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Tuesday, April 25, 2022

Arua Hill SC will host Vipers SC in a mouth-watering Uganda Premier League clash at Barifa Stadium on Tuesday.

Arua Hill SC has won two of its last outings beating SC Villa last Wednesday before they took care of Gaddafi FC on Saturday amidst financial challenges.

On the other hand, the Venoms dropped two points in a 1-1 stalemate against URA as they missed the chance to reduce the deficit in their chase for the log summit.

Vipers head coach Alex Isabirye is sure of the task ahead and how tough it will be but he reveals his troops are ready to go for it.

“It’s a massive game for us. It’s always difficult playing Arua Hill away but we must go for it,” Isabirye was quoted by the club’s official website.

“We know the task ahead of us. Arua Hill are a well-organised team, their level of defending is extremely high and they are good at counter-attacking,” he added.

Isabirye is well-informed about the host’s form but he believes they will get a way to hurt them.

“Arua Hill is in a good moment, they beat Villa away from home before they beat Gaddafi over the weekend. So they are now confident and strong but we shall find a way of hurting them.”

In the reverse fixture, the Vipers beat Arua Hill 1-0 thanks to Milton Karisa’s strike in the first round. However last season, Arua Hill won last year’s duel at Barifa with Alfred Leku’s effort.

Both sides have been troubled by injuries but the Kitende-based side will be glad to receive Karim Watambala and Bright Anukani who return from the sick bay.

Vipers are third with 36 points while Arua Hill is fifth with three points less though having played two games more.

Ugandan footballer Bevis Mugabi plying his trade from Scotland in the Scottish Premiership from Motherwell FC has been ranked among one of the highest jumpers in history.

Mugabi, 25, jumped an inch higher – at 8ft 6in off the ground – to score in the Scottish Premiership clash at Ross County in February, two years ago.

With the game evenly poised at 1-1 and just 20 minutes to play, the Ugandan ace rose highest to power home a header. The sensational display of leaping ability snatched all three points for Motherwell.

Mugabi is ranked 3rd after Youssef En-Nesyri’s leap in their Portugal’s encounter against Morocco in the Qatar World Cup.

Cristiano Ronaldo is listed first, an occasion that happened in the first leg of a round of 16 Champions League match between Real Madrid and Manchester United in 2013.

Victor Osimhen, Fikayo Tomori, and Zlatan Ibrahimović are also given honourable mentions.

Mugabi received his first call-up to the Uganda national team for their friendly against Kenya in August 2016.

Sunday, April 23, 2023

KCCA Football Club interim manager Jackson Magera started his reign at MTN Omondi Stadium on Sunday.

It was a perfect start to the story as KCCA registered a 4-1 victory against SC Villa in the Kampala Derby.

After the heavy downpour, the fans turned up at MTN Omondi Stadium to be witnesses of the Kampala Derby.

The Lugogo-based side brought an end to a poor spell that had seen them go five games without a win.

While SC Villa suffered a second loss in a row after falling to Arua Hill in a 1-0 on Wednesday.

KCCA opened the scoring in the 22nd minute as Tshisungu Kankonde nodded home after being set up by Allan Okello after beating Villa custodian Martin Elungat.

Five minutes later, Saidi Mayanja extended the hosts’ lead with a diving header from Kakonde’s cross from the left flank.

Five minutes into the second stanza, Charles Bbaale was in the right place to convert from close range after KCCA’s custodian Benjamin Ochan punched into play.

Two minutes past half an hour mark, Rogers Mato made it three for the hosts after his emphatic effort left Elungat helplessly beaten before Julius Poloto completed the rout in added time.

The victory leaves SC Villa at the summit with 43 points, two above KCCA FC who have played two games less.

In the next games, SC Villa will host Vipers on Saturday while KCCA will visit Gaddafi on the same day.

After the departure of Morley Byekwaso, KCCA FC continue to ring changes as they seek to boost and strengthen their technical team.

The latest addition at MTN Omondi Stadium is Daniel Nassani Mutenza.

Mutenza has been appointed as an assistant coach of the first team as well as the assistant coach of the Junior Team.

Mutenza is a former KCCA player and he returns to add knowledge and experience as the team seeks to secure the best from a season that has seen ups and lows.

Mutenza has put pen to paper on a short-term contract that will see him be at the club until the end of June.

He comes at a time when the club has an assignment of going past log leaders SC in today’s duel.

KCCA has had a poor run registering a winless run of three draws and a loss in the recent outings.

The Kasasiro Boys are five points off the summit with two games in hand, if they pick maximum results then their season will be back on track.

Sunday, April 23 

KCCA FC and SC Villa will lock horns at MTN Omondi Stadium as the two sides keep sight of the summit of the Uganda Premier League log.

The two local giants come into this duel after losing their previous games and will seek to make amends going forward.

KCCA have no win in their last four games registering three stalemates and a draw while SC Villa is on a good run having lost once and won six in their last seven.

KCCA will have their new manager Jackson ‘Mia Mia’ Mayanga take on his first task since taking on the role of interim head coach.

“KCCA and Villa is a big game,” Mayanja was quoted by the club’s website before adding; “We need to show that we have the mentality for such games.”

“I have come here to win and this is the most important thing. We have eight games to end the season and every game will matter.”

“We must change our mindset and this starts immediately. I respect SC Villa and I credit their hard work to get where they are but this is a derby and we are KCCA FC.”

“We have to step up and show we want it more than them,” he concluded.

In the reverse fixture, KCCA beat the Jogoo 3-0 in a game that was played at Akii Bua Stadium, Lira.

Currently, SC Villa is on top of the log with 43 points while KCCA is second will 38 having played two games less than the latter.

Saturday, April 22

Vipers SC and URA played to an entertaining one-all draw in the Uganda Premier League at St Marys Stadium Kitende on Saturday.

Patrick Mbowa and Karim Ndugwa were on target as the two sides tussled it out under flood nights.

It was the second league game to be played at Kitende under floodlights and in the 13th minute, URA grabbed the lead through Mbowa after being set up by Nicholas Kabonge.

The midfielder benefited from a deflection off a Vipers’ defender to beat Fabien Mutombora.

The hosts came close as Hillary Mukundane almost nodded home Frank Tumwesigye’s corner kick but the effort went above the frame by inches.

Karim Ndugwa restored parity in the 38th minute. URA’s custodian dropped the ball in the area and Ndugwa was in the right place to tap home from close range.

In the second half, the visitors started the better side as they came knocking on the door through Ibrahim Dada and Joshua Lubwama but the efforts went wide.

Later on, Tumwesigye came close with a venomous shot but it went wide narrowly.

The statement kept Vipers third at 36 points while URA is fourth on the log with 34 points.

In the next games, the Vipers will Arua Hill away from home on Wednesday while the Tax Collectors will return to action on Saturday as they host Gaddafi.

Friday April 21

Busoga United 1-1 BUL FC

BUL FC was held to another 1-1 stalemate to extend their winless run in the Uganda Premier League to eight.

In the last eight league games, the Vipers have registered four wins and four draws.

Ibrahim Kazindula and Laban Tibita converted from the spot to share soils in the Jinja Derby played at Kakindu Stadium on Friday.

Both sides started kicked off defensively and were fearful to commit bodies, but Ibrahim Nsimbe set up Reagan Kalyowa though the midfielder failed to bury the attempt from close range.

In the 22nd minute, Walter Ochora was brought down in the area and centre referee Pual Turyamureeba pointed at the spot.

Kazindula stepped up and converted from 12 yards sending Busoga’s custodian Michael Lutaaya the opposite way.

Eight minutes later, Lutaaya collected Isaac Insinde’s back pass in the forbidden area hence giving BUL an indirect free kick.

Busoga escaped the scare after Kazindula’s effort was blocked as it searched for its way to the target.

Six minutes into the second stanza, Tibita’s delivery bounced off the hand of BUL’s defender. The hosts were later awarded a penalty.

Tibita took on the task and barely disappointed from the penalty spot.

He later tripped once again in the area and was awarded a penalty but Saidi Keni comfortably collected his effort.

The result takes Busoga United to 12th position with 23 points as they continue to fight not to drop to the red zone while BUL retain their fifth position on the log with 31

Former Uganda Cranes midfielder Mike Azira has been appointed as the new head coach of the American side Mississippi Brilla FC, replacing Matt Horth.

Azira has been working on his coaching badges and he now sets his foot into the business after retiring from professional football.

“I am thankful to be back at Brilla because you know, it has played a big role in my life mostly in my journey,” he said.

“We had a great time here but mostly you know, it helped me to define myself between who I am. We play soccer but at the end of the day, we are more than soccer players.

“It’s really great to be back here and serve the community and bring value to the kids and also learn something as well.”

“I am here to serve and help the kids reach their potential as well as help the team win the championship,” Azira added.

He returns to Mississippi Brilla FC a side he played for between 2010 and 2011.

The former Cranes midfielder also played for Charleston Battery, Seattle Sounders, Colorado Rapids, Chicago Fire and New Mexico United.

Busoga United will host BUL FC in the Uganda Premier League at Kakindu Stadium, Jinja today.
Both sides have struggled in the previous games and this duel provides a chance to get back on the right track.
BUL have not won in their last seven outings which has created a tense environment in the camp. However, goalkeeper Saidi Keni believes it’s the right time to rectify their mistakes and register a positive result.
“We want to put it in the mind that we are performing poorly but the coaches have helped boost our mindset going forward,” Keni said.
“The coaches have done much to make us feel better and I am sure it’s now the right time to rectify our struggles and do better,” he added.
BUL will be boosted by the return of Walter Ochoa and Ronald Otto
In the reverse fixture, BUL FC won 2-0 and they will be seeking a double while the hosts will be looking for revenge against neighbours.
BUL is fourth on the log with 30 points with Busoga United is 13th on the 15-team table with 22 points.

NEC registered a 2-0 well-earned victory over Booma FC in the FUFA Big League on Thursday.

Richard Ajuna and Tonny Kiberu were on target as NEC claimed the maximum points in the duel played in Bugolobi.

It was a much-needed win that kept the chase for the top three alive since they are just a point below log leaders Kitara FC.

In the 16th minute, the roving left-back Ajuna gave the hosts the lead thanks to the continuous attacks that were laid by the home team.

NEC continued to pile more pressure on the defence of the visitors but failed to send the ball past the dotted line.

After recess, Kiberu was on target to double the lead and put NEC in the comfortable driving seat.

Marvin Kavuma and Julius Walugembe came close but wasted glorious chances that would have widened the score.

It was the eighth loss of the Hoima-based Booma FC and the 15th win for NEC who look to be cruising all the way.

The victory kept NEC in the second position with 50 points with Booma fifth on the log with 36 points.

Results | Thursday, April 20