Goalkeeper Simon Tamale staged yet another stunning show as Rayon Sport found its place in the finals.

In normal time, Rayon Sport and AS Kigali played to a two-all draw in the semifinals of the RNIT Savings Cup at Ngoma Stadium.

Just after the kickoff whistle, Eid Abakar Mugadam opened the scoring for AS Kigali.

With five minutes to conclude the first stanza, Jean Bosco Akayesu levelled matters.

In the 75th minute, Aime Ntirushwa gave AS Kigali the lead for the first time in the game.

At the death of the game, Eid Abakar Mugadam set up Musa Esenu who scored a late equalizer to send the match into penalties.

Tamale came off the bench to replace Bonheur Hategekimana so as to handle the assignment of penalties.

Rayon Sports will play Kiyovu in the final having ousted Etoile de I’Est on penalties after a one-all draw.

Uganda Cranes attacking midfielder Ibrahim Kasule is confident that they will be victors by the end of the clash against Niger.

The two sides face off in the AFCON 2023 qualifiers slated for Thursday, September 7 at the Grand Stadium of Marrakech, Morocco.

“I am sure that with God we shall make it to the upcoming AFCON tournament,” Kasule said shortly after the Wednesday morning training.

“I am happy to join the team. I am glad to represent my country. The mood in the camp is high. The players and coaches are all well-prepared for the game,” he added.

“We are ready to do the best for the country. We shall put in a shift to see that we go for AFCON because it’s our main target.”

Algeria still tops Group F with 15 points, Tanzania comes second with seven, Uganda third with four while Niger sits fourth with two.

It will be yet another time among the many when Uganda Cranes’ last qualification game is a matter of life and death.

As Uganda fights to bag a minimum of three points they will also be on their knees praying that the group’s runaway leader Algeria beats Tanzania.

• Busoga Kingdom Football | Results
• Buzaya 0-0 Butembe
• Bukono 1-2 Bugweri

Buzaya and Butembe counties played to a goalless stalemate in a clash played at Kasambira Church of Uganda Primary School playground.

Buzaya’s quick winger Collins Wakowera kept Butembe’s backline busy but failed to guide the ball into the back of the net.

Buzaaya kept getting close but Butembe’s defender Isa Balaba on several times cleared his lines to keep his side in the game.

In the second half, Andrew Likalu’s effort bounced off the frame as Butembe’s fans were left frustrated after witnessing their cut-clear chance go to waste.

In the other encounter, Bugweri edged Bukono in a 2-1 victory at Ivukula Subcounty Playground in Namutumba District.

The visitors, Bugweri, took the lead in the 33rd minute after Alivi Gavamukulya guided the ball into the back of the net.

The home fans failed to control their emotions thus walking onto the field of play in a demonstration before the officials ensured order.

In the 45th minute, William Kivayo restored parity as he pulled back Bukono into the game.

Bashir Ouma was the hero of the day after curling home a freekick to restore Bugweri’s one-goal lead.

Uganda Senior Women’s Football National Team head coach Ayub Khalifa Kiyingi has called up 36 players ahead of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) Qualifiers.

In Uganda’s way to WAFCON, lies Algeria in the first round of the qualifiers.

The two sides will face in a two-legged clash to see who goes to play WAFCON next year.

Uganda will be home for the first leg on Saturday, September 16 at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.

The return leg will be played in the city of Algiers a week later.

After playing at the continental level last year in Morocco, Uganda will attempt to repeat the achievement come next year.

The winner between the two sides will play the victor between Burundi and Ethiopia at the final stage of the qualification.

Crested Cranes Provisional Squad

Goalkeepers
Ruth Aturo (Vihiga Queens FC, Kenya), Vanessa Edith Karungi (FC Nordsjaelland, Denmark), Daisy Nakaziro(Kampala Queens FC, Uganda), Sharon Kaidu (Uganda Martyrs Ladies FC, Uganda)

Defenders
Jolly Kobusinge (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC, Uganda), Asia Nakibuuka (Kampala Queens FC, Uganda), Sumaya Komuntale (Kampala Queens FC,Uganda), Samalie Nakacwa (Kampala Queens FC, Uganda), Shakira Nankwanga (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC, Uganda), Shadia Nankya (UCU Lady Cardinals FC, Uganda), Bridget Nabisaalu (UCU Lady Cardinals FC, Uganda), Dorcus Lwalisa ( Olila High School WFC, Uganda), Patricia Akiror (Kampala Queens FC, Uganda), Desire Katisi Natooro (She Kataka FC, Uganda), Aisha Nantongo (Aalborg BK, Denmark)

Midfielders
Joan Nabirye (FK Minsk, Belarus), Phiona Nabbumba (B93 FC, Denmark), Phionah Nabulime (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC, Uganda), Josephine Nandigire (Makerere University WFC, Uganda), Ritica Nabbosa (Simba Queens FC, Tanzania), Shakirah Nyinagahirwa (Kampala Queens FC, Uganda), Shamirah Nalugya (Kampala Queens FC, Uganda), Hasifah Nassuna (Kampala Queens FC, Uganda), Hadijah Nandago (Kampala Queens FC, Uganda), Rhoda Nanziri (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC, Uganda), Tracy Jones Akiror (AFC Ann Arbor, USA)

Forwards
Fazila Ikwaput (Kampala Queens FC, Uganda), Sandra Nabweteme (Kdz. Ereğli Belediye Spor, Turkey), Fauzia Najjemba (ZFK Dynamo Moscow, Uganda), Joanita Ainembabazi (Simba Queens FC, Tanzania), Catherine Nagadya (Kampala Queens FC, Uganda), Elizabeth Nakigozi (Kampala Queens FC, Uganda), Anita Namata (Vihiga Queens FC, Kenya), Amina Nababi (Rines SS WFC, Uganda), Margaret Kunihira (Kampala Queens FC, Uganda), Viola Nambi (Pomigliano FC, Italy)

FUFA Big League side Lugazi Football Club has unveiled youngster Alvin Birungi.

Birungi joins Lugazi switching from Kampala Regional League side Ntinda United FC.

The pacy and agile forward was awarded with a three-year employment contract with an option to extend further.

Birungi shared his ambitions with MTN Sports, making it clear that he wants to cement his name on the big stage.

“I am glad that God has given me a chance to play on a much better stage than before,” he said.

“I will do all it takes to see that we perform and as a team, I believe we can qualify for the top-tier league. We have quality players at the club and am longing to learn from them and become better,” he added.

While at Ntinda United last season, Birungi scored seven goals and made five assists to guide his side to the fourth position on the Kampala Region log.

Lugazi will attempt to chase the ticket into the Uganda Premier League having finished fifth in the just concluded campaign.

Birungi’s arrival provides coach William Kyeswa with more options upfront and also adds pace and quality to his squad ahead of a busy campaign.

Former KCCA Football Club player and coach Jackson Mayanja is one of the latest additions to the new board.

Mayanja is arguably one of the finest talents to have donned the KCCA jersey and being on the governing body of the club is a great honour to the legend.

The other notable addition is Paul Mugabe who replaces Makindye Municipality Mayor Ali Kasirye Mulyanyama.

Mulyanyama’s exit is reported to be a result of his conflict with Kampala City Mayor Elias Lukwago.

In a statement released by KCCA FC, the club confirmed they have a nine-member governing body that was appointed last week.

“In its (KCCA) sitting of 31st August 2023, under minute No. KCCA/17/73/2023, the authority council approved the aforesaid save for the Vice Chairperson Aggrey Ashaba, who has been referred back to the Authority for scrutiny,” a communication from the Lord Mayor read.

The position of Vice Chairperson will remain vacant till talks between the authority and Ashaba come to an end.

The board will be led by Engineer Andrew Sserujongi Mukiibi who replaces Martin Ssekajja.

According to Sserunjogi, he has three priorities under his tenure. He yearns to complete the stadium, increase the fanbase, and also attract higher club sponsorships.

The new KCCA FC board members are;

1. Eng. Sserunjogi Andrew Mukiibi – Chairperson
2. His Worship Paul Mugambe – Mayoral Representative
3. Hon. Jeremiah Keeya Mwanje – Authority Councilor
4. Hon. Nusifa Nakato – Authority Councillor
5. Mr. Peter Kibazo – Fans’ Representative
6. Mr. Ivan Kiirya – KCCA Treasury/Accountant
7. Mr. Tom Lwanga – Club Legend
8. Mr. Jackson Mayanja – Club Legend
9. Mr. Joseph Kirimanyi – KCCA Auditor

After the completion of FUFA Super 8, KCCA Football Club finished third after edging rivals SC Villa in a 3-2 victory.

During the post match presser, KCCA FC head coach Sergio Traguil revealed thats it’s early to draw conclusions but rather support and be patient with the boys.

“It takes time to change a number of things more so if they are used but they are getting better day by day and it’s crucial we stick to the plan.

“If I wanted to just win games then I would just put two strikers kick the ball and run after it. It would be too easy for me but it’s not for me. I want to win and with quality. However, that takes time,” Traguil said.

The Portugues gaffer stressed the need to plan for what lies ahead since it matters most to the club and its faithful.

“The most important thing is to have the boys ready for the things that are coming ahead. We have the Super Cup ahead of us, the CAF Confederation group stages and also preparing for the league.

“We still have a task of preparing the boys in different systems. We should always have a plan B and Part C from A. Being KCCA, we need to think about winning but every competition will have only one winner.”

Sergio revealed that it’s a bit frustrating that they failed to win FUFA Super 8 but now the main target will be winning the League title.

“It’s a bit frustrating that we finished third but we shall keep preparing for the things ahead. The main target is winning the league. We have changed the mentality, methodology and system so it will take time,“ he concluded.

KCCA will be taking on Vipers SC in the FUFA Super Cup before the start of the 2023/24 season.

Uganda Premier League side KCCA FC is set to name Andrew Sserunjogi as the new club chairperson.

Sserunjongi will be replacing Martin Ssekajja who has reportedly thrown in the towel at the Lugogo based club.

According to a source that spoke to New Vision, the chairman Ssekajja left KCCA and so there is need to replace him with someone in the authority.

“When Martin (Ssekajja) left KCCA, there was no way he could continue working as chairman,” the source said.

“Remember, the chairperson is the accounting officer of the club so he is supposed to liaise with the authority,” the source added.

“To be chairperson in the club does not mean you will run it. There structures put in place like the secretariat headed by the CEO who runs day to day activities of the club.”

“Even when Martin joined the club, he was not in the football circle but he managed to deliver,” it concluded.

The new chairperson will have an assignment to steer the club back to winning ways since there trophy drought has stretched to four years.

They also seek to go back to the continental stage and they are a two-legged affair away from the mark.

However, he will also be required to see that the MTN Omondi Stadium gets completed after a slow flow of the construction process.

• FUFA Super 8 | Final
• URA FC 0(1)-0(3) BUL FC

Joel Mutakubwa came off the bench in the final minute of the game and saved three of URA FC’s penalties to help BUL win the FUFA Super 8.

After a goalless draw, BUL registered a 3-1 penalty shootout victory against URA FC in the final played at the MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo on Sunday.

It was a slow start for both teams as they struggled to find the required rhythm for the final.

None of the two teams weaved together a sensible number of passes but rather skied the ball all through.

URA FC’s first chance came in the 25th minute after Ivan Ahimbisibwe set up Joshua Lubwama but the resultant effort went over the frame by inches.

In the 34th minute, Ahimbisibwe climbed highest to node Enock Walusimbi’s lofted cross but he directed it far from the target.

Saidi Keni made a stunning save to deny Ahimbisibwe as URA kept knocking on BUL’s door with five minutes to play in the first stanza.

In the 62nd minute, Jerome Kirya’s curling ball was finger-tipped away by URA’s custodian Denis Otim.

The second half was reminiscent of the first as there were no threatening attacks on either side as they both looked comfortable with the scoreline.

In the final minute of the game, Walusimbi tripped Joel Madondo in the dangerous area but the centre referee denied BUL what looked like a clear penalty.

After a barren stalemate, the centre referee sent the match into penalties.

BUL’s penalties were converted by Lawrence Tezikya, Jerome Kirya, and Joel Mutakubwa as Ronald Otti missed

Joshua Lubwama was the only URA to convert from the 12-yard mark as Sharipf Kimbowa, Hudu Mulikyi, and Nicholas Kabonge all missed.

FUFA Super 8 | Classification Game

• SC Villa 2-3 KCCA FC

KCCA FC edged SC Villa 3-2 in the FUFA Super 8 classification game played at MTN Omondi Stadium on Sunday to finish third.

It was a five-goal thriller as KCCA FC finished third in the game which attracted a huge crowd.

In the 21st minute, KCCA FC took the lead through Usama Arafat’s quick response into an empty net.

Ashraf Mugume’s well-weighed freekick caused trouble as SC Villa’s goalkeeper Norman Angufidru who tried to palm away but the ball sailed across the goal line.

With five minutes to play in the first stanza, Mujuzi was the saviour of KCCA as he shielded the ball in the dangerous area before Derrick Ochan collected the remains.

On the other side, KCCA made a quick transition before they witnessed Usama’s tap-in rattle off the frame.

In the 59th minute, SC Villa levelled the matters through David Owori from the 12-yard mark.

Five minutes later, Usama restored KCCA’s lead with a picture-perfect strike into the top corner of the net.

In the 69th minute, Mugume made it three with a crispy finish after being set up Usama in style.

There was a moment of madness in KCCA’s defence and Charles Lwanga was quick to respond and headed home as Mujuzi watched.

Johnson Odong found the back of the net but the assistant referee raised the flag citing an infringement on KCCA’s goalkeeper.

SC Villa were the best in the final minutes of the game but failed to guide the ball into the back of the net.