Ivan Ahimbisibwe
Ugandan footballer
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Ivan Ahimbisibwe (born 18 March 2000) is a Ugandan professional footballer who plays as a forward for Zakho SC in the Iraqi Stars League and the Uganda national football team.[1][2][3][4][5][6]
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Ahimbisibwe in 2025 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Ivan Ahimbisibwe | ||
| Date of birth | March 18, 2000 | ||
| Place of birth | Mbarara, Uganda | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Zakho SC | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Mbarara Sports Academy | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2017–2019 | Synergy FC | ||
| 2019–2020 | Nyamityobora FC | ||
| 2020–2022 | UPDF FC | (22) | |
| 2023–2025 | URA FC | 35 | (16) |
| 2025–2026 | KCCA FC | 27 | (14) |
| 2026- | Zakho SC | ||
| International career | |||
| Uganda | 0 | (0) | |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Early life and education
Ahimbisibwe was born in Kacence Village, Mbarara Uganda. He attended Mbarara Modern Primary School and Uganda Martyrs Primary before completing O-Level at Nyakayojo Secondary School and A-Level at St. Andrew's Secondary School in Rubindi. He later earned a degree in Social Work and Social Administration.[1]
Club career
Youth career
He began his football journey with the Mbarara Sports Academy, run by Salim Branden, from 2010 to 2015. The academy also produced players such as Kondok Junior, Brian Aheebwa, and Clinton Kamugisha.[1]
Synergy FC
Ahimbisibwe was spotted by coach Brian Ssenyondo and joined Synergy FC, playing in Uganda's Big League for two and a half seasons. He scored 18 goals in his first season, 15 in the second, and 8 in half a season before leaving.[1]
Nyamityobora FC
He joined Nyamityobora FC in Mbarara while pursuing his studies at university, scoring 15 goals in his debut season.[1]
UPDF FC
Reuniting with coach Brian Ssenyondo, Ahimbisibwe signed for UPDF FC, scoring 22 goals across two seasons. He scored a hat-trick on his debut and was named MVP in his final campaign at the club.[1]
URA FC
In August 2023, Ahimbisibwe signed a two-year contract with URA SC.[7] During the 2024–25 season, he scored 16 league goals, finishing three behind Golden Boot winner Allan Okello.[8][9]
KCCA FC
On 1 July 2025, KCCA FC announced Ahimbisibwe as their first signing of the transfer window, reuniting him with coach Brian Ssenyondo.[10][2][11] At KCCA FC, he managed 14 goals and 3 assists in 27 appearances.[12][13]
Zakho SC
In June 2026, Ahimbisibwe joined Iraqi professional club Zakho SC from KCCA FC.[5]
Honours
Individual
- UPDF FC MVP: 2022–23
- URA FC – Uganda Cup joint top scorer: 2024
- KCCA FC - UPL league Top scorer 2025/26.