Uganda Premier League side SC Villa announced the signing of defender Gavin Kizito.

Kizito returns to a side he captained in the 2021/22 campaign before going professional.

After putting pen to paper, the defender could not hold back his excitement.

“Villa is a club that has a special place in my heart,” Kizito revealed.

“I am overwhelmed by the welcoming messages from everyone at the club. I cannot wait to play for SC Villa when the season kicks off,” he added.

“I am looking forward to reaching our desired goals as a team, and I hope we have a successful season ahead.”

Last season Villa was on top of the log till witnessing a painful shift in things and they finished third in one of their best campaigns in recent years.

A lot has changed including playing and coaching staff but the 16-time record champions of the league will seek to repeat last season’s success or even make it better.

Their season will get underway on Friday, September 15 as they host league newbies Kitara FC at Muteesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku.

Uganda Martyrs University forward Ivan Agamile has revealed that their target is nothing but to defend their title.

The Nkozi-based side are the defending champions of the University Football League and according to Agamile, they plan to retain their accolade.

While talking to MTN Sports the forward revealed how they plan to achieve the set target.

“Our target is to defend the championship,” Agamile told MTN Sports after their victory against Bugema University.

In the opening game of the 2023/24 campaign, The Saints registered a 3-1 victory against Bugema University at the Nkozi Main grounds.

“I have managed to score while my colleague (Akbar) Ssetongo scores a brace. We want to take a game at a time but have it at the back of our heads that we want to win big,” he added.

“Our coach has beseeched us to take every game crucial so that we easily go out of the group with maximum points.

“We need to win the trophy and pay back the support from the institution. We have most of the things needed so we are fully contented,” he concluded.

Group A will continue on Friday as Kabale University welcomes the University of Kisubi on Friday, September 15.

UMU’s next game is against Kisubi on Thursday, September 28 while Bugema will host Kabaale on Sunday, October 1.

• Uganda University League | Results
• Tuesday, September 12, 2023
• Uganda Martyrs University 3-1 Bugema University

Uganda Martyrs University registered a 3-1 victory against Bugema University in the University Football League at Nkozi on Tuesday.

In the fourth minute, Sanny Kaija set up Moses Okello but the resultant effort was powerful though could not find the target.

Four minutes later, there was a loss of concentration in the Uganda Martyrs’ backline losing possession to Eric Sawa however his shot went wide.

In the 13th minute, Vicent Masumbuko struck a powerful effort from a freekick as Bugema’s custodian Ronald Kalungi hit the pole trying to save the ball.

In the 23rd minute, Moses Okello paved the way for Wijo Taban as Coach Eric Kisuze made the maiden change.

Ivan Agamile tapped Sanny Kaija’s delivery from close range to place the hosts into the lead.

Innocent Musuk came on for Fred Wamani in Bugema’s first change for Bugema University.

In the 46th minute, Akbar Ssentongo tapped home with a full stretch capitalising on Taban’s low delivery to set the lights on.

Ssentongo nearly found the third for the Saints through a long-range shot but went wide by a whisker.

In the 62nd minute, Kaija missed a clear-cut chance after Joseph Kayondo delivered a low hard cross into a dangerous area.

In the 76th minute, Sulaiman Ssentongo remained with a goalkeeper to beat but failed to find to bury Bugema’s best chance.

With seven minutes to full-time Sentongo completed his brace with a perfect header at the near-pole to seal the victory.

In added time Fred Wamani gave Bugema University a consolation from the 12-yard mark.

UMU XI: Saddam Okoboi (GK), Joseph Kayondo, Robert Kitabalwa, Vicent Masumbuko, Henry Tumusiime, Valentino Odoi, Calvin Peter Emayo, Akbar Ssentongo, Sanny Kaija, Ivan Agamile, Moses Okello

Bugema University XI: Ronald Kalungi (GK), Charles Kadaga, Denis Kimuli, Donald Wafula, Richard Emomer, Fred Wamani, Ssebale Swalaf, Eric Sawa, Sulaiman Ssentongo, Aziz Opio, Isaac Ssenyonja

Uganda Premier League side Kitara FC has completed the acquisition of forward Najib Yiga on a season-long loan deal.

Yiga completed the season-long deal with Vipers SC.

Yiga is a graduate of St. Mary’s and has joined the Hoima-based club as he seeks to regain his form.

He hardly gained quality playing time because of injuries but this season will give him a chance to get back into the fold.

He got straight to business after completing the deal and was part of the training session with the club at St John Bosco Seminary playground.

He has so far played two trial games. He came off the bench in the second half against Pajobi United and Buliisa FC.

Yiga has been part of the ranks from the U-20 and U-23 national teams proving a quality player he is.

The forward will seek to create a mark at Kitara FC as the league newbies chance huge ambitions in the Uganda Premier League

Player Profile

• Name: Najib Yiga
• D.O.B: 18/12/2002
• Strong Foot: Left
• Height: 5’9
• Position: Forward

Uganda Premier League Mbarara City will host their league games at Kakyeka Stadium.

The earlier communication from the league secretariat indicated that Mbarara City would host their games from Bombo Barracks, but that has since changed.

It will be great news to the newly promoted side who will be hosting their games from the den.

According to the letter, UPL CEO Benard Bainamani confirmed the new development.

“The secretariat is in receipt of a letter from FUFA indicating that Kakyeka Stadium has been approved to host the Uganda Premier League matches for 2023/24 season,” the document partly read.

“Accordingly, Mbarara City FC home matches will now be hosted at Kakyeka Stadium,” it added.

In the recent campaigns, Kakyeka has been a hard place for visiting sides which is a positive for Mbarara City who are assured of support from the home crowd.

On Friday, September 15, Mbarara will be hosting NEC FC as the 2023/24 league finally gets underway.

Uganda Premier League side SC Villa has announced the acquisition of versatile midfielder Elvis Ngonde.

Ngonde joins the Jogoo after spending a season at Jinja-based side Gadaffi FC.

According to the club’s official website, Ngode has been awarded a three-year employment contract keeping him at the club until 2026.

On arrival he said; “I am happy to join the Jogoos for the next three years.”

“I have been welcomed by everyone at the team and I have settled in well. SC Villa is a club that bases its roots on history and I am glad,” he added.

“I can only perform to my best to be part of the rich history. I just can not wait to see myself putting on the club jersey when the season begins.”

SC Villa will kick off the 2023/24 season against Kitara FC on Friday, September at Muteesa II Stadium.

Uganda Premier League side SC Villa have finally agreed terms with the forward Hakim Kiwanuka.

Reports indicate that Kiwanuka agreed to sign a three-year contract tying him to the club until 2026.

Since the departure of Charles Bbaale to Rwanda’s Rayon Sport, the Jogoo have been busy in the market looking for a suitable replacement.

The team had earlier acquired Denis Ojara but the lanky talisman suffered a nasty injury that will keep him out of action for quite a while.

Charles Lwanga was the immediate choice and the former Jogoo is back to the club to kick start from where his story with the historical club paused.

The acquisition of Kiwanuka means that SC Villa’s striking line will have Ivan Bogere, Lwanga and a new man into the fold.

His goal-scoring antics are not up for discussion having proved while at his former side Proline FC.

SC Villa will kickstart the 2023/24 campaign by hosting Kitara on Friday, September 15 at Muteesa II, Stadium.

Exciting Uganda Cranes midfielder Allan Okello has departed from Algerian side Paradou AC.

This comes shortly after completing his season-long loan at his boyhood club KCCA FC.

The decision was made public via a statement released on Monday morning.

“I want to express my gratitude to Paradou AC for the journey we have had together,” the statement partly reads.

“After careful consideration, we have mutually agreed to terminate my contract. This decision was not made lightly, and it comes after extensive reflection on both sides,” it added.

Merci Paradou AC 🙏🏿 pic.twitter.com/0AGuRUMyIM

— Allan Okello (@AllanOkello8) September 11, 2023

The announcement means Okello is a free agent who is eligible to join any club of his choice.

He joins the long queue of players who have failed to cement their stay in the Arab nations after flashing a lot of potential before the move.

Close sources indicate the player has a bad knee that requires surgery before further damage though Okello is yet to consent.

There are a number of teams chasing Okello’s signature and the National Champions Vipers are among those.

FUFA Big League side Lugazi FC has unveiled another forward named Samuel Ssemugugu.

Ssemugugu joins ‘The Leaders’ switching from Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) Football Club in the ongoing transfer window.

The announcement was made public via the club’s official website.

“We are thrilled to introduce our latest addition, striker Ssemugugu Samuel,” the statement partly read.

“He joins our ranks ahead of the highly anticipated 2023/24 season,” it added.

Ssemugugu has been awarded a two-year employment contract that will keep him at the club until 2025.

On joining he said; “Once I spoke to the manager, I knew that this environment would be perfect for my development.”

“I am incredibly excited by this opportunity to play here and I am determined to repay the faith that the club has shown in me,” he added.

He takes the number of the latest entrants to 10 in the ongoing transfer window.

• FUFA Drum 2023 | Results

• Tooro Province 0-1 Bunyoro Province

Jamil Kisutu was on target as Bunyoro registered a victory in the Empaako Derby.

Bunyoro Province registered a 1-0 victory against Tooro Province in the 2023 FUFA Drum game played at Huruma Playground, Kyegegwa Town.

It was a relieving victory for Bunyoro victory who had travelled on a trip away from home.

After a 2-0 loss to Buganda Province at home, all that Bunyoro Province needed was a victory thus keeping their chances alive.

Its a successive loss for Tooro Province who just fell to the hands of Kitaara FC in a 0-3 friendly game.