Uganda Premier League | Result

Maroons FC 1-1 SC Villa

Maroons FC and SC Villa shared spoils in a one-all draw in the Uganda Premier League on Sunday at Luzira on Sunday afternoon.

It was an end-to-end match as both sides kept in the mood to attack and look for more goals, making the game an entertaining encounter.

In the 25^th minute, Fred Amaku stung SC Villa goalkeeper Norman Angfidru’s gloves with a hard shot but the custodian palmed it away.

Abasi Kyeyune and Hakim Mutebi combined to give Maroons’ defence a hard time before the latter was fouled at the edge of the box.

SC Villa was denied what could have been a penalty after Maroons goalkeeper Hannington Sebwalunyo clashed with Peter Onzima in the danger zone without the purpose of gaining possession of the ball.

Mutebi beat his marker Jacob Okao to the pace with two minutes left in the first stanza before he laid in a cut back into the area, but Sebwalunyo was quick to get hold of the ball.

In the second half, the Prison Wardens kicked off with the right pace and Abraham Tusubira continued the hosts’ attacks.

At the top of the hour, Amaku nodded home Darious Ojok’s delivery from close range to put the hosts ahead

Five minutes later, Arnold Odong was in the right place to volley the ball into the back of the net after capitalising on a loose ball in the area.

In added time, defender Jacob Okao found himself in a rare place with a goalkeeper to beat but SC Villa’s defender Rogers Kiwanuka chased him down well to claim possession.

The point takes Maroons to four points while SC Villa got their maiden point in the 2023/24 UPL campaign.

Next on the menu, Villa will host NEC FC on Friday, September 29 while Maroons will be on the road to take on KCCA FC on Tuesday, October 3.

How they lined up

Maroons FC XI: Hannington Sebwalunyo (GK), David Ndihabwe, Fredrick Nicholas Kigozi, Jacob Okao, Fred Amaku, Ronald Orombi, Abel Eturude, Abraham Tusubira, Patrick Bayega, Darious Ojok, Innocent Biyika

SC Villa XI: Norman Angufidru (GK), Gavin Mugweri, Umar Lutalo, Kenneth Semakula, Arnold Odong, Peter Onzima, Elvis Ngonde, Missi Diego Semugera, Abasi Kyeyune, Hakim Mutebi, Ivan Bogere

As Matchday Two of the Uganda Premier League wraps up, SC Villa will be on the road to visit Maroons Football Club in Luzira on Sunday evening.

Having narrowly lost the opening game to Kitara FC 2-1, SC Villa seek redemption to get off the mark in the season they have done many things right on and off the pitch.

In a pre-match conference, SC Villa head coach Dusan Stojanovic revealed that they have held intense preparations to go on and work on the team’s strategy and discipline.

“We have held intense preparations ahead of the game. Our strategy remains focused on our strengths, a balanced attack, solid defence and disciplined teamwork. We have worked on our style and are ready to adapt as needed during the game,” Dusan told SC Villa media.

“We have got a broad squad and we shall make necessary adjustments. Some players have recovered and we see how to bring them into the team. We are confident in the abilities of all our players and sure they will perform.”

The Serbian gaffer revealed to the Jogoo faithful how the squad appreciates their support and is ready to make them proud.

“We appreciate all our fans for [their] unwavering support. We share high expectations and [are] dedicated to making this season memorable. Your energy and passion drives us to excel. We are going to give our best to make you proud,” he concluded.

The good news for SC Villa is that left back Umar Lutalo, midfielder Ronald Ssekiganda and forward Jonah Kakande have fully recovered from injury and will be up for selection.

However, forward Charles Lwanga and left back Joseph Kafumbe are still sidelined due to an ankle and muscle injury respectively.

On the other hand, the Prison Wardens will be seeking to maintain their perfect start having gotten underway with a 3-0 well-deserved victory against Wakiso Giants.

Uganda Premier League | Saturday Results

• BUL FC 1-0 KCCA FC
• Express FC 0-0 Mbarara City
• Wakiso Giants 1-1 Bright Stars

BUL FC edged KCCA in a 1-0 victory in the Uganda Premier League at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru on Saturday evening.

KCCA FC nearly took the lead in the seventh minute, Silva Cungulo was in the right position for a rebound but his effort went wide.

Derrick Ochan made a stunning to block Alex Kitata’s effort from close range.

At half an hour mark, BUL goalkeeper Tom Ikara denied Ashraf Mugume in a reflex save. Mugume was set up by Joel Sserujongi in an emphatic pass but the goalkeeper cleared his lines.

Gui Cungolo found the KCCA’s best chance in the first stanza but only witnessed his well-weighted effort go narrowly wide of the frame.

Eight minutes into the second stanza, BUL defender Walter Ochora intentionally held the ball and KCCA FC were awarded a free kick in a great position. Gui stepped up but curled it an inch above the frame.

In the 77^th minute, Nicholas Mwere was in the right position to powerfully head a well-taken freekick into the net to break the deadlock. 

The victory takes BUL FC to six points in two games played in the ongoing 2023/23 Uganda Premier League.

The loss to KCCA FC means the Kasasiro Boys have no point this season having missed match day one due to their continental engagement.

BUL FC will return to action on Sunday, October 1 as they visit Arua Hill SC at Paridi Stadium, Adjumani while KCCA will miss the UPL matchday three since they will be taking on Abu Salim in the CAF Confederation Cup return leg of the final preliminary round.

How they lined up

BUL FC XI: Tom Ikara (GK), George Kasanko, Nicholas Mwere, Walter Ochora, Lawrence Tezikya, Jeromy Kirya, Pascal Ngobi, Hillary Onek, Regan Kalyowa, Alex Kitata, Benon Tahomera

KCCA FC XI: Derrick Ochan (GK), Julius Poloto, Silva Cungulo, Peter Magambo, Herbert Achayi, Ashraf Mugume, Abubaker Mayanja, Joel Sserujongi, Kizza Arafat Usama, Haruna Lukwago, Filbert Obenchan

Uganda Women’s National Team Crested Cranes coach Ayub Khalifa has named the travelling squad comprising 20 players.

However, the names on the sheet have left the football fraternity in deep discussions after notable names missing out on the list.

Among the notable names dropped is Crested Cranes captain and former UCU Lady Cardinals goalkeeper Ruth Aturo.

Reports indicate Aturo is nursing a painful shoulder and she will be excused to allow smooth and quick recovery.

On the travelling squad, the coach has named Vannessa Edith Karungi, Daisy Nakaziro and Gloria Namakula as the three goalkeepers.

The other player who attracted the attention of women football enthusiasts is Simba SC’s midfielder Riticia Nabbosa. In the recently concluded game against Algeria, Nabbosa was called off the field as the coach made his first change of the game.

The squad will travel on Saturday morning aboard Turkish Airlines.

Uganda suffered a narrow 2-1 loss to Algeria and will seek to overturn the result so that the Crested Cranes return to WAFCON next year.

Travelling Squad

Goalkeepers
Daisy Nakaziro, Vanessa Edith Karungi, Gloria Namakula

Defenders
Asia Nakibuuka, Jolly Kobusinge, Sumaya Komuntale, Shadia Nankya, Aisha Nantongo, Shakirah Nankwanga

Midfielders
Joan Nabirye, Hasifah Nassuna, Phiona Nabbumba, Aminah Nababi

Forwards
Fauzia Najjemba, Fazila Ikwaput, Catherine Nagadya, Joanita Ainembabazi, Viola Nambi, Margret Kunihira, Sandra Nabweteme

• Uganda Premier League | Friday Results
• NEC FC 5-0 Busoga United
• URA FC 2-0 Gaddafi FC
• Kitara FC 1-0 UPDF FC

NEC FC registered a 5-0 victory against Busoga United in the Uganda Premier League at the MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo on Friday, September 22, 2023.

It was the second victory for the league newbies who also beat Mbarara City 1-0 in a narrow win at Kakyeka Stadium, Mbarara.

In the ninth minute, Marvin Kavuma opened the floodgates with an easy finish from close range.

Busoga United’s backline was late to clear the ball away from danger after protesting to the centre referee claiming a handball in the build-up to the goal.

On form, Rashid Okocha doubled the hosts’ lead from the spot after witnessing his effort from the 12-yard mark into the roof of the net.

Pacy midfielder Allan Mugalu got his name on the scoring sheet curling the ball into the net after Busoga United goalkeeper Michael Lutaaya loosely lost possession.

At the top of the first stanza, Brian Kayanja added salt into Busoga United’s wounds making it four before the break.

Busoga United improved in the second half but it was a huge deficit to chance after allowing four goals in the first half.

In the 90^th minute, Kavuma completed a brace with a powerful header to hit the last nail in NEC FC’s coffin.

The victory took NEC FC to the top of the log with six points and six goals in two games played in the 2023/24 campaign.

NEC FC will return to action on Friday, September 29 as they visit SC Villa at Muteesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku.

How they lined up

NEC FC XI: Samson Kirya (GK), Marvin Kavuma, Tah Barni Kevin, Ibrahim Thembo, Allan Mugalu, Shamir Kimwero, Joseph Dhata, Paul John Acire, Brian Kayanja, Rashid Okocha, Ronald Ogenga Owiny

Busoga United XI: Micheal Lutaya (GK), Isaac Doka Mweru, Kenyi Emmanuel, Charles Sanday Mulanda, Fredrick Ngabo, Joshua Elastico Ssentambule, Julius Debbo, Sharifu Ziraba, Bashamu Mugwa, Allan Galandi, Stephen Odongo

Uganda Premier League side KCCA FC has unveiled South Sudanese forward Emmanuel Loki.

Loki joins the Lugogo-based side from Soltilo Bright Stars where he had spent three years.

The Kasasiro Boys awarded the Budo SS graduate a two-year employment contract that will keep him at the MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo until 2025.

The announcement was made via the club’s official website on Friday, September 22 afternoon.

“I am delighted to have joined KCCA FC, one of the biggest clubs in Africa,” Loki was quoted by the club’s website.

“I am looking forward to the challenge of playing in various competitions and helping the club to achieve its goals. I am confident that I can make a positive contribution to the team,” he added.

Loki becomes the latest addition to KCCA FC after the arrival of left-back Kizza Mustafa.

The other signings of KCCA FC in the recently closed transfer window are Joel Sserunjogi, Brazilians; Joao Gabriel, Vinicius Michael, and Angolans; Bruno Adilson Mfulu, Emilson Gonzaga, Cungulo Da Silva and Etienne Katenga.

A brief about Loki

• Name: Emmanuel Peter Loki
• Position: Forward
• Date of Birth: 14/11/2000
• Former Clubs: Bright Stars FC

Uganda Cranes left back Mustafa Kizza has returned to KCCA Football Club for the third stint.

Kizza has been rewarded with a two-year employment contract that will keep him at the club until 2025.

He will don his favorite and signature shirt 12 which was earlier allocated to youngster Alex Yiga who has since moved abroad for trials.

In his maiden interview with the club, Kizza revealed that it’s his target to help the club go back to its glory days.

“I want to help the club to return to its glory days. The club is intent on achieving its objectives this year and I can not wait to get started with the lads,” he was quoted by the club’s official website.

“I feel happy to return home. I am happy that we made this happen. I thank the Coach, management, and everybody who has made this happen. This was a very easy decision for me to make,” he added.

Third stint at Lugogo

Kizza joined the club’s academy in 2015 and he graduated to the senior side in 2016. As part of the development scheme, he was sent on loan to Maroons where he proved he was ready for the big stage.

In January 2017, he was recalled by KCCA and the management awarded his a three-year and half-employment contract before going pro. 

In the middle of the 2022/23 season, Kizza returned to Lugogo for the second stint on a six-month short-term deal before he left in July this year.

On Thursday, September 21, he made a deadline transfer deal returning to Lugogo sealing the third return of the roving left back to Lugogo.

• FUFA Big League | Results 
• Thursday, September 21, 2023
• Booma FC 1-1 Jinja North United

Jinja North United came from down to register a 1-1 draw against Booma FC in the FUFA Big League at the Masindi Stadium on Thursday evening.

The game got the 2023/24 Big League campaign underway and the party kicked off in Masindi.

After capitalizing from Jinja North’s clumsy defending, Dickson Niwamanya placed the hosts in the driving seat with a delightful finish by the forward’s weak foot. 

The visitors made quick attacks in search of an immediate response but Booma’s goalkeeper Aslam Muhindo Mahango was quick off the line on two occasions.

Nicholas Luzige forced Booma’s Muhindo into a reflex save as he witnessed his hard shot finger-tipped out for a corner kick.

In the 50th minute, Bronson Nsubuga leveled matters after he smashed a rebound after Salim Huud’s effort was blocked by goalkeeper Muhindo.

Quick-footed forward Nsubuga had a chance to give Jinja North the lead but lost possession thanks to Dickson Mataama’s challenge after remaining with a goalkeeper to beat.

In the next game, Booma FC will travel to St George Arena as they visit Kaaro Karungi on Sunday, October 1 while Jinja North will host Police FC at Kyabazinga Stadium Bugembe on Saturday, September 30.

How they lined up

Booma FC XI: Aslamu Muhindo (GK), Jonathan Muteesa, Douglas Kizza, Arnold Sserunjongi, Dickson Niwamanya, John Wesley Kisakye, Amos Muwonge, Allan Lyazi Mugalu, Muhammed Kasirye, Richard Enjama, John Bosco Sempijja

Jinja North XI: Mutwalib Mugolofa (GK), Samuel Mwanje, Umaru Kyeyune, Musa Yonah Kizza, Lawrence Nduga, Bronson Nsubuga, Huud Salim, Nicholas Luzige, Derrick Basoga, Joseph Wanja, Johnson Ssenyonga

• Uganda Premier League | Results
• Thursday, September 21, 2023
• Vipers SC 2-0 Arua Hill SC

Vipers SC maintained their perfect start to the 2023-24 StarTimes Uganda Premier League season with the second victory in as many played games.

Vipers registered a 2-0 victory against Arua Hill SC at St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende on Thursday night.

In the seventh minute, Salem Ekbad jumped highest to meet Bright Anukani’s corner kick but his attempt went inches wide.

Moments later, Richard Enyama made a stunning save to deny Yunus Sentamu from close range. Sentamu got onto Milton Karisa’s cutback but failed to give Vipers the lead.

Livingstone Mulondo gave Vipers the lead with a powerful header that found the back of the net. The defender made a good run to perfectly connect with Ashraf Mandela’s well-weighed cross.

Abubaker Lawal got onto the scoresheet with a stunning finish. It was a team play after Anukani and Sentamu combined to see off Arua Hill in a snap-shot moment.

The second half was slower than the first as both sides struggled to match the earlier set pace.

Lawal fouled Frank Kalanda at the penalty arc and Arua Hill was awarded a free kick in a promising place. Gadafi Wahab curled it smartly but Jack Komakech was quick to palm it away.

Both sides made changes to introduce fresh legs in the park but the sloppy play hardly changed as both sides failed to take away their chances.

The victory meant Vipers took the summit of the log with six points in two games played in the 2023/24 UPL campaign.

Next on the menu, Vipers SC will be on the road to play Mbarara City at Kakyeka Stadium.

How they lined up

Vipers SC XI: Jack Komakech (GK), Ashraf Mandela, Isa Mubiru, Isa Mubiru, Livingstone Mulondo, Patrick Mbowa, Murushid Juuko, Salem Ekbad, Abubakar Lawal, Milton Karisa, Bright Anukani, Yunus Sentamu

Arua Hill SC XI: Richard Enyama (GK), Keperi Jafar, John Rogers, Geriga Atendele, Sali Musa, Denis Andama, Frank Kalanda, Regan Mpande, Ibrahim Musa, Nelson Mandela, Gadafi Wahab

Uganda Cranes left-back Mustafa Kizza has been unveiled at KCCA FC as their latest addition.

Reports earlier indicated that Kizza was moving to Vipers SC but the former Kibuli SS graduate made a late and dramatic switch.

In a well-crafted video, Kizza expressed his loyalty and love for the Lugogo-based side.

“Amidst the wanderlust that filled my lust, there was always one truth,” the left-back started.

“No matter how far we roam, there is no place like home. For home after all is where my heart belongs,” he added.

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The announcement comes hours after their arch-rivals, Vipers had announced KCCA FC graduate Allan Okello in a deal that left many wowed.

Kizza left the club in June after concluding a six-month deal where he failed to live up to expectations.

KCCA will play their first game in the league against BUL FC at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru on Saturday, September 23.