BUL FC returned to winning ways on Friday with a victory over nemesis Busoga United FC in the Uganda Premier League.

In the Jinja derby played at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru, BUL won 2-0 to claim the bragging rights.

Two goals in the second half from Karim Ndugwa and Ibrahim Mugulusi ensured the Alex Isabirye-coached side secured all three points.

Isabirye made two changes from the team that had lost to Express FC last week. Aggrey Madoi who was making his first appearance this season started ahead of Richard Ayiko while Walter Ochora, returning from suspension got ahead of George Kasonko.

Ndugwa broke the deadlock in the 65th minute, heading home Ronald Otti’s cross.

Six minutes later, Mugulusi struck home the second for the hosts to put the game beyond Busoga United’s reach.

Victory takes BUL to second place with 17 points, one behind leaders Wakiso Giants while Busoga United remains second from bottom on 3 points.

Results

• SC Villa 0-3 KCCA

KCCA’s brilliant first-half show was just enough to upstage rivals SC Villa who they beat 3-0 at the Akii Bua stadium in Lira.

An own goal from Gift Fred was followed by goals from Muhammad Ssenoga ‘Kagawa’ and Moses Waiswa to condemn the Jogoos to their defeat of the season.

Gift diverted Rogers Mato’s delivery into his own net in a bizarre manner in the 3^rd minute before Ssenoga doubled the lead in the 32^nd minute.

Waiswa completed the route six minutes later with a well-drilled free kick after Allan Okello had been fouled close to the edge.

Jackson Magera’s men improved after the break but could only do enough to limit the damage but failed to break KCCA who kept a clean sheet for only the third time in eight games this season.

The Kasasiro climb to 3^rd on the table with 16 points leaving the Jogoos in 6^th position with two points less.

KCCA will next face Gaddafi on Tuesday, November 29 at Lugogo while SC Villa visits Vipers SC on the same day.

Friday November 25, 2022

• Fufa Technical Centre, Njeru 2 pm

Busoga United’s will have to fight tooth and nail to defeat BUL when the two sides face off at Fufa Technical Centre, Njeru in Friday’s early kick off.

The visitors are second from bottom with only three points but George Kasonko; the BUL captain has warned his teammates against underestimating their opponents.

This is the game that takes us back to the summit and if we are to achieve something, we have to win tomorrow’s game,” Kasonko told the club media.

“Although Busoga is down on the table, this doesn’t mean they’re weak but we are prepared for them.

“They’re my former employers but I am now at BUL, it’s where I get what I eat and a job is a job. I am going to do my job.”

BUL will close the gap on leaders Wakiso Giants with a win while Busoga United will move out of the relegation zone. Both teams lost their last outings, ironically to Express FC.

Arua Hill lost their fourth consecutive game in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League after falling two-nil to Gaddafi at Kakindu Stadium in Jinja.

Alex Kitata and Brian Kalumba were on target in the second half for the hosts in a game visitors finished with a man down after defender Paul Musamali was sent off.

Kitata’s opener which arrived at the hour mark was highly contested by Arua Hill after Gaddafi had a quick restart in the build up to the goal.

Musamali was given marching orders for a second bookable offense in the 74th minute after a dangerous tackle on Lwesibawawho assisted Kitata’s goal.

Kalumba benefited from a defensive mix-up between Vuni and goalkeeper Richard Anyama, slotting the second that all but sealed the points for Gaddafi.

It’s the fourth straight loss for the Kongolos who had earlier fallen at URA, Vipers, and SC Villa.

Next Up

Gaddafi visits KCCA at the MTN Omondi Stadium in Lugogo on 29th November while Arua Hill welcome Onduparaka in a West Nile derby at Barifa on 27th November.

Starting XIs

Gaddafi – Crispus Kusiima, Andrew Waiswa, Bakali Magumba, Amir Kakomo, Mahad Yaya, Shafaki Bakaki, Brian Kalumba, Ibrahim Kiyemba, Johnson Odongo, Godfrey Lwesibawa, Alex Kitata

Arua Hill – Richard Anyama, Bright Vuni, Paul Musamali, Allan Mugalu, Isaac Okello, Jacob Kamwesiga, Gaddafi Kacancu, Gaddafi Wahab, Rashid Muhammad, Ivan Eyamu, Isaac Ogwang

Bottom of the table Onduparaka held leaders Wakiso Giants to a goalless draw in a StarTimes Uganda Premier League game played at the Bombo Military Grounds on Wednesday.

The water-logged pitch made it difficult for both sides to play especially Wakiso who play a passing and possession game.

The opening game of game saw no clear chances created but the Purple Sharks tried to create a few opportunities in the second stanza but there was none threatening.

On the other end, Onduparaka barely threatened and will be pleased with the point even though they remain rock bottom on just two points.

Wakiso Giants will feel hard done by the pitch but remain on top with 18 points.

Next Up

Onduparaka will visit Arua Hill on Sunday 27th November at Barifa Stadium while Wakiso Giants will host Express the following day at Kabaka Kyabagu Stadium.

Starting XIs

Onduparaka – Mathias Muwanga GK, Jasper Adriko, Rashid Okocha, Ndifuna Benard, Ojara Denis, Mayanja Davis, Musema Boniface, Oketch Emmanuel, Yakin Rashid, Amos Muwonge, Jarieko James

Wakiso Giants – Samson Kirya GK, Grant Matsiko, George Kaddu, Apollo Kagogwe, Joshua Lubwama, Lawrence Bukenya, Rahmat Senfuka, Frank Ssebuufu, Arinda Ambrose, Norman Ojik, Sharif Kimbowa

Nelson Senkatuka was the star of the show for Soltilo Bright Stars as they beat Express FC on Tuesday at Muteesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku.

The forward netted a first-half double that was enough to hand Bright Stars their second consecutive win.

The Red Eagles completed the match with ten men after midfielder Daniel Shabene was sent off.

Senkatuka rounded off goalkeeper Dennis Otim before firing home inside ten minutes and five minutes later,  Shabene was sent off for a dangerous tackle on Cleophus Fiat.

The response from Express head coach James Odoch was to replace Marvin Oshaba with Enock Ssebagala.

Playing with a numerical advantage, Bright Stars double their lead in the 32nd minute with Senkatuka at the end of a good run of play.

Express’ opportunity to pull one back went to waste in the second half as Allan Kayiwa was denied with the woodwork from the penalty spot.

Victory takes Bright Stars to 7th place with 11 points while Express on the other hand remains 5th with 14 points.

Tuesday, 22nd November

• UPDF 0-0 Maroons
• Express 0-2 Bright Stars

Ivan Ahimbisibwe missed a penalty as Maroons held UPDF to a goalless draw in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League game played at Bombo Military Barracks.

The result means UPDF’s poor run of results continues as they have now gone six matches without victory.

Maroons who are yet to win on the road will be delighted with the result after conceding a penalty. and were only kept in the game by magnificent goalkeeping.

Before the penalty, Ahimbisibwe, Rogers Adriko came close but it was not until the 28th minute that UPDF got the best opportunity to score.

UPDF were awarded a penalty following Patrick Bayega’s foul on Farid Rashid, but Ahimbisibwe’s effort was saved by keeper Emmanuel Akol who was later named man of the match.

At the other end, Solomon Walusimbi’s header was ruled out for offside.

In the second half, Ahimbisibwe and Adriko were guilty of missing good chances for the hosts.

A point moves UPDF one place to 12 with 6 points and they will visit Blacks Power in their next fixture next Tuesday while Maroons remain 11th with 9 points and they will host URA on the same day.

Starting XIs

UPDF: Simon Mbuya, Rogers Mugisha, Samson Kasozi, Rogers Adriko, Donato Akello, Ibrahim Wamannah, Swaliki Ssegujja, Ivan Animbisibwe, Jibril Nsimbe, Faridi Rashid.

Maroons: Emmanuel Akol, Ceaser Olega, Godwin Kitagenda, Patrick Bayiga, Edward Kanona, Felix Okot, Ronald Orombi, Hadad Kambugu, Fred Amaku, Solomon Walusimbi, Abraham Tusubira.

FUFA Competitions Disciplinary Panel has sanctioned Busoga United following an abandoned game against Express due to fan violence at Kakindu Stadium on November 16.

Allan Kayiwa scored from a freekick to hand Express a late lead against hosts Busoga United before ugly scenes ensued as the home fans pelted stones onto the field of play leading to the abandoning of the match.

The Disciplinary panel has ruled that Busoga United lose the game by forfeiture (3-0) and has also been deducted three more points for indiscipline.

“Busoga United has lost UPL Match No. 52 that was played on Wednesday 16.11.2022 at Kakindu Stadium by forfeiture.

“Busoga United FC has also been handed an immediate three (3) points and three (3) goals deduction from those already accumulated by the club this season,” reads the statement in part.

The sanction leaves Busoga United with three points while the Red Eagles move to 14 points.

Busoga United have been further warned, and if the events are repeated, they will host five games away from home behind closed doors.

Further investigations on Club Chairperson Diana Nyago are ongoing after she reportedly denied Express FC access to the dressing room as per the referee’s match report.

Fufa Women Super League | Sunday 20th November 2022

Match Day 9 Results

• Rines WFC 0-1 Kampala Queens
• Olila 3-1 She Makerere University
• Asubo Gafford 1-3 She Corporate
• Kawempe Muslim 1-3 Uganda Martyrs
• Lady Doves 2-1 UCU Lady Cardinals

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Kampala Queens WFC completed the first round of the 2022-23 Fufa Women Super League unbeaten following a 1-0 win over Rines WFC on Sunday.

A first-half goal from Margret Kunihira ensured that last season’s runners-up maintained their perfect record this term.

It was the ninth win in as many games for Kampala Queens and they moved to 27 points, eight points clear of second-placed Uganda Martyrs.

It was the 6th loss of the season for school side Rines and they remain second from the bottom halfway through the season.

Kunihira was played through by Shamirah Nalugya and the forward made no mistake, scoring the only goal of the game in the 8th minute.

Nalugya and Elizabeth Nakigozi had chances to extend the lead but were denied.

The league will take a two-month break and the second round will return in February next year.

Kampala Queens will visit Asubo Gafford on 5th February while Rines will host Uganda Martyrs the same day at Kabaka Kyabagu Stadium.

Uganda Premier League clubs KCCA FC and URA FC settled for a one-all draw at MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo in the top flight on Saturday.

KCCA FC’s Mato headed home early on but was flagged offside by the first assistant referee in the 12th minute.

The Kasasiro should have found the opener in the 34th minute but Julius Poloto opted to shoot himself, missing the mark.

Substitute Derrick Nsibambi broke the deadlock with his first touch of the game in the 64th minute.

Five minutes later, KCCA FC assistant skipper Julius Poloto restored parity with a calm finish past URA’s Alionzi.

The points are shared at MTN Omondi Stadium. #KCCAFC #KCCAURA pic.twitter.com/HnQG1Llufk

— KCCA FC (@KCCAFC) November 19, 2022

KCCA FC visit SC Villa next week on Friday in match day nine of the StarTimes Uganda Premier League.