Alex Isabirye’s character, belief delivered us the double – Karisa

Milton Karisa celebrates with his two trophies the club won. (Karisa Twitter).

FOOTBALL Alex Isabirye’s character, belief delivered us the double – Karisa

Peter Tabu • 19:56 - 08.07.2023

The 29-year-old, who claimed four awards at the Pilsner StarTimes Uganda Premier League awards on Thursday, including the player of the season, says everything at the club turned for the better when Alex Isabirye became head coach.

It takes more than just playing a sport to win championships; Milton Karisa can attest to that following a fruitful season by Vipers SC.

The 29-year-old, who claimed four awards at the Pilsner StarTimes Uganda Premier League awards on Thursday, including the player of the season, says everything at the club turned for the better when Alex Isabirye became head coach.

Milton Karisa posing with his four awards at the Pilsner footballer of the season awards.

“I would say when he (Alex Isabirye) came in, he spoke about the character, which was the order of the day,” Karisa told Pulse Sports.

“Everyone then wore the belief and character, and we stuck together as a family hence the league and cup win,” he added.

Isabirye Alex posing with the two trophies he won with the Venoms.

Isabirye was also crowned coach of the season after delivering a first domestic double at Vipers and dedicated the award to Mr David Serebe.

“He gave me the first chance to serve as head coach while at URA FC in 2010,” read part of Isabirye’s the statement.

Isabirye Alex (left) receiving his coach of the season award at the Pilsner Uganda Premier League Awards.

“I thank my players, fellow coaches and medical team for their support during the season; I also want to thank the club president Lawrence Mulindwa for always ensuring that the club operates in a professional set-up.”

Isabriye future at Vipers

Even after leading the Venoms to their first-ever domestic league and cup double, Alex Isabirye’s future at Kitende remains uncertain, with the latest reports indicating he is on his way out of the club.

Amidst all the speculation, Isabirye has highlighted he is still the club’s head coach and hasn’t discussed his immediate future with anybody at the club, adding he has a two-year running contract.

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