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The football world is in mourning following the untimely demise of respected URA FC Head Coach, Sam Timbe. The club released an official statement conveying the sad news that Timbe passed away en route to Nakasero Hospital for intensive care, as recommended by St Catherine Hospital. The club’s thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones during this challenging period.
“He was being rushed to Nakasero Hospital for ICU after being referred by St.Catherine Hospital,” the club said in a brief statement.
By the time of his death, Timbe’s team was in camp preparing for the Super 8 clash with KCCA FC.
Born in 1954 in Manafa district, Timbe went to Bupoto Primary School, Nabumali High School and Tororo College and was a one club player, having plied his trade for Coffee FC as a goalkeeper but also for the national team between 1978 and 1983 but was never capped.
Having taken over the reins in 2021 from Sam Ssimbwa, Sam Timbe, a seasoned football tactician with a CAF “A” license, had left his mark on the African football landscape. Notably, Timbe achieved a remarkable feat by clinching the CECAFA Kagame Cup with four different clubs. His triumphant journey included securing the prestigious title with SC Villa in 2005, Police FC in 2006, Atraco from Rwanda in 2009, and emerging victorious with Tanzanian outfit Young Africans in 2011.
Timbe has however coached at SC Villa, Atraco, Young Africans, Police, Coffee, Lyantonde, UPDF, Mbale Heroes, Sofapaka, She Kobs and the Uganda U-19 national team.
He has also previously coached Tusker FC in Kenya and also in Malaysian Premier League at Persatuan Bolasepak Sarawak FC in 2020 before returning to URA FC in 2021.
As a coach, Timbe won two league titles with SC Villa (2004), Atraco (2008) and Young Africans(Yanga) (2010/2011).
He has also won four CECAFA titles as a coach with SC Villa (2005), Police (2006), Atraco (2009) and Young Africans (2011).
While the club’s statement did not disclose the cause of Timbe’s sudden passing or details about his final rites, the impact of his contributions to the sport is unquestionable and enduring.
The football community, both locally and across the continent, is united in grief as they remember and honor the legacy of Sam Timbe.