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BUL Football Club has bolstered its goalkeeping department with the addition of Tom Ikara.
Ikara joins from Police Football Club on a two-year contract and becomes the club’s fourth signing following Ronald Otti (Mbarara), Frank Kalanda (Police), and Emmanuel Obua (Kyetume).
BUL’s goalkeeping department has Saidi Keni, Emmanuel Kalyowa and John Okurut.
Tom Ikara’s Football Journey
Ikara rose from BB Soda academy and Blacksmith Football Club in the lower divisions and later joined Kirinya-Jinja SS (now Busoga United) where he spent more than five years. He played for Kirinya from the Regional League to the Uganda Premier League.
He won the best goalkeeper award of the Fufa Big League (2015-16) after making 13 clean sheets, guiding Busoga to promotion to the UPL as well as winning the Big League title in his first season in the competition.
Ikara also kept 13 clean sheets in his first top-flight season (2016-17) despite Busoga facing the threat of relegation throughout the season.
He then moved to KCCA FC in January of 2018 where he won the league title before he was transferred to Mbarara City on loan in 2019 and later joined Police.
Busoga Masaza Cup 2022 | Matchday 6
- Bukooli Namayingo 3-0 Busiki
- Budiope 0-2 Buzaya
- Kigulu 2-1 Bunho Bunanumba
- Bukooli Bugiri 2-1 Bulamogi
- Bukono 0-1 Bugabula
- Luuka 0-0 Bugweri
The 2022 Busoga Masaza Cup second round kicked off over the weekend with six matches played at different grounds.
Twelve (12) goals were scored in the six games played.
Bukooli Namayingo had the biggest winning margin, beating Busiki three-nil at Namayingo Primary School Playground. Hassan Bidondole opened the scoring in the 7th minute while Iduuma Odenga bagged a second-half a brace.
At Buyende Primary School Playground, Budiope fell to visiting Buzaya 2-0 thanks to Geofrey Isoloza’s double.
Kigulu edged Bunho Bunanumba 2-1 at the Iganga Ssaza Playground. Moses Kasule and Jamiru Mukungu were on target for the hosts while Samuel Napera’s equalizer turned into a consolation.
At Hindocha Primary School Playground, Bukooli Bugiri edged visitors Bulamogi 2-1. Dasani Bwamiki cancelled James Innocent Matege’s opener for Bukooli before Shabina Mugere found the winner for Bukooli Bugiri with 17 minutes left on the clock.
Rajab Waiswa was the hero for Bugabula as they edged Bukono 1-0 at Ivukula Sub-county Playground.
The match between Luuka and Bugweri played at Luuka District Headquarters Playground did not produce any goals.
The New York Red Bulls have signed Ugandan midfielder Steven Sserwadda to an MLS contract, the club revealed today.
Sserwadda, 19, is in second year with New York Red Bulls II and has made 14 USL Championship appearances for the club.
He has played in 10 games this season and played 862 minutes. He was initially brought on a short loan move but NYRB seem to have plans involving him deep in the future.
“Steven is a dynamic young player that we have seen develop during his time with New York Red Bulls II and we are excited to add him to our roster,” Sporting Director Denis Hamlett told the club website.
“In his time with the club, we have seen the promising qualities he possesses, and we are looking forward to having him on the field with us.”
Sserwadda has featured for all levels of Ugandan National Football teams, where he has made three appearances and totaled 120 minutes played for the Ugandan Senior National Team.
He made his senior national team debut on March 25 against Tajikistan.
He made his first team debut in the club’s Quarterfinal matchup of the U.S. Open Cup against New York City FC and made his MLS debut on July 30 against Atlanta United FC.
New York Red Bulls head coach Gerhard Struber is excited about the future of new signing Steven Sserwadda.
The Ugandan prodigy was initially taken on loan from New York Red Bulls II but has since become a revelation, the club opting to hand him an MLS contract.
Talking up what is envisaged with Sserwadda now on board, Struber said he sees him succeeding at the MLS level.
“What we’ve seen from Steven over the last couple months has been very exciting,” said Head Coach Gerhard Struber.
“He fits into our style of play, and we have seen that in his appearances over the last month and believe that he can succeed at the MLS level.”
Sserwadda has featured for all levels of Ugandan National Football teams, where he has made three appearances and totaled 120 minutes played for the Ugandan Senior National Team.
He made his senior national team debut on March 25 against Tajikistan.
Crested Cranes’ journey at the 2022 Women Africa Cup of Nations ended with a 2-2 draw against Burkina Faso at Mohammed V Complex in Casablanca.
It was a disappointing result for the Crested Cranes who failed to capitalize on their numerical advantage against their opponents who played 73 minutes a player less.
Margaret Kunihira, playing her first game at the tournament, handed Uganda a dream start and the side looked poised for the win when Burkina Faso centre-back Madinatou Rouamba was given marching orders in the 17th minute.
However, the West Africans twice came from down to share the points.
Adama Congo strolled past Aisha Nantongo and Margaret Namirimu to slot in an equalizer in the 35th minute.
Sandra Nabweteme benefited from a misplaced pass from Alimata Belem to bundle in from just outside the box as Crested Cranes regained their lead shortly after.
Burkina Faso was back into the tie when Daisy Nakaziro who started in goal ahead made a mess of a tameable cross from Balkissa Sawadogo for Naomie Adele Kabre to level matters before halftime.
Lilian Mutuuzo and Ritah Kivumbi came close with the latter getting two good chances earlier to put Uganda ahead but fluffed both opportunities.
It was a one-sided second half but Burkina Faso twice threatened on the counterattack, with Namirimu making a good intervention on the last one to save the day.
Uganda leaves the tournament with a point to show and cannot be faulted for losses to Morocco and Senegal having played well.
Starting XIs
Uganda XI: Daisy Nakaziro, Phiona Nabbumba, Asia Nakibuuka, Margaret Namirimu, Aisha Nantongo, Joan Nabirye, Shamirah Nalugya, Sandra Nabweteme, Fazika Ikwaput, Fauzia Najjemba, Margret Kunihira
Burkina Faso: Mariam Ouattara, Nabie Koudougou, Adama Congo, Mouniratou Compaore, Alimata Belem, Rasmata Sawadogo, Zongo Diamilatou, Madinatou Rouamba, Naomie Adele Kabre, Juliette Nana
Crested Cranes head coach George Lutalo has made changesto the team that takes Burkina Faso in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.
Lutalo made three changes from the team that started against Morocco on Tuesday with winger Margret Kunihira and goalkeeper Daisy Nakaziro in line to make their first appearance at the tournament.
Kunihira starts on the right-wing joining Fazila Ikwaput and Fauzia Najjemba up front in the three-player attack.
Nakaziro starts in goal ahead of skipper Ruth Aturo who is sick and ruled out of the game. The other changes see Aisha Nantongo return to the starting XI to partner Margaret Namirimu in central defence.
Versatile player Phiona Nabbumba who played as a makeshift centre-back against Morocco will this time move to the right back position with Asia Nakibuuka moving to the left to replace Sumaya Komuntale who is suspended for the game following a red card against Morocco.
With Yudaya Nakayenze and Hasifah Nassuna still sidelined due to illness, the midfield is maintained with Joan Nabirye, Shamirah Nalugya and Sandra Nabweteme.
Starting XI: Daisy Nakaziro, Phiona Nabbumba, Asia Nakibuuka, Margaret Namirimu, Aisha Nantongo, Joan Nabirye, Shamirah Nalugya, Sandra Nabweteme, Fazika Ikwaput, Fauzia Najjemba, Margret Kunihira
Substitutes: Vanessa Edith Karungi (GK), Lukiya Namubiru, Rita Kivumbi, Zaina Nandede, Lillian Mutuuzo, Sheebah Zalwango, Riticia Nabbosa
Yassar Mugerwa has denied agreeing to mutually terminate his contract with KCCA FC.
The midfielder signed a two year contract with the Kasasiro at the start of last season but is among the eight players the club has confirmed releasing just one year into the contract.
In a statement released by KCCA FC, Mugerwa is reported to have “mutually terminated” his contract.
“Yassar Mugerwa – (Mutually Terminated) – Yassar joined KCCA FC at the start of the 2021/22 season. He signed for two years until 2023. The club has terminated the contract,” read the statement.
However, moments after the 13-time champions released the statement, Mugerwa posted on his twitter account.
“I am a graduate who understands what ‘mutually terminated’ means.”
He also followed it with “Knowledge becomes power only when we put it into use.” While on Facebook, he regarded the statement as ‘Fake’
According to Kawowo Sport’s reliable sources, “Mugerwa still demands part of his sign on fees and isn’t happy with the club letting him go without fulfilling their part.”
Former Uganda Cranes captain and goal keeper Denis Onyango has credited the fans who were behind his side Mamelodi Sundowns as they secured their fifth title.
The last time Masandawana lifted the league title in front of a crowd was two years ago at Goble Park in Bethlehem to close off the 2018/19 season.
Downs’ captain Denis Onyango feels their supporters made an enormous contribution to the record-breaking win.
“First of all I would like to thank the fans for being behind us this past season because we really missed them in the stadiums,” he told the club website.
“When the stadiums finally opened they came in numbers, especially in the MTN8 they were with us and pushed us until the last whistle and that’s how we managed to win the MTN8.
“And of course in the league as well, the Nedbank Cup and the CAF Champions League they’ve been fantastic.”
“All we need to do is to keep encouraging them to come to the stadium and to push the boys because their support is really, really important to the team and we believe that we can go and win more trophies in the coming season.”
The current Masandawana captain is now looked ahead to win more silverware for the outfit.
“We are looking forward to the next season, it’s going to be interesting because teams have also beefed up their squads and we all need to give our best and try to win the Champions League because it’s overdue now.
“We believe that we have the ability and the quality to do that.”
Crested Cranes duo of Fazilah Ikwaput and Fauziah Najjemba has been nominated for the 2022 Confederation of African Football Awards.
Ikwaput has been listed on the preliminary list for CAF African Women Footballer of the Year category while Najjemba is nominated for the CAF Young Player of the Year.
The duo is part of Uganda’s Crested Cranes currently taking part in the Women Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
The CAF Awards 2022 will be held on 21st July 2022 in Rabat, Morocco.
Ikwaput is in a field of 29 players and she is the first Ugandan female footballer to earn this recognition since the awards were started in 2001.
Ikwaput helped Lady Doves win the FUFA Women’s Super League in the 2020/21 season, finishing as a top scorer and MVP, to qualify for the CAF Women’s Champions League Zonal Qualifiers.
She was a joint top scorer last season in the league with 16 and was also vital as Uganda won their maiden CECAFA Women Championship at Njeru where she bagged six goals.
Najjemba, nominated for the Young Player gong, finished as the top scorer with 12 goals at the 2022 CECAFA U20 Women Championship at Njeru.
Uganda National Beach Soccer Team head coach Salim Jamal Muwonge has named a provisional squad that will commence preparations for the forthcoming Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers against Comoros.
The squad revealed comprises of 20 players and the Coach believes the team summoned will be able to fulfill the target of qualifying back to the continental stage.
“Our target is to get back to the final tournament and I am confident the players summoned will help in executing the assignment before us. We have enough time to prepare for the two games and hoping for the very best,” he said.
The team will enter residential camp at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru later today.
The first leg will be played between 22nd-24th July in Comoros while the return leg will happen between 5th-7th August in Uganda with the winner on aggregate qualifying to the final tournament.
The 2022 Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations will be held from 21st to 30th October in Maputo, Mozambique.
Uganda is seeking to return to the final tournament for the second successive time having played at the 2021 edition in Senegal where the team reached the semifinals.
Provisional Squad
Goalkeepers
Samson Kirya (Buganda Royal BSC), Meddie Kibirige (St. Lawrence BSC), Ronald Mutebi (St. Lawrence BSC), Siraje Masembe (Mutoola BSC)
Defenders
Sharif Lubega (Buganda Royal BSC), Hassan Ali Luboyera (Buganda Royal BSC), Paul Lule (Buganda Royal BSC), Jonathan Kikonyogo (St. Lawrence BSC), Rica Arch (St. Lawrence BSC), Allan Katwe (St. Lawrence BSC), Churchill Katamba (Mutoola BSC), Ashraf Apuuli (Mutoola BSC)
Forwards
Isma Kawawulo (MUBS BSC), Baker Lukoya (St. Lawrence BSC), Ambrose Kigozi (Buganda Royal BSC), Joshua Lubwama (St. Lawrence BSC), Shaka Ssozi (Jinja Lions BSC), Nicholas Mwere(Jinja Lions BSC), Godfrey Lwesibawa (Buganda Royal BSC), Brian Nkuubi (St. Lawrence BSC)
Officials
Salim Jamal Muwonge – Head Coach
Bashir Mutyaba – Technical Director Manager
Brian Bisaso – Goalkeeping Coach
Tonny Ssebagala -Team Manager –
Ivan Kulika – Team Doctor
Julius Bazzeketa – Media Officer