will be provided in due course.”

He is a former coach at SC Villa, Police, Tusker and Young Africans

The Tax Collectors are in preparation for the Super 8 semi final against KCCA which is to be played on Sunday 20th August.

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