Uganda Premier League | Fixture

• UPDF vs Mbarara City – 4pm
• Wakiso Giants vs Lugazi – 4pm

UPDF is set to lock horns with Mbarara City in the Uganda Premier League encounter at Bombo Military Grounds on Wednesday evening.

The two sides come into this fixture after heavy losses in the previous games to SC Villa (5-0) and Vipers (3-1) respectively.

So this game provides a chance for either side to bounce back to winning ways.

The loss to Vipers ensured that Mbarara City ended their 16-match day unbeaten run.

UPDF have looked decent until the 5-0 loss to SC Villa. In the seven games played thus far, they have won twice, drawn thrice and lost twice.

On the other hand, Mbarara City has played seven games. They have secured two wins, three draws and suffered two losses.

Mbarara City lies eighth while UPDF are in 10th position though the two sides are tied on nine points.

The quarterfinal fixtures of the 2024 MTN Busoga Masaza Cup were confirmed on Monday, November 4 with all matches to be played at Kyabazinga Stadium in Bugembe.

As per the draws, Budiope will take on Bukono in the lunchtime kick on Friday, 8th November while Bugabula will battle defending champions Busiki in the second quarterfinal.

On Saturday, 9th November, Kigulu will face Buzaaya in the early kick-off while last year’s losing finalists Butembe battles Bunha.

During the press conference, the Busoga 2nd Deputy Prime Minister Ahmed Osman Noor also unveiled the 36th Birthday celebration plans for Kyabazinga William Wilberforce Gabula Nadiope IV themed “Transforming Busoga through Sports & Culture”.

There will be a Royal Banquet at Igenge Palace on Saturday, 14th December and the final of MTN Busoga Masaza Cup on Sunday, 15th December.

Before the finals, Busoga United will play Uganda Cranes select side in a friendly.

Fans will access the Stadium at an Entrance Fee of 5,000/= and 2,000/= ( via MTN Momo Pay). VIP tickets will go for 25,000/=.

MTN Busoga Masaza Cup Knockout Draws (All games at Kyabazinga Stadium – Bugembe)

Quarterfinals

Friday, 8th November 2024

• Budiope Vs Bukono – 12:00 pm
• Bugabula Vs Busiki – 3:00 pm

Saturday, 9th November 2024

• Kigulu Vs Buzaaya – 12:00 pm
• Butembe Vs Bunha – 3:00 pm

Semifinals: Saturday, 23rd November 2024

• Semifinal 1 – 12:00 pm
• Semifinal 2 – 3:00 pm

3rd Place Playoff: Saturday, 30th November 2024

Final: Sunday, 15th December 2024 | 2:00 pm

Uganda Premier League | Fixture

• NEC vs Police – 7 pm

NEC is set to take on Police in the Uganda Premier League encounter at MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo on Tuesday evening.

However, NEC comes into this after falling 1-0 to league newcomers Lugazi in the previous matchday.

NEC head coach Hussein Mbalangu has urged his players to put the loss behind them and ensure a comeback as they take on the Cops.

“The league is a marathon and we shall bounce back. Of course, we mourned that day after the loss but we have since moved on and focus is now on the Police game,” he said.

A victory for the hosts takes back NEC to the log summit who will be two points ahead of the Kasasiro Boys.

In the previous season, NEC managed to eliminate Police from the Uganda Cup as it made it all the way to the finals of the prestigious tournament.

FUFA Women Super League side Kampala Queens has confirmed Ethiopian gaffer Asefa Firew Hailegebreal as the club’s new head coach.

Firew has joined the Queens of Soccer on a two-year employment contract that will see her at the club until 2026.

The development was confirmed via the club’s official social media handles on Monday, November 4, 2024.

“Kampala Queens is pleased to announce Asefa Firew Hailegebreal as head coach on a two-year employment contract,” the club posted.

The Ethiopian gaffer replaces Charles Ayiekoh Lukula who was relieved from duty last week.

Asefa is an experienced gaffer who has previously worked with female teams such as Ethiopia U20 Team that clinched the CECAFA Championship in 2021.

After five games played, Kampala Queens are second on the log with nine points, four behind Kawempe Muslim.

Uganda Premier League side Kitara find themselves in 14th position with four points out of the possible 28.

The Royals have suffered five defeats in seven league games, which is very far from what they managed in the previous campaign before finishing fourth.

Kitara head coach Wasswa Bbosa is confident that after working on a few things, the team will return to winning ways.

“We have no reason to panic. We are step by step handling the few challenges on the pitch and sure the team can sort this out,” he said.

“We have not played anywhere close to what we are capable of playing. We are working hard to address some of the grey areas in our training,” he added.

“Our job is to ensure that the players keep their belief and this is the most important thing. We have got over twenty games left to play and got work together and stick to the plan.”

Wasswa Bbosa replaced Brian Ssenyondo as the club seeks to put an end to the poor and devastating run.

Kitara’ first game under Bbosa ended 2-0 in favour of URA, causing more pain and debate to the Royals.

Kitara has a chance to bounce back into winning ways as they visit Bright Stars at Kavumba Recreation Ground in Wakiso on Friday, November 8.

FUFA Women Super League | Result

• She Corporates 1-1 Makerere University
• Tooro Queens 0-1 She Maroons
• Amus College 1-1 Kawempe Muslim

She Corporates were held by Makerere University in a one-all draw in the FUFA Women Super League on Sunday, November 3.

In the encounter that was played at MUBs grounds, the fans were treated to an even affair that saw the two sides share possession.

The hosts started on the front foot with the backing of their fans but hardly got a quick go-through thanks to Makerere’s resilience.

In the 34th minute, Grace Akatuhurira was fouled in the area by Makerere’s custodian, and the referee pointed at the spot.

Jesca Namaganda stepped up to the occasion and converted from the spot to place the hosts in the driving seat.

The hosts held on, thus going into the break with a slim 1-0 lead.

Dauphine Nalubowa levelled matters in the 89th minute with a powerful strike, hence silencing the home crowd.

She Corporates’ custodian Moly Nabitaka made a big save in the dying minutes to deny Rebecca Nakasaato, who nearly gave Makerere a dramatic win.

After the draw, Makerere University sit seventh while She Corporates are eigth in the ongoing campaign.

Uganda Premier League | Results

• URA 2-0 Kitara

URA secured a 2-0 victory against Kitara in the Uganda Premier League encounter at Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo on Friday evening.

Sharif Kimbowa and Ivan Ahimbisibwe were on the scoresheet as the Tax Collectors secured first win at home.

Kimbowa broke the deadlock in the 41st minute with a touch into an empty net after being set up by Joseph Semujju.

At the stroke of the first stanza, goalkeeper Chrispas Kusiima was culprit after Ivan Ahimbisibwe was tripped in the dangerous zone.

The forward stepped up and converted from the 12-yard mark to double the hosts’ lead before the long break.

URA had a chance to further extend the lead after the ball went off Arthur Kiggundu’s hand in the gazzetted area.

However this time round, Ahimbisibwe put the ball over the frame to keep the scoreline intact.

Kitara had several chances on the day but failed to convert any as their losing streak has now gone to five games.

The victory takes URA to fifth position on 11 points while Kitara is 14th with four points after playing seven games in the ongoing campaign.

Uganda Premier League | Results

• SC Villa 5-0 UPDF

SC Villa secured a 5-0 victory against UPDF in the Uganda Premier League at Muteesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku on Friday.

Charles Lwanga broke the deadlock in the 11th minute after guiding home Hakim Kiwanuka’s brilliant delivery.

Three minutes later, Lwanga doubled the hosts’ lead after stretching fully to guide the ball past the custodian Richard Anyama.

Six minutes into the second stanza, Reagan Mpadde made a good run before laying in a dangerous ball. UPDF defender Aggrey Kirya guided the ball into his net.

Lwanga put the icing on the cake with the team’s fifth and personal’s fourth.

The victory takes SC Villa to fourth position with 11 points while UPDF is placed ninth with nine points after playing nine games.

Uganda Premier League | Result

• KCCA 5-0 Maroons

KCCA has registered a 5-0 victory against Maroons in the Uganda Premier League encounter at MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo on Thursday evening.

Ashraf Mugume broke the deadlock early in the third minute after ruffling the ball through a forest of legs into the back of the net.

Abubaker Mayanja nearly doubled the back of the net in the 12th minute after being set up by Hassan Muhamud but the forward’s touch was too heavy in front of goal.

Mayanja finally doubled the hosts’ lead with a powerful low drive after being set up by Bright Anukani in an emphatic manner.

Saidi Mayanja scored a beauty with a long-range drive from 60 yards to seal off the first stanza with a 3-0 lead.

Six minutes after the hour mark, Shafik Kwikiriza joined the party with the hosts’ fourth as Maroons failed to clear their lines.

Sadat Happy Anaku came off the bench to seal the day with Kasasiro Boys’ fifth goal after a team attack.

The victory sends KCCA on top of the log with 17 points as Maroons sit 13th on the log with six points after playing seven games.

Uganda Premier League | Results

• BUL 1-0 Bright Stars
• Wakiso Giants 0-0 Express

BUL secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Bright Stars in the Uganda Premier League encounter at Lugazi Stadium in Najjembe on Thursday evening.

Anwar Ntege’s lonely strike ensured BUL secure maximum points for the hosts on the day.

The forward fired home in the ninth minute after being set up by Nicholas Mwere in a well-taken freekick.

Despite Bright Stars’ fight, BUL stood tall and firm as they fought all throughout for the victory in front of their home crowd.

It was BUL’s maiden victory at Lugazi Stadium since switching homes from FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.

The victory takes BUL to the fourth position with eleven points after seven games while Bright Stars sit bottom of the log with three points.

Up next, BUL will visit Mbale Heroes while Bright Stars host Kitara on matchday eight.