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Record champions Kawempe Muslim obliterated Moroto High School in a 12-0 victory to pick a spot in the knockout stage.

This was the fifth victory of Kawempe Muslim who had already beaten Panyadoli Secondary School, Buhobe Secondary School and Sheema Girls School.

However, they concluded the group-stage business with a scoring party against debutante Moroto High.

Krusoom Namutebi pulled down the curtains to open the party in the 13th minute before Hadijah Nandago doubled the lead a minute later.

In the 25th minute, Shadia Nabirye found the back of the net and two minutes later Nandago completed a brace to get the rhythm going and moving steadily.

Seven minutes to half time, Nandago completed a hat trick to show the world how clinical she can be in front of goal.

Right after recess, the FUFA Super Women Super League, most valuable player (MVP) and top scorer, Shakira Nyinagahirwa also placed her name on the scoring sheet.

Nabukenya, Nyinagahirwa, Nandago and Nabirye later scored each to complete a dozen of goals.

The maximum points take Kawempe to the top of Group H with 15 points and 12 goals.

Kawempe lost to St Noa Girls 1-0 in the finals of last year. The Valley Warriors seek to reclaim their title.

Kawempe’s Group Stage Results

Thursday, May 11

Kitara FC and Mbarara City FC confirmed their places in next season’s Uganda Premier League (UPL) with a game to spare in the FUFA Big League League.

In a game played at Paridi Stadium, Kitara FC registered a 3-0 well-deserved victory against Adjumani Town Council on Thursday evening.

Fifteen minutes into the game, Moses Sseruyide sent in a dangerous cross looking for George Ssenkaba who made a timely run but Adjumani’s backline was quick to clear away the ball.

Two minutes passed half an hour-mark Paul Mucureezi curled home yet another freekick to give the visitors a lead. The powerful effort hit the post before it found the back of the net.

Mucureezi nearly made it two when he attempted from long range to score after the custodian had left his line but the ball narrowly missed the target hitting the side net.

The Royals went into the break with a narrow lead having missed several chances however much they kept knocking on the door unceasingly.

A minute into the second stanza, the goal scorer turned provider as Mucureezi set up George Senkaaba who smartly converted from close range.

In the 66th minute, Paddy extended the lead to three, nodding home Sseruyide’s well-taken corner.

The victory took Kitara to 58 points from 28 games while Adjumani is 15th on the log with 26 points.

Elsewhere, Mbarara picked a 2-0 victory against Kaaro Karungi to seal a promotion to the top tier. Henry Kitegenyi and Jude Ssemugabi were on target as the Ankole Lions picked the precious three points.

Mbarara City is second on the log with 57 points after posting their 15th victory in the ongoing campaign.

Reigning FUFA Women Super League Champions Kampala Queens have announced the acquisition of forward Fazila Ikwaput.

According to the Queens of Soccer, Fazila will be part and present in the palace for the next two years.

The former Lady Doves expressed her excitement hoping she and her teammates can achieve the set target.

“I am excited to join Kampala Queens,” Fazila opened up before adding; “I hope together with my teammates can deliver the desired target of playing at the CAF Women’s Champions League final tournament.”

Fazila was glad to join a side that has many national team players, noting that the chemistry will surely take shape as soon as possible.

“This is more of family because majority of the players are on national team and I have played with them before,” she concluded.

Ikwaput is the first signing for the local champions who are preparing for the CAF Women’s Champions League Zonal Qualifiers.

This will be the second time Fazila takes part in the regional Champions League qualifiers, the first time the forward was a member of Lady Doves and they finished third.

Fazila has previously played Olila High School, Lady Doves, Kerela Blasters (India), BIIK Kazygurt (Kazakhstan) and Omonia Nicosia (Cyprus).

BUL Football Club’s winless run in the Uganda Premier League extended to 11 games.

Someone Masaba’s charges shared spoils with Arua Hill SC in a goalless draw at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru on Wednesday evening.

The two sides fired blanks in a clash that witnessed limited chances but rather possession was mainly contested in the middle of the park.

In the last 11 games, BUL has posted seven draws and four losses marking that they are only a shadow of the team they were in the first round of the campaign.

After picking a point, BUL are eighth with 34 points after 25 games while Arua Hill SC are fourth with 38 points.

BUL will take their search for the first win of the second round on May 16 as they take KCCA FC at MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo.

On the other hand, Arua Hill SC will host Busoga at Barifa Stadium.

St Henry’s College Kitovu (SHACK) picked their second victory in the ongoing Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association (USSSA) Games on Wednesday.

SHACK picked a well-deserved 3-0 win against Jinja Comprehensive Secondary School at the Canon Apollo PTC playground.

It was the second victory after thrashing Bishop Comboni College 5-0 on Tuesday.

Elsewhere, Teso Progressive Academy posted a 3-0 victory against Latifa Mixed Secondary School at Minor Seminary playground while Tororo Town College bounced from a loss to beat Nakaseke International School 2-1.

Nakaseke’s trouble was compounded after falling to a second loss.

“We take a game at a time. I am happy for the victory once again,” Ronald Komakech, SHACK assistant coach said.

“We have a dream. I am optimistic we shall do all it takes to ensure that we take home the prize,” he added.

SHACK are on top of the log with six points and eight goals in two games.

In the next game, SHACK will face Latifa Mixed Secondary School at Kicwamba (II) playground tomorrow at 3:00 pm.

USSSA Games 2023 – Boys Football

Wednesday, May 10 | Group A

St Mary’s Kitende continued with a perfect run in the ongoing Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association (USSSA) boy’s football in Fort Portal.

The reigning champions registered a 3-0 victory against Bishop Comboni College Kambuga to make it two wins in two games on Wednesday morning.

In the game played at Kitarasa playground, Abdul Nsereko registered a brace before Olimi Nyarwa added to make it three and ensure they keep on the positive run.

Kitende found a hard time breaking down Bishop Comboni’s defence line that was so committed to picking a point in the tough duel.

Nsereko opened the scoring late with a header past custodian Alisema Kakuru to break the deadlock.

Olimi later converted from the spot to extend the lead and Nsereko hit the last nail in Bishop Comboni’s coffin to ensure the assignment is executed.

“We worked hard to break down the opponents,” Joackim Mukungu, assistant head coach of Kitende said.

“I credit the players for the job well done as we plan for the remaining games in the group,” he added.

With six points from two games, Kitende is second on the log behind St Henry’s Kitovu who have a goal more than the latter.

Orlando Pirates have been rumoured to be interested in the services of Uganda Cranes goalkeeper Salim Jamal.

According to the South African, Jamal is among the options the side is open to exploring when it comes to their goalkeeper stocks for next season.

Soccer Laduma initially suggested that “Pirates have joined (Kaizer) Chiefs in the possible pursuit of 27-year-old Richards Bay shot-stopper Jamal Salim.”

Now other outlets are tipping a possible move for the Ugandan keeper apparently is on the radar of a few clubs despite a big-money buyout clause in his contract.

“There’s a buyout clause of R8-million from what I understand,” a source commented. “It’s Chiefs and Pirates (who are interested).”

Jamal made his international debut for Uganda on 10 July 2012 against South Sudan.

He was a member of the Ugandan Cranes Team for two African Cup of Nations (AFCON) Finals in 2017 in Gabon and 2019 in Egypt.

Monday May 8, 2023

Group H Day One results

Hadijah Nandago was on form as she scored a stunning hattrick to inspire Kawempe Muslim Secondary School past Panyadoli Secondary School in a 4-0 victory.

Samalie Nakacwa scored the fourth as the Valley Warriors made a perfect start for the ongoing championship that is undergoing in Mbarara.

In a game played at Mbarara High School, it was a one-sided show as Cranimer Kitenda’s troops easily passed by Panyadoli.

Last year, Kawempe Muslim lost the final 1-0 to St Noa and will fancy their chance this time round to win this year’s championship.

Nandago is confident that his teammates have prepared well and they are yearning to go back home as champions.

“We were so sad that we hardly won last year’s championship, however, we have prepared well and am confident we can emerge victors,” she stated.

“We are hungry but patiently playing one game at a time. All teams here are champions in their respective zones and we respect them. But we came here with a target that will guide us going forward,” she concluded.

Kawempe Muslim are in Group H with Buhobe Secondary School, Bishop Maraka College, Moroto High School, Sheema Girls School and Panyadoli Secondary School.

Next on the menu, Kawempe Muslim will face Buhobe Secondary School at Ntare.

Tuesday May 9

Kawempe Muslim 3-0 Nabumali High School

Kawempe registered a 3-0 well-deserved victory against Mbale-based Nabumali High School in the ongoing 2023 USSSA Games that are underway in Fort Portal.

Nabumali drew the first blood after conceding as early as the 11th minute from Reagan Ssekitoleko with an easy tap a few steps from the dotted line.

With seven minutes to conclude the first stanza, Ibrahim Surundu went through a bunch of bodies before releasing his powerful shot to find the back of the net.

Even with a two-goal lead at the break, the Valley Warriors would have been in a place but were so wasteful in the final third giving away several chances.

Seven minutes into the second stanza, Ssekitoleko continued to show his poaching instincts as he nicked the ball past the dotted line after the custodian fumbled with Godfrey Kidega’s long-range effort.

Kawempe picked their first win as they embark on their target of qualifying for the East Africa games.

Kawempe head coach Moses Nkata was glad and happy with the performance of the boys but rued the missed chances.

“The boys have played well and am happy we have won our first game of the tournament,” Nkata said after the final whistle.

“We have worked hard to reach here and I ask the boys to keep attentive to detail because we have a set target to fight for until it’s attained. I am optimistic it will be reached,” he added.

“However I am sad that we hardly utilised all the chances that were created. We could have won with a bigger margin because the chances in front of goal were many but few were converted.”

“That shows that we still have a lot to work on. We shall go back and try to rectify the mistakes that have been observed today,” he concluded.

Kawempe will return to action tomorrow as they play St Denis Kijjaguzo at Kicwamba Grounds (I) while Nabumali will have a chance to pick their maiden win against Welden School.

Emmanuel Loki’s goal was the difference as Bright Stars registered a 1-0 victory against Vipers SC in the Uganda Premier League at Kavumba Recreational Grounds on Tuesday.

The Venoms will feel undone since they came in the fixture knowing they only needed a draw to go top of the log in the tight scuffle of the championship change.

The hosts nearly took the lead through Noordin Bunjo but Vipers custodian Fabien Mutombora was quick to pull off a reflex save.

On the other hand, Milton Karisa pulled off a stunning long effort trying to catch Hassan Matovu off guard but the custodian palmed it away in style.

Vipers went on to lose their midfielder Miguel Nzau Lutumba due to an injury and was replaced by Karim Watambala.

Early after recess, Watambala was in the right place to get onto a rebound but his powerful header was evenly dealt with by goalkeeper Matovu.

In the 57th minute, the visitors nearly took the lead through Nigerian forward Abubaker Lawal whose effort kissed the frame before it sailed out for a goal kick.

Two minutes passed the hour mark, Emmanuel Loki slide the ball past the Vipers’ defenders who slept on the job only to be punished.

Asaph Mwebaze’s charges picked a big three points that keeps the title chase open and up for grabs for the three clubs; SC Villa, Vipers and KCCA.

The loss keeps Vipers in the second position with 45 points while the victory takes the Stars to the ninth with 32 points.

Next on the menu, Vipers will visit Onduparaka at the Green Light Stadium in Arua on Friday, May 9 while Bright Stars will make a short trip to play Wakiso Giants on Tuesday, May 16.