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A new winner will be crowned at the final of the 2021 Masaza Cup championship after reigning and record champions Gomba failed to go past the group stage.

Gomba finished with four points, same as Kyadondo and Kabula as Buluuli (8 points) and Ssingo (6 points) qualified from the group to the treasured quarter final stage.

The five time winners of the tournament in 2004, 2009, 2014, 2017 and lately 2020 managed one win (3-1 over Kabula), a draw (1-all with Buluuli) and 2-0 identical losses to 2018 champions Kyadondo and 2015 champions Ssingo.

Gomba head coach Ibrahim Kirya said his team missed the ingredients of a championship winning team but was quick to add that they are on a rebuilding spree.

“We lacked the spark as a team like the one which won the title last season. We lost many players but we are steadily assembling a young team of talented players,” Kirya revealed.

Ssingo crashed Gomba in the second last group game on Monday, 29th November 2021.

Buluuli beat Kyadondo 2-1 in the final game of the Masengere group to overthrow the rest of the teams in this pool with 8 points.

Past Winners:

Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has confirmed that they will cater for the travel and medical bills of Isma Mugulusi.

Mugulusi, a new signing for Sports Club Villa is set to travel to Europe for operation of his knee.

In a message delivered via the official twitter handle of the federation, FUFA revealed that they will foot the travel costs and medical bills for the player who scooped silver at the AFCON U-20 finals in Mauritania.

Mugulusi who is set to undergo an operation on his knee in Europe.

The latest development means that the initial fundraising plans that had been initiated by his manager Andrew Eugene Sepuya under the Sepuya Inc Agency are no more.

Mugulusi has previously played for Jinja Secondary School and Busoga United Football Club.

He is an attacking midfielder who is employed as a secondary striker with customary defense splitters and traditional goal bound shots.

FUFA Ethics and Disciplinary Committee has sanctioned Police Football Club head coach Abdallah Mubiru for his behaviour during the game against Onduparaka.

Mubiru, who was sent off midway the first half of the game, expressed discontent with the manner of officiating in the 1-0 defeat to the Caterpillars.

The committee has slapped a two million shillings fine on the gaffer, a fine that should be paid before he returns to the touchline.

“The FUFA Ethics and Disciplinary Committee has fined Police FC Head coach Abdallah Mubiru with a fine of UGX 2M for his statements made after the match with Onduparaka FC and abusive language towards a match official.

“He will not take part in any football activities until payment of the above prescribed fine. Mubiru breached the FUFA Competition Rules (CF Article 31 and 31(2).

“He has also been handed a suspended two-month ban.”

The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (Fufa) has suspended Onduparaka FC player Rashid Okocha until 18th December

Okocha’s suspension arises from his behavior during the Caterpillars’ 2-1 loss to SC Villa in the league last week.

“FUFA Competitions Disciplinary Panel has suspended Onduparaka FC player Rashid Okocha from all football activities effective 30th November 2021 until 18th December 2021 for violating FUFA Competitions Rules and Regulations Article 31(2) and 31 (3).

“Okocha was seen playing in a violent manner towards an opponent, attacked the referee & delayed to get out of the field after being shown a red card in the match against SC Villa.

“He has also been fined UGX 500,000 to be paid by 18th December 2021,” a statement from the Competitions Disciplinary Panel of the federation reads.

The defender will thus miss league matches starting with this afternoon’s clash against Express at the Greenlight Stadium. He will also miss matches against Wakiso Giants, Mbarara City, and URA.

Jacob Kiplimo has been voted Sports Personality for the month of November by journalists’ body – Uganda Sports Press Association (USPA).

The Ugandan long distance runner broke the men’s Half Marathon World Record in the same month at the EDP Lisbon Half Marathon.

The 21-year old posted 57:31 to smash the record set by Kenya’s Kibiwott Kandie in Valencia last year by one second.

Announcing the accolade on their social media platform, USPA said; “Jacob Kiplimo voted November’s Sports Personality with 340 votes.

“He set a world half marathon record. Kiplimo beat Rally crew Yasin Nasser, Uganda Netball and Woodball teams.”

The sensational victory meant Kiplimo has claimed podium finishes in three straight major Half Marathons he has participated in.

The new record he set also doubles as a new National Record – a stellar improvement of 6 seconds from 57:37, previously owned by him.

The U-19 national boys’ Cricket team has been voted Sports Personality for the month of October by the journalists’ body – Uganda Sports Press Association (USPA).

The Baby Cricket Cranes qualified for the 2022 World Cup in West Indies as winners of the Africa regional qualifiers in October this year.

Their success ensured Uganda’s guaranteed chance to making its third appearance at the junior global showpiece after featuring at the 2004 and 2006 editions in Bangladesh and Sri Lanka respectively.

Announcing October’s Sports Personality, USPA shared a statement on their social media; “Uganda National U-19 Cricket team voted October’s Sports Personality with 295 points beating golfer Irene Nakalembe, Deo Akope and Tennis U-12 Team.”

The Caribbean edition of the World Cup will run from Jan 3rd to Feb 4th, 2022 and the team will play India and South Africa in Trinidad and Tobago while the game against Ireland will be played in Guyana.

Uganda played against South Africa and Ireland in the previous editions but this will be the 1st time to face off with India.

Uganda Premier League defending champions Express make the long trip to West Nile for a date with Onduparaka on Tuesday at the Greenlight Stadium.

The Red Eagles head into the tie on the back of a morale-boosting one-nil win over Wakiso Giants while the Caterpillars will be looking to bounce back from the 2-1 defeat to SC Villa.

While the Greenlight Stadium is a tough hunting ground for visitors, Express has lost their just once, during Onduparaka’s first season in the topflight league.

Express won at the ground during the 2019-20 season while the rest of the visits have ended in draws.

Victory for Express could lift them to second in the table if Wakiso Giants fail to get maximum points against Bright Stars.

Muhammad Shaban (L) will lead Onduparaka’s search for goals

On the other hand, a win for Onduparaka could lift them to as high as fourth place depending on the winning margin and the result from URA (vs. Police) and UPDF (vs. Tooro United) who sit above them

Team News

The Caterpillars will be without Rashid Okocha, Gasper Adriko, and James Jarieko (all suspended), and Rashid Agau (injury) while Ivan Okello, Dudu Ramadhan, and Abasi Katerega will be subject to late fitness test.

On the other hand, Express is without Murushid Juuko, Daniel Shabene, Nicholas Kasozi and George Senkaaba (all illness), Martin Kizza and Abel Etrude (both injury). However, Issa Lumu and Arthur Kiggundu return from their suspension.

All Tuesday Fixtures

Uganda’s silverbacks fell to D’Tigers of Nigeria in the last game of the first window of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 Qualifiers in Benguela, Angola.

The Silverbacks went into the clash on the back of a 77-74 win over Cape Verde the previous day.

Despite going neck to neck with the top-ranked D’Tigers early in the game, Nigeria started to pull away after the halfway mark of the second quarter and Uganda never recovered.

Veteran big man Ike Diogu played with a hot hand and troubled Uganda from the onset. Diogu shot 6-for-7 from deep, tallied game-high 27 points, and picked 10 rebounds. Keith Omoerah and Jordan Omotayo added 11 points each for Nigeria.

Despite creating many wide-open shots, Silverbacks connected on just 6 of their 40 three-point shots.

Brandon Davies had a team-high 22 points while Jimmy Enabu and Eric Rwahwire added 12 and 10 points respectively in a losing effort.

Uganda, now third in the group with 4 points, will seek to make amends in the second window in July next year at a yet to be confirmed venue.

The group remains wide open ahead of the second leg.

Group A Standings

  1. Nigeria – 5pts
  2. Mali – 5pts
  3. Uganda – 4pts
  4. Cape Verde – 4pts

2021 Uganda Golf Amateur Championship:

Joseph Cwinyaai was crowned as champion of the 2021 Uganda Amateur Golf Open championship at the par 71-lake side Entebbe Club on Sunday.

The Tooro Golf Club member also the Uganda national golf team captain returned a total of 287 gross over 72 holes played in four days.

Cwinyaai, 26, attributed the feat to resilience over the years, patience and continued hard work.

“I knew and believed that this open was mine this year. I worked hard and was focused throughout the four days. I thank everyone who helped me achieve my dream from the sponsors, friends, Tooro club members and former winners Ronald Rugumayo, Ronald Otile and others,” Cwinyaai told Kawowo Sports.

Cwinya-ai, a handicap two golfer started with 4-over par 75 on the opening round.

He improved with 2-over 73 during round two and was level par by the third day, trailing the leader Lejrima by 4 strokes going into the last round.

Eventually, he won by 3 strokes after a 3-under 68 on the final 18 holes, relegating the defending champion to the second position.

Cwinyaai said he will be turning professional after the achievement. “Surely, I will turn professional to earn from the game,” he confirmed.

2020 champion John Lejirma, from Kenya was runners up with 290 gross mark in 72 holes. Namulonge Golf Club member Tom Jingo finished third with 291, the same score as Zambian Chanda Bwembya.

The amateur championship had followed the Ladies open won by Irene Nakalembe during the previous week and the seniors event claimed by John Muchiri.

Final leaderboard: Top ten

Day 1 &2 Gross

Day 3&4 Gross

Nett winners:

Longest drive: Elton Thembo

Striker Juliet Nalukenge boosted the Uganda U20 Women’s National Team camp after her arrival in the country.

The forward who turns up for Chrysomolia FC on loan from Apollon Ladies in Cyprus jetted into the country on Saturday to join the team base at Cranes Paradise Hotel in Kisaasi.

She was later played in a friendly game against UCU Lady Cardinals FC, scoring two goals as the U20 team won 5-0.

The other goals came from skipper Fauzia Najjemba (brace) and Aisha Nantongo.

Ayub Khalifa Kiyingi, the head coach at Uganda U20 Women’s National Team, believes Nalukenge’s availability brings confidence to the team ahead of the crucial fixture against South Africa in the 2022 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers.

“I’m happy that she is joining us a week to the game and this gives us enough time to prepare well and get the team chemistry,” he said.

Uganda will host South Africa in the first leg of the third qualifying round on 3rd December at St. Mary’s Stadium, Kitende.

The return leg will then come two weeks later in South Africa where the winner on aggregate will advance to the fourth round.

To reach this stage, Uganda eliminated Kenya 10-3 on aggregate while South Africa on the other hand ejected Mozambique with an aggregate score of 4-2.