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KCCA Football Club head coach Sergio Traguil has called upon his troops to fight and turn the tables around starting with the Kampala Derby against Express.
The past weeks have been tough for any KCCA faithful since they were eliminated from the CAF Confederation Cup and also lost two league opening games.
While speaking to the press ahead of the Express Football Club fixture, the Portuguese tactician believes it’s the perfect platform for his charges to turn to a positive page.
“Derbies are always crucial but for us, it’s the perfect time to turn the tables around,” Sergio emotionally said.
“We did not have the perfect start to the season but now it is the time for us to prove our worth and show the world what we’ve been preparing all the time,” he added.
“We have to change everything. We have to create a winning mentality. It’s upon us and we have to carry ourselves from this situation to where we belong because we have all it takes.”
Lack of consistency
It’s now becoming a song in Sergio’s press conferences that the team makes avoidable mistakes that can only be curbed by consistency.
The Portuguese gaffer revealed that his side is made up of mainly young players who ought to get guidance from more senior players.
“We are not far from where we belong. I think we only need to rectify the few mistakes earlier witnessed in the just concluded games. We need to bring more maturity into the team so as to create some balance.”
“No matter what people say, we are on the right path. We are playing very good football, we have to achieve good things using our true identity. We only have to accept where we are so that we take on the responsibility,” he further noted.
In the last five meetings between the two sides, KCCA has won one in the form of a 3-0 victory while the other four meetings have been stalemates.
- FUFA Big League | Result
- Police FC 3-1 Ndejje University
Police Football Club continued with their perfect run after registering their third victory in as many games played in the ongoing 2023/24 FUFA Big League campaign.
Police beat Ndejje University 3-1 in the Big League on Thursday at Kavumba Recreational Grounds, Wakiso.
James Brian Obedi, Isaac Ogwang, and Emanuel Mugume were on target to score the three goals for the Cops.
Six minutes into the game, Obedi guided home Raymond Onyai’s delivery to give the Cops a great start as he punished his former paymasters.
Five minutes later, Francis Onekalit nearly levelled the matters for Ndejje University but custodian Davis Mutebi pulled off a stunning save to keep the score intact.
Debutant Duncan Sseninde nearly came close after being set up by Tonny Kiwalanzi but his shot went narrowly wide.
Goalkeeper Mutebi was back to action with an astonishing save parring away Joel Omakira’s stunning effort.
Isaac Ogwang doubled the Cops’ lead with a phenomenal thunderbolt leaving Ndejje University’s custodian helpless in the 63rd minute.
Five minutes later, Coach Simon Peter Mugerwa made a double change introducing Herman Wasswa and Emmanuel Mugume for Sseninde and Raymond Onyai.
Ten minutes to end the game, Ndejje pulled back one through Enock Omakira to exert pressure on to the hosts.
In added time, Mugume made it three with an easy finish to hit the last nail into Ndejje’s coffin.
After three games into the season, Police are on nine points sending a statement to the other teams in the Big League.
The Uganda U20 Women’s National Team Head Coach Ayub Khalifa has named the final squad that will travel to Mozambique ahead of the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers.
The Queen Cranes will face Mozambique in the first preliminary round that is set to be played on Saturday, 7th October 2023 at Campo da ABB Matola Stadium.
Later, the two sides will lock horns in the second leg that will be hosted at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru on Friday, 13th October.
The travelling squad is made up of 20 players including three goalkeepers, six defenders, six midfielders and five forwards.
The team departed Uganda on Thursday morning (2:45 am) aboard Ethiopian Airlines and is expected to hold two training sessions before the game.
The Final Squad
Goalkeepers
Lilian Nakiirya (St. Noa Girls SS), Sharon Norah Kaidu (Uganda Martyrs Ladies FC), Angella Adeke (Royal Queens FC)
Defenders
Patience Nabulobi (Kampala Queens FC), Patricia Nakato Nanyanzi (Rines SS WFC), Desire Katisi Natooro (Asubo Gafford Ladies FC), Faridah Namirimu (Wakiso Hill WFC), Harima Kanyago (UCU Lady Cardinals FC), Sharifah Nakimera (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC)
Midfielders
Krusum Namutebi (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Phionah Nabulime (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Agnes Nabukenya (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Docus Kisakye (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Eva Naggayi (Rines SS WFC), Kevin Nakacwa (Uganda Martyrs Ladies FC)
Forwards
Hadijah Nandago (Kampala Queens FC), Brenda Munyana (Uganda Martyrs Ladies FC), Margret Kunihira (Kampala Queens FC), Catherine Nagadya (Kampala Queens FC), Kamiyati Naigaga (Asubo Gafford Ladies FC)
Hours after the announcement, Uganda Cranes interim head coach Morley Byekwaso Ochama has named a provisional squad of 36 players ahead of the two friendly games.
Uganda Cranes will play two international friendly games against Mali on 13th October in Bamako and against Zambia on 17th October in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
The two trial games are to sharpen the players who will be warming up for CHAN and other tournaments to come after failure to make it to the upcoming AFCON.
The squad has new names and young players who will vie for positions as the Uganda Cranes squad takes a new look.
The team is expected to enter the residential camp this Friday (6th October) at Cranes Paradise Hotel in Kisasi.
Provisional Squad
Goalkeepers
Nafian Alionzi Legason (Ethiopia Defence Forces FC, Ethiopia), Charles Lukwago (Hawassa City FC, Ethiopia), Joel Mutakubwa (BUL FC, Uganda), Isima Bin Rashid Watenga (Golden Arrows FC, South Africa), Jack Komakech (Vipers SC, Uganda), Derrick Ochan (KCCA FC, Uganda)
Defenders
Kenneth Semakula (SC Villa, Uganda), Gavin Kizito Mugweri (SC Villa, Uganda), Elvis Bwomono Okello (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), Enock Walusimbi (URA FC, Uganda), Najib Fesali (URA FC, Uganda), Hudu Mulikyi (URA FC, Uganda)
Midfielders
Elvis Ngonde (SC Villa, Uganda), Ivan Irinimbabazi (Soltilo Bright Stars FC, Uganda), Bobosi Byaruhanga (Austin FC, USA), Fiat Cleophus (Soltilo Bright Stars FC, Uganda), Khalid Aucho (Yanga FC, Tanzania), Saidi Mayanja (KCCA FC, Uganda), Isma Mugulusi (Fereinse FC, Portugal), Arafat Usama Kizza (KCCA FC, Uganda), Ibrahim Kasule (New York Red Bull II, USA), Laban Tibiita (URA FC, Uganda), Bright Anukani (Vipers SC, Uganda), Rogers Mugisha (Gor Mahia FC, Kenya)
Forwards
Denis Omedi (Kitara FC, Uganda), Fred Amaku (Maroons FC, Uganda), Lawrence Tezikya (BUL FC, Uganda), Richard Basangwa (Wadi Degla SC, Egypt), Frank Ssebufu (New York Red Bull II, USA), Milton Karisa (Vipers SC, Uganda), Rogers Kassim Mato(Sanliurfaspor FC, Turkey), Simon Peter Oketch (Commercial Bank of Ethiopia, Ethiopia
Morley Byekwaso has been named interim head coach of the Uganda Cranes by the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA).
Byekwaso who serves as the assistant coach at SC Villa has been charged with leading the senior team after leading the U-20 side to the finals of the continental tournament.
The coach will be in charge of the team at least for the two friendlies scheduled for the upcoming international break.
On Wednesday evening, FUFA announced the development via a statement on its official website.
“FUFA has named a Uganda Cranes technical team of four people for an interim period of one month running from October 3rd to 31st, 2023,” the statement partly read.
“The four people are Morley Byekwaso Ochama (Interim Head Coach), Fred Muhumuza (Interim Assistant), Stephen Billy Kiggundu (Interim Goalkeeping coach) and Felix Ayobo (Interim Fitness Coach).”
“The quartet will take charge of Uganda Cranes during the international break this month where the team will play two games against Mali on October 13 and Zambia on October 17,” it stated.
Today, the interim coaching staff will identify the group of players that will play the two matches later this month.
Uganda Premier League side URA Football Club has named Enock Walusimbi as the new captain.
Walusimbi replaces defender Hudu Mulikyi who held the role for the recent game in the preseason and league kickstart.
The role has been awaiting confirmation since the departure of the custodian Alionzi Nafian to join the professional stint in Ethiopia.
It’s surprising that Walusimbi who joined the Tax Collectors in the recent transfer window has already given the team reason to entrust him with the armband.
Before today’s announcement, Walusimbi had already been captain in games against Bright Stars FC and Gaddafi FC.
He is not new to the mantle since he was also captain at Bright Stars and Express FC which he guided to league and Cecafa glory.
He will be deputised by goalkeeper Dennis Ofim and midfielder Saidi Kyeyune who will be the second and third captains respectively.
- Uganda Premier League | Results
- Tuesday, October 3, 2023
- Mbarara City 0-0 Vipers SC
Vipers SC and Mbarara City played to a goalless draw in the Uganda Premier League on Tuesday at Kakyeka Stadium, Mbarara.
The defending champions Vipers SC lost their 100% winning run after dropping two points on a bumpy ground that made it hard for either side to play.
It was an encounter that didn’t have any major highlights for the fans.
In the fourth minute, Vipers defender Patrick Mbowa pulled back Henry Kitegenyi who was on his way to the goal in what was a clear goal-scoring opportunity but the centre referee chose to book him than send him off.
Mbarara captain Joseph Akandwanaho stood behind the ball in two freekicks but the resultant efforts were so disappointing.
As the first half clocked to half the half-hour mark, Pius Kagwa was calmly set up by Akandwanaho but the forward’s end product put a good ball to waste.
In the 35th minute, Bright Anukani was forced off the pitch to be replaced by Marvin Youngman due to an injury.
Later in the second half, there was nothing much to point out as both sides fired blanks.
The point takes Vipers SC to seven points after two earlier back-to-back victories against Gaddafi FC and Arua Hill SC.
While Mbarara City will have mixed feelings having found chances but could not just guide the ball into the net. It is their second successive draw after NEC FC beat them on Matchday One.
Next, Mbarara will be away to Busoga United on Thursday, October 19 while Vipers host SC Villa on Friday, October 20.
How they lined up
Mbarara City XI: Ronald Mutebi (GK), Innocent Wafula, Henry Musisi, Karim Ramathan, Bakali Magumba, Francis Odongo, Yunus Sibira, Hussein Mwanje, Henry Kitegenyi, Joseph Akandwanaho, Pius Kaggwa
Vipers SC XI: Jack Komakech (GK), Ashraf Mandela, Patrick Mbowa, Livingston Mulondo, Richard Matovu, Siraje Sentamu, Abubakar Lawal, Bright Anukani, Yunus Sentamu, Milton Karisa, Muhammed Salem
- Uganda Premier League | Results
- Tuesday, October 3, 2023
- KCCA FC 1-2 Maroons FC
Maroons FC beat KCCA FC 2-1 in the Uganda Premier League at MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo on Tuesday evening.
It was salt into KCCA’s wounds who were recently knocked out of the CAF Confederation Cup on Saturday.
The game started at a slow pace as most of the action got down in the middle park without either side committing upfront.
Fred Amaku’s cool touch steps away from the goal line placed the Prison Wardens in the driving seat.
Abraham Tusubira laid a great pass in David Ndihabwe’s way, the captain threaded a shot on goal that was palmed back into play by goalkeeper Juma Mutebi and Amaku was quick to place the ball home.
Six minutes to the end of the first stanza, KCCA came close as Usama Arafat saw his low hard effort fully gripped by Maroons custodian Amir Nalugoda.
As the end of the first half was looming, Muhammad Shaban levelled matters with a touch squeezing through after a mix-up in Maroons box.
Six minutes into the second half, Nalugoda was called to action to make a save punching away Abubaker Mayanja’s fine-flying header off Moses Waiswa’s flick.
As the second stanza went on, the Kasasiro Boys knitted together some fine short and long passes but could not find the defence-splitting pass to find the target.
In the 70th minute, the ball bounced off Fredrick Kigozi’s hand in the dangerous area and Shamirah Nabadda pointed at the spot. Usama Arafat stepped up to the occasion but his effort bounced off the frame and went out.
With nine minutes to play, Amaku restored the visitors’ lead with another close finish. Kigozi brought in a great cross and defender Patrick Bayiga latched on it, Mutebi tried to save the effort but it fell onto Amaku’s foot and he guided it home.
The victory took Maroons to seven points in three games while KCCA is pointless with two losses in two games played so far.
Crested Cranes star forward Juliet Nalukenge is back in action after nearly a year out.
The former Kawempe Muslim WFC star had been out since November last year after sustaining a knee injury that was followed by surgery.
Nalukenge who plies her trade with Apollon Ladies Football Club in Cyprus was sent on in the last ten minutes of the match against Aris Limassol.
“I have spent the past months thinking about this moment, the day I would return to the field of play. I’m very delighted to play again. It’s been a tough journey to recovery but God is great!” Nalukenge said through her social media account.
Nalukenge’s Apollon Ladies FC whitewashed Aris Limassol 5-0 in the Limassol Derby at Yermasoyia Stadium.
Apollon Ladies will play Omonia Nicosia on Saturday, 7th October before playing Benfica on Wednesday 11th October in the Champions League.
The Uganda Premier League secretariat has rescheduled the game between KCCA FC and Express FC.
The fixture was meant to be played on Matchday One of the 2023/24 campaign but it was not honoured since KCCA had a game in the CAF Confederation Cup.
However, according to the document released by the UPL secretariat, the game will be played on Sunday, October 8 at the MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo.
“SUPL Match 8 KCCA FC vs Express FC was not played on matchday one due to KCCA FC participation in the CAF Confederation Cup,” partly reads the statement released by the UPL secretariat.
“The said match has been scheduled and will be played on Sunday, October 8, 2023, at 3:00 pm at MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo.”
It will be the third game for the Kasasiro Boys who have so far played against BUL FC and later today play Maroons FC at Lugogo.