Uganda Premier League | Results

• UPDF 1-1 Mbale Heroes

Mbale Heroes hold UPDF in a one-all draw in the Uganda Premier League encounter on Wednesday evening.

In a game that was played at Bombo Barracks, the hosts took the lead through Samuel Ssekamate but Hillary Adima restored parity.

Jeremy Matata missed a glorious chance after putting the ball above the cross bar with only a goalkeeper to beat.

However, UPDF were awarded a penalty after Rashid Farid was tripped in the area by Adrian Sserugo.

Ssekamate stepped up to the ocassion and calmly slotted the ball into the back of the net in the 19th minute.

From that point, UPDF were in full control of the game but the visitors stood tall and firm in the back line.

With six minutes left on the clock, Adima levelled matters to salvage a point for the troubled Mbale Heroes.

After the 1-1 draw, UPDF lie fifth on the log with 17 points while Mbale Heroes are 15th with only nine points after 12 games.

Uganda Premier League | Fixture

• UPDF vs Mbale Heroes – 4 PM
• NEC vs Soltilo Bright Stars – 7 PM

NEC will be without two key players, Enock Ssebagala and James Jarieko, for their Wednesday evening clash against Soltilo Bright Stars at the MTN Omondi Stadium in Lugogo.

Both players are suspended after accumulating three bookings. Despite their absence, NEC is determined to reclaim the top spot from Vipers SC.

Defenders David Bayiga and Gideon Odong return to the squad after missing the 1-1 draw against URA last week due to similar suspension issues.

Head coach Hussein Mbalangu acknowledges the challenge posed by Bright Stars, who currently sit at the bottom of the league table.

“They are a good side, so we must stay alert,” Mbalangu said. “We’ve worked on our finishing after missing chances against URA, and I believe we’ll secure a win. We’ve turned our home into a slaughterhouse,” he added.

Bright Stars, on the other hand, are desperate to reverse their fortunes, having failed to win in their last three matches.

With only one victory in 11 Premier League games, head coach Ian Mutenda will be counting on skipper Nelson Ssenkatuka and the rest of his attackers to deliver, while maintaining defensive solidity.

Last season, both Premier League encounters between NEC and Bright Stars ended in draws: a goalless stalemate in Lugogo and a 1-1 result in Kavumba.

Uganda Premier League | Results

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

• UPDF vs Mbale Heroes – 4 pm
• NEC vs Bright Stars – 7 pm

UPDF will play Mbale Heroes in the Uganda Premier League at Bombo Barracks Grounds on Wednesday.

The Army side comes into this game off a massive 2-0 victory against BUL in their first victory away from home.

UPDF has a great home advantage. They have secured three wins and two draws in the five games played in Bombo.

On the other hand, Mbale Heroes have lost five games and drawn once in the six games that they have played away from home.

Mbale Heroes find themselves two points away from the log bottom after collecting only eight points in eleven games.

Asaph Mwebaze’s troops looked so poor in their previous league game as they fell to Kitara in a 6-0 humiliating loss.

This game provides Mbale Heroes a big chance to get their third win of the campaign but also end UPDF’s unbeaten at home.

FUFA Big League | Results

• Blacks Power 2-0 Paidha Black Angels
• Kataka 2-1 Onduparaka
• Arua Hill 2-1 MYDA
• Busoga United 1-0 Ntugasaze
• Booma 0-1 Buhimba United Saints
• Kaaro Karungi 0-0 Calvary

Blacks Power reclaimed the summit of the 15-team FUFA Big League table with a commanding 2-0 home victory over Paidha Black Angels at the Akii Bua Memorial Stadium in Lira City.

Paul Oonyu opened the scoring in the 11th minute, while Nathan Oloro sealed the win with a goal in the 48th minute.

The victory brought Blacks Power’s points tally to 19 from nine matches, placing them one point ahead of Calvary, who have played one game more.

Third-placed Gaddafi did not feature in any matches on the day.

At the Mbale City Stadium, Kataka secured a 2-1 victory over visiting Onduparaka.

Meanwhile, Arua Hill recorded the same scoreline against MYDA at the Pece Stadium in Gulu City.

Busoga United earned their first win of the season with a narrow 1-0 triumph over Ntugasaze at the Kyabazinga Stadium in Bugembe.

On the road, Buhimba United Saints edged past Booma 1-0 at Masindi Municipal Stadium.

Edison Agondeze netted the decisive goal in the 30th minute, capitalizing on Davis Kakaire’s well-placed assist.

Matchday 10 witnessed two goalless draws as Kaaro Karungi held Calvary and Kigezi Homeboyz shared spoils with Kiyinda Boys in Kabale.

Uganda Premier League | Results

• Bright Stars 1-2 Vipers

Vipers SC climbed to the top of the Uganda Premier League table after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Soltilo Bright Stars FC on Saturday at Kavumba Recreation Centre.

The Venoms secured the win to displace NEC FC at the summit. Goals from Gusto Mulongo and Allan Okello sealed the three points for Vipers SC, while defender Warren Buule scored the consolation goal for Soltilo Bright Stars FC.

Vipers dominated the first half and took an early lead in the 15th minute. Mulongo capitalized on a delivery from Moses Waiswa’s corner kick, slotting the ball home after a fumble by goalkeeper Shamuran Kamya.

Allan Okello, continuing his impressive form, doubled the lead with a close-range finish. The goal came from a well-orchestrated team move, with Karim Watambala providing the final assist.

The hosts responded at the half-hour mark, as Warren Buule took advantage of a goalmouth scramble to pull one back for Bright Stars.

In the second half, Bright Stars came close to an equalizer, but Nelson Senkatuka’s effort was denied by the upright.

Vipers defended resolutely in the closing stages to secure all three points and move to 24 points at the top of the league table.

Meanwhile, Soltilo Bright Stars FC remain rooted to the bottom of the table with just six points.

Uganda Premier League | Results

• KCCA 0-1 Express
• Bright Stars 1-2 Vipers SC

Express FC delivered a remarkable performance to defeat city rivals KCCA FC in the highly anticipated Kampala derby played on Saturday at the MTN Omondi Stadium.

The Red Eagles secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory in the closely contested encounter, with captain Emmanuel Wasswa netting the decisive goal.

The former KCCA FC midfielder struck in the 30th minute, capitalizing on a brilliant assist from Richard Basangwa, who did the heavy lifting to set up the opportunity.

KCCA FC started the game positively, with Sadat Anaku coming close in the ninth minute, but his headed effort narrowly missed the target.

After Express FC took the lead, KCCA’s Mustafa Mujuzi almost leveled the score three minutes later with a well-taken free kick, but Express goalkeeper Emmanuel Kalyowa made a crucial save to keep his team ahead.

Despite KCCA’s efforts, Express FC demonstrated resilience and composure in the closing stages to secure all three points and claim the city’s bragging rights.

The result extends KCCA FC’s winless streak to four matches, dropping them to fourth place with 19 points.

Express FC, also on 19 points, climbs to third place, edging KCCA FC due to a superior head-to-head record.

Both teams will return to action next week. KCCA FC will travel to face Wakiso Giants FC, while Express FC will host URA FC.

Uganda Premier League | Results

• SC Villa 1-1 Lugazi

Lugazi hold SC Villa in a one-all draw in the Uganda Premier League encounter at Muteesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku.

In the game played on Friday evening, the two sides created several chances but only two goals were witnessed by the crowd.

Charles Lwanga broke the deadlock in the 14th minute from close range after his initial effort was blocked.

Ten minutes later, Freedom Mungudit came close to leveling matters but his effort was collected by Meddie Kibirige.

Emmanuel Obua forced SC Villa goalkeeper Kibirige into a brilliant save for a corner kick to the visitors.

Abdul Kalanzi restored parity for the visitors in the 55th minute thanks to Alvin Birungi’s delivery.

There was a penalty appeal from the Villa technical bench and players after Ali Bayo handled the ball in the area but the referee was not interested.

Nelson Mandela made a great block sending away Hakim Kiwanuka’s ball as two unmarked SC Villa players looked on.

The point leaves SC Villa in eighth position with 15 points while Lugazi elevate to 11th position on 12 points.

Uganda Premier League | Results

• Kitara 6-0 Mbale Heroes
• SC Villa 1-1 Lugazi Lugazi hold

Kitara secured a well deserved 6-0 victory against Mbale Heroes in the Uganda Premier League encounter at Royals Park on Friday.

Kitara were awarded a controversial penalty in the 26th minute before Fred Amaku slotted it in the back of the net.

With two minutes to play in the first half, George Senkaaba capitalised on Mbale’s poor defending to double the hosts’ lead.

Coming from the bench, Jude Semugabi made it three up in charge of the hosts with an emphatic finish two minutes into the second half.

Amaku completed a brace with a simple finish to extend Kitara’s lead in the 57th minute.

In the 73rd minute, Marvin Nyanzi looped the ball past the goalkeeper as the Royals enjoyed the evening.

Semugabi put the icing on the cake in the 87th minute as the fans cheered and celebrated for the outstanding performance.

The victory lifts Kitara to 13th position with 11 points while Mbale Heroes lie 15th with eight points after 11 games.

Uganda Premier League | Results

• URA 1-1 NEC

URA FC and NEC FC shared the spoils in a hard-fought 1-1 draw during their Uganda Premier League clash at Nakivubo Stadium on Thursday evening.

URA head coach Alex Isabirye made two changes to his lineup, bringing in Rogers Omedwa and James Begisa. Under the floodlights, the two teams battled evenly from start to finish.

NEC FC had the first chances of the match, with Paul Mucureezi testing URA goalkeeper Rogers Omedwa on two occasions. However, Omedwa was alert to deny both attempts.

URA’s first clear opportunity came when Ivan Ahimbisibwe capitalized on a mistake by Ibrahim Kiyemba, unleashing a powerful shot from distance, only for NEC goalkeeper Hannington Ssebwalunyo to make a stunning save.

The breakthrough arrived in the 23rd minute. A poor header from NEC’s Rashid Okocha fell to Godfrey Ssekibengo, who drilled a low shot into the bottom left corner to give URA the lead.

URA could have doubled their advantage in the 32nd minute, but Moses Aliro and James Begisa failed to capitalize on a golden opportunity with the goal wide open.

NEC returned from the break as a rejuvenated side, creating several chances to level the game. Their persistence paid off when URA’s Hudu Mulikyi was sent off in the 71st minute for retaliating against Enock Ssebagala.

With a numerical advantage, NEC piled on the pressure. They eventually equalized when Joseph Ssemujju’s strike found the back of the net following a defensive lapse by URA.

Both sides had opportunities to snatch victory in the dying moments. In the 89th minute, URA defender Geriga Atendele courageously blocked Ssemujju’s effort, taking a painful knock to the head.

On the other end, Paul Mucureezi missed a glorious chance in stoppage time, firing his shot straight into the legs of Enock Walusimbi.

The result sees NEC FC maintain their position at the top of the table with 23 points, while URA FC moves up to seventh place with 15 points.

Uganda Premier League | Results

• Mbarara City 0-3 Mbarara City

Maroons registered a well-deserved 3-0 victory against Mbarara City in the Uganda Premier League encounter at Kakyeka Stadium on Thursday.

Baden Mujahid Ogama (brace) and Godwin Kitagenda were on target as the Prison Wardens secured maximum points.

Ogama fired Maroons ahead in the third minute after firing home Dennis Rukundo’s delivery on the right flank.

The hosts tried to restore parity through Seri Arigumaho and Paul Busolo but were not sharp enough in the final third.

Ogama doubled Maroons’ lead in the 52nd minute with a simple finish thanks to Rukundo’s well weighted cross.

Kitagenda came off the bench to score Maroons’ third goal to seal the assignment for the day.

The victory takes Maroons to the sixth with 16 points while Mbarara City lies 11th with 12 points after playing 11 games.