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Uganda Premier League side Vipers SC has revealed that goalkeeper Alfred Mudekereza will be out for the next three months.

This is because Mudekereza will be given more time to heal from a broken finger that kept him out of action since the start of the UPL campaign.

The development was confirmed via the club’s official social handles on Tuesday, October 10, 2023.

“Goalkeeper Alfred Mudekereza has undergone detection and immobilization of his fractured left small finger sustained last season and will be out for three months,” the statement read.

Mudekereza suffered a finger injury last season, he decided to sit out as the team doctors expected him to return shortly but his absence from the team will be extended further.

His absence will not affect the team since their goalkeeping department is well-stocked with three more options.

Fabien Mutombora, Denis Kiggundu, and Jack Komakech are the options from which coach Leonard Neiva will have to choose who stands in between the sticks.

Komakech has been in goal for the first three league games making two clean sheets and conceding one goal.

Queens Cranes midfielder Agnes Nabukenya hopes to score more against Mozambique in the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifiers return leg.

Uganda blew away Mozambique in a 6-0 massive victory to stage a perfect run on the way to Colombia.

Nabukenya scored a brace in the first leg and hopes to increase her harvest on Saturday, October 14 at FUFA Technical Center, Njeru.

“I want to add to my tally, I hope to score more goals on Friday,” she said.

“I am so happy that in the first leg, I scored two against Mozambique and we happened to win the game with a huge margin,” she added.

“However, we made many mistakes in that game, but am sure the coaches will help us rectify the shortcomings going forward.”

“We want to win the game on Friday in a better manner so that we get on to the next level comfortably,” she concluded.

Uganda is halfway into the next round, and the winner between the two sides will be playing the winner between Senegal and Benin.

2023 Buganda Masaza Cup | Semifinal Results

Gomba is set to play Bulemeezi in the final of the 2023 Buganda Masaza Cup on Saturday, October 28.

The duo confirmed its spots in the final after winning the two-legged semifinal affair.

Gomba Lions beat Buddu 1-0 in a tight contest at Masaka Recreation Stadium on Monday.

In a game that was highly attended, both sides struggled to find the target and hence fired blanks in the first 45 minutes.

Just as the second stanza got underway, Kenneth Kimera gave Gomba the lead through a well-weighed effort that silenced the home crowd and sent the visitors ablaze.

The victory meant Gomba beat Buddu home and away to send a warning to Bulemeezi. Gomba has so far lifted five titles in 2004, 2009, 2017, and later 2020.

On the other hand, Bulemeezi manoeuvred past Mawokota thanks to a successful penalty shootout.

The two sides played to a goalless draw at Kasana Playground, Luwero on Monday.

Bulemeezi went on to register a 4-2 victory from the post-match penalties to ascend to the finals.

This was the second time in the ongoing tournament that Bulemeezi was going to the next level thanks to penalties.

After clinching the title in 2012 and 2019, Bulemeezi will be on a hurt for the third cup.

Masaza Cup Cast of All Winners

Morley Byekwaso, the interim head coach of Uganda Cranes, has vowed to build a strong team that can compete.

After failure to qualify for AFCON, the football faithful were left disappointed and FUFA came out to promise that they were going to embark on a strategic plan to build a stronger team.

And Byekwaso is ready and confident to kick start Uganda Cranes’ rebuilding process.

“Our target is to build a strong team that will play in the World Cup and AFCON,” Byekwaso strongly noted.

“We shall work together as the technical team together with the boys to see that we build a strong team,” he added.

Uganda Cranes will be taking part in two trial games against Mali and Zambia. After a four-day training, Byekwaso revealed the selection was done on a merit basis.

“Those who are traveling have proved that they are capable of performing well. Their fitness levels are not bad because most of them have been active in the league so we expect a decent performance from them.

“The preparations have been so good. We have seen the boys exhibiting positivity and doing their best. So I believe they are geared up to perform as expected,” he concluded.

The team left the country today early morning and will play their first trial game on Friday, October 13 against Mali at Stade du Mars in Bamako.

The team will later continue to Dubai where they will take on Zambia on Tuesday, October 17 at Hamriya Stadium.

Morley Byekwaso, the interim head coach of Uganda Cranes, has named the final team that will take on Mali and Zambia in the forthcoming International friendly games.

Byekwaso named a squad of 24 players after four days of training at East High School in Kisasi.

The contingent leaves the country in the wee hours of Tuesday ahead of the first game (vs. Mali) which will be played on Friday, 13th October at Stade du Mars in Bamako.

After the Friday fixture, the team will connect to Dubai (United Arab Emirates) where the Cranes will play against Zambia on Tuesday, 17th October 2023 at Hamriya Stadium.

Foreign-based players (with the exception of Aziz Kayondo who has been in the country) will join the team from their respective clubs.

The Final Squad

Goalkeepers: Isima Bin Rashid Watenga (Golden Arrows FC, South Africa), Joel Mutakubwa (BUL FC, Uganda), Jack Komakech (Vipers SC, Uganda)

Defenders: Gavin Kizito Mugweri (SC Villa, Uganda), Kenneth Semakula (SC Villa, Uganda), Elvis Bwomono (IBV Vestamanyaer, Iceland), Abdu Aziizi Kayondo (Hapoel Tel Aviv FC, Israel), Ibrahim Juma (CD Leganes, Spain), Halidi Lwaliwa (FK Bregalnica, North Macedonia), Livingstone Mulondo (Vipers SC, Uganda), Hudu Mulikyi (URA FC, Uganda), Enock Walusimbi (URA FC, Uganda)

Midfielders: Khalid Aucho (Yanga FC, Tanzania), Rogers Mugisha (Gor Mahia FC, Kenya), Elvis Ngonde (SC Villa, Uganda), Bright Anukani (Vipers SC, Uganda), Laban Tibiita (URA FC, Uganda), Ibrahim Kasule (New York Red Bull II, USA), Arafat Kizza Usama (KCCA FC, Uganda)

Forwards: Milton Karisa (Vipers SC, Uganda), Richard Basangwa (Wadi Degla SC, Egypt), Denis Omedi (Kitara FC, Uganda), Lawrence Tezikya (BUL FC, Uganda), Rogers Kassim Mato (Sanliurfaspor FC, Turkey)

FUFA Big League | Sunday, October 8, 2023

Onduparaka Football Club and Lugazi Football Club registered slim victories in the FUFA Big League over the weekend.

Onduparaka registered a 1-0 victory against Kataka Football Club at Green Light Stadium in Arua.

After a false start in the loss against Blacks Power, The Caterpillars have gone on to register two consecutive victories.

Dominic Abonga’s lonely strike was the difference between the two sides in the tightly contested game.

After a goalless first stanza, substitute Abonga’s 56th-minute strike gave the caterpillars maximum points.

Malish Mandela found the chance of the hosts to take the lead, he created space at the edge of the box but his shot lacked the bend going wide of the left goalpost.

Later on, Ceasear came close twice but lady luck was not on his side as both strikes went wide.

The victory takes Onduparaka to six points in three games while Kataka has four points.

Next, Kataka hosts Kiyinda Boys on Thursday, October 12 while Onduparaka will return to action by visiting Kiyinda Boys on Sunday, October 22.

Elsewhere, Lugazi beat Calvary 1-0 to seal a hard-fought victory away from home.

Samuel Akodi found the back of the net in the 45th minute to maintain Lugazi’s perfect run.

After missing action on matchday one, Lugazi FC are now on six points and two clean sheets in as many games.

KCCA Football Club suffered the third loss of the 2023/24 Uganda Premier League campaign in as many games played.

Express Football Club beat the Kasasiro 2-1 at MTN Omondi Stadium on Sunday.

However, it was KCCA that got the first chance. Muhammad Shaban came close with a flying header but could not get into contact with Bruno Adilson’s darling cross six minutes into the game.

KCCA FC goalkeeper Derrick Ochan rushed off his line to clear a loose ball from Peter Magambo.

In the 22nd minute, Express took the lead through Derrick Ngobi jumped highest to node home Isma Kawawulo’s corner at the near post. KCCA’s defenders could have done better to clear the ball but Ngobi was so quick.

Ten minutes later, Muhammad Shaban levelled matters for KCCA with a header steps away from the line. Usama Arafat’s delivery off his weaker foot was inch perfect before Muhammad well-weighed his finish.

Muhammad Shaban

In the last five minutes of the first stanza, Express upped their game, Andrew Kawooya and Isaac Wagoina came close but Ochan made stellar saves including scooping the ball off the line.

KCCA came close to taking the lead through substitute Ettiene Katenga whose attempt rattled off the frame before Arafat Usama failed to score from the rebound in the 73rd minute.

Isaac Wagoina restored the visitor’s lead through a bouncing header that beat Ochan as the backline looked on.

Next, KCCA will travel to Masindi to play Kitara FC in yet another tricky game on Friday, October, 20.

Later on Saturday, Express will host Bright Stars at Muteesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku.

Starting XIs

KCCA XI:Derick Ochan (GK), Peter Magambo, Musitafa Mujuzi, Cungulo Gui, Bruno Adilson, Mustafa Kizza, Moses Waiswa, Joel Sserunjogi, Kizza Arafat Usama, Elvis Mwanje, Muhammad Shaban

Express XI: Abdul Kimera (GK), Arthur Kiggundu, Derrick Ngobi, Alpha Thiery Ssali, Andrew Kawooya, Isaac Wagoina, Jonathan Aguocha, Ramz Kawooya, Isma Kawawulo, Hussein Ssenoga, Isa Lumu

Queen Cranes head coach Ayub Khalifa Kiyingi credited his troops for sticking to the game plan as they whitewashed Mozambique.

Uganda beat Mozambique 6-0 in the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers on Saturday at ABB Matola Stadium.

“I thank Allah for the victory. The girls did such a tremendous job winning with such a huge margin,” Khalifa told the press.

“It has been a very good and convincing win of 6-0, I think we won it comfortably. The best thing about the game was that the girls followed the game plan to dot,“ he added.

“They respected everything we talked about and we were awarded with a huge victory. I hope they can maintain the momentum so that we achieve the dream.”

Nandago (brace), Agnes Nabukenya (brace), Margeret Kunihira and Eva Naggayi were on the score sheet as Uganda sealed a huge victory away from home.

The two sides will meet on Saturday, October 14 at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru in the return leg.

The U-20 Women’s National Team, Queen Cranes, thrashed Mozambique 6-0 in the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers on Saturday at Campo da ABB Motala Stadium.

The Queen Cranes staged a thrilling show to excel in the first assignment as they created a wide edge as they await the return leg.

Agnes Nabukenya converted from the spot to put Uganda ahead in the 18th minute before she doubled the lead later on three minutes past the hour mark.

Six minutes later, Hadijah Nandago’s continuous attacks yielded something positive as she guided the ball into the back of the net for the third.

With three minutes to play in the first half, Margaret Kunihira extended the lead to four as she compounded Mozambique’s misery.

At half-time, it was a 4-0 lead for Ayub Khalifa’s charges giving the home side a lot of homework going into the second stanza.

But two minutes into the second half, Nandago finished off a personal brace as Mozambique’s backline remained helpless and lost in confusion.

Eva Naggayi got her name on the scoresheet in the goal galore hitting the last nail in Mozambique’s coffin.

The two sides will face off in the return leg that is slated for Saturday, 14th October at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.

The Uganda U-20 National Women’s Team, Queen Cranes, kickstart their journey today as they seek for a spot in the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup.

The Queen Cranes’ first assignment will be staged by Mozambique today at Campo da ABB Matola Stadium.

Both sides got a bye in the first round due to the recent performance in the just concluded campaigns.

Notably, in the last World Cup qualifiers, Uganda edged South Africa in a 1-0 victory before they were ousted by Ghana while Mozambique went past Estwani before South Africa ended their journey.

Ayub Khalifa will be the captain of the ship as the Queen Cranes seek a spot on the World’s grand stage. After failing to make a return to the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, he will now attempt to draw a plan for yet another huge qualification campaign.

Queen Cranes will miss the services of lethal Shakira Nyinagahirwa who is out due to an injury.

The other notable absentees are goalkeeper Daphine Nyayenga and Aisha Natongo who just completed transfer deals to kickstart their professional stints.

However, the team will be blessed with the availability of the services of Catherine Nagadya and Margaret Kunihira who will lead the team from the front.

The duo has been part of the Crested Cranes and their experience will be a huge spark to ignite the team ahead of Mozambique’s test.