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The draws for the 2022 Uganda Cup Round of 64 have been conducted at Fufa House in Mengo.

As per the draws, the second division (Fufa Big League) and top division (Uganda Premier League) clubs will be on the road at this round of the tournament.

Cup holders Vipers Sports Club will make the second longest trip as they will travel to the southwest of the country to play Kigezi Home Boys at Kabale Municipal Stadium.

Premier League leaders KCCA FC will travel to the far east to take on Busia United while last season’s losing finalists BUL will make the longest trip of the round for their tie against Bundimasoli in Bundibigyo.

The Round of 64 matches will be played between 18th and 30th January 2022.

Round of 64 Fixtures

Uganda Cranes striker Aziz Fahad Bayo will complete the 2021-22 Israeli Premier League season at Bnei Sakhnin Football Club.

Bnei Sakhnin acquired the services of Bayo from another top-tier side FC Ashdod on loan until the end of the season.

The former Vipers Sports Club forward announced the move through his social media platforms.

“Glad to announce that I’ve joined Bnei Sakhnin from FC Ashdod until the end of the season. My target is to help the club finish in one of the top places on the Ligat ha’Al table at the end of the season,” Bayo said in a tweet.

Bayo, who has also featured for Proline and Zambian side Buildcon, joined Ashdod in August 2020 on a four-year deal.

Former Uganda Cranes defender Henry Kalungi is pleased to have carried a successful charity drive on Wednesday through his foundation.

The Henry Kalungi Foundation continued its yearly tradition of supporting the underprivileged children by handing out items of need to ensure a change in their lives. 

Henry Kalungi and the foundation volunteers cut cake

Unlike previous years, the entity didn’t access all the required sports gear that was donated from abroad due to delays in shipping and transportation.

However, the volunteers and founder Kalungi took part in activities like soccer, netball before handing over shirts, balls and boots to the football loving children. 

There was fine dinning and cake cutting in the later part of the day to cap a successful event of giving back to the community at Buganda Road Primary School.

Children receiving food provided by Henry Kalungi Foundation

Kalungi expressed gratitude at the opportunity to contribute to the children. “It was such a blessing to be able to share a special day with over 350 kids,” he told MTN Sports.

“The joy and happiness on their faces makes everything worth it. We want to thank everyone that is involved with our foundation and we look forward to continue sharing love and bringing hope.”

The organization will continue work with another outreach in Bulemeezi as they embark on ensuring change in the lives of different communities. 

Uganda U20 Women’s team has started preparations for the fourth round of the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers.

A provisional squad of 28 players was summoned for preparations and the team is currently in residential camp at Cranes Paradise Hotel, Kisaasi.

The team underwent paces on Thursday at the MTN Omond Stadium in Lugogo ahead of the first leg tie against Ghana in two weeks’ time.

Head coach Ayub Kiyingi says the team is in good shape and there’s enough time to prepare for the clash.

“Today, we have started our preparations for the matches against Ghana. The girls came back in good shape. I believe the time we have between now and the first game will be enough for us to prepare and get the results we want,” said Kiyingi.

Uganda will host the West Africans on Saturday, 22nd January 2022 at St. Mary’s Stadium, Kitende in the first leg with the return leg to come a fortnight later.

The winner on aggregate between Uganda and Ghana will face either Ethiopia or Tanzania at the final qualifying round to the global tournament that will be hosted by Costa Rica later this year.

Uganda U20 Women players during a training session at the MTN Omond Stadium in Lugogo

Provisional Squad

Goalkeepers: Daphine Nyayenga (Lady Doves FC), Joan Namusisi (Kampala Queens FC), Diana Natukunda (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Saida Namwanje (Luweero Giant Queens FC.

Defenders: Sumayah Komuntale (Tooro Queens FC), , Grace Aluka (Olila High School FC), Winnie Nakanwagi (Uganda Martyrs High School FC), Biira Nadunga (Olila High School FC), Samalie Nakacwa (Kawempe Muslim FC), Harima Kanyago (Lady Doves FC), Aisha Nantongo (Kawempe Muslim Ladies), Asia Nakibuuka (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC).

Midfielders: Shamirah Nalugya (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Shakirah Nyinagahirwa (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Phiona Nabulime (Devine Soccer Academy), Catherine Nagadya (Uganda Martyrs High School), Margaret Kunihira (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Kevin Nakacwa (Uganda Martyrs High School FC), Zaituni Namaganda (Taggy High School FC), Eva Naggayi (Rines SS WFC).

Forwards: Fauzia Najjemba (Kampala Queens), Hadijah Nandago (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Juliet Nalukenge (Chrysomolia FC), Joweria Nagadya (Lady Doves FC), Kamuyati Naigaga (Taggy High School), Ronah Regina Nantege (She Corporate FC), Zaina Nandede (Kataka SHE FC), Lilian Mutuuzo (Kampala Queens FC)

Officials

KCCA Football Club edged Mbarara City one-nil on Wednesday thanks to Herbert Achai’s early goal at the MTN Omondi Stadium.

Achai scored with the first shot on goal in the opening minute of the game but Mbarara City goal Martin Elungat should have done better.

The hosts piled more pressure onto the visitors Elungat stood tall to make a couple of saves to deny Sadat Anaku.

Mbarara City’s first real threat at goal was a superb freekick from Solomon Okwalinga that was well dealt with by Derrick Ochan.

In the second half, Ankole Lions skipper Hilary Mukundane cleared off the line while at the other end, John Revita blocked Thomas Kakaire’s effort.

KCCA returns to the top of the log with 31 points from 13 games, two clear of Vipers who drop to the second with 29 points from 13games.

Mbarara City maintains its place on the log despite the loss. They are in 12th position with 14 points from as many games.

Starting XIs

KCCA FC: Derrick Ochan (GK), Andrew Kigozi, Denis Iguma, John Revita, Herbert Achai, Ashraf Mugume, Hassan Jurua, Mato Rodgers, Brian Majwega, Sadat Anaku, Brian Aheebwa

Mbarara City: Martin Elungat (GK), Steven Othieno, Soulayman Bamba, Jasper Aheebwa, Hillary Mukundane, Solomon Okwalinga, Jude Ssemugabi, Thomas Kakaire, Ronald Otti, Ronald Edwok, Ivan Otude

Busoga United beat Onduparaka 2-0 in a Premier League game played on Wednesday at the Fufa Technical Center in Njeru.

A goal each half from Shaka Ssozi and youngster Edline Opaala Mukisa ensured that the Jinja-based side started this new year with a victory.

Busoga United had gone eight games without a victory and the maximum points against the West Nile-based side put them back on track in the fight for survival.

Ssozi headed the hosts into the lead off a well-delivered corner from Edrine Opaala.

At the other end, Dudu Ramathan saw his header cleared off the line while Muhammad Shaban missed from close range after being played through by Ivan Okello.

There were limited chances in the second half but youngster Opaala scored in the 80th minute to seal his side’s victory. Busoga United played the last nine minutes of the game after Sande Mulanda was shown a red card.

Busoga United remains second from the bottom with 10 points from 13 games.

On the other hand, Onduparaka is in 13th position with 10 points collected from 13 games

Next Up

In their final game of the first round, Onduparaka will host Tooro United on Saturday, 8th January while Busoga United will be away to Mbarara City the following day.

Starting XIs

Busoga United: Delton Oyo (GK), Kintu Hassan, Kalyowa George, Fredrick Ngalo, Basoga Derrick, Sande Mulanda, Paul Ssekulima, Anthony Mayanja (Captain), Mustafa Anwaru Ntege, Edrine Opaala Mukisa, Shaka Ssozi

Onduparaka: Mathias Muwanga (GK), Okello Isaac, Dudu Ramathan, Amayo Ahmed, Adriko Alex, Ivan Okello, Emmanuel Oketch, Yakin Rashid, Shaban Muhammad, Matata Gabriel, Baden Mujahid

Henry Kalungi Foundation will give back to community on Wednesday after a year restricted activity due to the Coronavirus pandemic. 

The Henry Kalungi-backed charity organization plans to support underpriviledged chidren as a way of fostering change in society.

Last year saw the foundation only donate food stuffs and other material to families in Makerere Kivulu without founders Henry and Jackline Kalungi.

This will be the 6th year in a row that the organization will do charity with planned activities in Bulemeezi with focus on elderly, women and underpriviledged children.

“We are very blessed to be able to share love with these amazing young people,” former Uganda Cranes defender Kalungi told MTN Sports.

“It means a lot to be able to share a day filled with joy. We are thankful that we can be able to do this party this year. The previous years have had a lot of challenges with COVID19.

He added; “That restricted a lot of things but we look forward to being able to continue serving this year.”

Henry Kalungi Foundation’s mission is to raise up generations in love, hope and purpose, through outreach, education, and empowerment to positively and sustainability impact up the community.

Express Football Club climbed to third on the league table thanks to a comfortable 2-0 win over Tooro United at Buhinga Stadium in Fort Portal.

Winger Martin Kizza scored a first-half brace that was enough for the Red Eagles to pick maximum points.

Kizza netted the opener in the 26th minute and doubled the advantage five minutes later from Deus Bukenya delivery to put the game beyond the reach of cellar dwellers.

The win means Express has won back-to-back games for the first time this season and advance to third in the standings with 26 points, three shy of leaders Vipers on 29.

“I am happy that we have managed to earn maximum points today. We had a good game but we didn’t entirely execute the game plan so we going to return back home and correct our mistakes because we want to end the first round with a win in our next game,” Express head coach Wasswa Bbosa said after the game.

Meanwhile, Tooro United’s poor run on their return to topflight continues. It’s a 12th consecutive loss for the side rooted at bottom of the table with just four points.

Next Up

Tooro United visit Onduparaka while Express host Bright Stars.

Team Lineups

Tooro United: Lukyamuzi Kenneth (GK), Segonja Posiano, Lubanjwa Gerald, Kakeeto Shafic, Lubega Rashid, Mwanje Hussein, Kayondo Ronald, Mubiru Ronald, Nsubuga Mark, Ojara Dennis, Isaac Mpagi

Express: Crispus Kusiima (GK), Deus Bukenya, Sadiq Ssekyembe, Isa Lumu, Enock Walusimbi, John Byamukama, Enock Ssebagala, Godfrey Lwesibawa, George Ssenkaaba, Eric Kambale, Martin Kizza

All Tuesday Results

Wakiso Giants edged Bul Football Club 4-3 in a thrilling Premier League game played at Kabaka Kyabaggu Stadium in Wakiso.

A double from Moses Aliro coupled with a penalty each from Ivan Bogere and Tom Masiko ensured that the Purple Sharks won the seven-goal thriller.

Ibrahim Kazindula (brace) and Ibrahim Nsimbe scored for the Jinja-based side.

It was the visitors who scored first in the 17th minute through Kazindula, whose free-kick went straight into the back of the net.

The hosts responded quickly as they launched various attacks. Moses Aliro shot wide just in front of goal before Saidi Keni denied midfielder Lawrence Bukenya.

Aliro levelled matters for his side in the 37th minute and five minutes later, Wakiso Giants were awarded a penalty after Ivan Bogere was fouled in the forbidden area by Keni. Bogere took responsibility and scored to put his side ahead before the interval.

The Purple Sharks started the second half the better side but it was Bul that levelled matters through Nsimbe four minutes after the hour mark.

Bul regained their lead through a Kazindula penalty in the 75th minute after Reagan Kalyowa was fouled in the area.

However, the lead didn’t last long as Aliro levelled matters again five minutes later before substitute Masiko made it four from the spot five minutes from time and turned out the winner.

Wakiso Giants moved to 24 points but remained in the sixth position after 14 games played while Bul who suffered their third defeat of the season dropped to the fourth position with Express climbing to third following their 2-0 win against Tooro United at Buhinga.

Next Up

Wakiso Giants will be away to Gaddafi on Friday, 7th January while Bul will make a trip to Kitende to face Vipers the following day to round up the first round.

Starting XIs

Wakiso Giants XI that started against BUL

Wakiso Giants: Derrick Emukule (GK), Edward Saturo, Simon Namwanja, Grant Masiko, Kawooya Fahad, Moses Aliro, Lawrence Bukenya, Ibrahim Kasule, Hassan Ssenyonjo, Titus Ssematimba, Ivan Bogere

BUL XI that started against Wakiso Giants

Bul FC: Saidi Keni (GK), Douglas Muganga, Richard Ayiko, Walter Ochora, Hillary Onek, Ibrahim Kazindula, George Kasonko, Ibrahim Mugulusi, Kalyowa Reagan, Ibrahim Nsimbe, Musa Esenu

All Tuesday Results

Uganda Cranes head coach Micho Milutin Sredojevic has summoned a team of 44 players ahead of International Friendlies in Europe and Asia.

Uganda will play five international build up matches against Iceland, Botosani and Moldova in Turkey before heading to Asia against Iraq in Baghdad and Bahrain in Bahrain city.

The team bares two foreign based players, both goalkeepers Charles Lukwago (based in Ethiopia) and Isima Watenga (South African).

Players will converge on the morning of 9th January 2022 and hold a training session later in the evening.

The travel date for Turkey is 10th January 2022 ahead of the first match against Iceland on 12th January 2022 in Turkey.

The second match will be played on 15th January 2022 against Botosani and the third match shall come on 18th January 2022 against Moldova. All matches in Europe will be played in Antalya.

Uganda Cranes shall then play Iraq on 21st January 2022 in Baghdad city, and finally Bahrain on 27th January 2022 in – Bahrain city.

The team returns home on the 28th January 2022.

The Full Summoned Squad:

Goalkeepers: Charles Lukwago (Saint George, Ethiopia), Isima Watenga (Chippa United, South Africa), Joel Mutakubwa (Express), Benjamin Ochan (KCCA), Nafian Alionzi (URA), Jack Komakech (Vipers)


Defenders: Gavin Kizito Mugwer (SC Villa), Innocent Wafula (KCCA), James Begisa (UPDF), Geriga Atendele (Arua Hills), Abdu Aziizi Kayondo (Vipers SC), Eric Senjobe (Police), Herbert Achai (KCCA), Juma Ibrahim (KCCA), Halid Lwaliwa (
Vipers), Denis Iguma (KCCA), Livingstone Mulondo (KCCA), John Revita (KCCA), Enock Walusimbi (Express), Fesali Najib (URA), Kenneth Semakula (Sc Villa), Joseph Bright Vuni (Arua Hill), Benjamin Nyakojjo (URA)


Midfielders: Bobosi Byaruhanga (Vipers), George Kasonko (BUL), Mahad Kakooza (Express), Ashraf Mugume (KCCA), Shafik Kagimu (URA), Bright Anukani (Vipers), Saidi Kyeyune (URA), Martin Kizza (Express)

Forwards: Kaddu Patrick (Unattached), Milton Karisa (Vipers), Ibrahim Orit (Vipers), Sadat Anaku (KCCA), Travis Mutyaba (SC Villa), Muhamed Shaban (Onduparaka), Rogers Mato (KCCA), Musa Esenu (BUL), Alfred Leku (Arua Hill), Steven Mukwala (URA), Cromwell Rwothomio (URA), Kirya Amos (Gaddafi), Sentamu Yunus (Vipers), Sematimba Titus (Wakiso Giants)