Uganda Cranes midfielder Shafik Kagimu has completed a move to Macedonian side, FK Rabotnichki.

Kagimu joins FK Rabotnichki after a short stint with Kenya’s Gor Mahia. While in Kenya, the midfielder helped them with the 20th league title.

Kagimu spent seven years at URA FC before he decided to take on a professional stint after being rumoured to have fallen out with the club management.

He joins Halid Lwaliwa who earlier switched to FK Bregalnica Stip in the Macedonian First League.

Kagimu has played at all levels of the national team including U-20, U-23 before he made his senior debut back in 2017.

For the club level, he has previously played for Zebra FC, Kampala Junior Team, URA FC, and Gor Mahia

• CAF Women Champions League Qualifiers
• CBE FC 8-0 FAD FC

Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE) FC thumped Forces Armmes Djiboutiennes (FAD) FC 8-0 in demolishing victory.

It was the second victory for the Ethiopian side in the ongoing CAF Women’s Champions League Qualifiers at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru on Tuesday.

Senaf Denise nearly put CBE FC ahead but the FAD FC goalkeeper was equal to the challenge to deny the forward a goal-bound chance in the 15th minute.

Fifteen minutes later, Senaf finally guided the ball into the net to open the goal-scoring party on the green turf before Seneth Tadesse doubled the lead two minutes later.

In the last five minutes of the first stanza, Getnate Nardos and captain Loza Abera widened the lead after scoring in the 42nd and 43rd minutes respectively.

The centre referee sent both sides into the long break while CBE had a whooping lead by four goals to nil.

Eight minutes into the second stanza, Areseget Birra scored the fifth after curling home into the top right corner capitalising on Abera’s delivery.

Seneth found herself in the perfect place to tap home off a rebound, it was the second for the forward and the sixth for the team.

Second-half substitute, Harriet Odong beat her marker before she released a powerful effort thus making it seven.

In the last minute of the game, Odong tapped into an empty hitting the last nail into FAD’s coffin who looked so poor all through the game.

The cricket score victory means CBE have six points hence leading Group A after Matchday Two.

• CAF Women Champions League Qualifiers
• Kampala Queens 1-2 Buja Queens

Kampala Queens fell to Buja Queens 2-1 in a CAF Women Champions League Zonal Qualifier played at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru on Tuesday.

The Queens of Soccer will now switch focus to the two remaining games as they seek to qualify out of the group if they are to keep their chance of qualifying for the continental stage.

Margret Kunihira tried her luck from a distance with a powerful effort but he failed to find the target in the eighth minute.

In the 21st minute, Topister Sifuma effortlessly nodded home Elizabeth Wambui’s lofted cross thus placing Buja Queens into the lead.

Six minutes later Shakira Nyinagahira cut back in front of the goal searching for Hasifa Nassuna but Buja’s Emeliana Isaya cleared her line.

Kampala Queens goalkeeper Daisy Nakaziro gave away the ball but Wambui failed to find the target with an empty at her disposal.

Right at the start of the second half, Catherine Nagadya forced Buja Queen’s custodian Monica Karambu into a save for Kampala Queens’ corner kick.

Karambu was at it again as he palmed away Hassifa Nassuna’s venomous shot. Kampala Queens committed bodies as they continued to search for a leveller.

Seven minutes into the second stanza, Situma completed a brace. Nakaziro saved the forward’s earlier header but Situma scored on the rebound.

Shakira Nyinagahirwa nearly gave the hosts a consolation but her header hardly found the target even after beating the goalkeeper.

In the 83rd minute, Elizabeth Nakigozi halved Kampala Queens’ deficit with a powerful freekick that left goalkeeper Karambu stranded.

It will be the first loss for Samuel Nsanziro’s troops who won their opening game.

How they lined up

Kampala Queens XI: Daisy Nakaziro (Gk), Samalie Nakacwa, Sumaya Komuntale, Asia Nakibuuka, Lukiya Namubiru, Zainah Namuleme, Hasifah Nasuna, Shamirah Nalugya, Shakira Nyinagahirwa, Fazila Ikwaput, Margret Kunihira

Buja Queens XI: Monica Karambu (Gk), Ally Nguruwe, Lydia Okoth, Vivian Odhiambo, Angeline Keza, Elizabeth Wambui, Diana Wacera, Ruth Ingosi, Asha Djafari, Emelina Isaya Ndimu,

Alpha Thiery Ssali looks forward to growing and developing into the footballer of his dreams after joining Uganda Premier League side Express FC.

Ssali was awarded a two-year employment contract that will see him play for the oldest club in the country at least until 2025.

While speaking to the press at the lavish Skyz Hotel, Ssali expressed his love for the sport and urge to develop further.

“This is a development process like many young footballers who yearn for greater deals in life,” Ssali confidently said.

“I am happy to join Express FC. This is a huge club that will help me prove myself as I eye for greater opportunities in life,” he added.

Confidence from the coach

James Odoch, Express’s head coach revealed that he looked for the player and convinced him to join the Wankulukuku-based side.

“I approached Alpha and I had to speak to the father (Bebe Cool) before the deal was finalized. He is a young talented player with the potential to improve,” Odoch told the press.

“We shall not put him under pressure and will see which matches to field him. He will need guidance here and there. I have watched him at Proline and witnessed his growth curve,” the gaffer added.

Express FC is yet to announce the acquisition of Emmanuel Wasswa, Andrew Kawooya, and Seif Batte.

• FUFA Super 8 Classification Game
• Vipers SC 1-0 BUL FC

Vipers SC registered a 1-0 victory against Maroons SC in the FUFA Super Eight classification game at St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende on Saturday.

The Venoms kicked off with the right momentum making quick runs as Maroons started the game choosing to be on the receiving end.

In the 37th minute, Noel Nasasira remained with only a keeper to beat from close range but his effort was so weak to beat Vipers’ goalkeeper Alfred Mudekereza.

As the end of the first stanza was looming, Brazilian forward Giancarlo Rodriguez broke the deadlock through a powerful freekick that got the net shaking.

At the start of the second half, Mohamed Salem and Grant Matsiko replaced Ashraf Mandela and Giancarlo.

The first minutes after recess were so physical as Maroons geared up in search of a leveller.

Richard Matovu fouled Hadadi Kambungu a step away from the box but Tusubira’s later freekick was far from desired.

With six minutes to end the game, Mukundane lost possession in the box but Darius Ojok’s cutback was not met by anyone.

Salem and Abubaker Lawal had chances to widen the lead but failed to place the ball on target.

Vipers will wait for the winners between Wakiso Giants and Brights Stars to decide who finishes in the fifth position.

The victory comes after Neiva Leonard’s troops fell to BUL in a 1-0 loss earlier on.

While Maroons also lost to SC Villa in the opening game of the continuing tournament.

Starting XIs

Maroons XI: Hannington Sebwalunyo (Gk), Innocent Bayika, Fredrick Kigozi, Jacob Okao, Patrick Bayiga, Felix Okot, Norman Odipio, Isaac Mpagi, Noel Nasasira, Darius Ojok, Abraham Tusubira

Vipers SC XI: Alfred Mudekereza (Gk), Ashraf Mandela, Richard Matovu, Patrick Mbowa, Hilary Mukandane, Nzau Lutumba, Bright Anukani, Martin Kizza, Karim Watambala, Abdu Lumala, Rodriguez Giancarlo

• FUFA Super 8 Semifinals | Result
• BUL FC 1(6)-1(5) SC Villa

BUL Football Club stormed the finals of the FUFA Super 8 after edging SC Villa on penalties.

In normal time, the two sides played to a one-all draw in the game that was played at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru on Monday.

The Jinja-based side showed composure and maturity fighting from a goal down to later register maximum points on the evening.

In the 10th minute, David Owori nearly gave SC Villa the lead from close range but BUL’s custodian Joel Mutakubwa pulled off a stunning save.

Nine minutes later, Peter Onzima delivered a darling cross into the area but Ivan Bogere failed to take away the cut clear chance.

As the game got closer to the half-hour mark, Reagan Kalyowa started to ask the SC Villa defence questions thus sending Simon Mukisa into the referee’s small book.

In the 26th minute, Onzima finally found the back of the net capitalising on Bogere’s precise through pass.

With four minutes to end the first stanza, Kalyowa was once again fouled at the edge of the area but the center referee awarded BUL a penalty.

Samuel Sekamatte stepped up for the assignment and sweetly guided the ball past Meddie Kibirige to restore parity.

The second stanza was cagey as both sides struggled to get ahead of the other.

It will be a painful evening for the Jogoo who claimed the penalty leading to an equalizer was from a foul that was outside the box.

After 90 minutes, the center referee sent both sides into penalties.

Samuel Sekamatte, Benon Tahomera, Ronald Otti, Joel Mutakubwa, Lawrence Tezikya, and Ibrahim Mugulusi scored for BUL while Douglaus Muganga fired the ball off target.

Umar Lutalo, Hamza Mulambuzi, Edward Masembe, Patrick Kakande, and Hakim Mutebi scored for SC Villa while Kenneth Semakula and Ronald Sekiganda failed to find the target from the 12-yard mark.

Starting XIs

BUL FC XI: Joel Mutakubwa (GK), Douglaus Muganga, Ronald Otti, Walter Ochora, Nicholas Mwerere, Kazindula, George Kasonko, Jerome Kirya, Martin Aprem, Samuel Sekamatte, Reagan Kalyowa

SC Villa XI: Meddie Kibirige (Gk), Peter Onzima, Umar Lutalo, Kenneth Semakula, Edward Masembe, Simon Mukisa, Hamza Mulambuzi, Ronald Ssekiganda, Hakim Mutebi, David Owori, Ivan Bogere

KCCA FC’s youthful striker Abubaker Mayanja says he still wants to keep his name on the scoring board.

Mayanja harvested a brace on his first official game for KCCA FC. This happened in the game as they played Wakiso Giants in the FUFA Super 8.

“I just want to keep scoring more goals,” Abubaker was quoted by KCCA FC’s official website.

“I have been scoring goals in the practice games but it is a better feeling to score on my full debut for the club,” he added.

Mayanja recently got promoted to the club’s senior team and he can not stop praising the coach for the golden chance he has awarded to him.

“I would like to thank Coach Sergio Traguil for trusting me and giving me a chance to play. My dream is to see the club where it belongs,” he concluded.

Mayanja has given the KCCA FC faithful a reason to believe that they will not be missing Charles Lwanga who recently saw the back door thus joining SC Villa.

Mayanja scored the only goal and KCCA U20 edged Azam U20 to win the finals of the Cambiasso and Rainbow International tournament.

The Kasasiro Boys will be locking horns with URA FC on Sunday, August 20 in the semifinals of the FUFA Super 8 at MTN Omondi Stadium.

Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC forward Edward Kizza was a second-half substitute as he helped his club register another routine win over Hartford in the USL Championship.

Pittsburgh had to wait three hours in a rain delay before getting the opportunity to win 2-0 at Highmark Stadium.

The victory was the third straight for the Riverhounds (13-8-4), who ended their four-game home stand with three wins out of four.

Kizza was heavily involved in action after he replaced forward Juan Carlos (J.C.) Obregón Jr. He got two great chances to put the match away for good, but unfortunately didn’t convert.

The Ugandan received a cross and blasted a shot on goal, but Hartford goalkeeper Joe Rice pushed it away for a corner in the 56th minute.

He again received a perfect pass from midfielder Junior Etou, but his shot weakly hit the post and amounted to nothing in the 66th minute.

Albert Dikwa and Obregón had earlier found the back of the net for Pittsburgh for a two-goal cushion in the 16th and 42nd minutes.

Pittsburgh will travel to California mid-week to take on Orange County SC on Wednesday.

Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin Sredojevic has named the provisional squad that will embark on preparations for the final game of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers.

The squad summoned by the coach comprises 33 players and will enter the residential camp at Cranes Paradise Hotel, Kisasi starting today.

Sensational Ibrahim Kasule makes the squad after being voted MLS NEXT Pro Player of the Month for July with New York Red Bulls II.

Bevis Mugabi also returns to the fold after being ruled out for three months of last season after sustaining a knee injury against Celtic, later making only six more appearances.

Uganda will play Niger on 7th September at Grand Stade Marrakech in Morocco.

Uganda Cranes is third in Group F on 4 points and a victory against Niger coupled with a defeat for Tanzania against Algeria will be enough for Uganda to qualify.

Uganda Cranes Provisional Squad

Goalkeepers
Isima Watenga (Golden Arrows FC, South Africa), Salim Omar Magoola (Richards Bay FC, South Africa), Charles Lukwago (Unattached), Nafian Alionzi (Unattached), Joel Mutakubwa (BUL FC, Uganda)

Defenders
Kenneth Semakula (SC Villa, Uganda), James Begisa (URA FC, Uganda), Isaac Muleme (Victoria Zizkov, Czech Republic), Timothy Awany (AS Ashdod, Israel), Halidi Lwaliwa (FK Bregalnica Stip, North Macedonia), Gift Fred (Yanga SC, Tanzania), Bevis Mugabi (Motherwell FC, Scotland), Musa Ramathan (VFK Vyskov, Czech Republic), Geofrey Wasswa (Ethiopia Buna SC, Ethiopia), Elvis Bwomono (IBV Vestamanyaer, Iceland), Joseph Ochaya (Al Makawloon, Egypt), Abdu Aziizi Kayondo (CD Leganes, Spain)

Midfielders
Khalid Aucho (Yanga SC, Tanzania), Bobosi Byaruhanga (Austin FC, USA), Siraje Sentamu (Vipers SC, Uganda), Taddeo Lwanga (APR FC, Rwanda), Moses Waiswa (KCCA FC, Uganda), Milton Karisa (Vipers SC, Uganda), Travis Mutyaba (SC Villa, Uganda), Isma Mugulusi (Feirense, Portugal), Rogers Kassim Mato (Sanliurfaspor, Turkey), Farouk Miya (Caykur Rizespor, Turkey), Laban Tibita (URA FC, Uganda), Ibrahim Kasule (New York Red Bull II, USA)

Forwards
Emmanuel Okwi (Erbil SC, Iraq), Fahad Bayo (VFK Vyskov, Czech Republic), Richard Bassangwa (Wadi Degla, Egypt), Frank Ssebufu (New York Redbull II, USA)

• CAF Women CL Zonal Qualifiers | Results
• Vihiga Queens 3-1 New Generations

Vihiga Queens registered a 3-1 victory over New Generation in the CAF Women Champions League Zonal Qualifiers match played at MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo on Sunday.

The Kenyan side fought from a goal down to ensure that they walk away with maximum points in their opening game of the tournament.

In the fourth minute, Alice Muderi delivered a lofted cross into the area searching for Tumaini Nafula but the forward arrived late missing a clear opportunity.

Eleven minutes later, Providence Mukalo witnessed her ball rattle off the frame after a long-range effort as Vihiga continued to push for an opener.

In the 19th minute, Vihiga Queens found themselves on the trailing side after the lack of communication in the back line.

Amina Ahmed made a quick run meeting a loose ball in the area, she rounded off Ruth Aturo before she guided the ball into an empty net to give New Generation the lead.

Winnie Babirye restored parity for Vihiga Queens after curling home the ball in a thrilling fashion with just six minutes to the end of the first half.

Eleven minutes into the second half, Vihiga Queens took the lead through Ruth Khasoka as her ball made a bounce before it went past custodian Faraja Kimlola into the net.

In the 71st minute Anitah Namata came close to extending Vihiga Queens lead but the custodian Kimlola turned up once again palming the ball away in a stellar fashion.

With nine minutes to end the game, Namata was fouled in the box and Martha Emedot converted from the 12-yard mark to tighten Vihiga’s position in the driving seat.

How they lined up

Vihiga Queens XI: Ruth Aturo (GK), Winnie Babirye, Phelistus Kadari, Robai Kebedi, Ruth Khasoka, Tumaini Nafula, Maurine Achieng, Pheobe Oketch Owiti, Providence Mukalo, Alice Muderi, Merceline Wayodi

New Generation FC XI: Faraja Kimlola (GK), Mwanaisha Bakari, Husna Ayoub Mpanja, Merry Joachim, Maimuna Kaimu, Hawa Juma, Amina Hemed, Asphat Johnston Kasindo, Othimani Kalunde, Zuwena Tembeeni, Elizabeth Mpoma