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Jackson “Mia Mia” Mayanja has been appointed as Interim Head Coach until the end of June 2023.

The former KCCA player will be at the helm of restoring glory for the next two months

As a player, he made his debut in 1987. He played and represented the club diligently till 1992.

His immense talent attracted suitors and he secured a deal to Egyptian side Al Masry SC before he moved to Esperance in Tunisia.

In 1996 he returned to the club as a captain and guided the club into the finals of the CAF Confederations Cup the following year

Following his great history as a player, he returns for his second stint for his second stint as a coach of the Kasasiro Boys, a club he coached in 2005.

Previously he has coached sides like URA FC guiding them to the top tier league.

He was also coach at Bunamwaya SC, Kagera FC, Simba SC, Kyetume FC, AS Kigali (Assistant Coach) and recently Uganda Hippos.

He will be deputized by Sam Charles Nsaziro Ssenyange as well as Saka Mpima who take up roles as assistant head coach and first team coach respectively.

The development means Kaddu Badru Mukasa and Richard Malinga part company with the club.

Wednesday, April 19
URA FC 2-0 KCCA FC
Eric Ssenjobe and Alfred Leku were on target as URA FC beat KCCA FC 2-0 in the Uganda Premier League at Mehta Stadium today.
It was the first game for the Kasasiro Boys without manager Morley Byekwaso.
The loss compounded KCCA’s woes who are trying to get back on the road after a streak of poor results.
In the third minute, Nicholas Kabonge nearly gave the hosts the lead after beating his marker Geofrey Wasswa but his effort went narrowly wide.
Thirteen minutes later, Ibrahim Dada squandered another glorious opportunity after choosing to shoot at a tight angle than deliver to his teammates.
At half an hour mark, Patrick Mbowa set up Kabon Living but his attempt to loop the ball past goalkeeper Benjamin Ochan failed.
In the 71st minute, Senjobe gave the host a lead through a powerful effort into the net.
The left-back linked up with Joseph Ssemuju to give the tax collectors bragging rights.
In the 90th minute, Rogers Mato nearly levelled matters through a header but Nafian Alionzi was in the right place to palm it away.
In the 93rd minute, Leku doubled the lead to give URA maximum points.
The result kept KCCA second on the log with 38 points while URA climbed to fourth with 33 points.
In the next game, URA will travel to Kitende to play Vipers SC on Saturday while KCCA will host SC Villa on Sunday.
Wednesday, April 19
Arua Hill SC blurred SC Villa’s sight onto the title after edging them in a 1-0 narrow victory in the Uganda Premier League at Muteesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku.
Innocent Media was on target to score the only but very important goal to give Arua Hill maximum points from a game they spent most of the time defending.
It was the first loss of the Jogoo since the restart of the ongoing campaign.
In the fifth minute, Media’s low cross beat Martin Elungat before it hit the goal post and went in.
The forward was in the right place to burry from close range after meeting Isaac Ogwang’s flick off Georgia Atendele’s delivery.
From that point onwards, the hosts took charge of the game but were so unlucky to convert any of the many created chances.
Joseph Kafumbe, Charle Bbaale (twice) and Kenneth Semakula came close but their efforts bounced off the woodwork.
It was Kongolo’s second win in the second round of the season and it lifted them to the sixth on the log with 30 points while SC Villa remained on the summit with 43 points.
In the next games, Arua Hill will host Gaddafi on Saturday, April 22 while Villa will be on the road to play KCCA on Sunday at MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo.

KCCA FC has acknowledged receipt of Morley Byekwaso’s resignation, marking the end of his tenure at the top-flight club.

Byekwaso was appointed as Interim Manager from April 2021 until the end of the 2020/21 season before being appointed as Manager/Head Coach of KCCA FC from July 2021 to June 2024.

He joined the Club in 2016 as an Assistant Manager under Coach Mike Mutebi, a position he served in until March 2021 when he was appointed interim Manager.

During his reign as Manager of KCCA FC, Byekwaso has been in charge for 77 games, during this time, the Club has won 44 games and drawn 21.

In the Uganda Premier League, Morley had a win ratio of 52% including the Nkurunziza Peace Cup hosted in Burundi, in 2022.

Byekwaso also previously served as an Assistant Coach of KCCA FC on three occasions under Coaches; Matia Lule, George Nsimbe and Mike Hillary Mutebi.

Kaddu Badru Mukasa will take charge of all First Team duties going forward.

SC Villa seeks to keep glued at the summit chasing maximum points as they face Arua Hill SC in the Uganda Premier League at Muteesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku.

With five points above second-placed KCCA who have played two games less, a win would keep them comfortable in the driving seat.

The chase is still open since KCCA and Vipers have played games less and if they won all then the Jogoo would fall third on the log.

Magera has distanced from the title talk and he stresses the need to take a game at a go.

“Yes, it’s normal to talk about the title because every team wants to win but it can easily cause unnecessary pressure,” he said.

“We are taking a game at a time. It’s a marathon and each lap has much to say while going to the next one. So we are patient but attentive,” he added.

Mageera highlighted the physicality of Arua Hill SC hence staging a tight challenge.

“Arua Hill SC are a very physical team. We have prepared well and we have a plan to break them down so that we register a good result.

“The boys have greatly improved and am happy but we have less time to celebrate but rather keep the fight alive,” he concluded.

In the first leg, SC Villa beat the Arua-based side thanks to Charles Bbaale’s penalty.

SC Villa have been in a red-hot form registering six straight wins.

Arua Hill SC are eighth with 27 points while SC Villa lead the log with 43 points.

Following the departure of Morley Byekwaso, KCCA confirmed that Kaddu Badru Mukasa will be in charge as they visit URA FC.

After three draws in a row, KCCA will have to stage their best show so that they return to winning ways as they seek to close up the gap to leaders SC Villa.

It will be a lunchtime kickoff as the two sides will lock horns at Mehta Stadium, Lugazi today.

Kaddu revealed that they are fully focused on the league since it’s the only title on their radar after being ejected from the Uganda Cup.

“We are fully focused on the Uganda Premier League as it is the only competition we are left to fight for this season,” he was quoted by the club’s official website.

“We have prepared well and the boys have responded positively. We are ready to put up a fight against our opponents so that we can register maximum points,” he added.

“As a club we have dreams to chase and we can not allow to throw away our season fully. Yes, we are facing a good opponent but we are ready to battle it out.”

“We have a few injuries (Haruna Lukwago and Brian Majwega) but we have a large pool of players to fill the void,” he concluded.

On the other hand, URA will miss the services of lanky midfielder Joshua Lubwama who is on suspension.

KCCA FC are second on the table with 38 points while URA are fifth with 30 points.

Wednesday, April 19

Express completed a double against Busoga United after a 3-0 win in the Uganda Premier League match played at Muteesa II stadium, Wankulukuku.

Denis Otim, Joseph Akwadanaho and Enock Ssebagala was on target as Express won their third straight league win in a row.

The victory came in the right time to create a positive response after the club had been ejected from Uganda Cup by Adjumani Town Council in a 2-0 loss at Paridi playground.

Boban Zirintusa came close through a long range shoot but the effort went wide narrowly.

In the 31st minute, Otim gave the hosts the lead with a header into the net after being set up by Isma Kawawulo through a curling free kick.

Seven minutes into the second stanza, Akandwanaho beat two of his makers before he pulled off a scorcher to score a thriller.

Akadwanaho nearly completed a double but Busoga custodian John Okurut denied the forward from close range.

Second half entrant, Ssebagala nodded home off Faizal Ssekyanzi’s delivery to complete a stellar team goal.

It was the last nail in Busoga’s coffin who will rue the several chances wasted in front of the goal line.

The victory takes Express to the seventh position on the log with 28 points while Busoga are 13th with six points less.

In the next games, Express will visit Bright Stars on Tuesday April 25 while Busoga will host BUL on Friday April 21.

Tuesday April 18

Fixtures | Tuesday, 18th April 

Express FC has switched attention to the Uganda Premier League as they host Busoga United at Muteesa II Stadium in Wankulukuku today.

The duel follows Express’ exit from the Uganda Cup following a 2-0 defeat to Adjumani Town Council at Paridi playground.

Express FC head coach James Odoch has revealed the target going forward and rallied the boys to give their best so that they return to winning ways.

“We have set a target of finishing in the top four. But that can only be achieved if we keep winning,” Odoch was quoted by the club’s official website.

“We return our focus to the league and we have to do all it takes to see that we can improve. We understand the opponent will stage a resistance because they have a winning run but we are ready for a battle,” he added.

“We are blessed to be positions above them and that avails an opportunity that we don’t lose then we shall extend further ahead of them,” he concluded.

In the first leg, Allan Kayiwa gave the Red Eagles the lead through a free kick but the game ended prematurely after fans staged a protest.

However, Express was awarded three points and three goals to claim maximum points.

Express sits 10th on the log with 25 points while Busoga United is 13th with three points less.

Rines SS WFC registered a 3-2 victory against Makerere University in the FUFA Women’s Super League to get out of the relegation zone.
In the 7th minute, Amina Nababi placed Rines in the driving seat after her low effort went past custodian Zaharia Kiiza into the back of the net.
A minute later, Husinah Mpanja levelled matters through a long-range shot from the centre beating Elsie Najjemba who was on the dotted line.
In the 22nd minute, Jesca Namanda regained Rines’ edge after custodian Kizza failed to deal with her effort.
Rines captain Shakira Nalule scored into her own net to square the game two minutes after recess.
Two minutes to the hour mark, Eva Naggayi scored from the 12-yard mark to place Rines SS in the lead for the third time.
This was after Namanda was fouled in the dangerous area.
Both sides came into the game level on 15 points and a win was needed to reach the safe zone.
The victory took Rines to the fifth position with 18 points while Makerere was second from the bottom with three points less.
Simba SC staged a stunning first half registering a 2-0 win against bitter rivals Young Africans at Benjamin Mkapa Stadium on Sunday.
Hennock Inonga and Denis Kibu were on target as Robertinho Oliviera’s troops claimed all the bragging rights.
Hennock jumped highest to node home Shamori Kapombe’s cross hence placing Simba ahead two minutes after kickoff.
In the 32nd minute, Kibu met a loose ball before he pulled off a venomous shot to double Simba’s lead in spectacular fashion.
Young Africans woke up late and tried to chase the result but fell short by the time the first half ended.
There was less action in the second half as Simba gathered maximum results from the derby.
It was the 19 win in a row for Simba while Young Africans’ 12-match winning run came to an end.
The victory leaves Simba SC second on the log with 63 points while Young Africans are still at the summit with 68 points.