The FUFA Competitions Department has postponed the clash between KCCA FC and URA FC.

The two sides were set to play in the FUFA Super 8 semi-finals that were scheduled for Sunday, August 20, 2023.   

The announcement was made via FUFA’s official just a few hours after URA gaffer Sam Timbe was announced dead.

“FUFA Competitions Department has postponed the FUFA Super 8 semi-final match between KCCA FC and URA FC that was meant to be played on Sunday, August 20, 2023,” the statement partly read.

“The decision was made to allow URA FC and the entire football honour and pay their last respects to coach Sam Timbe who passed on today (Saturday) afternoon,” it added.

URA announced the sudden happening after he passed away while being taken to Nakasero Hospital for further check-ups.

According to FUFA, a new date for the clash will be confirmed later after discussions.

“We continue to send our commiserations to the family, friends, URA FC and the football fraternity at large,” the statement concluded.

Uganda Premier League side Wakiso Giants have confirmed the acquisition of Bashir Asiku as their latest signing in the ongoing transfer window.

Asiku joined the Purple Sharks shortly after he was released by national champions Vipers SC where he was deemed to be a surplus.

The long-awaited announcement was made on Saturday via the club’s social media handles.

“Ladies and gentlemen, he is here and he is a purple. Welcome Bashir Asiku,” the statement read.

Asiku is another defender that flashed stints of potential while growing through St Mary’s Secondary School but failed to live up to the desired standards.

The defender has been awarded an employment contract of two years that will see him as a purple shark until 2025.

He has previously played for the national sides at the level of U-17 and U-20.

In the centre-back position, he will fight for a place with Apollo Kagogwe and Ambrose Arinda.

Wakiso Giants have so far announced Baker Lukoya, Samson Kigozi, Blanchar Mulumba, Mark Nsubaga, and Muhammad Ssenoga ahead of the 2023/24 campaign.

CAF Women Champions League Qualifiers

Kampala Queens 1-1 CBE FC

Zainah Nandede scored late as Kampala Queens and CBE shared spoils in a one-all draw at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru on Friday.

It was the second time for Kampala Queens to drop points after earlier falling in a 2-1 loss to Burundi’s Buja Queens.

In the second minute, Loza Abera Geinore rounded off Kampala Queens goalkeeper Daisy Nakaziro before she tapped into an empty net.

Mesay Temesgen Tanga released a defense-splitting pass sighting Loza and CBE’s captain made no mistake from close range.

Twelve minutes later, Elizabeth Nakigozi delivered a darling cross into the area but Hasifah Nassuna was late hence missing a clear-cut chance.

Aregash Kalsa Tadese was a thorn in Kampala Queens’ defense line as her pace was too much to handle but her delivery was often weak.

Charles Samuel Nsaziro introduced Zainah Nandede to replace Rwadan forward Imanizabayo Florence creating more pace upfront.

Hadija Nandago and Shamirah Nalugya replaced Nassuna and Matama Damali.

Fazila Ikwaput nearly gave Kampala Queens a leveller after beating the goalkeeper but defender Berka Amare Dagne cleared her lines.

Kampala Queens came close once again but Catherine Nagadya and Nandago failed to communicate after Ikwaput set up searching the duo.

In the 76th minute, Loza released Medina Awol on the left flank who laid a cut back but the captain’s resultant effort went slightly above the frame.

The draw keeps CBE’s top of the log while Kampala Queens are second with four points having played three games.

How they lined up

Kampala Queens XI: Daisy Nakaziro (GK), Samalie Nakacwa, Sumaya Komuntale, Patricia Akiror, Lukiya Namubiru, Damali Matama, Shakira Nyinagahirwa, Hasifah Nassuna, Elizabeth Nakigozi, Fazila Ikwaput, Florence Imanizabayo

CBE FC XI: Bargena Tarikua (GK), Koak Nyabuonyi, Teizita Weldemeskel, Berka Amare, Kalsa Tadese, Senaf Wakuma, Aymeku Tadesse, Tanga Mesay, Nardos Getenet, Emebet Asfaw

• CAF Women Champions League
• Yei Joint Stars 2-0 FAD FC

Yei Joint Stars picked their maiden victory in the ongoing CAF Women’s Champions League Zonal qualifiers after falling in the opening clash.

Yei Joint Stars registered a 2-0 victory against FAD FC in the ongoing Zoanal Qualifiers at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru on Friday.

The game started at a slow pace as both sides struggled to find the right rhythm needed for the game that attracted low numbers.

It was a clash of wounded buffaloes since none of the sides had picked a point in their earlier outings on the green turf.

In the 13th minute, there was a mix-up in FAD’s backline before the goalkeeper Soubane Ahmed Omar threw the ball into her own net.

From there onwards, FAD tried to get back into the game but their fitness levels were so low they failed to run after the slowest of passes.

As the first stanza was looming, Yei Stars nearly extended the lead but FAD’s backline teamed up to lay a very strong block.

Just like it was in the first half, the game’s tempo grew in the last ten minutes of the game as FAD looked for a leveller while Yei Joint Stars were keeping their lead intact.

With a minute to the final whistle, Eunice Kilega found the back of the net thus doubling Yei Joint Stars’s lead and awarding them golden three points.

The victory takes them to three points levelled with Buja Queens and Kampala Queens who are at three points too.

• CAF Champions League | Preliminary Round
• Sunday, August 20, 2023
• Jwaneng Galaxy FC vs Vipers SC

Vipers SC head coach Leonard Neiva has named a 21-man squad ahead of the CAF Champions League clash against Jwaneng Galaxy FC.

The two sides are set to face off in the preliminary round clash at the Lobaste Sports Complex in Botswana on Sunday, August 20, 2023.

The development was put to the public on Thursday, August 17 via the club’s official website.

“Head coach has named a 21-man squad for our CAF Champions League preliminary round opener with Jwaneng Galaxy,” the statement partly read.

“The team will depart Entebbe International Airport in the wee hours of Friday morning aboard Ethiopian Airlines. They will have a stopover in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia before departing for Gaborone,” it added.

Among the notable absentees are Ivorian forward Desire Tety, midfielder David Bagoole and pacy winger Martin Kizza.

Defender Murushid Juuko and Brazilian holding midfielder Luiz Otavio Santos de Araujo aka Tinga are the other players who will not be travelling to Botswana.

The duo will miss the trip since Juuko has just recovered from a knee injury while Tinga is nursing an ankle injury.

Vipers SC Travelling Squad

Goalkeepers: Alfred Mudekereza, Fabien Mutombora, Denis Kiggundu.

Defenders: Patrick Mbowa, Livingstone Mulondo, Grant Matsiko, Richard Matovu, Hilary Mukundane, Isa Mubiru, Ashraf Mandela.

Midfielders: Abdu Lumala, Bright Anukani, Siraje Sentamu, Nzau Lutumba, Abdu Karim Watambala.

Forwards: Rodriguez Giancarlo, Yunus Sentamu, Milton Karisa, Mohamed Salem Ekbad, Abubakar Lawal, Fumador Asiwome.

The KCCA faithful and football fraternity is amazed with the football witnessed so far at KCCA FC thus registering two consecutive victories against Kenya’s Kakamega Boys and Wakiso Giants.

KCCA FC head coach Sergio Daniel Tragu is still yearning for development and says an improvement will be witnessed after every other game they play.

“There is still much we can do and we will improve each game we play,” Sergio was quoted by the club’s official website.

“This is the fourth week of pre-season and the lads are playing at a top level. I felt the lads are still nervous but I told them we need much better going forward,” he added.

Sergio emphasized how he and the squad can do a lot of things as a unit. The Portuguese gaffer has brought back the free flair style of football that is usually termed the ‘KCCA Way’.

However, he highlighted a few players that have so far stood out in proving to be a shoulder above the others.

“I am happy with Abu Mayanja. The young man is adapting well to senior football and developing steadily. He plays with a lot of confidence despite his age.

“I am also happy with Moses Waiswa and Joel Sserujongi who bring calmness in the midfield,” he concluded.

KCCA FC will face off with URA FC in the semifinals of the FUFA Super 8 on Sunday, August 20, 2023, at the MTN Omondi Stadium.

Ugandan striker Natasha Shirazi has signed for women’s Irish side Shelbourne FC after turning out for Italian side Venezia last season.

The Uganda Crested Cranes striker revealed to Xinhua that she has joined the Irish side. “I am happy to start a new challenge with Shelbourne FC,” said Shirazi.

Her goal is to excel in the League and the 2023 UEFA Women’s Champions League after being part of the Venezia team that lifted the Coppa Italia Serie C Femminile in June.

A statement on the Shelbourne FC website read; “Her adaptability and goalscoring prowess have earned her international recognition, with two caps for Uganda’s senior women’s team.

“With experience in diverse football environments, Shirazi is poised to be a key asset in Shelbourne FC’s attacking lineup as the side prepares for the UEFA Champions League.”

Shelbourne FC is placed in the same group as Cardiff City FC, FC Gintra and Glasgow City in the UEFA Women’s Champions League that kicks off next month.

Shirazi has previously also played for BSF, B.93, and Nordsjaelland in Denmark, Rayo Vallecano and La Solana in Spain, Maccabi Kishronot Hadera in Israel, and Besiktas in Turkey.

Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin Micho Sredojevic is optimistic that Uganda Cranes can qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023.

The Uganda Cranes are currently placed third in Group F of the AFCON qualifiers behind Algeria and Tanzania. Niger is at the bottom of the log.

After announcing the squad list on Monday ahead of the crucial qualifying match against Niger on September 7, coach Micho spoke to the media about the campaign.

He said Uganda Cranes have what it takes to beat Niger and hope Algeria can also defeat Tanzania.

“It is really very mathematical because we have 4 points and second-placed Tanzania have 7 points. But we shall make sure we do our part and also hope that Tanzania fails to win away to Algeria who have already qualified,” he said.

“The players must know that we are going for a very tough mission because this last match will determine our fate if we qualify for AFCON or not,” he added.

Micho is remembered for guiding Uganda Cranes to qualification for the 2017 AFCON in Gabon after 38 years . Uganda Cranes last played in the 2019 AFCON which was held in Egypt.

The AFCON 2023 will take place in Cote d’Ivoire between January 13 to February 11, 2024.

Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin Sredojevic has named a squad of 24 players for the Regional tour of Buganda.

The outfit will take part in encounters this weekend in Luweero at Kasana Ground on Saturday 19th August 2023.

The team will enter camp on Friday 18th August 2023 at Cranes Paradise Hotel, Kisasi before they embark on a journey to face regional select sides.

All the players summoned ply their trade in the local leagues and are seeking to make their mark on the top stage.

The Squad summoned:

1. Lukwago Charles-Unattached
2. Mutakubwa Joel-BUL FC
3. Maxwell Owachigu-Kitara FC
4. Okumu Rogers-Arua Hill SC
5. Mato Brian-NEC FC
6. Mwere Nicholas-BUL FC
7. Lutalo Umaru -SC Villa
8. Semakula Kenneth-SC Villa
9. Bayiga Patrick-Maroons FC
10. Kasozi Samson-Kitara FC
11. Otti Ronald-BUL FC
12. Mulambuzi Hamza-SC Villa
13. Kasonko George-BUL FC
14. Adriko Rogers-UPDF FC
15. Tembo Ibrahim-NEC FC
16. Ojok Darius-Maroons FC
17. Mugisha Rogers-UPDF FC
18. Bwambale Lazarus -Kitara FC
19. Kalyoowa Reagan-BUL FC
20. Kawawa Rashid-Arua Hill SC
21. Kamwesiga Jacob-Arua Hill SC
22. Omedi Denis-Kitara FC
23. Kawooya Andrew-Express FC
24. Oshaba Marvin-Express FC

CAF Women Champions League Qualifiers

• JKT Queens 1-0 New Generation

JKT Queens registered the second victory in as many games of the CAF Women Champions League Zonal Qualifiers to maintain positive momentum.

The Champions of Tanzania picked a 1-0 victory against Zanzibar’s New Generation in a game played at MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo on Wednesday.

The only but all-important goal was scored by Esther Mabanza to give JKT maximum points on the day.

The JKT Queens were the better side in the first stanza but failed to utilize their chances hence firing blanks by the end of the first 45 minutes.

Eleven minutes into the second stanza, Mabanza finally broke the deadlock to give JKT Queens a well-deserved lead after a long hunt.

It was a well-crafted goal since Mananza, hit the ball hard to guide it into the left bottom corner leaving New Generation’s goalkeeper Faraja Kimnola with no choice.

The result meant it was the second win for the JKT Queens having defeated AS Kigali 2-1 in their opening duel.

JKT will play Vihiga Queens of Kenya in their last game of Group B.

The top two sides of the group will go straight into the semifinals of the ongoing tournament where the ultimate victor will qualify for the Women CAF Champions League that will get underway in November later this year.

How they lined up

JTK Queens XI: Abass Najiat (GK), Hezron Happyness, Antony Anastazia, Christer Hohn Bahera, Ester Mabanza, Janeth Christopher, Joyce Fred Lema, Stumai Abdallah, Daniel Minja, Fatuma Makusanya

New Generation XI: Faraja Kimlola (Gk), Elizabeth Mpoma, Kaimu Maimuna, Asphat Johnston, Warda Mwinyi, Merry Joachim, Zuwena Tembeeni, Kalunde Otham, Amina Hemed, Husna Ayoub, Mwajuma Abillah