“He’s been missing, last seen Saturday about 6:45 p.m. at Kisubi Beach with his fellow church members,” Mubiru explained.
Concern is growing across Uganda’s football fraternity after veteran tactician Mike Hillary Mutebi was reported missing, prompting family members, colleagues, and fans to appeal for information about his whereabouts.
Posters circulating widely on social media show the familiar face of the former Kampala Capital City Authority FC and Uganda national football team head coach, urging anyone who may have seen him to report to the nearest police station or contact his relatives.
According to family members, the respected coach—known for his tactical mind and passionate leadership—does not carry a mobile phone and has been unreachable since Saturday evening.
His brother, Kenneth Robert Mubiru, said Mutebi was last seen at around 6:45 p.m. during a church retreat at Kisubi Beach.
“He’s been missing, last seen Saturday about 6:45 p.m. at Kisubi Beach with his fellow church members,” Mubiru explained.
According to him, Mutebi had travelled to the retreat with caretakers who are members of an unnamed church group. At some point during the gathering, however, the coach reportedly wandered away from the group’s attention and has not been seen since.
The disappearance has sparked anxiety among members of Uganda’s football community and media personalities who remember Mutebi as one of the country’s most influential coaches.
Veteran journalist Hassan Badru Zziwa of The Observer shared the missing-person alert on his X account, asking the public to help locate the celebrated tactician.
Meanwhile, Phiona Namiiro, a presenter with NBS Sport, also appealed for public assistance. She said she had heard unconfirmed reports that the coach may have boarded the wrong commuter vehicle after the retreat.
“I have heard rumors that coach Mike Mutebi might have boarded a wrong coaster from the one his prayer group was supposed to,” she wrote. “They had gone for a retreat. If this is true, kindly report his whereabouts to the nearest police. Mike is an asset to the country and needs all of us.”
Some sources familiar with the situation say Mutebi has reportedly been battling mental health challenges in recent months, though family members have not officially confirmed these claims.
Mutebi’s disappearance has stirred memories of his remarkable contribution to Ugandan football. During his successful spell with Kampala Capital City Authority FC, he led the club to three Uganda Premier League titles, two Uganda Cups, four Super Cups and a CECAFA Clubs Cup, cementing his legacy as one of the club’s most successful coaches.
He later moved to Rwanda to coach AS Kigali, a role he held until April 2022 when the club parted ways with him after a difficult run of results.
As the search continues, family members and friends remain hopeful that the man who shaped a generation of Ugandan football will soon be found safe. Authorities are yet to release an official statement regarding the disappearance.
