Uganda Premier League | Fixture

• KCCA vs Maroons – 7:00pm

KCCA is set to lock horns with Maroons in the Uganda Premier League at MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo on Thursday.

The Kasasiro Boys have looked impressive since the start of the campaign. They have so far secured four wins and two draws in the six games played.

They are still unbeaten and are yet to concede a goal at home. With 14 points, a victory today will guide them to the summit of the log-adrift Vipers SC.

KCCA head coach Abdallah Mubiru has warned his troops about the Maroons’ arsenal, though he believes the side has what it takes to break them down.

“We are playing against one of our bogey sides (Maroons FC). We expect a resilient side that will give us a challenge but we hope we can break their resilience,” he said.

On the other side, Maroons have started the campaign on a slow note. They have secured one win, made three draws and suffered two losses in the six games played thus far.

In the previous 18 meetings, KCCA has claimed 11 wins while Maroons have won thrice. The two sides have shared spoils on four occasions.

Uganda Premier League | Fixture

• BUL vs Bright Stars – 4pm
• Wakiso Giants vs Express – 4pm
• KCCA vs Maroons – 7pm

BUL is set to take on troubled Bright Stars in the Uganda Premier League encounter at Lugazi Stadium, Najjembe on Thursday.

BUL is desperate to get the first win at their new ground after sharing spoils with KCCA and falling to Mbarara City in the two games played at home thus far.

The oil manufacturers come into this game on a positive note having collected two away wins in the previous outings as they managed to edge URA before seeing off Kitara.

BUL head coach Abbey Kikomeko believes that the winning streak created in the last two games will give them the boast to end the poor run at home.

“We are prepared to correct our home woes. We’ve built momentum from our last two away wins and are ready for the fight,” Kikomeko said.

In the previous campaign, BUL managed to collect victories home and away in this fixture. They edged Bright Stars 1-0 at Kavumba and 2-1 at home.

On the other hand, Bright Stars have started the campaign on a bad note. They are still winless in six games with three draws and three losses.

The poor run has found them languishing at the bottom of the log with three points in six games played.

Uganda Premier League | Results

• Police 2-1 Mbale Heroes

Police secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory against Mbale Heroes in the Uganda Premier League encounter at Kavumba Recreational Ground on Wednesday.

Isaac Ogwang and Ben Ocen were on target as the Cops registered maximum points for the hosts while Umar Kyebatala pulled back one for Mbale Heroes.

Ocen nearly gave the hosts the lead in the 13th minute but his effort off Brian Obedi’s effort went wide.

Ten minutes later, Ocen brome the deadlock to place the hosts in the driving seat.

At the stroke of the first stanza, Ogwang came so close but Mbale Heroes Delton Oyo made a big save to deny the forward.

One minute into the second stanza, Kyebatala levelled matters as the visitors bounced back in the game.

The victory takes Police to fourth position with 10 points while Mbale Heroes are stuck in the red zone with only four points.

However with five minutess left on the clock, Ogwang regained the hosts lead after being set up by Emmanuel Mugume.

Uganda Premier League | Result

• Lugazi 1-0 NEC
• Police 2-1 Mbale Heroes

Lugazi registered a hard-fought 1-0 victory against NEC in the Uganda Premier League encounter at Lugazi Stadium in Najjembe on Wednesday.

Forward Sam Ssemugugu scored the only goal to help the newcomers collect maximum points on the day.

Lugazi came into this game off an impressive show in the game they managed to beat Express 1-0 at Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo.

The hosts kicked off on the front foot creating several chances but where not so sharp in the final third as the first stanza ended goalless.

However Ssemugugu broke the deadlock in the 70th minute to send the home crowd in full voice and celebrations.

The forward was quick to pounce onto the loose ball after NEC captain Ibrahim Kiyemba lost possession at the center line before guiding the ball past goalkeeper Hannington Ssebwalunyo.

The victory takes Lugazi to the 11th position with eight points while NEC remain second on the log with 15 points.

Uganda Premier League | Fixture

• Police vs Mbale Heroes
• Lugazi vs NEC

Police will hosts new comers Mbale Heroes in the Uganda Premier League encounter at Kavumba Recreational Ground on Wednesday evening.

The Cops have picked one point in the last two games. Coming off the 2-1 narrow loss to Vipers, Police seek to return to winning ways.

Police head coach Simon Peter Mugerwa has called upon his troops to make an instant reaction so that they can return to winning ways.

“We did not make alot of mistakes in defeat to Vipers but we’re a bit unlucky,” Mugerwa said.

“For now, the target is to return to winning ways and we are confident about that,” he added.

On the other hand, Asaph Mwebaze will be looking for a first win as Mbale Heroes’ new gaffer.

Since his arrival, the team has shared spoils with Lugazi in a one-all draw and lost 1-0 to KCCA.

Uganda Premier League | Fixture

• Lugazi vs NEC
• Police vs Mbale Heroes

Lugazi is set to lock horns with NEC in the Uganda Premier League encounter at Lugazi Stadium in Najjembe.

The Wednesday clash provides a chance for the hosts to pick their maiden victory at the beautiful playground.

The hosts come into this game with positive momentum after securing a 1-0 victory against Express at Hamz Stadium in Nakivubo.

It was history and joy as the first female gaffer in the top-tier league, Oliver Mbekeka led her troops to secure the league’s maiden victory.

However, Lugazi has recently appointed Steven Bogere as the new head coach who will work closely with Mbekeka.

“Since the last game, we have been working on the psychological aspect of the players. We are now very much prepared psychologically and tactically,” Mbekeka said.

“The boys are physically fit, technically and tactically good. Even their mental fitness is apparently good. We know the team (NEC) we are going to face but anythingcan happen because we believe in God,” she added.

The hosts have bagged only two points in their home games while NEC has lost once in the three games played away from home.

Uganda Premier League | Result

• Mbarara City 1-3 Vipers

Allan Okello once again staged an impressive show as Vipers secured a well-deserved 3-1 victory against Mbarara City in the Uganda Premier League encounter at Kakyeka Stadium.

Allan Okello (brace) and Yunus Sentamu were on target as Vipers secured maximum points away from home while Latif Ssenkubuge pulled back one for the hosts.

Vipers’ victory ended Mbarara City’s impressive 16-game unbeaten run since falling to NEC in matchday one of the previous league campaign.

Okello broke the deadlock at the stroke of the first stanza. Yusuf Mafabi kicked Sentamu in the chest and the referee pointed at the spot before Okello superbly dispatched it.

Okello doubled Vipers’ lead seven minutes into the second round. The ball bounced off Mbarara City defender’s hand and the centre referee was in the perfect place to award the visitors a penalty.

Two minutes later, Ssenkubuge pulled back one for the Ankole Lions. The forward planted the ball into the back of the net as Vipers’ defence looked on.

Sentamu extended Vipers’ lead in the 70th minute after being set up by Okello. It was a team effort that witnessed the forward’s trio beat Mbarara City to great sync and chemistry.

Vipers take the log summit with 16 points while Mbarara City drops fifth with nine points.

Up next, Vipers will host KCCA on Saturday, November 9 while Mbarara City will travel to Bombo to lock horns with UPDF on Wednesday, November 6.

Uganda Premier League | Fixture

• Mbarara City vs Vipers – 4pm

Vipers will be on the road to take on Mbarara City in the Uganda Premier League encounter at Kakyeka Stadium on Tuesday evening.

Vipers are on an impressive run having secured three wins on a bounce managing to beat SC Villa, Wakiso Giants and recently Police.

On the other hand, Mbarara City pose a formidable challenge to six-time league champions.

The Ankole Lions have looked decent under Livingstone Mbabazi. In the six games played, they have secured two wins, made three draws and lost once.

Vipers assistant coach, Fred Muhumuza anticipates a difficult game given the playground conditions and Mbarara City’s home form.

“Another intriguing game as Mbarara City hasn’t been won at home. And playing against a former coach in a soggy and bumpy ground won’t be easy but we expect a very physical game,” he said.

In the previous 12 meetings between the two sides, Vipers have registered five wins, made five draws and lost twice.

Vipers former coach Mbabazi will be in the spotlight as he locks horns with his most recent paymasters.

Uganda Premier League side Kitara have appointed experienced gaffer Wasswa Bossa as the club’s new head coach.

The development was confirmed today Monday, October 28 via the club’s official website.

“We are delighted to announce Wasswa Bbossa as the new head coach,” the statement partly reads.

The gaffer joins the Hoima-based side with lots of experience and success gathered on the local scene.

He has previously won the Uganda Premier League and the CECAFA Kagame Cup at Express.

But he has also coached at sides like SC Villa, Tooro United, Gaddafi and recently Mbarara City.

Bbosa’s acquisition poses a new start for Kitara, who badly want to end the campaign’s poor start.

The Royals have collected four points in six games. They will return to the show as they take on URA on Friday, November 1 at Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo.

Friendly Match | Result

• DRC 1-2 Uganda

Crested Cranes secured a 2-1 victory against Demecratic Republic of Congo in a Friendly Match played in Kinshasha.

Fazila Ikwaput and Sylivia Kabene were on target as Uganda claimed the bragging rights.

Ikwaput fired the Crested Cranes in the lead after 22 minutes ensured that Uganda go into the break with a narrow margin.

Congo restored parity in the second half after finding an equaliser which pumped up the home side.

Kabene reclaimed Uganda’s lead in the 77th minute. The youngster was quick to slice the ball into the back of the net.

Despite, Congo’s hardwork and fight to return into the game it hardly yielded a positive take.

The two sides will face off again in the second friendly on Wednesday, October 30.