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NEC Football Club has confirmed qualification to the Uganda Premier League on the final day of the FUFA Big League.

The Bugolobi-based side managed to achieve the feat after a 4-1 victory against Kataka FC at Mbale Municipal Stadium.

Julia Walugembe netted a brace with Tony Kiberu and Marvin Kavuma also on target to ensure NEC squeeze a late entry into the top tier.

It was a tricky game playing away from home to Kataka FC in a must-win for NEC FC.

Coming into the thrilling duel, NEC were a point above Police and it surely created pressure on both sides since there was only one spot left for top-tier football.

Kiberu gave the visitors an early lead guiding the ball into the back of the net.

Captain Kavuma doubled the lead a minute to the top of the hour.

Walugembe’s brace came late in the 63rd and 70th minutes respectively.

The home side pulled back one but it was more like a drop in an ocean claiming no significance in the duel.

The victory took NEC to 57 points gathered from 30 games. They managed 17 wins, six draws and seven losses.

Young Africans advanced into the CAF Confederation Cup final for the first time after edging Marumo Gallants in a two-legged semifinal clash.

In a game that was played at Thohoyandou Stadium in South Africa, Young Africans registered a 2-1 victory against Marumo Gallants in a thrilling encounter.

The victory meant the Tanzanian side had marked a double against the Gallants who were not sharp enough on the evening.

Fiston Mayele and Kennedy Musonda were on target as Young Africans were writing history on the continental stage.

While Ranga Chivaviro found the only consolation for the hosts.

As the first stanza was coming to an end, Mayele gave Yanga the lead after cruising through the field of play before he unleashed a shot which was saved but the forward tapped home off a rebound.

Musonda doubled the lead after being set up by Mayele creating an edge for Yanga.

In the 91st minute, Chivaro pulled back one for the hosts to regain hope but it was too late to pick anything positive from the encounter.

Yanga will play against USM Alger in the final of the tournament. To reach the finals, USM Alger best ASEC Mimosas 2-0 in the semifinals after playing to a goalless stalemate in the first leg.

Thursday, May 18

FUFA Big League | Fixtures

As the FUFA Big League hits the final day, there will be much to play for as different teams will be struggling to stage a perfect stage.

With Kitara FC and Mbarara FC claiming promotion spots last week, they will take the title race to the wire.

At 58 points and 57 respectively, Kitara FC and Mbarara, both still have a chance to win the title of the closing champions.

The Royals will be hosting Kaaro Karungi at Kigaaya Primary School and they will have to claim the maximum points to clinch the overall prize.

While the Ankole Lions will have to beat Northern Gateway and also pray that Kitara does not win if they are to be announced champions.

NEC and Police will also have another tug of war to decide who takes the third position and conclude the trio that will be playing next year’s Uganda Premier League.

NEC and Police are currently third and fourth at 54 and 53 points respectively.

NEC will be away from home to play tricky Kataka FC which they have to beat if they are to seal their fate on the right side of the log.

While Police will be at Kavumba Recreational Grounds playing against Jinja North. The Cops will go all the way to bag three points and pray that NEC fumbles in Mbale.

There is no battle at the bottom as Soroti City FC, Luweero United, Adjumani TC and Northern Gateway have already been relegated.

Wednesday, May 17

Record Champions Kibuli SS and Amus College joined the other six to complete the last eight of the ongoing USSSA Football Games 2023 in Fort Portal on Wednesday evening.

Kibuli eased past Nkoma SS in a 4-1 victory at Canon Apollo CORE PTC Playground on Wednesday evening.

The game was delayed to start after St Julian High Gayaza forcefully walked onto the field of play in protest that their petition against Nkoma SS was not given the deserved attention.

But after long discussions, the duel finally kicked off and Kibuli was in control for the biggest part of the game.

Davis Busuulwa scored a hat trick before Juma Sajjabi added the fourth to see off Nkoma SS who saw the back door of the tournament.

In the other game, Amus College edged Mukono Kings in a 2-1 victory in a match played at Kichwamba II Playground.

Brain Toto Majubu and Alvin Ssekamatte were on target to give the Bukedea-based school a lead.

Sula Miiro converted from the 12-yard mark to restore Mukono Kings’ hope but they failed to score the second to restore parity.

Kibuli will play against Amus College in the quarterfinals, while Kitende will face off against Standard High in the repeat of the Wakiso Regional semifinal clash.

Buddo will lock horns with Royal Giants in a clash of titans while on-form St Henry’s Kitovu will entertain West Ville.

Quarterfinals Lineup

Former Uganda Cranes captain and goalkeeper Denis Masinde Onyango claimed his 10th South Africa Premier League title.

This came after the lanky custodian was part of the mighty Mamelodi Sundowns who won their sixth successive title.

Onyango has so far won 10 titles in South Africa, seven with Sundowns and three with his former paymasters SuperSport United.

However, as the former Uganda Cranes shot-stopper and the custodian was celebrating his 10th, Sundowns will now count 13 league titles in their trophy store.

The jubilations kicked off after the final whistle in the game where Sundowns shared spoils with Maritzburg United in a one-all draw.

Mamelodi Sundowns lifting their 13th league title

The 35-year-old forward Bradley Ralani gave the Brazilians a lead in the 24th minute before Joze Meza restored parity in the 71st minute.

The stalemate took Sundaowns to 70 points, 19 clear of second-placed Orlando Pirates who are level at points with Super Sport but ahead of them by two goals on their account.

Tuesday, May 16 | Uganda Premier League | Results

Vipers SC picked a big victory against Express FC in the Uganda Premier League on Tuesday evening.

In the game that was played at St Mary’s Stadium Kitende Vipers beat Express 5-2 in a goal galore.

In the 10th minute, Yunus Sentamu found the back of the net following Karim Watambala’s through pass but the flag rose sighting an offside.

Four minutes later, Abdul Lumala was brought down in the area by Isa Lumu and the centre referee pointed to the spot.

Bright Anukani stepped up and hardly made a mistake from a 12-yard spot to give the hosts a lead.

In the 16th minute, Sentamu doubled the lead from a tight angle after being set up by captain Milton Karisa.

Five mutes past half an hour mark, Abdu Lumala was forced off in an early change due to an injury before Najib Yiga replaced the electric man.

In the 40th minute, Joseph Akwadanaho was in the right place to tap home from close range after Fabien Mutombara palmed Allan Kayiwa’s effort in play.

As the first half was looming, Milton Karisa yet again punished Express for their loose defending with a powerful strike past the Red Eagles goalkeeper Abdul Kimera.

Ten minutes into the second half, Marvin Oshaba pulled back another after Vipers’ defence was caught sleeping on the job.

In the 82nd minute, Cromwell Rwothomio made a stunning before he released a powerful low effort into the back of the net.

Three minutes later, Rwothomio extended the lead with a delightful finish hence bagging a personal brace.

The victory took Vipers to 49 points sitting on the summit of the log due to a superior goal difference ahead of KCCA FC and Villa SC with whom they are level at points.

In the next league game, Vipers will be on the road to play BUL FC at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru on Tuesday, May 23.

KCCA FC edged BUL FC to keep part of the title talk that is yet to take a snapshot finish.

In the game that was played at MTN Omondi Stadium, KCCA overcame BUL FC in a 1-0 slim victory on Tuesday evening.

The Kasasiro Boys returned to winning ways to end a three-game winless run that had caused tension in the yellow camp.

In the eleventh minute, Walter Ochora nearly directed the ball into his net but custodian Tom Ikara was quick to read the roving ball and came to the rescue.

Filbert Obenchan teed up Denis Iguma who pulled off a powerful effort but Ikara made equally a stellar save in the 27th minute.

Seven minutes later, Allan Onello was brought down in the box and the hosts were awarded a penalty.

Okello’s effort from the 12-yard spot found the back of the net to kick KCCA a deserved edge in the tight duel.

Simeone Masaba’s troops tried to restore parity and came close a number of times but lacked enough steam to guide the ball past the dotted line.

The loss meant the Jinja-based side had not won any game in the second round so far and are winless in 12 games.

KCCA FC will be happy that their gaffer Jackson Mayanja’s ban is now done and he will be back on the touchline as they play Busoga United in their next game.

The victory leaves KCCA FC in the second position with 49 points leveled with log leaders Vipers who have more six goals.

Jinja Progressive Academy ran riot against Nkoma Secondary School beating them 8-1 in a game that was played at Kicwamba playground on Tuesday afternoon.

The Jinja-based side registered its sixth win in seven games as well as cementing the summit of Group G.

As early as the second minute, Mpasa Shabil gave JIPRA a well-deserved lead.

In the eighth minute, James Jarieko had a chance to double that lead but his final effort went straight into the goalkeeper’s hands.

A minute into the break, Shafick Kiwalizi doubled the lead with a left-footed shot to give JIPRA a comfortable lead.

Eight minutes later, JIPRA captain Jarieko missed from close range after being set up by Kiwalazi.

Moments later, Jarieko was strong to hold two of his marker as he guided the ball to the inside of the left goalpost to make it three.

Seconds later, Kiwalazi went through a forest of bodies before he placed the ball at the 12-yard spot for Jarieko to guide it in an empty net.

Three minutes to the top of the hour, Nkoma found a consolation from the spot through Rufai Twairu but JIPRA responded as Jarieko set up Mugoya Bakali to make it five.

With five minutes left on the clock, Mugoya made it six before Kagere Isma stretched it to seven and Lukeman Lwanga later hit the last nail in Nkoma’s confine to conclude the one-sided encounter.

The huge victory meant JIPRA scored 26 goals and conceded only eight in the seven outings.

Monday May 15, 2023

Uganda Cup | Results

Police FC 1-0 Adjumani TC

Herman Wasswa was fouled in the dangerous area and the centre referee awarded the Cops a penalty in the fifth minute.

In the seventh minute, Hassan Kikoyo stepped up and converted from the spot to give Police an early lead at home.

Benaldo Katerega went through a forest of legs in the box but failed to finish the spectacular move after his weak shot went straight to the goalkeeper’s gloves.

With seven minutes left on the clock, Reagan Male beat his marker before he laid a sweet cross in front of the goal but Wasswa headed it straight off the custodian’s chest and later tapped the rebound out.

As second half was looming, the visitors cried out for a penalty after Adjumani’s captain was fouled in the box as he attempted to shoot on goal but the referee waved away.

Angello Lonyesi’s troops wasted a number of chances which they may regret if the score does not go by their side in the second leg that will be played at Paridi Stadium in Adjumani.

“This tournament is hard. Our opponent was so tough and am glad we go with a lead home. They through bodies in defence and we struggled to widen the score,” Lonyesi said after the full-time whistle.

“They had a good game plan and that’s football you have to plan. So we shall go back and also plan so that we come with a plan that will ensure we also win at their home,” he added.

The Uganda Cup will continue as Vipers host Bright Stars at St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende on Saturday.

Uganda Premier League | Fixture

Tuesday May 16, 2023

BUL FC are winless in their last 11 Uganda Premier League games. The oil manufacturers were a splendid side in the first round but things have looked so different in the second round.

BUL FC head coach Simeone Masaba is confident that the poor run can be brought to an end as they visit KCCA FC at the MTN Omondi Stadium on Tuesday.

“We have not won any game in the second round. But am glad we have prepared well ahead of the game against KCCA FC, I am positive we can win this game because the boys have prepared well,” Masaba said after the final training session ahead of the clash.

“Yeah! I know the previous games have not been easy but we can start with tomorrow’s game and win all the remaining encounters so that we can finish on a high,” he added.

BUL’s remaining three fixtures will see them lock horns with KCCA FC, Vipers SC and Maroons and Masaba is strong and firm that they can pick maximum points from these duels.

“It’s very possible in football if the boys are confident enough. We need to only do the right things and follow the set-up plan so that we hardly create room for error,” he concluded.

BUL will be motivated by KCCA’s recent poor form. The Kasasiro Boys have not won a game in their last three games.

The team has also faced suspensions that keep head coach Jackson Mayanja off the touchline as well as Tshingu Kankonde out of action.

The last two meetings of these sides have been all stalemates. BUL are eighth on the log with 34 points while KCCA is second on 46 points.