• Uganda Cup – Results
• Kitara 2(5)-2(4) Vipers

Kitara edged Vipers 5-4 on penalties in the Uganda Cup encounter that was played in the Uganda Cup at Masindi Stadium on Sunday.

It was an end-to-end game that gave the perfect feel of two quality sides trying to fight for a semifinal slot in the prestigious cup.

The crowd had a game on their hands as centre referee Ali Sabila pointed at the spot on three different occasions.

Sabila awarded the hosts two penalties while the visitors got one and all were converted to stretch the game to spot kicks.

After a goalless draw, Yunus Sentamu fired the visitors ahead in the 57^th minute thanks to Allan Okello’s delivery.

Ten minutes later, Kitara levelled matters through Paul Mucureezi who converted from the 12-yard mark. This was after Sabila judged Rogers Torach to have tripped Jude Ssemugabi in the dangerous area.

In the extra time, Vipers regained the lead through Bright Anukani who converted from the spot shortly after Okello was fouled in the area.

But eight minutes to fulltime, Kitara was awarded yet another penalty that was calmly converted by Mucureezi sending the game in spot kicks.

For Vipers, Anukani, Torach, Patrick Mbowa and Hillary Mukundane successfully converted their penalties while Karim Watambala missed.

For Kitara, Living Kabon, Dudu Ramathan, Pady Muhumuza, Denis Omedi and Mucureezi all converted to send Kitara to the semi-finals.

Kitara completed the semifinal puzzle that already has NEC, Pajule Lions and BUL.

Uganda Cup | Fixture

• Kitara vs Vipers

Uganda Cup holders Vipers will be away from home to Kitara in the Uganda Cup at Masindi Municipal Stadium on Sunday.

Each side will be badly seeking for supremacy since Kitara has recently emerged to be such a big force.

The Royals sit on top of the log so they believe winning a double this season is something achievable.

Kitara head coach Brian Ssenyondo anticipates a tough duel but he added to become the best then they ought to beat the best.

“If you want to become the best, you have to beat the best,” Ssenyondo stated.

“Tough game against the defending champions but we need to bounce back after dropping five points in the last two league games,” he added.

“It will not be easy for us but I think we shall go to Masindi and pick the result we want.”

Kitara will miss the services of goalkeeper Crispus Kusiima, Brian Aheebwa, Arthur Kiggundu and George Ssenkaaba due to injuries.

Vipers will welcome back Ashraf Mandela back to the fold after missing Vipers’ duel due to accumulation of bookings.

In the last three meetings between the two sides, Vipers has has come out victorious.

Uganda Cup | aSemifinald

BUL 1(6)-1(5) KCCA
Pajule Lions 1-0 Pakwach Young Stars

BUL secured a 6-5 penalty shootout victory against KCCA in the Uganda Cup at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru on Saturday.

Experienced forward Alex Kitata fired the hosts ahead with an electric strike in the forst ten minutes of the game.

Five minutes later, Ettiene Katenga leveled matters with yet another thrilling finish breathing like into the visitors crowd.

Both sides came close several times but failed to convert the chances infront and close to the goalline. The game was sent to extra time which equally didn’t yield match.

After 30 minutes of extra time, both sides were sent into penalty kicks.

Ibrahim Kazindula, Ibrahim Mugulusi, Joel Mutakubwa, Ronald Otti, Walter Ochora and Pascal Ngobi scored for BUL, while Joram Kiirya guided his guided his effort above the frame.

Musitafa Mujuzi, Musitafa Kizza, Joel Sserunjogi, Filbert Obenchan, Emmanuel Loki scored, while Herbert Achai and Peter Magambo missed their attempts.

Elsewhere, Pajule Lions secured a 1-0 victory against Pakwach Young Stars in the other quarterfinal tie.

USSSA Kampala Regional Qualifiers – Final

• Kibuli SS 1(7)-1(6) Kawempe Muslim

Kibuli SS managed to defend their Kampala Regional crown after edging Kawempe Muslim in the boy’s football final.

In the game played at Kibuli lower ground, the USSSA Kampala Regional finals got a huge attendance as crowds turned up to rally behind the young talents.

Allan Kitimbwa broke the deadlock with good strike from close range. Kitiibwa faced a challenge from defender Ronald Kimera but the forward strong before he guided the ball home.

From that point, Kawempe took full charge of the game giving a lot of trouble to the hosts’ whose home crowd had gone silent.

In the 23rd minute, Kibuli came close to levelling matters through Ibrahim Mansuri after beating a forest of legs before he guided the ball inches wide of the frame.

It was a more open game in the second half as both sides kept attacking as the fans kept chatting as they witnessed the thrilling game.

Kibuli came close once again as Patrick Sserujongi’s delivery gave Kawempe Muslim’s backline trouble before the Kawempe’s custodian collected the remains.

Alfred Ssebunya levelled matters with a low powerful strike as Kawempe Muslim finally conceded to the continuous pressure from the hosts.

With ten minutes to play, Steven Bukenya replaced Isma Jjuuko who was earlier lifted off the field of play due to a muscle strain.

After a one-all draw in normal time, the hosts Kibuli went on to win the game in penalties edging a sprinted Kawempe side.

It was not an easy day for Kawempe Muslim who earlier lost to Uganda Martyrs 1-0 in the girls’ football final.

Uganda Cup | Quarterfinals

• BUL vs KCCA
• Pajule Lions vs Pakwach Young Stars

As KCCA look for the 11th Uganda Cup title, a tough duel against BUL awaits them at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru on Saturday.

The two sides have sofar met twice in the league. BUL have gathered a lions’share of the points having beaten KCCA at home before the two sides shared spoils at Lugogo.

However since then, the Kasasiro Boys have put their house in order and have gone all the way to register decents results.

In the pre-match conference, KCCA head coach Abdallah Mubiru revealed that their poor run is behind them and all that matters is the next game.

“That’s history, all that matters is our next game and we shall handle one at a time,” he stated.

“The lads are ready and aware of the task ahead of us. Its a tough game against a good side but we are more than ready as we seek to continue our journey in the cup,” he added.

KCCA will miss the services of attacking midfielder Ashraf Mugume who has a muscle strain while BUL have no injury worry.

Uganda Premier League side URA FC will host their remaining home games at Kabaka Kyabaggu Stadium in Wakiso.

The development was confirmed via the club’s official website today Friday, April 12, 2024.

The change in venue signifies a new chapter as URA prepares for its next league chapter as they take on NEC FC on Tuesday, April 16.

For starters, URA was hosting their league games at Metha Stadium, Lugazi before the management of the place asked the club to seek homage elsewhere.

They later moved to MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo where they played Vipers SC before later moving to Wakisha.

The Tax Collectors will now embark on collecting as many points as possible in the remaining league games so as to improve their position on the log.

URA lies ninth on the log with 31 points in 23 games. 

USSSA Qualifiers 2024 | Quarterfinals

• Masaka SS vs Numasa
• Sseke SS vs Africa With Love
• St Henry’s College vs St Charles Lwanga
• Blessed Sacrament vs St James SS

As the knockout stage hits the second day, eight schools will be out vying for the four semifinal spots in the ongoing competition.

Four thrilling quarterfinal matchups will see eight teams lock horns in Kalangala District for the USSSA Masaka Regional Qualifiers.

After close group stage games, schools were treated to a tough and gruelling Round of 16 where Blessed Sacrament Kimanya and St Henry’s College Kitovu secured victories in dying minutes.

In the most anticipated games of the day, St Henry’s Kitovu will face St Charles Lwanga at Kaala Ground.

With the Catholic background, the two schools have been fighting for bragging rights for quite a while.

While fans’ favourite Blessed Sacrament Kimanya will take on St James SS at Lutoboka playground in the morning.

At the same ground, Masaka SS (hosts of the Nationals) will take on NUMASA earlier in the morning while the other encounter will see Sseke SS against Africa With Love Secondary School.

Masaka Region will be represented at the Nationals by five schools including the hosts.

After several media reports about the coaching situation at URA Football Club, the entity has officially relieved David Obua of coaching duties.

Obua who had signed a one-year contract leaves the club after just five months in charge.

“After careful consideration and mutual agreement, URA FC and Head Coach David Obua have decided to part ways, terminating his one-year contract five months into his tenure. Alongside him, his first assistant Peter Byaruhanga Adyeri and fitness coach Kawa have also left the club,” a statement from the club reads.

“Robert Mukasa will assume the role of caretaker coach for the rest of the season, supported by Ilic Milosh, Allan Owiny, Robert Ssentongo, and Goalkeeping Coach Swaibu Ssebagala.”

During his time with URA FC, which began in November last year, Obua managed the team in 20 matches across all competitions. He registered eight wins and as many losses while the other four matches ended in draws.

Uganda Premier League side NEC secured a 2-0 victory against FUFA Big League side Police in the Uganda Cup encounter at Kavumba Recreational Centre, Wakiso.

Cromwell Rwothomio and Gaddafi Wahab scored in either half as NEC booked the first semifinal slot of the ongoing Uganda Cup.

Rwothomio fired the visitors ahead in the third minute as the visitors staged a dream ahead of the Cops.

Rashid Okocha nearly doubled NEC’s lead in the 15^th minute but his effort was blocked for a corner from close range.

As the first half came to an end, Joseph Dhata missed the target by a whisker as his powerful effort sailed inches wide of the frame.

In the 79^th minute, Marvin Kavuma was tripped in the dangerous area and NEC was awarded a penalty.

Gaddafi Wahab stepped up and converted from the spot in the 80^th minute sending Police’s custodian the wrong way.

The Uganda Cup will continue on Saturday, April 13 as BUL hosts KCCA at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru while Pajule Lions will take on Pakwach Youngstars.

The quarterfinals stage will conclude on Sunday, April 14 as Kitara hosts Vipers SC at Masindi Municipal Stadium.

Patrick Jonah Kakande expressed his disappointment after failing to convert a glorious chance that fell to him in the final minutes of the goalless stalemate between SC Villa and Vipers.

In the 78th minute, Abasi Kyeyune went through a forest of bodies on the right flank before setting up Kakande who instead skied the ball above the frame with the goal at his mercy.

In the post-match conference, Kakande revealed that he would go back and think about the moment and find out how best he could have handled the situation.

“My decision was so poor but I will go back and think about the moment so that I see how best to handle myself in such a situation,” he started.

“We shall keep our heads high. We are still in the race, we shall keep fighting till the last day. We shall keep correcting our mistakes as we also better on the positives to win our next games,” he added.

Villa lie fourth on the log with 41 points after playing 22 games in the ongoing campaign.

They will return to action on Sunday, April 21 as they take on Bright Stars at Muteesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku.