KCCA Football Club maintained their perfect start to the 2021-22 Uganda Premier League season with a 2-0 win over Tooro United on Saturday.

Goals from forward Davis Kasirye and another from second-half substitute Julius Poloto earned the Kasasiro all the points at the MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo.

The hosts enjoyed a lion’s share of the possession in the opening exchanges, and it took just 13 minutes to go ahead. Kasirye rose highest to nod in a well-crafted cross from Brian Majwega.

Majwega was brought down in the forbidden area but the referee just waved play on despite a penalty shout from KCCA.

Poloto who came on for Sadat Anaku, doubled his side’s lead, scoring from a freekick with six minutes to play.

The victory ensured that Morley Byekwaso’s charges stay on top of the log with a maximum 12 points from four matches.

Meanwhile, Tooro United suffered their first defeat of the season having won once and drawn the other in their two opening games against Mbarara City and Gaddafi FC respectively.

Next Matches

KCCA will be away to Soltilo Bright Stars on Tuesday, 2nd November while Tooro United will host Busoga United at Buhinga Stadium next week on Friday.

Starting XIs

KCCA FC: Benjamin Ochan (GK), Innocent Wafula, Herbert Achai, Denis Iguma, John Revita, Ashraf Mugume, Yasser Mugerwa, Brian Majwega , Gift Ali , Davis Kasirye, Sadat Happy Anaku

Tooro United: Kenneth Lukyamuzi, Hood Kakooza, Ponsiano Ssegonja, Adrian Serugo, Gerald Lubanjwa, Martin Arinaitwe, Hussein Mwanje, Julius Pirwot, Marvin Oshaba, Denis Ojara, Denis Mwemezi

Mamelodi Sundowns have been crowned MTN8 champions after overcoming Cape Town City, 3-2 on penalties.

The MTN8 final between Masandawan and The Citizens played on Saturday night came down to one man, Denis Onyango.

The former Uganda Cranes captain was the hero for Masandawana, saving five kicks from the penalty spot, in a game that was decided through a shootout.

Normal and extra time of the encounter at Moses Mabhida Stadium ended one-all. Sundowns took the lead in the 24th minute through Thapelo Morena with a tap-in after great work from Thabiso Kutumela.

City drew level fifteen minutes from time through Fagrie Lakay.

Despite Cape Town City going a man down late in extra time after Idumba Fasika was given his marching orders after picking up a second yellow card, they held on and the tie had to be decided via a shootout.

Onyango saved five kicks with a man-of-the-match performance.

It’s Mamelodi Sundowns’ first MTN8 title since 2007.

• Result: Cape Town City 1-1 Mamelodi Sundowns (Sundowns won 3-2 on penalties)

SC Villa got off to a winning start as they got their 2021-22 Uganda Premier Lague campaign underway at Kavumba Recreational Center in Wakiso on Friday.

Sadam Masereka scored six minutes from time to hand the Joogos maximum points against sorry Police Football Club.

The record champions, under new coach Petro Koukouras, started slow with Police who have played more games seemingly in control but they held on till when they settled after nearly twenty minutes.

Yusuf Ssozi, Mubarak Nsubuga, and Brian Mayanja Mululi were all guilty for missing chances for Police who have now scored just once in four matches.

For Villa, youngster Oscar Mawa, Goffin Oyirwoth, and Abdallah Salim put Police backline under some pressure but the first half ended scoreless.

Following the introduction of Masereka after the break, SC Villa’s counter-attacking play unsettled the Cops.

Masereka would later net the only goal of the match after he rushed on to a long ball from goalkeeper Meddie Kibirige and slotted home past Abdu Kimera.

The win lifts SC Villa to 10^th on the log with 3 points while Police stay bottom of the table with no point after four games.

Team Line-ups

SC Villa XI: Meddie Kibirige (GK), Fred Agandu, Joseph Kafumbe, Kenneth Ssemakula, Gavin Kizito, Amir Kakomo, Ali Bayo, Salim Abdallah, Goffin Oyirwoth, Oscar Mawa, Isaac Ogwang.

Substitutes: Martin Ssenkooto, Benson Muhindo, Sadam Masereka, Nicholas Kabonge, Gift Fred, Iddi Abdul Wahid.

Police FC XI: Abdul Kimera (GK), Muhamud Hassan, Yusuf Ssozi, Ruben Kimera, Samuel Kayongo, Misi Diego, Eric Ssenjobe, Juma Balinya, Tonny Kiwalaze, Mubaraka Nsubuga, Brian Mululi.

Substitutes: Ikara Tom, Joseph Ssentume, Herman Waasswa, Muwadda Mawejje, Emmanuel Mugume, Eddie Kapampa, Isaac Kiberu.

Cromwell Rwothomio scored twice as URA Football Club came from behind to beat UPDF Football Club in their first league game of the season.

Substitute Viane Ssekajuko was also on target for the Tax collectors as Simon Mbazira’s well-curled freekick in the first half was turned into a consolation for UPDF.

Returning from a short continental expedition, URA fell behind at the stroke of halftime after Mbazira broke the deadlock from a freekick in added minutes.

Rwothomio levelled matters off a well-taken cross from leftback Derrick Ndahiro after a nice interplay with lanky Moses Sseruyidde.

URA’s increased pressure paid off again with two substitutes Ibrahim Dada and Ssekajugo combining to give the tax collectors the lead with the latter beating goalkeeper Waswa Yusuf at the near post.

Rwothomio netted his second off a header thank to Ashraf Mandela cross after good work from Livin Kabon.

The loss is the first for UPDF who remain on four points after two games.

Next Games

Both teams return to action on Tuesday, 2nd November. UPDF will host Gadaffi FC at the Bombo Military Barracks Ground while URA will travel to Arua to take on league newcomers Arua Hill at the Barifa Ground.

Starting XIs

URA XI: Nafian Alionzi (GK), Ashraf Mandela, Derrick Ndahiro, Huud Mulikyi, Benjamin Nyakoojo, Ivan Serubiri, Shafik Kagimu, Moses Sseruyidde, Saidi Kyeyune, Joachim Ojera, Cromwell Rwothomio

UPDF XI: Brian Bwete (GK), James Begesa, Simon Mbazira, Bernard Muwanga, Denis Ssekitoleko, Mudde Musa, Ibrahim Wammanah, Okello Donato, Yiga Frank, Mugisha Rogers, Kigozi Ambrose

All Friday Results

• URA FC 3-1 UPDF
• Gaddafi 1-0 Bright Stars
• Mbarara City 2-1 Arua Hil
• SC Villa 1-0 Police

Express Football Club has confirmed confirm that creative midfielder Muzamiru Mutyaba has left the club.

The attacking has joined Rwandan side Kiyovu Sports Club on a two-year deal after both clubs reached an agreement for the player’s transfer.

At Kiyovu, he teams up with Uganda Cranes captain Emmanuel Okwi who also joined the side recently.

Express FC would like to thank Muzamir Mutyaba for his dedication and commitment during his time at the club. We wish him all the best going forward.

Express FC

Mutyaba joined the Red Eagles in January 2021 and helped guide the club to our first league title since 2012. He also played an instrumental role as the club won the CECAFA Kagame Cup for the first time ever, scoring thrice in the process.

Uganda Cranes Regional Tours 2021 | Thursday 4th November 2021 – Kitgum

Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin Sredojevic has named a 23 man team for the Northern regional tour due Thursday 4th November 2021.

The 23 man squad comprises mainly locally based players in the Uganda Premier League and will be preparing for Uganda Cranes’ final two games in group E of the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

The side will be at home against Kenya on 11th November and away to Mali on 14th November 2021.

Last month, the Uganda Cranes played the Eastern region select team at the Mbale Municipal Stadium and won 1-0 courtesy of Joackiam Ojera’s goal.

Summoned Uganda Cranes team:

Goalkeepers: Joel Mutakubwa (Express), Alionzi Nafian (URA), Jack Komakech (Vipers)

Defenders: Ashraf Mandela (URA), Paul Willa (Vipers), Abdul-Aziz Kayondo (Vipers), Denis Iguma (KCCA), Enock Walusimbi (Express), Najib Fesali (URA), Livingstone Mulondo (Vipers)

Midfielders: Shafik Kuchi Kagimu (URA), Bobosi Byaruhanga (Vipers), Mahad Kakooza (Express), Bright Anukani (Vipers), Julius Poloto (KCCA), Ibrahim Orit (Vipers), Milton Karisa (Vipers), Rogers Mato (KCCA)

Forwards: Sadat Anaku (KCCA), Yunus Sentamu (Vipers), Steven Mukwala (URA), Rwothomio Cromwell (URA), Martin Kizza (Express)

KCCA Football Club ascended to the top of the Uganda Premier League table after edging Busoga United 1-0 at the FUFA Technical Center on Thursday.

Striker Sadat Anaku was the difference, scoring the only goal of the game as the Kasasiro continued the perfect start to the new season.

Anaku tapped home from close range thanks to a perfect ball across the goal area from right back Innocent Wafula.

Before finding the breakthrough, the youngster who scored three in the last meeting between the sides at the same ground last season, headed onto the crossbar from Yasser Mugerwa’s cross ten minutes into the second half and also headed wide a Brian Majwega’s cross earlier.

KCCA move to nine points after their third straight win from as many games and it’s clear Morley Byekwaso’s charges will challenge for the title.

Busoga United’s best chance fell to Anwar Ntege but the forward failed to beat Benjamin Ochan just before the halftime break.

Next Games 

Busoga United visit Wakiso Giants at Kabaka Kyabaggu Stadium while KCCA FC hosts Tooro United at MTN Omondi stadium in Lugogo on Saturday.

Starting XIs

Busoga United: Michael Nantamu, Derrick Basoga, Douglas Bithum, Peter Onzima, George Kalyowa, Stephen Okello, Elvis Kibaale, Laban Tibita, Anthony Mayanja, Shaka Ssozi, Anwar Ntege

KCCA FC: Benjamin Ochan, Innocent Wafula, Herbert Achai, Denis Iguma, John Revita, Ashraf Mugume, Yasser Mugerwa, Brian Majwega, Gift Ali, Davis Kasirye, Sadat Anaku

UPL Results | Tuesday, 26th October

• Arua Hill 0-0 Onduparaka FC
• BUL FC 0-1 Express
• Tooro United 1-1 Gaddafi
• Police FC 0-1 Wakiso Giants
• UPDF vs. Mbarara City (Postponed)

Express Football Club picked their first win in the 2021-22 Uganda Premier League, edging BUL FC one-nil at Kyabazinga Stadium in Bugembe on Tuesday.

Midfielder Yaya Mahad Kakooza scored the only goal of the game seven minutes into the second half.

BUL started the game better with the Red Eagles who have been struggling for form on the back foot. Musa Esenu skied an early effort while Joel Mutakubwa who was between the stick for Express was called into action on several occasions.

After the halftime break, the Red Eagles troubled BUL with relentless counterattacking and the hosts gave in in the 52nd minute. Man of the match Abel Etrude won the ball and passed it to Martin Kizza on the left flank who immediately crossed into the box for an incoming Yaya Mahad Kakooza to head home.

Dickson Nuwamanya nearly drew the hosts level but his ferocious freekick rattled the crossbar as Express held on for maximum points that took them to tenth in the standings. 

BUL FC visits Onduparaka on Saturday, 30th October while Express will be hosting league leaders Vipers at Wankulukuku on the same day.

Starting XIs

BUL FC: Said Keni (GK), Richard Ayiko, Walter Ochora, Douglas Muganga, Umar Mukobe, George Kasonko, Jerome Kirya, Ibrahim Mugulusi, Richard Wandyaka, Martin Aprem, Musa Esenu

Express FC: Joel Mutakubwa (GK), Denis Mubuya, Isa Lumu, Juuko Murushid, Arthur Kiggundu, Abel Eturude, Yaya Mahad Kakooza, Deus Bukenya, Martin Kizza, George Senkaaba, Charles Musiige

Uganda Women Senior National Team (Crested Cranes) advanced to the final qualifying phase of the 2022 Africa Women Cup of Nations (AWCON).

Crested Cranes achieved the feat after overcoming Ethiopia at Abebe Biliki Stadium on Tuesday.

Uganda lost the game 2-0 and the tie had to be decided on kicks from the penalty mark having won with the same scoreline at Kitende last week.

Crested Cranes coach George Lutalo made two changes from the team that had started the first leg with Juliet Nalukenge and Sheebah Zalwango starting ahead of Hasifa Nassuna and Sandra Nabweteme.

Senaf Wakuma and Loza Abera scored a goal each in the first half to give Ethiopia a brilliant start but Uganda looked an improved side after the break to hold on and force the tie into penalties.

In the shootout, Ethiopia converted just one of the five attempts. Uganda’s goalkeeper and captain Ruth Aturo saved twice, with the other two Ethiopian players denied by the woodwork.

Despite Sumaya Komuntale and Joan Nabirye missing, Hasifa Nassuna and Fauzia Najjemba scored to guide Uganda to victory.

Uganda will therefore face Kenya in the final qualification stage.

UPL Results | Tuesday, 26th October

• Arua Hill 0-0 Onduparaka FC
• BUL FC 0-1 Express
• Tooro United 1-1 Gaddafi
• Police FC 0-1 Wakiso Giants
• UPDF vs. Mbarara City (Postponed)

Wakiso Giants put up a spirited performance to Police FC 1-0 at the Omondi Stadium Lugogo on Tuesday for their first win of the 2021-22 season.

Edward Satulo scored the all-important goal of the match as the Purple Sharks got off the mark following the resignation of head coach Douglas Bamweyana a day earlier.

Alex Gitta was in the dugout as the side put up a spirited performance against the Cops and started on the front foot dominating play and creating several chances.

Ivan Bogere shot straight to the goalkeeper after being played through on goal by Amos Muwonge.

Three minutes later, the visitors took the through Satulo who tapped in after goalkeeper Tom Ikara parried into his path following Moses Aliro’s free-kick.

After the break, Police looked better as visitors sat deeper.

Wakiso Giants goalkeeper Derrick Emukule was called into action early in the second half, first denying Brian Muluuli and later saving Juma Balinya’s effort from outside the area.

Amos Muwonge missed an opportunity to double Wakiso’s lead as he headed straight to a well-positioned Tom Ikara.

Police who have now lost three in a row will play SC Villa away on Friday, 29th October while Wakiso Giants will host Busoga United the following day.

Starting XIs

Police FC XI: Tom Ikara, Eric Ssenjobe, Samuel Kayongo , Hassan Mahmood, Eddy Kapampa, Yusuf Ssozi, Muwada Mawejje, Emmanuel Mugume, Reuben Kimera, Juma Balinya, Brian Muluuli

Wakiso Giants XI: Derrick Emukule, Edward Saturo, Fahad Kawooya, Simon Nawanja, Moses Aliro, Lawrence Bukenya, Titus Sematimba, Hassan Ssenyonjo, Frank Sebuufu, Amos Muwonge, Ivan Bogere