Matchday Two
Saturday, 24th September 2022

Asubo Gafford Ladies FC vs Uganda Martyrs LFC – Kampala Quality Playground

Rines SS vs UCU Lady Cardinals FC – Kabaka Kyabaggu Stadium, Wakiso

Lady Doves FC vs Makerere University FC – Katusabe Stadium, Masindi

Sunday, 25th September 2022

She Corporate FC vs Kampala Queens – MUBS Arena, Nakawa (Live on FUFA TV)

All games kickoff at 10:00 AM

She Corporate team head coach Hassan Issa feels his troops are ready to face Kampala Queens and hoping for maximum points.

She Corporate FC and Kampala Queens face off in arguably the biggest fixture of the weekend in the women’s competition.

“We come into Sunday’s game ready to compete and secure our first win of the season,” he told media.

“We could not earn maximum points in the game against Makerere University but we have worked on the mistakes made in the last days and all we need on Sunday is three points,” he said.

She Corporate is the defending champion of the league and Issa’s goal this season is to win it again.

“The target is to retain our crown and that definitely comes with pressure because the rest of the nine teams are looking at us but we know how to handle that and our focus is to take a game at a time,” Issa added.

She Corporate FC is unbeaten against Kampala Queens in the last four League games, winning two while the other two (both from last season) ended in draws.

Bob Olouch has been loaned to Bright Stars six months after signing a three-year contract at Vipers SC.

The defender joined the Asap Mwebaze-coached side on a season-long loan.

The former KJT Rwenshama player joined the Venoms in January this year after spending close to a decade in Sweden.

He becomes the eighth player to be unveiled by the club and joins Vipers’ teammate Emmanuel Munoobi who also joined on loan.

Others are strikers Sam Ssenyonjo and Amis Muwonge from KCCA and Onduparaka respectively, Noordin Bunjo from Proline, Ashraf Mulindi from Kataka FC and Alex Mandela who was at Kigezi Home Boyz.

The Kawempe-based side is expected to unveil more players including another Vipers player Frank Kato Kizanyiro.

The club has also let go of several players including Marvin Youngman, Derrick Ngoobi, and Andrew Kaggwa among others.

New Kampala Queens forward Hasifa Nassuna is likely to miss her team tie against She Corporates on Sunday in the Fufa Women Super League.

The former UCU sharpshooter was officially unveiled this week on Monday at the Kabojja-based club as one of the marquee signings in the window.

However, she has only appeared for training once at the club with no clear reason.

Unconfirmed reports however state that some contractual issues between her and the club are not resolved.

The other outstanding issue revolves around her preferred iconic shirt number 10 which is currently owned by Shamira Nalugya.

Kampala Queens defeated league newcomers Asubo Gafford 5-0 on match day one.

Former KCCA FC head coach Mike Hillary Mutebi has been shocked by the return of Allan Okello to the Kasasiro.

Mutebi was head coach when Okello left for Paradou AC in February 2020 signing a four-year contract with the Algerian outfit.

With two years left on his contract, the 22-year-old is back to his boyhood club on a one-year loan deal.

“Is he back?” Mutebi asked Football256 when contacted for a comment. “I blame all that on the club (KCCA) and the player himself (Okello).

“He was supposed to wait for at least another year before leaving in the first place but KCCA and Okello were impatient because they wanted the money.”

“But there is a lot to learn for him given the situation that he is in right now because everything is all about character.”

“He has been challenged but he is still young and there is a chance for him to re-establish himself for a way forward,” he added.

Okello’s move to North Africa has not helped him much and he failed to cement a starting spot on the team.

His move to Paradou was expected to be his gate pass to Europe but he has since met a roadblock, deciding to return home on loan.

StarTimes Uganda Premier League side Express Football Club has announced the signing of Abubakar Kasule on a two-year contract.

Kasule who left Express in 2018 after two years having joined from Kibuli SS in 2016, returns from USA where he had gone for further studies and played for Cincinnati Bearcats and Dayton Dutch Lions.

The defensive midfielder who was part of Uganda’s CHAN team in 2018, will be uniting with his James Odoch who coached him at U17 and U20.

“As an Express FC fan, it has always been my dream to sign for the club and play for it. I am happy to finally be back and I am sure I will do my best to help it win,” Kasule told the club media.

Coach Odoch stated: “I have worked with Kasule before, he is a talented and disciplined player who is going to be a great player for both Express FC and Uganda.”

Kasule joins the other new sixteen players already signed by the club.

All Express Signings (So Far)
David Lukwago, Kada Bitakaziwa, Hassan Mubiru, Benjamin Gakumba, Dhata Joseph, Marvin Oshaba, Andrew Kaggwa, Ntege Anwar, Yusuf Sozi, Allan Kayiwa, Derrick Ngobi, Hamim Semakula, Shugai Kaliisa, Farouk Katongole, Hussein Senoga, Kimera Abdu, Abubakar Kasule

Bukhooli-Namayingo FC won the 2022 Busoga Cup in a heated match that ended 1-0 against Kigulu FC.

This was their maiden win in a football competition amongst the 14 counties (Masaza) that collectively make up the Kingdom or Obwa Kyabazinga bwa Busoga.

The final attracted thousands, who watched the game at the Jinja-based Kyabazinga stadium in Bugembe.

Here are some of the videos from the eventful day;

Fufa Women Super League side Kampala Queens has completed the signing of UCU Cardinals forward Hasifa Nassuna.

Nassuna’s signing was made official on Monday morning via the club’s official social media pages.

“Finally the wait is over. She’s the latest queen in the palace. The G.O.A.T is in the palace,” reads a statement on Kampala Queens’ Facebook page.

Nassuna has previously featured for Kawempe Muslim in her early days.

Last season, Nassuna reached 100 goals, a milestone only achieved by her in recent times.

And without a doubt, given her experience, she is a big addition to the Queens of soccer as they seek the big prize this season.

She now becomes the latest addition for Kampala Queens after Sumaya Komuntale, Teddy Najjuma, Asia Nakibuuka, goalkeeper Daisy Nakaziro, Elizabeth Nakigozi, and Grace Aluka.

Kampala Queens got off to a bright start with a 5-0 win over newcomers Asubo Gafford in their first game of the season played at the IUIU Kabojja Grounds on Sunday.

They will visit defending champions She Corporate next week on Sunday at MUBS Arena in Nakawa.

Uganda Premier League side Solitilo Bright Stars have officially announced the signing of Sam Ssenyonjo.

The striker joins Bright Stars after ending his stay at KCCA, having spent last season on loan at Wakiso Giants.

Ssenyonjo featured in Bright Stars’ pre-season friendly match against his former paymasters KCCA FC.

The promising striker fell out of favour under new KCCA FC boss Morley Byekwaso before he was sent out on loan.

He was also part of the Uganda U20 national side which took part in the U20 AFCON tournament in Mauritius in 2021.

Ssenyonjo joins Bright Stars who are undergoing a transition under coach Asaph Mwebaze having lost a couple of experienced senior players in the ongoing transfer window.

Bright Stars finished 11th last season with 36 points.

• The FUFA Drum 2022 | Quarterfinal – First Leg
• West Nile 4-0 Kampala

West Nile Province put one leg in the semifinal of this year’s FUFA Drum after easing past Kampala Province on Sunday in the first leg of the quarterfinals.

West Nile beat Kampala 4-0 in the one-sided encounter played at the Greenlight Stadium in Arua City.

The West Nile region was lethal upfront with Muhammad Shaban and Israel-based Fahad Bayo leading the line. Shaban netted a double while Bayo was involved in all the goals. Crowmell Rwothomio and Gaddafi Wahab got the others.

Shaban fired West Nile ahead three minutes to the end of the first half and completed his brace six minutes after the break, heading home Rashid Kawawa’s cross.

Rwothomio made it three-nil before Wahab completed the rout with 8 minutes to play.

The two teams will face off again in the return leg in Kampala on a date yet to be communicated.

West Nile Province XI: Nafian Alionzi (GK), Filbert Obenchan, Rashid Okocha, Rashid Toha, Bright Vuni, Rashid Yakin, Gaddafi Wahab, Rashid Kawawa, Fahad Bayo, Gaddafi Gadinho, Muhammad Shaban

Kampala Starting XI: Derrick Were (GK), Andrew Kaggwa, Arthur Kiggundu, Derrick Ngoobi, Issa Lumu, Musa Ssali, Ibrahim kasinde, Faisal Muwawu, Samuel Kayongo Ssekamate, Ruben Kimera, Eric Ayang

Uganda Cranes Head Coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic has named the team that will travel to Libya for two international friendlies next week.

The 22-man squad will take part in a Tri-Nations tournament in Libya.

Uganda Cranes will face Libya on Wednesday, 21st September before taking on Tanzania three days later.

The local based contingent leaves the country for Libya this evening at 6:30pm

The foreign-based players who include Steven Sserwadda, Abdu Aziiizi Kayondo, Musa Ramathan, Giosue Bellagambi, Sadat Anaku, and Derrick Kakooza will link up with the team in Libya from their respective clubs.

Travelling squad

Goalkeepers: Giosue Bellagambi (Huddersfield Town FC), Denis Otim (Express FC), Denis Kiggundu (Vipers SC)

Defenders: Gavin Kizito Mugweri (SC Villa), James Begisa Penz (URA FC), Abdu Aziizi Kayondo (Royal Monarchs), Derrick Ndahiro ( URA FC), Ibrahim Juma (Leganes FC), Musa Ramathan (Cincinnati FC), Kenneth Ssemakula (SC Villa), Hassan Jurua (KCCA FC), Hillary Panuel Mukundane (Vipers SC)

Midfielders: Bobosi Byaruganga (MFK Vyskov), Steven Serwadda (New York Red Bulls), Abdulkarim Watambala (Vipers SC), Isma Mugulusi (Unattached), Bright Anukani (Vipers SC)

Forwards: Titus Ssematimba (Wakiso Giants FC), Derrick Kakooza (Valmiera), Sadat Anaku(Dundee FC), Rogers Mato (KCCA FC), Richard Basangwa (Gaddafi FC)

Officials

• Leader of Delegation – Issa Kakaire Magoola
• National Teams Officer – Paul Nantulya Mukatabala
• Head Coach – Milutin Sredojevic
• Assistant Coach – Moses Basena
• Goalkeeping Coach – Fred Kisitu Kajoba
• Fitness Coach – Arthur Kyesimira
• Team Manager – Geoffrey Massa
• Team Doctor – Emmanuel Nakabago
• Team Physiotherapist – Ivan Ssewanyana
• Kits Manager – Samuel Mulondo
• Media Officer – Bashir Ibrahim