University Football League – Results

• Nkumba University 1-1 Kampala University
• Agg: 2-1

Nkumba University edged Kampala University in a two-legged University Football League semi-finals to seal a spot in the final.

Nkumba will then take on Uganda Christian University (UCU) in the final of the ongoing tournament that will be climaxing this month.

The development was sealed after a one-all draw at the Nkumba University playground on Tuesday afternoon.

Joshua Odeke fired the two-time champions ahead with a classic finish in the 35^th minute during the first stanza of the game.

It was a tense environment as the centre referee sent the two sides into the locker rooms with Kampala University in the driving seat.

Ishaque Balyawo levelled matters with a powerful header off Ismael Lubega’s well-weighed free kick three minutes into the second stanza.

The visitors did everything they could to try and reclaim the lead in the game but Nkumba’s backline stood firm and tall.

In the first leg, Nkumba secured a 1-0 victory thus walking into the final for the first time since 2016.

In 2016, they lost to today’s opponent 3-2 as the latter was clinching the second UFL title.

The final between Nkumba and UCU will take place on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at MTN Omondi Stadium in Lugogo.

Asaph Mwebaze has confirmed his departure from FUFA Big League side Mbale Heroes today Tuesday, April 2, 2024.

Mwebaze confirmed the development via his social media platforms on Tuesday morning.

“Mbale (Heroes) FC and I have mutually agreed to part ways. It has been a great experience with great expectations. The club is in a healthy position to attain promotion,” the statement reads.

“Thanks to the team, Chris Omony, Badru Chemisto, Wamududa, Madam Jessica, Magambo and the technical team at large,” he added.

The club is still silent about the development and it’s not yet clear why the two parties have chosen to part ways.

However, Mwebaze is a principled man who loves to have well-streamed proposals seeking for positive results.

The gaffer last worked with Bright Stars before he joined Mbale Heroes with the sole dream of helping them attain a slot in the top tier.

After playing 20 games, Mwebaze leaves the Eastern Giants in the third position with 35 points, five shy of log leaders Police FC.

UMEA Games 2024 | Girls Final

• Kawempe 2-0 Masaka SS

Agnes Nabukenya scored a brace as Kawempe Muslim beat Masaka SS in the girls’ football final on Monday, April 1, 2024.

Kawempe Muslim was the better side right from the start but were so wasteful in front of goal.

As the first stanza neared an end, Nabukenya’s prowess came into play as she broke the deadlock with a thrilling finish.

Later on Masaka SS were on the wrong side of the law as the ball went off one of the defender’s hand while in the box.

But Nabukenya failed to convert from the 12-yard mark as her attempt went wide of the frame thus keeping Masaka SS’s hopes high.

However, Nabukenya redeemed her name as she doubled Kawempe’s lead with a long-range strike towards the final minute of the duel.

The victory guided Kawempe to the podium as they successfully defended their prestigious title.

Nabukenya was also named the top scorer of the tournament as she managed to bag 26 goals, 14 of which were scored during the 24-0 victory against debutants Kabukunge Muslim.

Uganda Premier League –Results

• Bright Stars 4-0 Gaddafi

Bright Stars secured a 4-0 victory against Gaddafi in the Uganda Premier League encounter played at Kavumba Recreation Centre, Wakiso on Sunday.

It was a strong start from the hosts who committed several bodies upfront though Gaddafi’s backline stood firm.

In the 37^th minute, Nordin Bunjo was tripped in the area and the hosts were awarded a penalty.

Nelson Senkatuka stepped up on the occasion and converted the penalty from the 12-yard mark thus breaking the deadlock.

As Gaddafi fought to level matters, the hosts took the second gear thus grilling them in a second-half blitz.

Cleophus Fiat doubled Bright Stars’ lead with a long-range strike that got everyone on their feet applauding the fashion in which it was guided home.

With seven minutes to play, Frank Kizanyiro got Bright Stars’ third before Ssenkatuka put an icing on the cake in the 89^th minute.

It was a joyful day for Bright Stars as Gaddafi’s misery was compounded. Today’s loss means Gaddafi has conceded nine goals in two games.

The victory sends Bright Stars to the 10^th position on the log with 28 points from 22 games while Gaddafi is 13^th with 18 points having played a game less.

URA head coach David Obua says his side was unlucky in the game they lost 2-0 against Vipers in the Uganda Premier League on Saturday.

Despite falling to Vipers 2-0, the Tax Collectors had a great game weaving in a number of passes but failed to take away their chances in front of goal.

In the post-match conference, Obua stated that the game could easily go either way though they will now shift focus to the next opponent.

“We were unlucky yet again, not to go ahead of this one too. The game should have gone either way,” Obua stated before adding.

“I am always telling the boys, to be lucky you have to work harder than the opponent. These guys (Vipers) were in the back kicking balls. They’re the champions, they’ve got more quality players and you would expect that they should have played a better game than us,” he added.

“Generally am happy with the boys. We didn’t change our style of play, regardless of what pressure that was surrounding us, we kept on playing. We won’t give up and we shall come back again.”

The gaffer also commended the officiating for being fair and giving the game the required attention thus blaming the loss on the opposition’s lack of concentration.

The winless run for URA extends to four games across all competitions. They lie eighth on the log with 31 points after 22 games.

Next on the log, URA will visit Express on Saturday, April 6 at Muteesa II Stadium in Wankulukuku. 

SC Villa registered a hard-fought 2-1 victory against Mbarara City in the Uganda Premier League at Muteesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku on Saturday.

It was a thrilling victory since it sent Villa into the third position on the log with 39 points gathered from 20 games.

In the pre-match conference, Lutalo revealed that they hardly staged a deserving first half but were able to return in the second half with a lot of urge to see the work done.

“I thank the team for the great fight made to see that all points belong to us,” Lutalo stated shortly after the final whistle.

“We had not a so good first half but we came back with the hunger to secure a win which we did. We are now looking towards the games up front. I thank the fans for the turn-up,” he added.

It was a close encounter from the start though SC Villa edged Mbarara City taking away two of the many chances created in front of goal.

Lutalo fired the home side ahead in the 21^st minute through a free kick. The agile midfielder’s free-kick was perfectly guided into the back of the net after Diego Missi Semugera was fouled at the edge of the box.  

However, Mbarara City levelled matters through Henry Kitegenyi after Villa’s custodian Jean Braddy Wokorach failed to deal with the delivery.

Kiwanuka regained Villa’s lead in the 69^th minute after connecting with Joseph Kafumbe’s well-weighed delivery.

Next on the menu, Villa will be on the road to face off with Busoga United on Thursday, April 31, 2023, at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.

Uganda Premier League | Results

• URA 0-2 Vipers
• SC Villa 2-1 Mbarara City

Vipers secured a 2-0 victory against URA in the Uganda Premier League encounter at MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo on Saturday.

The victory sealed the Vipers’ double against the Tax Collectors. Surprisingly both games ended 2-0 and the Vipers were on the winning side for the two games.

Moses Waiswa and Karim Watambala scored the two goals as Vipers bagged maximum points under the floodlights.

Waiswa fired the visitors home with a well-curled effort after being set up by Allan Okello in the third minute of the game.

Alfred Mudekereza made a stunning save finger-tipping away Joshua Lubwama’s glancing freekick in the 12th minute.

In the 28th minute, Isa Mubiru swung in a well-weighed delivery but Eric Kambale’s touch went inches wide of the frame.

Six minutes to the hour mark, Okello came close as his curler sailed inches wide an excellent build-up from the visitors.

Watambala doubled Vipers’ lead with a well-taken freekick in the 87th minute putting an end to URA’s attempt to come back in the tight duel.

Vipers move fourth on the log with 38 points in 20 games while URA is eighth with 31 points having played two games more.

Elsewhere, SC Villa registered a 2-1 victory against Mbarara City in a UPL duel that was played at Muteesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku.

Villa is third with 39 points in 20 games while Mbarara is 10th with 27 points in 21 games.

Uganda Premier League | Results

• Kitara 0-0 BUL
• Wakiso Giants 1-0 NEC

Kitara was held by BUL in a goalless draw in the Uganda Premier League match that was played at Masindi Municipality Stadium on Friday evening.

The Royals failed to extend their gap at the summit as they were stopped by second-placed BUL.

Kitara’s custodian Chrispas Kusiima was forced into a save by Ronald Otti from close range in the 17th minute.

BUL’s custodian Joel Mutakubwa kept his side in the game after making a quick run to intercept Paddy Muhumuza’s through pass to Denis Omedi.

Omedi’s touch was too heavy as he tried to tee up Jude Ssemugabi and the hosts put to waste a cut-clear chance in the final minutes of the first stanza.

Eleven minutes into the second stanza, Omedi’s powerful effort went narrowly wide of the frame as the hosts kept knocking.

In the final minutes of the game, both sides made changes but the score remained intact.

Kitara is still on top of the log with 44 points while BUL is second after playing 22 games.

Elsewhere, Wakiso edged NEC in a 1-0 victory in the UPL game that was played at Kabaka Kyabaggu on Friday.

Kenneth Kimera’s goal in the 80th minute was the difference as the home side bagged maximum points.

NEC lies third on the log with 37 points while Wakiso Giants are 11th with 26 points in 22 games.

Uganda Premier League | Fixture

• Kitara vs BUL – 4 PM
• Wakiso Giants vs NEC – 4 PM

Kitara will be hosting BUL in an epic Uganda Premier League showpiece at Masindi Municipal Stadium on Friday.

The Royals have been in stellar form ascending to the summit of the log with 43 points after playing 21 games.

BUL has suffered a challenging run losing two games on a bounce and they will be out to put an end to the losing streak.

In the pre-match conference, BUL head coach Abbey Kikomeko revealed that they have rectified their mistakes and will soon get back to winning ways.

“The boys are in good shape. We have rectified our mistakes after losing our previous two games against UPDF and SC Villa (respectively),” he stated.

“I think we shall put up a totally different performance in the game. Come rain or sunshine, we shall get the three points in Masindi,” he added.

BUL will miss the services of Douglas Muganga and Mathew Tayo Odong who are injured while they will equally have smiles for the return of defenders Nicholas Mwere and Walter Ochora.

On the other hand, Kitara also welcomed back Frank ‘Zaga’ Tumwesigye and Brian Aheebwa who missed the game against URA.

Uganda Premier League | Results

• KCCA 4-1 Busoga United
• Maroons 2-0 Express

KCCA extended their impressive run with yet another convincing victory against Busoga United in the Uganda Premier League encounter played on Thursday.

In the game played under the lights at MTN Omondi Stadium, KCCA secured a 4-1 victory in the one-sided encounter.

Saidi Mayanja (brace), Arafat Usama and Filbert Obenchan scored for KCCA while Isaac Isinde pulled back one for the visitors.

KCCA’s skipper Obenchan nodded the hosts ahead as he guided Mayanja’s corner kick into the back of the net.

Mayanja doubled KCCA’s lead with a touch that completed a well-worked team goal though Etienne Katenga set up the agile midfielder.

At halftime, KCCA had a comfortable 2-0 lead and it looked like a game done on the day.

Mayanja completed a personal brace with a simple touch to convert Usama’s cutback five minutes into the second half.

Usama extended the hosts lead to four. The quick forward’s high press paid off as he forced Busoga’s backline into an error before he slotted the ball home.

Isinde later found Busoga United’s consolation after KCCA failed to clear their lines.

The victory sends KCCA into the seventh position on the log with 32 points while Busoga United are 14th with 17 points.

Next on the menu, KCCA will be on the road to face Gaddafi on Friday, April 5 while Busoga will host SC Villa two days later.