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UPL Results | Tuesday, 26th October
- Arua Hill 0-0 Onduparaka FC
- BUL FC 0-1 Express
- Tooro United 1-1 Gaddafi
- Police FC 0-1 Wakiso Giants
- UPDF vs. Mbarara City (Postponed)
Wakiso Giants put up a spirited performance to Police FC 1-0 at the Omondi Stadium Lugogo on Tuesday for their first win of the 2021-22 season.
Edward Satulo scored the all-important goal of the match as the Purple Sharks got off the mark following the resignation of head coach Douglas Bamweyana a day earlier.
Alex Gitta was in the dugout as the side put up a spirited performance against the Cops and started on the front foot dominating play and creating several chances.
Ivan Bogere shot straight to the goalkeeper after being played through on goal by Amos Muwonge.
Three minutes later, the visitors took the through Satulo who tapped in after goalkeeper Tom Ikara parried into his path following Moses Aliro’s free-kick.
After the break, Police looked better as visitors sat deeper.
Wakiso Giants goalkeeper Derrick Emukule was called into action early in the second half, first denying Brian Muluuli and later saving Juma Balinya’s effort from outside the area.
Amos Muwonge missed an opportunity to double Wakiso’s lead as he headed straight to a well-positioned Tom Ikara.
Police who have now lost three in a row will play SC Villa away on Friday, 29th October while Wakiso Giants will host Busoga United the following day.
Starting XIs
Police FC XI: Tom Ikara, Eric Ssenjobe, Samuel Kayongo , Hassan Mahmood, Eddy Kapampa, Yusuf Ssozi, Muwada Mawejje, Emmanuel Mugume, Reuben Kimera, Juma Balinya, Brian Muluuli
Wakiso Giants XI: Derrick Emukule, Edward Saturo, Fahad Kawooya, Simon Nawanja, Moses Aliro, Lawrence Bukenya, Titus Sematimba, Hassan Ssenyonjo, Frank Sebuufu, Amos Muwonge, Ivan Bogere
Wakiso Giants left back George Kaddu has been suspended from participating in all football matches and fined 1M Ugx for unsportsmanlike conduct.
The 22-year old was at the centre of controversy when he was showed matching orders after slapping referee Ronald Kirangwa’s yellow card and record books during their clash against Vipers at the St Mary’s Stadium on Friday.
The Wakiso based outfit lost 5-0 to Vipers, the turning point came in the 33rd minute. Kaddu had been initially booked for a bitter protest for off-side after Cesar Manzoki’s headed goal for Vipers.
He however failed to control his emotions in the second situation when he tackled had and was summoned for cautioning.
According to the FUFA disciplinary committee, Kaddu “put the game into disrepute as he attacked the referee, slapped the referee’s cards and delayed to leave the field of play upon send off.”
“@WakisoGiantsFC player George Kaddu handed two month suspension from participating in all football matches and fined UGX1M. Kaddu put the game into disrepute as he attacked the referee, slapped the referee’s cards and delayed to leave the field of play upon send off,” read a statement from the Football Governing Body.
Kaddu had since apologized to his “team mates, the coaches and the management” through a written statement, his club outed on Monday.
Namuwongo Blazers have announced the signing of Joseph Ikong.
The veteran forward joins Blazers after being released by seven-time National Basketball League champions City Oilers recently.
Ikong adds experience to an already stuffed roster as the league freshers look to establish themselves in the top-flight basketball division in the country.
Ikong who started out at Makerere Youth Heaters has previously played for Power Basketball Club, winning three league titles with the side.
He has featured for the national team (Silverbacks) for years.
Uganda and Ethiopia will face off in the return leg of the second round of the 2022 Africa Women Cup of Nations (AWCON) Qualifiers on Tuesday.
The Crested Cranes go into the clash at Abebe Biliki Stadium in Addis Ababa oozing with confidence having won the reverse fixture 2-0 at St. Mary’s Stadium – Kitende last week.
Crested Cranes head coach George Lutalo believes his charges have what it takes to secure a decent result and progress to the next round.
“The players are in good shape and the mood in camp since arriving in Ethiopia on Sunday is encouraging. We are ready for the game and hopeful that our target of going to the next round will be achieved.
“I’m aware of how they play. I know Ethiopia is a good team that loves possessing the ball but we equally have our approach and we know where to hurt them.”
The return of midfielder Riticia Nabbosa who has recovered in time for today’s encounter boost Uganda’s camp. The central midfielder limped off after scoring the opener in the first leg and missed most of the training sessions before the team travelled on Sunday.
With her return, Lutalo could name the same lineup that started at St. Mary’s Stadium, Kitende with Captain Ruth Aturo in goal and the quartet of Viola Namuddu, Sumaya Komuntale, Shadia Nankya, and Asia Nakibuuka making up the backline.
Joan Nabirye, Riticia Nabbosa, and Hasifa Nassuna are expected to form the midfield trio with Sandra Nabweteme, Margaret Kunihira, and Fauzia Najjemba the front three.
The winner of the tie on aggregate will face Kenya who eliminated South Sudan.
- Event: 2022 Africa Women Cup of Nations Qualifiers
- Fixture: Ethiopia vs Uganda
- Date: Tuesday, 26th October
- Venue: Abebe Biliki Stadium
- Time: 4:00pm
- Tuesday, October 26
- Police vs. Wakiso Giants
- MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo – 3:00pm
Police Football Club and Wakiso Giants will be desperate to get off the mark in the new season when they face off at the MTN Omondi Stadium on Tuesday.
The Cops and Purple Sharks have both not picked a point so far, losing two games in succession with the latter sitting at the foot of the table.
Police were beaten 2-0 and 2-1 by Vipers and BUL respectively while the Wakiso Giants lost 3-0 to KCCA and suffered a humiliating 5-0 defeat to Vipers.
Police head coach Abdallah Mubiru says they are working on lifting the confidence of his players and also improving their performance.
“The focus, for now, is to improve our game performance-wise and return the confidence of the boys,” he told the media. “In our last game, we didn’t play our way and that hurt us.
“For now, the focus is beyond just the Wakiso game but improve wholly as a team if we are to get to winning ways,” he added.
Meanwhile, Wakiso Giants will have a new face in the dugout following the resignation of Douglas Bamweyana but like Police, they are short on confidence.
They will be without left-back George Kaddu who was sent off at Kitende but could have midfielder Lawrence Bukenya and Ibrahim Kasule back in the squad for the game.
Previous Meetings
The two sides have previously met six times in all competitions; Police wins 3, Wakiso Giants 2, and 1 draw.
Last season’s corresponding fixture ended in a goalless draw.
- Tuesday, October 26
- Bul vs. Express
- Kyabazinga Stadium, Bugembe – 3:00pm
Express Football Club visits their bogey side BUL Football Club on Tuesday looking to make amends after suffering defeats in the first two matches of the season.
The reigning champions have gone four matches without scoring in all competitions and all have ended in defeats.
Wasswa Bbosa’s men last scored during the 2-1 win over Al Merrikh in the Caf Champions League at Kitende and have since lost one-nil to Al Merrikh, Bul, and UPDF as well as 2-0 to Arua Hill.
The red Eagles must arrest rot early enough if they are to challenge for the title they won last season.
Bbosa who is serving a touchline ban says they have worked on the finishing which has been the team’s achilles heel in the previous games.
“We know we’ve lost two straight league games but in both losses, our problem has been the failure to convert chances. We create but don’t score so we’ve used the little time we had since Saturday to perfect that so tomorrow against BUL FC we hope to return to winning ways,” Bbosa said ahead of the game.
Express will be without their talisman Eric Kambale as well as winger Godfrey Lwesibawa.
Meanwhile, Alex Isabirye, the man in charge of BUL is confident of maximum points.
“Opening games are always tough and you saw with the many chances we wasted [against Police] but we are confident the boys will be calm on Tuesday to get all three points.”
BUL has won seven of the previous fifteen meetings between the two sides with Express winning just three and the rest ending in draws.
Ugandan long distance runner and Olympic 5000m Gold medal winner Joshua Cheptegei has praised Ethiopia’s Letesenbet Gidey for smashing the world half marathon record in Valencia on Sunday.
Gidey clocked 1:02:52 on her debut at the distance at the World Athletics Elite Label road race taking 70 seconds off the previous world record of 1:04:02 set by world marathon champion Ruth Chepngetich earlier this year.
Her success meant she is the first woman to officially break the 64 and 63-minute barriers, also the first debutante to set a world record for the distance.
Talking up Gidey’s new world record, Cheptegei was pleased and “proud” of her exploits.
“It was phenomenal to witness history made in Valencia, the city of running yesterday. 🔥 Huge congratulations to my new @nnrunningteam teammate @gideyletesenbet for being the first and only woman to break sub 63. I’m really proud of you! 👏🙏”
The 23-year old came off a bronze medal performance at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics where she posted 30:01.72 over 10,000m.
In the same Spanish city is where she broke Tirunesh Dibaba’s 2008 world record in the 5000m taking more than 4 seconds off to stop the clock at 14:06.62.
Wakiso Giants left back George Kaddu has apologized for breach of FUFA Competitions Rules during their club’s match away to Vipers at the St Mary’s Stadium on Friday.
Kaddu was showed matching orders after slapping referee Ronald Kirangwa’s yellow card and record books during the game, causing a scene before he disgracefully walked to the St Mary’s lavish locker-rooms for an early shower.
The Wakiso based outfit lost 5-0 to Vipers, the shameful moment arriving in the 33rd minute. He had been initially booked for a bitter protest for off-side after Cesar Manzoki’s headed goal for Vipers.
The 22-year old had been given until Monday 25th October 2021 to submit a written statement as regards the matter.
He has since issued an apology that was shared by Wakiso Giants FC media. It read; “First of all, I want to apologize to all my fans, Wakiso Giants FC fans and fans of the beautiful game of Football for my display and show on Friday as we played SC Vipers in Kitende in the StarTimes UPL match day three (3).
“I also extend my apologies to the match officials most especially the referee Kirangwa Ronald for the discomfort and disorganisation I caused on the day as they executed their duties and all referees of the beautiful [sic].
“Most importantly, I apologize to my team mates, the coaches and the management of Wakiso Giants FC. My actions costed the team a lot and I take full responsibility of my actions and results.
“I thank the management of the Club for the counselling I am receiving and the mental support I have received during this time. I am sure this will not happen again.”
Wakiso Giants head coach Douglas Bamweyana has decided to leave his role at the club following a difficult start to the season.
The tactician tendered in his resignation letter to the club board on Sunday, asking to relinquish his duties formally.
“Whereas, I fully own and regret the terrible results from our opening two league games against KCCA FC and Vipers SC- I was very confident that we will change the tide and real quick,” read part of the excerpt from the letter.
The Purple Sharks opened the 2021/2022 season with two loses. They lost to 3-0 to KCCA FC at home on Matchday one before suffering a humiliating defeat to Vipers SC (5-0) at St. Mary’s Stadium, Kitende.
Bamweyana signed a 3-year deal at Wakiso Giants FC in June last year.
Since ascending to the top tier league in 2019, the Wakiso-based side has had 4 coaches including Kefa Kisaala, Charles Livingstone Mbabazi, Deo Sserwadda (interim) and Bamweyana.
Wakiso Giants FC will return to action on Tuesday, 26th October away to Police FC at MTN- Phillip Omondi Stadium.
Mamelodi Sundowns progressed to the CAF Champions League group stages after dispatching visitors Maniema Union, winning the second leg fixture 2-0 at Loftus Versveld on Sunday.
Former Uganda Cranes captain Denis Onyango starred for the whole game as he registered a clean sheet for the PSL side.
The South African club enjoyed most of the ball early on with Themba Zwane progressing with his red hot form from the first leg, where he scored a brace in Kinshasa.
Midfielder Lyle Lakay netted the opener for Sundowns when he curled the ball around the wall for a goal in the 20th munite.
It should have been 2-0 by half-time when Thabiso Kutumela beat the keeper but failed to guide the ball home into the open net from an acute angle.
Onyango saved from Maniema Union forward Kitwa Kalowa when the latter attempted a bicycle kick goalward in the Sundowns box.
Sundowns extended their lead in the 53rd minute after Peter Shalulile stabbed home to seal Sundown’s 4-2 aggregate win.