# Filbert Obenchan

Filbert Obenchan (born February 7, 1996) is a Ugandan footballer who primarily plays as a defender. He is best known for his time at Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) FC, where he has made significant contributions to the team's success in the Uganda Premier League.

## Early career

Obenchan began his football career at the KCCA FC soccer academy, where he played for two years, from 2015 to 2017. His performance in the academy earned him a promotion to the senior team in 2017, joining other young players like Allan Okello and Peter Magambo.

## Professional career

After being promoted to the senior team, Obenchan was loaned to UPDF FC during the 2017-2018 season. However, his loan spell was cut short, and he returned to KCCA FC mid-season. At KCCA, he plays a crucial role in the team’s defense, helping them secure multiple titles, including one Uganda Premier League title, one Uganda Cup, one CECAFA Club Cup, two Super Cups, and one Super 8 Cup.
Obenchan left KCCA FC in May 2021 after his contract expired. The club acknowledged his contributions and expressed gratitude for his dedication over the years. However, he rejoined KCCA FC in January 2022 on a three and a half year contract, set to keep him at the club until 2025, where he was assigned shirt number 35.

## Playing style

Obenchan is recognized for his versatility in defense, being able to play in multiple positions along the backline. His defensive skills and tactical awareness have made him a reliable player for KCCA FC throughout his career.

## Achievements

During his tenure at KCCA FC, Obenchan's contributions were pivotal in the club’s success in various competitions, including:
* 1 Uganda Premier League title
* 1 Uganda Cup
* 1 CECAFA Club Cup
* 2 Super Cups
* 1 Super 8 Cup
His performances were also significant during KCCA FC's journey to the group stage of the CAF Champions League in 2018.

## Matches

Some of the matches played;
KCCA FC Recent Matches :
| Date | Competition | Home Team | Score | Away Team |
| 20 Sep 2023 | Uganda Premier League | BUL FC | 1–1 | Kampala City Council FC |
| 13 Sep 2023 | Uganda Premier League | Kampala City Council FC | 1–0 | URA Kampala |
| 18 May 2023 | Uganda Premier League | Ma Lu | 1–1 | Kampala City Council FC |
| 14 May 2023 | Uganda Premier League | Kampala City Council FC | 4–0 | Wakiso Giants FC |
| 11 May 2023 | Uganda Premier League | URA Kampala | 1–0 | Kampala City Council FC |
| 01 May 2023 | Uganda Premier League | Kampala City Council FC | 2–0 | SC Villa |
| 05 Apr 2023 | Uganda Premier League | Gaddafi FC | 1–2 | Kampala City Council FC |
| 28 Mar 2023 | Uganda Premier League | Kampala City Council FC | 4–1 | Busoga United |
| 15 Mar 2023 | Uganda Premier League | Vipers SC | 0–1 | Kampala City Council FC |
| 28 Feb 2023 | Uganda Premier League | NEC FC Bugolobi | 0–3 | Kampala City Council FC |
| 23 Feb 2023 | Uganda Premier League | Kampala City Council FC | 0–1 | Airtel Kitara FC |
| 02 Jan 2023 | Uganda Premier League | Kampala City Council FC | 3–2 | URA Kampala |
| 28 Dec 2022 | Uganda Premier League | Defense Forces | 1–2 | Kampala City Council FC |
| 12 Dec 2022 | Uganda Premier League | Kampala City Council FC | 3–0 | Bright Stars |
| 06 Dec 2022 | Uganda Premier League | Mbarara City | 2–1 | Kampala City Council FC |
| 01 Dec 2022 | Uganda Premier League | Kampala City Council FC | 6–1 | Gaddafi FC |
| 10 Nov 2022 | Uganda Premier League | Kampala City Council FC | 3–1 | Vipers SC |
| 31 Oct 2022 | Uganda Premier League | Arua Hill SC | 1–1 | Kampala City Council FC |
| 26 Oct 2022 | Uganda Premier League | Kampala City Council FC | 0–2 | NEC FC Bugolobi |
| 20 Oct 2022 | Uganda Premier League | Airtel Kitara FC | 3–1 | Kampala City Council FC |

## Current status

As of 2024, Filbert Obenchan continues to play for KCCA FC, competing in the Uganda Premier League, where he remains a key player in the club's defense.