KCCA FC squandered a two-goal lead to share spoils with Onduparaka FC in the Uganda Premier League at MTN Omondi Stadium on Tuesday evening.

The Kasasiro Boys have a chance to return to winning ways as they take on Vipers in a mouth-watering contest on Friday.

KCCA head coach Jackson Mayanja has called upon his charges to stand and be ready to take something ‘special’ to Vipers SC.

“We are going to Kitende and pull off something special. We need to respond as soon as possible,” Magera told the press in a post-match interview.

Moses Waiswa and Allan Okello gave KCCA the lead early in the second half but Emmanuel Oketch’s late double restored parity for the Caterpillars in a four-goal thriller.

Mayanja was left puzzled about how the result turned around after his side dominated the game for the largest part of it.

“Such a team like Onduparaka, we led 2-0 and dominated the game all through but then gave it away in the last four minutes. That was not normal at all,” he added.

“But we are still continuing to fight for the title. That is football, we need to move on and seek a recovery plan going forward. We have a big game on Friday so we need to bounce back”

The tactician added that the team was undone by the substitutes who did not do enough to fight for the club.

“I do not think the players did enough more so those that came in as substitutes. They did not execute their role, I thought coming off the bench they would add more fresh legs in the park but that was not the case,” he concluded.

KCCA are second with 45 points after 23 games played and will face Vipers at St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende on Friday at 7:00 pm.

• KCCA FC 2-2 Onduparaka FC

KCCA FC shared spoils with Onduparaka FC in a 2-2 stalemate in the Uganda Premier League at MTN Omondi, Lugogo today evening.

KCCA squandered a two-goal lead that they held onto till the 88th minute of the game.

The hosts were the best side of the evening but they lost attention and were punished in the last six minutes of the game including added time.

The Kasasiro Boys came in the game knowing a victory will send them on top of the log but Emmanuel Okech’s late brace denied them all points.

Said Mayanja placed the ball in the back of the net but the goal was cancelled after sighting an offside in the build-up.

Muhammad Shaban came close with his head but the forward failed to direct the ball on the target.

Rashid Yakini had a chance to give the Caterpillars a lead with a few minutes to end the first stanza but Benjamin Ochan pulled off a stunning save to deny the fellow captain.

Eight minutes into the second stanza, Moses Waiswa gave the hosts a well-deserved lead through a well-curled free kick from the edge of the box.

Ten minutes later, Allan Okello doubled the lead with a well-taken effort after beating a forest of legs in the area.

But with two minutes to play, Okech scored a brilliant curling effort past Ochan.

In added time, Okech raised high beating his maker Mustafa Mujuzi to node home a late leveler.

It was the first time the Lugogo-based side has dropped points under new tactician Jackson Mayanja.

The point leaves KCCA second on the log with 45 points while Onduparaka is still bottom with 15.

Tuesday, May 2

• Vipers vs Gaddafi
• KCCA vs Onduparaka

Vipers seek a quick response by returning to winning ways after suffering a narrow but painful defeat to SC Villa on Saturday.

Karim Ndugwa is positive that today’s game gives them a chance to get back on to the positive run.

“Yes, we lost our previous game but you saw we had chances but failed to convert them something we have worked on and I know today we return on to the positive run,” he said ahead of the night fiesta.

“We are together as a club and believe it was only a slip in a marathon and we can still get back and continue with the chase going forward because our sight is still on the prize,” he added.

The previous loss meant that the Venoms are now seven points adrift of the log leaders Villa who have played three games more.

But Ndugwa thinks the title race is still open and the Kitende-based side has no pressure whatsoever going forward.

“Our chances of clinching the title are still many and we are not under pressure however we need to win all our games and put ourselves in the best position to defend the title.”

On the other hand, it’s not been easy for Gaddafi who kick-started the campaign with a target of fighting for the trophy.

They currently lie 10th with 29 points gathered from 23 games.

They have currently lost twice in a row against Arua Hill and KCCA and will come into this duel also searching for redemption.

In the reverse fixture, the Jinja-based side upset the Venoms who fell to a 1-0 loss thanks to Alex Kitata’s early strike.

In the last three meetings, Vipers have won twice and today’s visitors have been on the winning side once.

KCCA Football Club have had quite a decent run picking two victories in their last two outings.

The Kasasiro Boys are enjoying life under Jackson Mayanja. They started with a 4-1 win against SC Villa before edging Gaddafi  1-0 at Kakindu Stadium.

The two victories have been tremendous and put them in a better place for the title talk. They are two points behind log leaders and a win today guides them to the top.

However, they will face the test of bottom side Onduparaka at MTN Omondi Stadium as they seek to take the summit of the 15-teamed log.

“We have got the games coming in thick and fast and that means we have got to have squad rotation,” Mayanja was quoted by the club’s official website.

“I believe in these players and I will give everyone a chance so long as they are fit and ready to play,” he added.

“It’s up to the players to show that they can step up and compete for slots on the team. We are in a battle and the players have to know there is no room for error.”

Brian Aheebwa will miss the game due to family issues though it will be good news for the KCCA faithful who welcome back Rogers Mato from a muscle strain.

“Rogers Mato trained but we will see if he is ready to play because he had a muscle issue last week but the rest of the squad is ready to compete and fight for the badge,” he concluded.

Mayanja’s charges are second on the log with 44 points while Onduparaka lies bottom with only 14 points from 23 games.

• Results | Monday, May 1
• Wakiso Giants 0-0 BUL

Wakiso Giants held BUL FC to a goalless draw in the Uganda Premier League at Kabaka Kyabaggu Stadium on Monday.

It was a boring duel as both sides laboured to find the back of the net only to share spoils as matchday 26 got underway.

The Jinja-based side is now winless in their last 10 games registering six draws and four defeats while Wakiso Giants picked their third draw of the second round in which they have won once and lost six games.

The home side where denied a chance to enjoy their playing style due to the soggy ground that was in a trying state due to the heavy downpour in the morning.

The visitors got a chance to take the lead through Ibrahim Nsimbe but his snapshot sailed straight to Bashir Ssekagya’s gloves.

Jerome Kirya and Reagan Kalyowa also came close in the second stanza but could not get the ball past the dotted line.

The Purple Sharks also came close through Marvin Nyanzi but his effort lacked enough energy to beat Saidi Keni who palmed it away for a corner kick.

Substitute Tom Matsiko saw his free-kick sail away from the target despite being in a strategic position to hurt the visitors in the last 10 minutes of the game.

The last clear chance fell on Richard Okello’s foot through a counter-attack but his low hard effort was blocked by Rahmat Ssenfuka with a timely tackle.

The point leaves Wakiso Giants eighth with 32 points while BUL are sixth with 33.

Next on the fixture, Wakiso Giants will visit Busoga United on Saturday, May 13 while BUL FC will host Arua Hill SC on Wednesday, May 10th

• Fixture | Monday, May 1
• Wakiso Giants vs BUL FC

Wakiso Giants will take on BUL in the Uganda Premier League at Kabaka Kyabaggu Stadium as matchday 26 gets underway.

However, the two sides will be desperate for victory having lost their leads in the previous games hence settling for a point each.

The Purple Sharks and BUL were decent sides in the first round and often knocked on the door to be part of the title contention but since the start of the second round, they have run out of steam.

BUL head coach Simeon Masaba is optimistic that their hard times are to be concluded and they are going to get their first win of the second round.

“I think we can regroup well and get the first win of the second round,” Masaba told the club media.

“Everything is possible in today’s game. They are playing from home but they are also struggling a little bit and I think we can utilise that and bring our sorrowful chapter to an end,” he added.

“Goals have started coming but our remaining task is now to see how we can defend well and get the wins falling in.”

According to the gaffer, they have tried to correct mistakes and will only rally his troops to defend better.

Since the restart of the campaign, the oil manufacturers have played nine games, among which they have held five draws and lost four games.

However, the Purple Sharks have played 10 games in the second round. In those, they have registered six losses, three draws and a win.

BUL lie seventh on the log with 32 points while Wakiso Giants are eighth with a point less having played a game more.

Sunday Results | April 30, 2023

• She Corporate 2-2 Kawempe Muslim
• Asubo Gafford 4-3 Rines SS WFC
• Uganda Martyrs 3-0 Olila H/S WFC
• Makerere 1-0 UCU
• Kampala Queens 1-1 Lady Doves

Last year’s FUFA Women Super League champions She Corporate and Olila High School have been relegated to the lower tier.

Zian Ithungu and Winnie Nabbale put the Sharks ahead in the opening 27 minutes of the game.

It was a perfect start to the duel and it looked like She Corporate would finish the campaign with a perfect result after they had a season to forget.

However, in the 73rd minute, Agnes Nabukenya pulled one back for Kawempe Muslim who had wasted a number of glorious chances earlier in the game.

Seven minutes later, Suzan Nalukoda leveled matters to silence the fans of the Nakawa-based side.

Elsewhere, Resty Nanziri scored late to cancel Joweria Nagadya’s early strike as Lady Doves shared spoils with Kampala Queens at IUIU, Kabojja.

After the full-time whistle, Kampala Queens were crowned the fifth-time FWSL champions with 47 points gathered from 18 games.

The Queens of Soccer took over the crown from She Corporates with whom they levelled points but had fewer goals in last year’s campaign.

Prizes

• MVP – Shakira Nyinagahirwa
• Top Scorer – Shakira Nyinagahirwa
• Best Goalkeeper – Daisy Nakaziro
• Fair Play Award – Lady Doves

 

Saturday, April 29

• Gaddafi FC 0-1 KCCA FC
• SC Villa 1-0 Vipers SC
• URA FC 2-3 Maroons

Julius Poloto’s strike was the difference as KCCA Football Club went past Gaddafi Football Club in a 1-0 victory in the Uganda Premier League at Kakindu Stadium.

The winger came off the bench to ensure Jackson Mayanja’s reign at KCCA remains.

Allan Okello had a chance to give the visitors a lead but Gaddafi’s custodian Joel Mutakubwa pulled off a stunning save after 10 minutes.

Six minutes later, Muhammad Shaban found the back of the net but the assistant referee raised the flag for offside.

Bakali Magumba’s clearance nearly went into his goal as he tried to deal with Okello’s delivery.

The hosts came so close as Joel Madondo’s effort rattled the frame as the visitors escaped the scare.

In the 73rd minute, Poloto broke the deadlock. The winger was set up by Saidi Mayanja before he shot hard into the net.

The victory keeps the Kasasiro Boys in the second position on the log with 44 points, two behind log leaders SC Villa who have played two games more.

Gaddafi remains 10th on the log with 29 points gathered from 23 matches.

Next on the menu for KCCA is Onduparaka on Tuesday, April 2 while Gaddafi will make a trip to Kitende to play Vipers on the same day.

KCCA Football Club are seeking back-to-back wins as they make a trip to Jinja to face Gaddafi at Kakindu Stadium, Jinja today.

It will be the second game for new tactician Jackson “Mia Mia” Mayanja who started his reign with a 4-1 win over SC Villa at the MTN Omondi Stadium.

The victory also marked the end of the four-game winless run creating hope for the KCCA faithful that they can still clinch the title of the ongoing season.

“Each game now is like a final, if we want to be champions, we must win each game that we play,” Mayanja told the club media before adding; “My major target is to win this trophy and regain the lost hope to everyone attached to the club.”

“We are prepared as a team. The players have listened to us and are now catching up. Players should know the demands of the manager and adapt to them,” he stressed.

Mayanja underlined the need to attack with vigour to pick maximum points. “We need to go all out and pick three points because we have no other assignment apart from winning our games and that’s all.”

“I respect Wasswa Bbosa (Gaddafi’s head coach), I have seen him, for now, quite a while and we know each other very well. So it will be relatively a hard game but all in all, we have to win.”

The Kasasiro Boys will miss the services of their lethal forward Rogers Mato due to injury but Mayanja notes the team has many players and they will find a direct replacement.

“First of all, we have an injury setback for Mato. I did not want to push him because he got a muscle strain so that one is already out. But have a replacement because I trust all the players here.”

The Lugogo-based beat Gaddafi 2-1 in the first leg though the Army Boys won the last duel between the two sides that was played in their fortress.

KCCA are second on the log with 41 points while Gaddafi is 10th on 29 having played a game more.

Saturday, April 29, 2023

• SC Villa vs Vipers SC
• Gaddafi vs KCCA FC
• URA FC vs Maroons

Third-placed Vipers will make a short trip to face log leaders SC Villa in the Uganda Premier League at Muteesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku today.

Vipers gaffer Alex Isabirye anticipates a tough duel with the wounded Buffalo in Villa having lost twice on a bounce.

“They are on top of the table and they are home so that game will not be easy at all,” Isabirye told the club media.

“They have good coaches and good players who can create a tough opposition any day. So it will be a difficult game,” he added.

Jackson Magera’s troops had an excellent start to the second round of the ongoing campaign, they won seven straight games after a draw in the opener but their form has fallen after losing twice to Arua Hill and KCCA.

Isabirye believes they have equally prepared well and have enough to claim maximum points.

“We have equally prepared well and shall go there too and put up a good performance because we need those three points.”

Vipers had a slow start to the year that saw a change of gaffers but the Kitende-based side is slowly finding a rhythm and collecting results.

“Both teams have good players, so it will go down to who fights for it the most,” he concluded.

In the reverse fixture, Vipers registered a 2-0 victory against Villa while the last time they met at the latter’s home it was a goalless draw.