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KCCA Football Club recorded their first win of the 2021 Cecafa Kagame Cup on Thursday.

The defending champions edged Zanzibar side KMKM 1-0 courtesy of Herbert Achai’s first-half goal.

Wingback Julius Poloto was denied by the woodwork, Bright Anukani’s header was clear off the line while Charles Lwanga forced the keeper into a reflex save as KCCA FC fluffed several chances including an indirect freekick inside the box.

New signing Yasser Mugerwa was handed a debut appearance when he came on for Gift Ali in the 89th minute while Ali Mwirusi was good in goal, keeping a clean sheet.

The win puts KCCA FC in second place in Group B with three points and will look to seal a place in the semifinals on Saturday against Messanger Ngozi of Burundi.

KCCA FC XI: Ali Mwirusi, Musa Ramathan, Herbert Achayi, Peter Magambo, Denis Iguma, Gift Ali, Ashraf Mugume, Brian Majwega, Brian Aheebwa, Bright Anukani, Julius Poloto

The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (Fufa) has revealed the tentative dates for the start of the 2021-22 football season.

The 2021-22 Startimes Uganda Premier League season has been scheduled to kick-off on Friday, 15th October 2021 while the league fixtures are to be announced by the UPL Secretariat on 13th September.

The football season road map commenced on 1st July with the opening of Player Registration by the federation and opening of the off-season transfer window. The Club Licensing Regulations and Action Plan was released on the 3rd of August 2021.

Communication of the licensing decisions by the committee will be on 10th September before the release of fixture drafts three days later.

The pre-season tournament (Pilsner Super 8) will be played from the 15th to the 30th of September.

Final fixtures will be released on 20th September and all that will be left is the start of the 2021-22 UPL season which is scheduled for 15th October 2021.

Express Football Club and Nyasa Big Bullets shared points in a thrilling Cecafa Kagame Cup Group B encounter played on Wednesday at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium.

The Red Eagles took an early lead through Muzamir Mutyaba but a second-half goal from Chiukepo Msowoya handed the Malawian guests a deserved point in the end-to-end game.

While Malawian side Nyasa Big Bullets enjoyed more possession, Wasswa Bbosa’s Express created better scoring chances. Eric Kambale was the biggest culprit of wasting chances.

Kambale was set up by Ivan Mayanja and Godfrey Lwesibwa but the forward could not convert the opportunities.

“Well today’s game was tough but as a team we’re glad we managed a point. We definitely have a few corrections to make and we’re going back to do so, I also think we need to create more and score as many goals in our next game because we want to reach the semifinals,” John Byamukama said of the game.

The result means that Express remain on top of Group A with four points but will need to avoid defeat in their last group game against Young Africans on Saturday to advance to the semifinals.

CECAFA Kagame Cup defending champions KCCA FC started the 2021 campaign on the wrong foot as they suffered a 2-0 defeat to Azam FC at Azam Sports Complex, Chamazi on Monday night.

Two second-half goals by Peter Kasunda sent Azam top of Group B, leaving KCCA reeling at the bottom after the opening round of games.

KCCA had a good first half with Denis Iguma and Julius Poloto denied by the woodwork.

Brian Aheebwa (in the first half) and Sam Ssenyonjo as well as Musa Ramathan had half-chances for the Lugogo-based side.

KCCA FC faces KMKM (Zanzibar) on Thursday and Messager Ngozi (Burundi) on Saturday in the two games they can’t afford to lose if they are to advance from Group B.

Meanwhile, Uganda Cranes duo goalkeeper Mathias Kigonya and defender Nicholas Wadada were not part of the Azam FC squad for the match.

KCCA XI: Hassan Matovu Muyomba (G.K), Musa Ramathan, Herbert Achai, Peter Magambo,    Denis Iguma, Ali Abubakar Gift (Captain), Ashraf Mugume, Brian Majwega, Brian Aheebwa, Bright Anukani, Julius Poloto

Substitutes: Ali Ramadhan Mwirusi (G.K), Samuel Kato Nemeyimana, Moses Aliro Okabo, Juma Balinya, Charles Lwanga, Samuel Ssenyonjo, Hassan Jurua Alidro, Andrew Samson Kigozi, Andrew Kawooya, Yassar Mugerwa

CECAFA Kagame Cup defending champions KCCA FC have named the travelling contingent to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania for the 2021 tournament.

The team travels aboard Air Tanzania and departs Entebbe today (Friday, 30th August) at 2:45 pm EAT.

Five players who have been part of the Uganda Kobs squad at the CECAFA Challenge Cup in Ethiopia have been named on the squad and will join the team on Saturday in Dar es Salaam along with head coach Morley Byekwaso.

These are Musa Ramathan, Peter Magambo, Bright Anukani, Sam Ssenyonjo, and Julius Poloto.

The Squad

Officials

KCCA Football Club has announced the signing of Brian Kayanja on a three-year deal that runs until July 2024.

The forward joins from UPDF Football Club where he scored 8 goals in the 2020-21 Uganda Premier League and one goal in Uganda Cup.

Kayanja who has also played for BrightStars FC and Sofapaka FC before will compete for a place in Morley Byekwaso’s team with the likes of Charles Lwanga, Brian Aheebwa, Sam Ssenyonjo, and academy graduate Sadat Anaku.

He becomes KCCA’s fourth official signing after Brian Majwega, Alex Emmanuel Wasswa, and Yassar Mugerwa.

Kayanja’s first assignment will be to help the club defend the CECAFA Kagame Cup, a tournament that starts on Monday, 1st August 2021 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

After completing his move to Express Football Club, forward Joseph Akandwanaho says it’s a dream come true.

The pacy left-footed forward signed a two-year contract with the Red Eagles from Soltilo Bright Stars.

The 26-year-old netted eight league goals and set up six assists for Bright Stars.

“It’s a dream come true. I’ve always wanted to play for a club this huge with a rich history,” Akandwanaho said as quoted by the club website. “I am grateful to everyone who made this happen but most importantly I want to reiterate that I am here to help the club achieve its dream of winning more silverware.”

AJ as he’s fondly known will add pace to Express’ attack that already has Eric Kambale and Martin Kizza.

Express Football Club head coach Wasswa Bbosa has named the squad that will feature at the CECAFA Kagame Cup.

The tournament is slated to kick off on 1st August 2021 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

The Red Eagles’ new signings Joseph Akandwanaho and goalkeeper Joel Mutakubwa make the squad along with experienced defender Murushid Juuko who just extended his contract for another season.

Meanwhile, midfielder Abel Etrude has been named the assistant captain of the team.

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Express head coach Wasswa Bbosa

OFFICIALS

KCCA Football Club has completed the signing of Yasser Mugerwa from Ethiopian side Sidama Coffee.

The Lugogo-based club annunced the capture of the midfielder on Wednesday evening. He thus becomes the club’s third signing after Brian Majwega and Emmanuel Wasswa.

Mugerwa has signed a two-year deal with the 13-time Uganda Premier League champions that runs until July 2023.

The attacking midfielder has previously worked with head coach Morley Byekwaso during their days at Sports Club Victoria University.

Mugerwa has in the past featured for local side URA FC, South African club Orlando Pirates, Ethiopian giants St George, as well as Shire FC and Fasil Kenema.

Uganda Premier League champions Express Football Club have announced the signing of Uganda Cranes goalkeeper Joel Mutakubwa.

The 27-year-old joins the Red Eagles on a free transfer and has signed a two-year deal with the Wankulukuku-based side.

Mutakubwa who has good ball distribution and quick reflexes says he has joined the right club.

“This is a great step towards achieving my goals as a footballer,” said Mutakubwa as quoted by the club website. “Express FC is surely the right place to be because of the championship mentality here. I know what is expected of me and I’ll do my very best to perform at the highest level.”

Mutakubwa has previously played for Tooro United and most recently relegated Kyetume Football Club where he kept 10 clean sheets in the league last season.