Uganda have named Scotsman Bobby Williamson as the man to take them to the World Cup in 2010.
The former Chester, Plymouth, Kilmarnock and Hibernian coach has signed a two-year deal with the Cranes.
He takes over from Csaba Laszlo, who left Kampala to take over Hearts in the Scottish Premier League.
The 47-year old was unveiled by the Federation of Ugandan Football Associations (Fufa) at a news conference on Tuesday.
"I am happy to be here to start a new challenge in Africa", he said.
Fufa President Lawrence Mulindwa said they have secured a young coach who will take the Cranes to the next level.
"It has taken us over a month to get a replacement for Csaba, but the wait has finally paid off with a young, qualified and highly experienced coach," he said.
Although Fufa refused to disclose the contract with Williamson, sources said the Scottish born coach put pen to paper on a two year deal.
Any extension depends on Uganda's performance in the 2010 Nations and World Cup qualifying campaign and other tournaments within that period.
Williamson starts work next week, a few days before Uganda travels to face Niger away on September 6 in a crucial qualifying tie.
The coach will be assisted by two Ugandan coaches, Sam Timbe and veteran David Otti.
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