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Ugandan defender Bevis Mugabi has appreciated continued support from his fans based in the United Kingdom as well as back at home in Uganda.
Mugabi has been an absolute sensation for both Scottish Professional club – Motherwell and national team – Uganda Cranes.
The 26-year-old moved from Fulham before joining Southampton’s academy alongside the likes of Luke Shaw and James Ward-Prowse.
He later switched to Yeovil Town and finally the Fir Park club. With his contract running down at the end of the season, he says fans could hugely influence his next steps.
“It’s massive. Especially the support I get from Uganda,” Mugabi told Sky Sports of his call ups to the national team.
“The media team (at Motherwell) were telling me that the Ugandan fans are commenting on message boards showing me their appreciation which is nice.
“I love going back there. It’s the motherland. My mum and dad were born there so it’s just nice to have that kind of experience.”
When quizzed about how much influence the fans will have on his decision to stay at Motherwell, he said; “Big time. Since I came in they’ve been supportive of me, even when I haven’t been performing.
“They’ve encouraged me to keep on performing as well. That will be massive for me.”
The Uganda U-20 Women’s national team will use their clash against Tanzania as a preparation match ahead of their return leg against South Africa on Friday, 17th December 2021.
Tanzania in turn wants to have two trial games as they also prepare their team for their return leg against Burundi in 2022 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup.
The Uganda U-20 Women’s National Team Coach Ayub Khalifan Kiyingi confirmed the friendly before revealing his intentions of correcting the mistakes during the 1st leg against South Africa.
The matches will be played on today and Saturday at the National Stadium in Dar es Salaam before the team proceeds to South Africa.
Traveling players:
Goalkeepers: Daphine Nyayenga (Lady Doves FC), Joan Namusisi (Kampala Queens FC), Diana Natukunda (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Saida Namwanje (Luweero Giant Queens FC)
Defenders: Sumayah Komuntale (Tooro Queens FC), , Grace Aluka (Olila High School FC), Biira Nadunga (Olila High School FC), Samalie Nakacwa (Kawempe Muslim FC), Harima Kanyago (Lady Doves FC), Aisha Nantongo (Kawempe Muslim Ladies), Asia Nakibuuka (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC)
Midfielders: Shakirah Nyinagahirwa (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Phiona Nabulime (Devine Soccer Academy), Catherine Nagadya (Uganda Martyrs High School), Margaret Kunihira (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Kevin Nakacwa (Uganda Martyrs High School FC), Zaituni Namaganda (Taggy High School FC), Eva Naggayi (Rines SS WFC) Lillian Mutuuzo (Kampala Queens FC)
Forwards: Fauzia Najjemba (Kampala Queens), Hadijah Nandago (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), , Joweria Nagadya (Lady Doves FC), Kamuyati Naigaga (Taggy High School), Ronah Regina Nantege (She Corporate FC), Olivia Babirye (Lady Doves FC), Zaina Nandede (Kataka SHE FC)
The FUFA Competitions Disciplinary Panel has sanctioned five members of KCCA Football Clubs over incidents during the match against Vipers at St Mary’s Stadium in Kitende.
Four players, Ashraf Mugume, Innocent Wafula, Musa Ramathan, and Sadat Anaku as well as head coach Morley Byekwaso have been sanctioned.
According to the statement from the panel, the four attacked assistant referee Dick Okello following Bobosi Byaruhanga’s later equalizer in the 2-2 draw.
“The FUFA Competitions Disciplinary Panel has found KCCA FC quartet of Ashraf Mugume, Innocent Wafula, Ramathan Musa, and Sadat Anaku guilty of attacking Assistant Referee Dick Okello in the game against Vipers SC on 5th December 2021 at St. Mary’s Stadium
“The four will serve a two-match ban and also have a suspended fine of UGX 500,000 each.
“In the same breath, KCCA FC head coach Morley Byekwaso will pay a fine of UGX 1,000,000 for his comments after the game,” reads part of the statement.
In that regard, they will thus miss matches against Police FC and SC Villa on December 10th and 18th respectively.
The second edition of the Uganda Cricket Association (UCA) Women’s Elite League starts this weekend at two grounds, Kyambogo University Oval and Lugogo.
Unlike the inaugural edition, this season will have four franchise sides which means an increase in the number of players competing.
With each franchise side assigned a development coach, the tournament will be used to select the core that will form the Victoria Pearls side for the international engagements next year.
The league will be played in a T20 format.
Squads
Aziz Damani Hurricanes: 1. Kevin Awino (Captain), 2. Eunice Alungat, 3. Rita Musamali, 4. Edith Achimo, 5. Janet Nakiranda, 6. Jackline Nakayovu, 7. Rita Nyangendo, 8. Lynette Nakato, 9. Malisa Ariokot, 10. Gloria Obukor, 11. Patricia Agwang, 12. Phiona Kulume, 13. Mary Akello. Coach –Yusuf Nanga
Northern Knights Warriors: 1. Proscovia Alako, 2. Barbara Mukankusi, 3. Naomi Kayondo, 4. Claire Mushakamba, 5. Susan Kakai, 6. Mary Namiiro, 7. Brenda Nabisalu, 8. Naomi Amongin, 9. Saa Atim, 10. Consy Aweko (Captain), 11. Patricia Malemikia, 12. Ann Nyapendi, 13. Racheal Achan. Coach: Sadam Oyaga
Titan Cricket Club: 1. Rachel Ntono, 2. Shakira Saddick, 3. Esther Iloku, 4. Patricia Timong, 5. Asumin Akurut, 6. Joyce Mary Apio, 7. Carol Namugenyi (Captain), 8. Shubeika Naigaga, 9. Aanyit Lorna, 10. Sara Akiteng, 11. Evelyn Anyipo, 12. Julia Karungi, 13. Sara Walaza
Coach: Ivan Kakande
Thunder Cricket Club: 1. Leona Babirye, 2. Mildred Anyipo, 3. Janet Mbabazi (Captain), 4. Jimia Muhammed, 5. Stephanie Nampiina, 6. Maria Nyende Kagoya, 7. Scovia Akello, 8. Jasmine Nabulya, 9. Eunice Kobusingye, 10. Christine Anayo, 11. Irene Alumo, 12. Natasha Amenyo, 13. Teddy Oyella. Coach – Lawrence Ssempijja
Left-footed attacker Travis Mutyaba, 16, is keen to make his debut on the senior team, Uganda Cranes.
Mutyaba is part of the Uganda Cranes team summoned by head coach Milutin Sredojevic for the upcoming international match against Tanzania this Thursday, 9th December 2021.
Uganda Cranes will face Tanzania Taifa Stars on the Usiku ya Uhuru (Independence Day Celebrations) at the National Stadium in Dar es Salaam.
“I am humbled for the summon to Uganda Cranes. I look forward to an impressive performance on the senior team,” he told MTN Sports.
Head coach Milutin “Micho” Sredojevic believes that this match will prepare for the 2022 CHAN qualifiers.
Mutyaba has had impressive displays for the Uganda U-15 and U-17 national sides and he will play alongside Ibrahim Juma, James Begisa, Joseph Bright Vuni, George Kasonko, John Byamukama, Steven Munguchi, Frank Mulimi, Frank Ssenyondo, Ivan Asaba, Alfred Leku and Samuel Ssenyonjo who are all expected to earn their first caps.
Players Summoned:
Goalkeepers: Joel Mutakubwa (Express), Jack Komakech (Vipers)
Defenders: James Begisa (UPDF), Ibrahim Juma (KCCA), Najib Fesali (URA), Joseph Bright Vuni (Arua Hill), Farouk Katongole (URA)
Midfielders: George Kasonko (BUL), John Byamukama (Express), Joseph Akandwanaho (Express), Travis Mutyaba (SC Villa), Steven Munguchi (Gaddafi), Frank Ssenyondo (Wakiso Giants), Frank Mulimi (Gaddafi)
Forwards: Ivan Asaba (Vipers), Alfred Leku (Arua Hill), Samuel Ssenyonjo (KCCA), Patrick Kaddu (Unattached)
KCCA Football Club will be looking to extend their lead at the top of the Uganda Premier League when they host third-placed BUL at the MTN Omondi Stadium on Wednesday.
The hosts have won the past four league meetings at home but head coach Morley Byekwaso says this time is different compared to the previous games.
“This game will be very different from the previous games. I will be meeting the coach (Alex Isabirye) whom I played with, he has his philosophy and he knows football. I really respect him because he knows what he’s doing and you can see that they are in the second (now third after Wakiso Giants win against Bright Stars on Tuesday) position that shows how great he has done the job.
“It will be a test of character because BUL already tested the big teams, we think it will be a very hard game but God willing we shall overcome it.”
Alex Isabirye, the head coach of BUL, believes his side will compete favourably and it will be an exciting game.
“We are playing one of the most organised teams in the country, they have a set of young, exciting coaching staff.
“I know they still have time to think for the game but as I have been telling you, this season we are trying to compete so if you want your players to compete you want them to play such good teams.
“I know the game won’t be easy but people will enjoy and the best-organized team will take the day.”
Bul comes into the fixture on the back of a tough one-all draw with Gaddafi that was preceded by a win over SC Villa. On the other hand, KCCA has secured close wins over UPDF and Arua Hill.
Team News
Experienced defender Denis Iguma from suspension while Brian Majwega, Julius Poloto, Brian Aheebwa, and Samson Kigozi are out with injuries while Brian Kayanja, Emmanuel Alex Wasswa, and Peter Magambo are long-term absentees.
Wednesday Fixtures
- KCCA vs. BUL – MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo
- Gaddafi vs. Vipers – Gaddafi Arena
Onduparaka Football Club and Express Football Club settled for a draw in the Uganda Premier League match played at the Greenlight Stadium.
The Red Eagles finished the game with ten men after Enoch Ssebagala was given marching orders for a second bookable offense. Ssebagala had replaced John Byamukama.
Muhammad Shaban opened the scoring in the 9th minute with a rebound after Express goalkeeper Denis Otim spilled Emmanuel Oketch’s shot.
Winger Godfrey Lwesibawa drew Express level with a left-footed volley in the 27th minute after being set up by Eric Kambale.
Shaban had a chance to win it late for the hosts but his effort rattled the crossbar as the visitors held on for a point.
Express remains 6th with 12 points while Onduparaka also stayed put in 11th place with 9 points from eight matches.
Next Up
Onduparaka hosts Wakiso Giants while Express will welcome Mbarara City FC at Wankulukuku on Tuesday, 7th December.
Starting XIs
Onduparaka: Muwanga Mathias, Rashid Yakin, Jimmy Ndalambi, Amayo Ahmed, Geriga Hamza, Abasi Katerega, Mansoor Safi Agu, Gibson Adhino, Shaban Muhammad, Baden Mujjahid, Oketch Emmanuel
Express FC: Denis Otim, Deus Bukenya, Issa Lumu, Enock Walusimbi, Arthur Kiggundu, John Byamukama, Mahad Yaya Kakooza, Godfrey Lwesibawa, Raymond Walugembe, Eric Kambale, Charles Musiige
All Tuesday Results
- Busoga United 0-1 Arua Hill
- Mbarara City 1-0 SC Villa
- Onduparaka 1-1 Express
- Tooro United 2-4 UPDF FC
- URA FC 0-0 Police
- Wakiso Giants 4-2 Bright Stars
Result: Wakiso Giants 4-2 Soltilo Bright Stars
Wakiso Giants came from a goal down to beat visitors Soltilo Bright Stars 4-2 at Kabaka Kyabaggu stadium on Tuesday.
Edward Satulo, Ivan Bogere, Pius Kaggwa scored for the Purple Sharks who also had an own goal from Derrick Ngoobi to show while James Angu netted for Simon Peter Mugerwa’s charges.
The hosts grabbed the lead after just two minutes when Angu capitalised on poor communication between the hosts’ defence to volley home.
The lead last sixteen minutes as Satulo jumped highest to head Simon Namwanja free kick home.
Bogere put the hosts in the lead for the first time with a diving header after he read another Namwanja cross into the area in the 28th minute.
In the 35th minute, Joseph Youngman drove through the midfield to set up Angu who restored parity as the first half ended all square.
Six minutes after recess, the high flying Sharks got their lead back when Kimbowa looped the ball over Hassan Matovu in Bright Stars’ goal and it bounced off the post and the onrushing Ngoobi put it behind his net.
Kaggwa who had come off for Tom Masiko extended the lead with a beautiful strike that sealed the hosts’ victory.
StarTimes Uganda Premier League 2021-2022 | Match Day 8
- Busoga United 0-1 Arua Hill
- Mbarara City 1-0 SC Villa
- Wakiso Giants 4-2 Soltilo Bright Stars
- Onduparaka 1-1 Express
- Tooro United 2-4 UPDF
Forward Alfred Leku scored the all-important goal of the evening as Arua Hill overcame Busoga United 1-0 in Njeru on Tuesday.
This was the third victory for Arua Hill in 7 matches which takes them to 8th on the log with 10 points.
Leku’s goal arrived in the 62nd minute, a well tapped in strike past goalkeeper Michael Nantamu.
There were only two cautions in the game; one per side for Arua Hill’s Rashid Kawawa and Busoga United defender Derrick Basoga in the 84th and 88th minutes respectively.
At the Kabaka Kyabaggu stadium in Wakiso, the home side Wakiso Giants beat visiting Soltilo Bright Stars 4-2.
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) competitions disciplinary panel has suspended the captain of Onduparaka Football Club Rashid Okocha for the misconduct.
The incident happened during the game he was red-carded against Sports Club Villa at FUFA Technical Center, Njeru.
Okocha was sent off by referee Ashadu Ssemeere in the 65th minute after a second bookable offense following a wild lunge onto star player Travis Mutyaba.
He consequently attacked the referee and delayed to get out of the field of play therefore getting suspended from all football activities effective immediately as of 30th November 2021 until 18th December 2021.
The suspension also came alongside a cash fine of Shs. 500,000 to be paid into the FUFA Account No.7210000969 Eco Bank Ndeeba Branch, with proof of payment to the committee.
In the said game (SC Villa rallied from a goal down to beat Onduparaka 2-1) and the ruling of the decision CDP No. 30 of 2021 regards violent conduct towards an opponent and attacking the referee.
The panel whose chairman is Deo Mutabazi relied on a video clip to make the ruling after Okocha was seen playing in a violent manner towards an opponent (Mutyaba).
“This misconduct is contrary to the FUFA Competitions Rules and Regulations and puts the game of football into disrepute. The fine (Shs. 500,000) should be paid by 18th December 2021. Failure to pay shall lead to automatic suspension until the fine is paid in full. Should you fail to heed to the sanctions above, the CDP shall be constrained to take stronger disciplinary measures against all parties involved,” the panel statement read.
The same panel fined Tooro United with Shs. 500,000 for having two of their officials Edward Golola and Sulait Makumbi within the internal perimeter area without bench permits during the game Wakiso Giants at the Kabaka Kyabagu sports stadium in Wakiso district.