The Uganda Cup round of 32 promises thrilling encounters following the official draw held today at FUFA House, led by Uganda Cranes legend Hassan Wasswa.

The draw has set up three all-Uganda Premier League (UPL) clashes, adding to the excitement of the competition.

Vipers will host Mbarara City at St. Mary’s Stadium, Kitende, while Maroons will face Bright Stars at the Prison Grounds in Luzira.

Meanwhile, Police and Bright Stars will battle it out in a Kavumba derby.

Defending champions Kitara have been handed an away fixture against Kampala regional side CATDA FC.

The round of 32 matches will take place between February 19 and 28, 2025.

Full round of 32 Draw

• Mabira Town Council vs URA FC
• Total FC vs Express FC
• CATDA FC vs Kitara FC
• Calvary FC vs Lugazi FC
• Kataka FC vs Odramachaku FC
• Simba FC vs SC Villa
• Rwenzori Lions FC vs Buhimba United Saints
• Kaaro Karungi FC vs Busia Young Stars
• Kuluva Rainbow FC vs KCCA FC
• Vipers SC vs Mbarara City FC
• Packwach Young Stars FC vs UPDF FC
• Bushenyi Veterans FC vs Gaddafi FC
• Maroons FC vs Wakiso Giants FC
• Police FC vs Soltilo Bright Stars FC
• BUL FC vs Bugoigo Leopards FC
• NEC FC vs Blacks Power FC

FUFA Junior League | Results

• KCCA Soccer Academy 2-0 Maroons JT
• Police JT 3-2 SC Villa
• NEC JT 1-0 Lugazi JT
• Mbale Heroes JT 1-3 BUL JT

KCCA Soccer Academy registered a well-deserved 2-0 victory against Maroons Junior Team in the FUFA Junior League at MTN Omondi Stadium.

Raphael Masudi and Ismail Fahad were on target as KCCA Soccer Academy secured a win with a bonus point.

The hosts nearly took the lead in the 11th minute but Patrick Sserunjogi’s emphatic effort was parried away.

Masudi broke the deadlock in the 24th minute with a great finish after being set up by quick-footed forward Sserunjogi.

Fahad doubled the hosts’ lead with a brilliant lob over Maroons JT’s goalkeeper thanks to Moses Kalule’s delivery in the 58th minute.

Elsewhere, Police JT edged SC Villa JT 3-2 in a tight game at One Adventure, Mukono.

FUFA Women Super League | Results

• Kampala Queens 2-0 Makerere University
• Tooro Queens 0-2 Uganda Martyrs
• Olila High 1-1 She Corporates

Kampala Queens secured a 2-0 victory against Makerere University in the FUFA Women Super League at MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo on Saturday.

Shamira Nalugya and Peace Muduwa were on target as Kampala Queens collected maximum points on the day.

Nalugya found the back of the net in the 36th minute after guiding Sumaya Komuntale’s delivery into the back of the net.

Zainah Namuleme tried to get a quick response but Daisy Nakaziro was equal to the test with a massive save.

Muduwa doubled the hosts’ lead with a great strike after beating several markers thanks to her excellent dribbling skills.

The victory keeps Kampala Queens on top of the log with 31 points while Makerere University drops 8th with 14 points.

Kampala Queens will return to action on March 1 as they host rivals She Corporates.

FUFA Women Super League side Kawempe Muslim has suffered a major blow following the departure of their captain, Phiona Nabulime.

The club confirmed Nabulime’s exit through its official social media platforms on Friday, February 2, 2025.

“Thank you for being such an incredible team captain. Your leadership and dedication have been invaluable to our success,” the statement partly read.

“We will miss your positive energy and guidance. Best of luck in your next chapter,” it added.

Reliable sources indicate that Nabulime has joined Egyptian side Masar FC, taking the next step in her football career.

She follows in the footsteps of her teammate Hadijah Nandago, who recently moved to Sethu Women FC in India.

At Masar FC, Nabulime will reunite with compatriots Shadia Nankya and Aisha Nantongo, who are already playing in the Egyptian league.

Uganda Premier League side Police FC completed the signing of former KCCA forward in the just-concluded transfer window.

The transfer was confirmed via the club’s official social handles on Wednesday, February 6, 2025.

“We are thrilled to announce the signing of striker Loki Emmanuel from KCCA FC,” the statement partly reads.

The 23-year-old forward put pen to a six-month employment contract with an option to extend.

Loki reunites with gaffer Simon Peter Mugerwa with whom they worked at Bulemeezi, Buddo SS and Bright Stars.

He is expected to fill the shoes of Isaac Ogwang who left the Cops to join Vipers SC.

Police lie 10th on the UPL log with 18 points gathered in 15 games played.

Uganda Women’s National Football Team head coach, Sheryl Botes Ulanda, has named a provisional squad ahead of the upcoming 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Ethiopia.

The announcement was made during a press conference held at FUFA House in Mengo.

The squad consists of six goalkeepers, 11 defenders, 16 midfielders, and six forwards.

Uganda will host the first leg on Friday, February 21, in Kampala before traveling to Addis Ababa for the second leg on Wednesday, February 26.

The team is set to enter camp on Sunday, February 9, at Cranes Paradise Hotel in Kisasi and will conduct training sessions at MTN Omondi Stadium.

Provisional Squad

Goalkeepers

Aturo Ruth (Ukerewe Queens SC-Tanzania), Nakaziro Daisy (Kampala Queens FC), Nakiirya Lillian (St. Noa Girls WFC), Kaidu Sharon (Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC), Adeke Angella (Amus College WFC), Nakabugo Ashley (Kawempe Muslim SS WFC)

Defenders

Nabisaalu Bridget (Modern Sports FC – Egypt), Nankya Shadia (Tutankhamun FC – Egypt), Nabulime Phionah (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Niwandinda Mackline (Boni Consilii Girls Vocational School), Babirye Martha (El Cambio Academy), Namande Margret (Lady Doves FC), Nandede Zainah (Kampala Queens FC), Namusoke Esther (Kampala Queens FC), Nantumbwe Wilmer (She Gist FC), Kobusinge Jolly (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Komuntale Sumaya (Kampala Queens FC)

Midfielders

Nabirye Joan (Trabzonspor FC -Turkey), Nabbumba Phiona (Boldklubben AF 1893 – Denmark), Nambozo Zabinah (Amus College WFC), Naluyima Kauthara (She Maroons FC), Najjuma Teddy (Kampala Queens FC), Nankya Rashidah (Makerere University WFC), Nalugya Shamirah (Kampala Queens FC), Nabukenya Agnes (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Aujat Dorine (Amus College WFC), Namuleme Zaina (Makerere University WFC), Nambi Violah (Åland United WFC – Finland), Kobusobozi Resty (Lady Doves FC), Munyana Brenda (Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC), Atuhaire Mastulah Lian (Tooro Queens FC), Nantongo Esther (Gold Star FC), Auki Kigongo Angel (Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC)

Forwards

Ikwaput Fazila (Gokulam Kerala –India), Nanziri Resty (East Bengal- India), Ainembabazi Joanitah (Kickstart FC- India), Nakasi Latifah (Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC), Ariho Rinah (Boni Consilii Girls Vocational School), Nakintu Nusurah (Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC

FUFA Big League side Buhimba United has completed the signing of striker John Wesley Kisakye in the just-concluded transfer window.

Kisakye joins Buhimba United from regional neighbours Booma FC. The forward put pen to a one-year employment contract that will keep him at the club until January 2026.

Kisakye will improve Buhimba United’s front line which has struggled to collect numbers in the first round of the ongoing campaign.

He has previously played for KB Lions, Lweza FC, Express FC, Onduparaka FC, Nyamityobora FC, Entebbe FC, Kajjansi FC, Kitara FC and Booma FC.

According to Kisakye, he is ready for the challenge and can’t wait to leave everything on the floor for his new side to excel.

Buhimba United lies fourth on the log and has a clear and genuine chance to gain promotion to the top-tier league.

Kisakye becomes the club’s second signing after Siraj Ismail who was unveiled on Sunday.

Uganda Premier League side Vipers SC has confirmed the signing of Police forward Isaac Ogwang.

Vipers confirmed the move on Tuesday, September 4 via the official club’s website.

“Massively and highly-rated forward Isaac Ogwang completed a transfer from Police FC,” the statement partly reads.

The forward put a pen to a two-year employment contract that will keep him at the club until 2027.

He becomes the club’s second signing following Marvin Joseph Youngman who joined the Kitende based from Bright Stars.

Ogwang managed to score six goals in 13 games for his former side Police.

He was instrumental in the Police’s way back to the top-tier netting 13 goals in the last season’s FUBA Big League.

FUFA Big League side Busoga United has strengthened its squad by signing nine new players during the January transfer window.

The club’s CEO, Dan Gulere Isabirye, announced the signings at Speke Courts on Monday, February 3, 2025.

“We have completed the signing of nine new players. Our goal is to rebuild the team, and we need to be patient as we work towards improvement,” Isabirye stated.

Among the new recruits, Douglas Muganga, Anthony Mayanja, and Amos Kirya have joined from BUL FC.

Meanwhile, Dan Sewava and Franco Balabala have arrived from regional sides Kianga United and Gaddafi FC, respectively.

Additionally, Alex Mutataze, Paul Kibande, Gerald Hamya, and Alex Bucho have joined the club from Jinja North and URA FC.

Busoga United currently sits ninth in the league standings, having collected 17 points from 14 games in the first round.

Uganda Premier League side URA FC has completed the signing of forward Olimi Nyarwa in the ongoing transfer window.

Nyarwa put a pen on a three-year employment contract to boost their attacking line ahead of the second round.

The Tax Collectors announced the signing of the forward today Monday, February 2, 2025.

“We are delighted to announce the signing of promising right winger/forward Olimi Nyarwa Bitanywaine who has joined us from the Vipers Junior Team on a three-year contract,” the statement partly reads.

In the forward category, Nyarwa will compete for a starting berth with Ivan Ahimbisibwe, Bruno Bunyaga and Denis Kisiriko.

URA lie fifth on the log with 24 points collected in the first round.

They are set to kick-start the second round against Vipers on Tuesday, February 11, 2025.