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Uganda Premier League record winners SC Villa have been docked a point by the FUFA Competitions Disciplinary panel.

According to the committee, Disciplinary actions were opened up against SC Villa based on the match report from their home tie against KCCA FC on 18th December.

It was reported that in the 76th minute of the game, SC Villa fans threw broken beer bottles at the KCCA FC Technical bench.

The Jogoos fans were protesting Rodgers Mato’s goal that gave KCCA the lead before Nicholas Kabonge equalized through a late penalty.

Disciplinary proceedings were opened up against the management of SC Villa basing on the match report stating that during the SC Villa vs KCCA FC game, SC Villa fans threw broken beer bottles to the KCCA FC Technical bench.

Pursuant to previous warnings, the FUFA Competitions Disciplinary Panel hereby sanctions SC Villa for violation of FUFA Competitions Rules and Regulations.

1- A one point deduction from the ones already accrued by the club.

2- The club management is hereby directed to have fans, Fans’ leaders, Club Safety and Security officers plus all club officials go through safety and security training by CAF Safety and Security Officers within 14 days.

3- The FUFA Competitions Disciplinary Panel will make stringent measures should the club fail to heed to the above

Fufa Statement

The team had earlier been cautioned after its fans pelted stones at the BUL FC Technical bench which led to temporary stoppage of the game during the 2-1 defeat. The Joogos were slapped with a suspended deduction of two points and two goals that would be effected after a similar incident happened.

With a point docked, SC Villa sits 11th on the log with 12 points, they host Tooro United on Monday, 27th December at the FUFA Technical Centre Njeru.

Former Uganda Cranes captain and Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper Denis Onyango is counting his blessings after holding a successful charity football game in his home town of Busia.

Onyango used the match as one to push the agenda of Denis Onyango Masinde (DOM) Foundation in a bid to change lives following his visit Masafu Hospital where he donated items.

The 36-year-old invited his former Uganda Cranes teammates, Coach Fred Kajoba, Manager Crispus Muyinda, Coach Ibrahim Kirya and musician Eddy Kenzo to feature in the match.

His team (Onyango XI) defeated Busia Select Team 4-2 on penalties after a one all stalemate in normal time.

Talking up the game, Onyango was thankful of the support he received from all individuals. “Thank you Busia for the love, I felt it,” he wrote on his social media.

“Thank you for turning up in such big numbers for the charity football game at Masafu Playground between my team (Onyango XI) and a Busia Select Team that ended 4-2 on penalties in our favour after a one all stalemate in normal time.

“I want to thank my former Uganda Cranes teammates, Coach Fred Kajoba, Manager Crispus Muyinda, Coach Ibrahim Kirya & my brother @eddykenzoficial for sparing time & being part, it means a lot.

“The foundation is up & running and we hope that God can use us to touch as many lives.”

Denis Onyango Masinde Foundation is an NGO with robust self-sustaining model at the forefront with desire to champion and accelerate social-economic inclusion.

Former Uganda Cranes captain Denis Onyango has donated to Masafu General Hospital back in his home district of Busia.

The Mamelodi Sundowns shot-stopper through his Denis Onyango Masinde (DOM) Foundation gave back to his community after an illustrious career with his PSL club.

The 36-year old also organized a charity match between his best XI and Busia select team as part of the season celebrations at Masafu Playground.

Talking up his journey back home, Onyango said; “Great feeling being back home. Spent a bigger part of the day visiting Masafu Hospital where I was humbled by the warm reception I received.”

He added; “..we handed over a few items including mattresses, blankets & Mama Kits for expectant mothers.”

Onyango retired from International football earlier this year after amassing over 80 caps for the country since making his senior international debut against Cape Verde in June 2005.

The Uganda Premier League secretariat has announced adjustments to the Matchday 13 fixtures to allow Uganda Cranes play international friendlies in Abu Dhabi.

“The UPL Secretariat is in receipt of a letter from FUFA requesting us to adjust the fixture to allow Uganda Cranes travel to United Arab Emirates to play two International friendly matches from 29th December 2021 to 2nd January 2022…,” read a statement signed by Bernard Bainamani.

The adjustments sees three fixtures rescheduled for Monday and these will have title contenders KCCA and Vipers in action as well as record league winners SC Villa.

Match Day 13 as Per Adjusted Fixtures

Monday December 27, 3pm

Tuesday December 28, 3pm

Wednesday December 29, 3pm

KCCA Football Club and Express Football Club settled for a goalless draw in the Kampala Derby played at the MTN Omondi Stadium in Lugogo.

The Red Eagles will have goalkeeper Denis Otim to thank for picking a point after putting up a Man of the Match performance between the sticks.

The hosts dominated the first half as visitors sat and defended in numbers. However, Issa Lumu seemingly did not match the intensity required for the game and Wasswa Bbosa withdrew him just 20 minutes into the game.

Lumu was troubled by Sadat Anaku and was booked before Deus Bukenya took his place.

Returning Ashraf Mugume had a shot rattle the crossbar while Otim made a brilliant save to deny Anaku from close range as KCCA searched for the opener.

Goalkeeper Benjamin Ochan misjudged a corner kick and nearly gifted the visitors as halftime approached but midfielder Charles Musiige couldn’t find the target with his shot.

After recess, the Kasasiro were on the front foot again. Herbert Achai fired over the bar while Rodgers Mato missed a sitter after being set up by Anaku.

Anaku later had a couple of chances, the first kept out by Otim and the other off Brian Majwega’s cross hitting the post with the keeper beaten.

KCCA is still top of the pile with 28 points from 12 games, just two above second-placed Vipers who have played a game less. Express is 5th with 20 points from 12 games.

Next Up

Both teams will now return in action on 28th December. Express will host Busoga United at Muteesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku while KCCA FC will travel to Arua to take on Onduparaka at the Greenlight Stadium.

Starting XIs

KCCA FC XI: Benjamin Ochan, Innocent Wafula, Herbert Achai, John Revita, Dennis Iguma, Gift Ali, Ashraf Mugume, Arafat Usama, Brian Majwega, Mato Rodgers, Sadat Anaku

Express XI: Dennis Otim, Ennick walusimbi, ISSA Lumu, Murshid Juuko, Nicolas Kasozi, Mahad Yaya , Godfrey Lwesibawa, Charles Musiige,George Senkaaba, Kambale Erick, Ssekyembe.

Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin ‘Micho’Sredojevic has summoned a squad of 21 players for the upcoming international friendlies in the United Arab Emirates.

The team announced on Wednesday, 22nd December has three goalkeepers, eight defenders, four midfielders, and six forwards.

Two South African-based stars in goalkeeper Isma Watenga and Moses Waiswa are part of the team.

“We are assembling the Uganda Cranes team that will competitively get engaged in several upcoming engagements like the AFCON 2023 and CHAN 2022 qualifiers.

“Such international build-up matches are a perfect measure for early preparations,” Micho said as quoted by the Fufa website.

The Cranes will play two Africa cup of Nations bound teams, Gabon and Mauritania.

The first game, against Gabon, will be played on 30th December 2021 and the game against Mauritania shall be played on the first day of next year.

The team is expected to depart for the engagements on 29th December 2021 and shall return on 2nd January 2022.

The Squad

Goalkeepers: Watenga Isma (Chippa United), Mutakubwa Joel (Express), Komakech Jack (Vipers)

Defenders: Kizito Gavin (SC Villa), Iguma Denis (KCCA), Kayondo Aziz (Vipers), Juma Ibrahim (KCCA), Lwaliwa Khalid (Vipers), Najib Fesali (URA), Walusimbi Enock (Express), Semakula Kenneth (SC Villa)

Midfielders: Byaruhanga Bobosi (Vipers), Kakooza Mahad (Express), Waiswa Moses (SuperSport United), Kizza Martin (Express).

Forwards: Kaddu Patrick (Unattached), Sentamu Yunus (Vipers), Orit Ibrahim  (Vipers), Mutyaba Travis (SC Villa), Mukwala Steven (URA), Muhammad Shaban (Onduparaka).

International Friendlies | Abu Dhabi, UAE

Premier League leaders KCCA Football Club host defending champions Express Football Club in a highly-anticipated clash at the MTN Omondi Stadium in Lugogo.

KCCA is still unbeaten in 11 games but the visiting Express poses a tough hurdle for Morley Byekwaso’s side that has dropped points against Vipers and SC Villa in the last three games.

The Kasasiro have been excellent at home this term winning all their games at Lugogo while also scoring freely in some. They will be inspired by Express’ poor run at the ground having picked just a single point in the last four visits.

However, Wasswa Bbosa, the head coach of the Red Eagles, says they have prepared well for the games and the purpose is to reduce the gap.

“We’ve prepared well ahead of tomorrow’s game against KCCA FC, we know we’re away but our target is one, to win and close the gap between us and them since they are table leaders,” Bbosa said ahead of the clash.

The two sides are separated by 8 points and a win for Express will bring them into the title discussion while a win for KCCA will see them open a four-point lead over second-placed Vipers.

Team News

KCCA is boosted by the return of Musa Ramathan, Ashraf Mugume, Innocent Wafula, and Sadat Anaku from suspension.

However, Julius Poloto, Yassar Mugerwa, Peter Magambo, and Geoffrey Wasswa are ruled out of the tie. Brian Kayanja and Emmanuel Wasswa remain long-term absentees.

For the visitors, Martin Kizza will be a subject of a late fitness test while Abel Etrude and Arthur Kiggundu remain sidelined with long-term injuries.

Wednesday, 22nd December | Fixtures | Kickoff: 3:00pm

Police Football Club jumped out of the drop zone after beating Tooro United 3-1 in a game played at Buhinga Stadium in Fort Portal.

Brian Mululi Mayanja, Juma Balinya, and Tonny Mawejje were on target for the Cops who registered their second successive win and coincidentally with the same scoreline.

Mark Nsubuga scored the equalizer from the spot in the 10th minute but also missed another penalty in the second half.

It was the 10th straight loss for Tooro United who remain rock bottom with just four points from 12 matches.

Next Up

Tooro United visits SC Villa at the Fufa Technical Center in Njeru on 27th December while Police hosts Bright Stars on 29th December at the MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo.

Teams

Tooro United XI: Lukyamuzi Kenneth, Segonja Posiano, Kakeeto Shafic, Kagogwe Apollo, Pirwot Julius, Kayondo Ronald, Mubiru Ronald, Nsubuga Mark, Ojara Dennis, Kawooya Edward

Substitutes: Mubuya Simon, Oluka George William, Serunjogi Patrick, Murungi Rogers, Gabiite Hamis

Police FC XI: Ikara Tom, Sentume Joseph, Mawejje Tonny, Kayongo Samuel, Muwadda Mawejje, Semugera Diego, Mugume Emmanuel, Senjobe Eric, Balinya Juma, Kampampa Eddy, Mululi Brian Mayanja

Substitutes: Kimera Abdul, Kakonge Arafat, Kimera Ruben, Wasswa Haman, Duncan Seninde, Kizito Fahad, Kiberu Isaac

All Tuesday Results

Vipers Sports Club moved to within a point of Uganda Premier League leaders KCCA FC thanks to a one-nil win over Soltilo Bright Stars.

Yunus Sentamu scored the only goal in the 7th minute of the match played at Kavumba Recreation Ground in Wakiso.

The star man of the game though was young goalie Simon Tamale who saved Caesar Manzoki’s second-half penalty and also kept out Milton Karisa’s effort.

Bright Stars played the entire second half a man less after young center-half Ivan Irinimbabazi was sent off at the stroke of halftime for a second bookable offence.

The win took Vipers to 26 points from 11 matches, one shy of KCCA who host defending champions Express on Tuesday.

Meanwhile, Bright Stars slide back into the drop zone following Police’s win at Tooro United. Stars have 7 points after falling for the sixth time this season.

Next Up

Bright Stars visit Police on 29th December at the MTN Omondi Stadium in Lugogo while Vipers host UPDF FC on 27th December at St Mary’s Stadium in Kitende.

Teams

Bright stars XI: Simon Tamale, Andrew Kaggwa, Simon Ssemayange, Allan Katwe, Andrew Kyambadde, Derrick Kiggundu, Marvin Young man, Methodious Jungu, Ivan Irinimbabazi, Nelson Ssenkatuka, Joseph Janjali

Substitutes: Hassan Matovu, Denis Omony, Kushida Kazuto, Ibrahim Kasinde, Alfred Onek, Gaddafi Kacancu

Vipers SC: Fabian Mutombora, Paul Willa, Aziz Kayondo, Livingston Mulondo, Halid Lwaliwa, Sirajje Sentamu, Milton Karisa, Bobosi Byaruhanga, Caesar Manzoki, Bright Anukani, Yunus Sentamu

Substitutes: Jack Komakech, Bashir Asiku, Karim Watambala, Paul Mucurezi, Allan Kayiwa, Ibrahim Orit, Mzee Dan Serunkuma

All Tuesday Results

Gaddafi Football Club hosts Onduparaka Football Club on Tuesday in a Premier League game at Gaddafi Arena in Jinja.

Gaddafi come into the fixture on the back of a 1-0 defeat to defending champions Express while Onduparaka on the other side played to a 1-1 draw with URA in Arua.

Peter Onen, the head coach of Gadaffi, says the team has prepared well for the game and wants to go into the festive break with maximum points.

“The team is highly prepared because it is a game we are rating to be the game of our life. So, the approach will be exceptionally different from the way we approach the other matches because we want this match to help us go for Christmas break when we have successfully managed it.

“The preparations and approach are completely different because we really need the Maximum points.”

Two points separate the sides and a win for 10th-placed Gaddafi will lift them up to 8th in the table while maximum points for the Caterpillars means they leapfrog the days opponents.

Tuesday, 21st December | Kick-off: 3:00pm