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Uganda’s Crested Cranes and Rwanda shared spoils in a 3-3 stalemate in the first leg of the 2024 Women Olympics Football Qualifiers at Pele Stadium, Kigali on Wednesday evening.

Both sides exhibited a poor show in their backline as they gave away very avoidable goals.

In the sixth minute, Fauzia Najjemba had the chance to put Uganda ahead but she struck wide with the goal at her mercy.

Minutes later, Margaret Kunihira and Sandra Nabweteme combined to hurt She Amavubi but the latter’s first touch was far from required.

Najjemba was fouled in the box but the centre referee placed the ball on the edge of the box indicating it was a freekick instead.

In the 33rd minute, Florence Mukahirwa’s effort guided the ball past the Crested Cranes’ custodian Ruth Aturo to put She Amavumbi ahead.

As the first stanza neared the end, Shakirah Nyinagahirwa restored parity through a stunner that was pulled off through a long-range shot.

Seven minutes into the second half, Najjemba was tripped in the dangerous area by She Amavumbi’s custodian Angeline Ndakimana resulting into a penalty for Uganda. Hassifah Nassuna stepped up to the occasion and smartly converted from the 12-yard mark.

In the 68th minute, Libelle Nibagirwe gave the Rwandan crowd something to smile about after Aturo failed to calculate a powerful direct freekick.

Lethal forward Fazila Ikwaput came off the bench to restore Uganda’s lead. It was Ikwaput’s first touch as she directed Samalie Nakacwa’s delivery into an empty net.

In no minute, Aisha Natongo gifted Usanase Zawadi who converted from close range to level matters once again.

The two sides will meet in the second leg of the tie on Sunday, July 16, 2023.

Starting XIs

Crested Cranes XI: Ruth Aturo (Gk), Samalie Nakacwa, Sumaya Komutale, Aisha Natongo, Shadia Nankya, Joan Nabirye, Hasifah Nassuna, Shakirah Nyinagahirwa, Sandra Nabweteme, Fauzia Najjemba, Margaret Kunihira.

She Amavubi XI: Angeline Ndakimana (Gk), Joselyne Mukantaganira, Lydia Usayisenga, Uwase Andersene, Mukahirwa, Gloria Nibagwire, Dorothe Mukeshimana, Uwase Umwali, Aloide Kayitesi, Florence Imanizabayo, Libelle Nigabwire

Newly promoted Uganda Premier League side Kitara FC has completed the signing of goalkeeper Chrispus Kusiima as their second signing.

The custodian will ply his trade with Kitara FC until 2025 after signing a two-year employment contract.

Kusiima joins the Hoima-based side after running down his one-year contract at Gaddafi FC.

The former Express goalkeeper will become a replacement for Micheal Kagiri who chose to depart the Royals after both sides failed to agree on a contract renewal.

In the goalkeeping department, Kusiima will compete with Farouk Yawr and Jamil Kiyimba for a starting berth ahead of the upcoming season.

Kusima also played for Nyamityobora FC and Tooro United in the early days of his footballing career.

He becomes the second addition to the side that earlier announced Frank Tumwesigye in the ongoing transfer window.

FUFA Women Super League defending champions Kampala Queens FC has officially announced Charles Sam ‘Kadidi’ Nsanziro Ssenyange as their head coach.

Kadidi will be the head coach of Kampala Queens until 2025 after signing a two-year employment contract.

Kadidi replaces Hamza Lutalo who guided the club to last year’s league title.

The confirmation comes in shortly after the gaffer was released by his former side KCCA FC where he was among the assistants of Morley Byekwaso and later Jackson Mayanja.

“Kampala Queens FC is delighted to announce the appointment of Nsanziro Sam Charles Ssenyange as head coach,” the statement via the club’s official website partly read.

“He is a CAF B licensed coach, played for KCCA for over seven years between 1988 and 1994,” the statement added.

Kadidi will be deputised by Tonny Mawejje as first assistant as well as Shafic Mutebi who will take up the role of second assistant.

During the unveiling, Kadidi preached teamwork noting it’s a foundation for success.

“With football, teamwork brings change when you are all in the same mind of the journey,” Ssenyange revealed.

“Moving forward it’s the results that matter a lot but you have to first work. Girls do not differ so much from boys football but it’s all about the mental strength and how you approach players,” he added.

Kampala Queens are preparing for CAF Women’s Champions Zonal Qualifiers CECAFA that will he held with the boarders from August 13 to 30.

Kampala Queens Full technical team.

Senyange Charles – Head Coach
Tonny Mawejje – 1st Assistant coach
Shafic Mutebi – 2nd Assistant coach
Kawooya Sowedi- Goalkeepers Coach
Apollo Nakibinge – Fitness & conditioning trainer
Cissy Nakiguba- Team Manager
Mutebi Ronald – Team doctor
Harriet Nakuuba – Physiotherapist
Ssentumbwe Arafat – Kits Manager.

Uganda Cranes lanky defender Gift Fred has officially been unveiled by Tanzania’s Young African SC.

The towering defender switches to Tanzania Premier League champions Yanga from 16-time Uganda. Premier League record champions SC Villa.

The development was made public via the club’s social media platforms in a glamorous as he donned the Yanga FC jersey before it clarified, “Gift is yellow and green.”

The free agent to pen on a three-year employment contract that will hold him at Tanzania’s giants until 2027.

The defender was outstanding in the previous season as he captained his youthful teammates to a photo finish as they claimed the third position, missing the trophy by a whisker.

Gift Fred

A number of teams were chasing Gift’s signature but Tanzania’s outfit won the race hence scoping the highly-rated defender.

At Yanga, he will share the same dressing room with his countrymate Khalid Aucho.

Four-time Uganda Premier League champions URA FC continue with their new strategy of shipping in promising stars.

Shortly after signing 16-year-old Dennis Luzige Kisiriko and teenager John Innocent Kisolo, the Tax Collectors have held on to yet another youngster.

Amisi Bangwani is the latest acquisition to join Sam Timbe’s charges ahead of the 2023/24 season.

“URA FC is delighted to welcome teenage roving left-back Amis Bwangani to the Tax Collectors family,” a statement partly reads.

The 19-year-old left-back joins the Tax Collectors from Iganga Regional side Busei FC.

While at Busei FC, he played 16 matches in the previous season. He scored eight goals and made two assists.

The roving left park is blessed with pace, shooting, dribbling and set-piece accuracy.

He becomes the third signing for URA FC in the ongoing transfer window. He will fight for the starting berth with Derrick Ndahiro and Eric Ssenjobe who play the same position.

A brief about Bangwani

Newly promoted Uganda Premier League side Kitara FC has announced Frank Tumwesigye aka Zaga as their first signing in the ongoing transfer window.

Tumwesigye joins Kitara FC after being released by Vipers SC, a place he struggled to command playing time.

The transfer was made public on Monday, July 10 via the club’s official website.

“Frank Tumwesigye is officially a Kitara FC player after agreeing to a year-long contract,” the statement partly read.

“The exciting midfielder will don the Royals colours until July 2024 and Hoima will be his new home town,” the statement added.

The transfer deal provides Zaga with yet another chance to prove to the football fraternity his worth after posting huge anticipation in his early days on the playground.

The midfielder welcomed the development of playing for Kitara since it’s based in Hoima which doubles to be his home town.

“This is a special place for me, Hoima is home and I already feel welcomed here,” Zaga was quoted by the website.

“I will give my best performance for sure and help my new team win games and also stay in the top flight,” he added.

Kitara recently gained promotion to the top flight in May this year.

Under the tutelage of Brian Ssenyodo, the club chairman has already set the target of finishing fifth in the upcoming UPL season.

Uganda Premier League side URA FC has finalised the acquisition of yet another youngster John Innocent Kisolo.

The talented midfielder put pen to paper on a three-year employment contract with the Tax Collectors.

The development was announced on Monday via the club’s official website.

“URA FC have completed the signing of teenage defensive midfielder Kisolo John Innocent on a three-year contract,” a statement partly read.

“Welcome to the Tax Collectors family Kisolo,” the statement added.

The 16-year-old midfielder joins URA FC from Masaka-based St. Henry’s College Kitovu.

While at Kitovu, he was the skipper and guided the school to its maiden final of the USSSA football championship that was held in Fort Portal.

For the 18 games played at Kitovu, he scored six goals and made eight assists.

Kisolo has previously played for KCCA Junior Team where he played thrice and scored once.

He becomes the second signing for URA FC after the unveiling of forward Kisiriko Denis Luzige.

A brief about Kisolo

Agile midfielder Ibrahim Kasule’s impressive run at New York Red Bulls II continues.

The former Wakiso Giants’ midfielder scored and assisted in the loss to their neighbours.

New York Red Bulls II fell to New York City in a 3-2 loss in a thrilling game played at MSU Soccer Park.

The 19-year-old midfielder was on target to make the score 3-2 after he assisted Ricardo Gorday as they pulled back one in a game they started on a wrong note.

Kasule’s goal was scored in fashion as the midfielder slotted past New York City’s custodian who was in transit after making a quick move off the goal line.

Kasule’s goal meant he had scored his seventh since joining the side early in March of the ongoing year.

Amidst the loss, New York Red Bulls II remains third on the log with 30 points collected from 17 matches in the MLS Next Pro League.

2023 Buganda Cup (Football):

Sunday, July 9, 2023 Results:

8th July 2023 Results:

Blanchar Mulamba helped Buweekula defeat visiting Buddu at the St Peter’s Technical playground in Mubende on Sunday.

Mulamba scored from the spot in the opening stanza and they defended well to take home the maximum points.

Buweekula won 1-0 over Kyadondo on match day one away at the Homesdallen playground in Gayaza last weekend with Ronald Kaye as the scorer.

Sirajje Ssebagala (middle), one of the financiers for the Buweekula Ssaza team

Kkokki and Kyaggwe played to a goal-less stalemate at St James S.S playground in Kyotera.

Mawokota beat visiting Ggomba 1-0 at the Buwama Ssaza playground with Calvin Peter Emayo also scoring a penalty on the half-hour mark.

Bugerere and Bulemeezi played a one-draw at the Ntenjeru Ssaza playground.

The tournament is organized by Buganda Kingdom under the ministry of sports, leisure and recreation.

A number of partners to include Airtel Uganda, Centenary Bank, Kansai Plascon support this championship which accommodates both the Baganda and non-Baganda.

Only players below the level of the Uganda Premier league, FUFA Big League and national team are allowed to play in this tournament.

Match Day three fixtures:

FUFA Women’s Super League side Kampala Queens FC has unveiled defender Patience Nabulobi.

Nabulobi joins the Queens of Soccer from Uganda Martyrs Lubaga Women Football Club.

“Kampala Queens FC gladly announces the signing of defender Patience Nabulobi from Uganda Martyrs,” a statement partly read.

“Patience Nabulobi is a Queen. Welcome to the palace Queen Patience,” the statement added.

The defender has penned down a three-year employment contract with Kampala Queens that will keep her at the palace till 2026.

Nabulobi was so instrumental as her former side lifted FUFA Women’s Cup earlier this year. It was the second time she lifted it after winning it with She Makerere in 2019.

She will be the second player crossing from Lubaga to the palace joining Catherine Nagadya who did so earlier on.

The reigning league champions have already confirmed the acquisition of Shakirah Nyinagahirwa, Hadijah Nandago and Samalie Nakacwa on loan and Fazila Ikwaput on a permanent basis.