BUL Football Club scored a late goal to salvage a point against Gaddafi Football Club in a Jinja derby played at the Kyabazinga Stadium in Bugembe on Sunday.

Richard Ayiko cancelled Alex Kitata’s opener with five minutes on the clock to rescue a point for the side.

After a goalless first half, Kitata who had earlier replaced Faisal Muwawu opened the scoring ten minutes into the second half, squizing the ball between Saidi Keni’s legs after being played through by Brian Kalumba.

With five minutes to play, Gaddafi defence and goalkeeper Ronald Mutebi failed to communicate with Ayiko’s cross from a long way out bounced infront of the goalie and into the net.

The point earned lifts BUL to second in the table with 14 points from 7 matches while Gaddafi remains 8th with 9 points from seven matches.

Next Up

Gaddafi will host Vipers SC on 1st December next week on Wednesday while Bul will be away to KCCA FC on the same day.

Starting XIs

Bul FC: Saidi Keni (GK), Umar Mukobe, Richard Ayiko, Walter, Hillary Onek, George Kasonko, Pascal Ngobi, Ibrahim Mugulusi, Richard Wandyaka, Musa Esenu, Joseph Ssemujju.

Gaddafi FC: Mutebi Ronald (GK), Karenzi Buchochera, Musana Hassan, Magumba Bakali, Waiswa Andrew, Sibira Yunusu, Kyeyune Umaru, Munguchu Steven, Muwawu Faisal, Otim James, Kalumba Brian

Masaza Cup organizing committee has docked Kyadondo Ssaza of three points and goals apiece for fielding an ineligible player, Kibumba Kasirye.

The committee based in Njeru was chaired by Samuel Mpiima ruled that Kasirye was indeed a registered player for Blacks Power Football Club, an entity in the FUFA Big League.

According to the tournament regulations, a division player isn’t supposed to feature in the Masaza Cup.

Kabula had lost 3-2 to Kyadondo on Saturday during a game that they twice recovered from a goal down.

In the petition lodged by Kabula team manager Richard Ssenyondo and co-signed by Aloysious Ngabo, the alleged player is registered in the FIFA Connect system under ID 11KWVB4 for FUFA Big League out-fit Blacks Power where he played in the 2018-2019 season.

“We have found enough evidence that Kibumba Kasirye was registered by Blacks Power FC and Kyadondo is punished by docking them three points and three goals. The player is also barred for featuring in the championship,” Mpiima revealed.

The decision has definitely affected the table standings in Masengere coming to the final match day on Monday, 29^th November 2021.

Buluuli leads the standings with 5 points. Gomba, Kyadondo and Kabula are all on four points whilst Ssingo has three points.

URA Football Club registered a convincing 2-0 win over Vipers Sports Club at St Mary Stadium – Kitende on Saturday evening.

A goal in each half from Joakim Ojera and Cromwell Rwothomio were enough to hand the Tax Collectors maximum points at a ground difficult to visit.

Vipers dominated in the early stages but it was the visitors who took the lead in the 17th minute with Ojera at the end of Steven Mukwala’s pass.

Halid Lwaliwa could have drawn the hosts level but his header off Bright Anukani’s freekick went just wide of goal. Hood Mulikyi made a goalline clearance at the stroke of halftime to deny Venoms the equalizer.

After the break, Saidi Kyeyume pulled a save out of Fabien Mutombora, and at the other end, Bobosi Byaruhanga saw his effort from outside the area fly wide of goal.

With 16 minutes to play, Rwothomio doubled URA’s lead after Mutombora failed to deal with Ashraf Mandela’s cross.

URA could have scored more but Mukwala and skipper Shafik Kagimu put their chances to waste.

Despite defeat, Vipers maintain second place with 13 points from five matches due to a superior goal difference over BUL.

On the other hand, URA climbs to 7th place in the table with 10 points from 5 matches.

Next Up

URA FC will host Police FC at the Arena of Visions in Ndejje on Tuesday, 30th November while Vipers SC will be away to league newcomers Gaddafi FC the following day.

Starting XIs

Vipers SC: Fabien Mutombora (GK), Paul Willa, Livingstone Mulondo, Halid Lwaliwa(C), Aziz Kayondo, Ssentamu Siraje, Bobosi Byaruhanga, Orit Ibrahim, Karisa Milton, Anukani Bright, Ceaser Manzoki

URA FC: Sebwalunyo Hannington (GK), Mandela Ashraf, Galiwango Arafat, Hudu Mulikyi, Mbowa Patrick, Shafik Kagimu (C), Kyeyune Saidi, Ojera Joackiam, Moses Sseruyide, Mukwala Steven, Cromwel Rwothomio.

Masaza Cup 2021 | Masengere Group:

• Buluuli 3-3 Ssingo

Ssingo and Buluuli settled for a 3-all draw in the Masengere group in the 2021 Masaza Cup at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru on Saturday.

John Paul Ndembe, Johnson Ssenyonga and Lawrence Kakande found the back of the net for Buluuli.

Mike Kayongo, Cyrus Mukalazi, and substitute Fahad Nsuki netted for Ssingo, winners of the tournament in 2015.

Ssingo had their first chance towards goal when Lauben Lubwama hit the crossbar in the 20^th minute.

With five minutes to half time, Mike Kayongo opened the scores for Ssingo (his third goal of the tournament).

John Paul Ndembe equalized for Buluuli in the 50th minute with a sublime finish past goalkeeper Francis Kasumba.

Three minutes past the hour mark, Ssingo restored their lead through Cyrus Mukalazi whose deflected free-kick beat the defensive wall, and goalkeeper Salim Abudallah Ssekamwa.

A goal melee in the Ssingo backline resulted in a handball call and referee Kimbowa did not hesitate to award a penalty.

Ndembe missed the initial effort – thanks to goalkeeper Francis Kasumba’s perfect dive but Johnson Ssenyonga tapped in rebound for the equalizer with 19 minutes left.

Buluuli thereafter took charge with Lawrence Kakande’s superb goal from acute angle off the right flank on 83 minutes.

With five added minutes after normal time, Buluuli goalkeeper Ssekamwa fluffed a shot and substitute Fahad Nsuki made no mistake to bury the ball home for the equalizer on stroke of full time.

Buluuli goes to five points to remain top of the standings (ahead of Kabula versus Kyadondo contest).

Ssingo remains win-less with the third draw of the tournament which levels them on three points.

Davis Kasirye was the hero as KCCA Football Club edged Uganda Premier League newcomers Arua Hill one-nil at Barifa Ground on Friday.

The forward had replaced Julius Poloto in the 20th minute and needed just 17 minutes to nod the visitors infront after an inviting cross from Mato Rogers.

KCCA maintain the top spot with 19 points in 7 matches but open a six-point lead at the top with their closest rivals playing a day later. on the other hand, Arua Hill drops to 11th with 7 points from 6 matches.

Up Next

Arua Hill will return to action on Tuesday, 30th November away to Busoga United at the Fufa Technical Centre in Njeru while KCCA will host BUL FC at the MTN Omondi Stadium Lugogo on Wednesday, 1st December.

Starting XIs

Arua Hill: Anyama Richard (GK), Atendele Geriga, Toha Rashid, Ibrahim Magandazi, Matovu Richard, Ndihabwe David, Wahab Gadafi, Allan Mugalu, Kawawa Rashid, Eseru Robert, Ssekamatte Samuel

KCCA: Derrick Ochan (GK), Innocent Wafula, Geoffrey Wasswa, John Revita, Herbert Achai, Ashraf Mugume, Arafat Usama (Yasser Mugerwa), Rogers Mato (Aaron Jurua), Julius Poloto (Davis Kasirye), Charles Lwanga (Gift Ali), Sadat Anaku

All Friday Results

• Arua Hill 0-1 KCCA
• Bright Stars 1-0 Tooro United
• Express 1-0 Wakiso Giants
• Police 0-0 Mbarara City
• UPDF 2-1 Busoga United
• SC Villa 2-1 Onduparaka FC

Eric Kambale scored the only goal of the game as Express Football Club registered their first home win of the 2021-22 season.

Kabale scored from 12 yards and in the process ended Wakiso Giants’ run of four straight wins. The penalty result from Fahad Kawooya’s foul on Martin Kizza.

Kizza earlier had a shot rattle the crossbar in the half hosts dominated.

Steven Bogere and Frank Ssebufu came close in the second half for the visitors but Denis Otim who was making his first start in go for Express was up to the task.

“Today’s win was a massive one. The boys knew from the word go that we had to defend home turf and also we needed this win to boost our confidence. I believe we got our chance and scored and we also managed to keep a clean sheet so we’re going to back to correct our mistakes and do better in our next game (away to Onduparaka FC) on Tuesday,” Express coach Wasswa Bbosa said in the aftermath.

The Red Eagles climb to sixth in the table with 11 points while Wakiso Giants maintained fourth place with 12 points.

Up Next

Express FC travels to West Nile to take on Onduparaka on Tuesday, 30th November while Wakiso Giants will host Bright Stars on the same day at Kabaka Kyabaggu Stadium.

Starting XIs

Express: Denis Otim (GK), Deus Bukenya, Enock Walusimbi, Murushid Juuko, Sadiq Ssekyembe, Mahad Yaya, John Byamukama, Godfrey Lwesibawa, Martin Kizza, Eric Kambale, Charles Musiige

Wakiso Giants: Derrick Emukule (GK), Grant Matsiko, Simon Namwanja, Fahad Kawooya, Hassan Wasswa Dazo, Lawrence Bukenya, Tito Ssematimba, Rahmat Ssenfuka, Ibrahim Kasule, Ivan Bogere, Frank Ssebuufu

All Friday Results

• Arua Hill 0-1 KCCA
• Bright Stars 1-0 Tooro United
• Express 1-0 Wakiso Giants
• Police 0-0 Mbarara City
• UPDF 2-1 Busoga United
• SC Villa 2-1 Onduparaka FC

SC Villa came from a goal down to beat Onduparaka in a Premier League played at the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru on Friday.

First-half goals from midfielder Abdallah Salim and Isaac Ogwang cancelled out Muhammad Shaban’s opener for the Caterpillars who finished the game with a man less after Rashid Okocha was sent off for a second bookable offence.

Shaban put the visitors in the lead inside ten minutes with a powerful shot to beat Meddie Kibirige after being set up by Baden Mujahid.

Sadam Masereka missed a free header off Salim’s well-weighted ball but the stylish midfielder later took matters into his own hands, playing a one-two with Travis Mutyaba outside the area before finding the top corner to beat Mathias Muwanga who was off his line to draw the 16-time Champions level.

The Joogos assumed total control of the game and Salim would later set up Ogwang for Villa’s second that eventually turned out the match-winner.

At the start of the second half, Onduparaka were reduced to ten men with Okocha given marching orders for a foul on Mutyaba.

The mountain became steeper for the Caterpillars to climb but they nearly came close as Jarieko was denied by the crossbar.

The win took Villa’s points tally to 7 but did not move a place from 13th coming into the match while defeat for Onduparaka left them static in 8th place with 8 points.

Up Next

SC Villa travels to the west of the country to take on Mbarara City on Tuesday next week while Onduparaka FC will host Express in Arua on the same day.

Starting XIs

SC Villa Starting XI: Meddie Kibirige (GK), Gavin Kizito, Kenneth Ssemakula, Gift Fred, Sadam Masereka, Amir Kakomo, Salim Abdallah, Goffin Orirwoth, Isaac Ogwang, Travis Mutyaba

Onduparaka Starting XI: Mathias Muwanga (GK), Gasper Adriko, Okocha Rashid, Okello Isaac, Amayo Ahmed, Yakin Rashid, Okello Ivan, Baden Mujahid, Shaban Muhamad, Oloro Nathan, Okech Emmanuel

All Friday Results

• Arua Hill 0-1 KCCA
• Bright Stars 1-0 Tooro United
• Express 1-0 Wakiso Giants
• Police 0-0 Mbarara City
• UPDF 2-1 Busoga United
• SC Villa 2-1 Onduparaka FC

SC Villa will be looking to bounce back from the defeat to BUL when they host Onduparaka at the Fufa Technical Center in Njeru.

The Joogos have won a single game in their four league games played so far and are without a win in three on the bounce.

Villa have a decent home record against the Caterpillars having won four of the five league meetings at home including the past two seasons.

Team News

SC Villa will be without youngster Oscar Mawa who was red carded against BUL while Ali Bayo is injured.

However, creative gem Travis Mutyaba, Umar Lutalo, Saddam Masereka, Goffin Oyirowoth and Abdallah Salim are all available as Jogoos hunt for maximum points.

Meanwhile, Onduparaka have skipper Muhammad Shaban back from suspension and he will be tasked with breaking down the young Villa backline.

KCCA Football Club makes the long trip to West Nile to take on newbies Arua Hill who haven’t been kind to giants thus far at Barifa Grounds.

The Kongolo have won only two games in the top-flight and both came against top sides in champions Express and URA who finished second last season.

Table leaders KCCA go into the game on the back of a 2-1 win over UPDF that came late while Arua Hill suffered defeat to fellow newcomers Gaddafi in Jinja.

The Kasasiro have a chance to extend their lead at the top with second and third-placed Vipers and BUL FC not in action until Saturday and Sunday respectively.

Morley Byekwaso, the head coach of KCCA, expects a physical encounter and a tough test against a team with experienced players.

“We are prepared to maintain our charge but we expect a very difficult aggressive game on the day. They are a good side with so many experienced players like Toha and Ssekamatte who punished us last season while he was at Bright Stars but we have a plan to win,” he said.

Ssekamatte scored a brace in the last home game (against URA) for the Kongolo and will be eager to repeat a similar feat against his former bosses.

Team News

Arua Hill will be without Alfred Leku due to red card suspension, Ibrahim Faizul will miss due to accumulated yellow cards, Innocent Maduka out due to an Avulsion fracture while Ivan Eyam is out with a bout of malaria.

KCCA FC is without Denis Iguma who has accumulated yellow cards.

Uganda Premier League champions Express Football Club host Wakiso Giants on Friday afternoon at Muteesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku.

The Red Eagles are searching for their first home win of the season and third overall.

The two sides are separated by a four-point gap, with Wakiso Giants in fourth place and Express three places behind.

Express has won the previous two meetings between the sides but the Purple Sharks are in fine form having won four on the bounce.

Wasswa Bbosa, the head coach of Express, is aware of the threat Wakiso poses.

“Following our goalless draw against SC Villa, we’ve since been working on our finishing so that we’re able to score more. As you know if you don’t score goals you can’t win games and what we want is to score. We know Wakiso Giants are in fine form but the boys are aware and pumped up to earn our first league win at home this season,” he said.

Bbosa’s opposite, Alex Gitta, is confident and says it is the right time for his side to take on Express.

“We face the defending champions and respect them for that. But we are confident and in high spirits to take them on and there is no right timing than this.”

Team News

Wakiso Giants will be without Edward Satulo who is suspended from the game after accumulating three yellow cards while captain Hassan Ssenyonjo is still out due to injury.

For Express, Issa Lumu and Arthur Kiggundu are out due to suspension while winger Godfrey Lwesibawa and skipper Enoch Walusimbi are available for selection.