Uganda Premier League | Result

• Bright Stars 0-1 Mbarara City

Seri Arigumaho’s exciting freekick was the difference as Mbarara City secured a 1-0 victory against Bright Stars in the Uganda Premier League on Wednesday.

The heavens opened, and Kavumba Recreation Ground was soggy, though the visitors fought through to claim maximum points.

Midway through the game, the referee called both teams off the pitch since the heavy rain could not allow play to go on.

At the stroke of the first stanza, Arigumaho perfectly struck the freekick into the back of the net to continue his impressive form.

The visitors kept knocking on the door, but Innocent Wafula’s strike bounced off the frame while Joseph Akandwanaho’s effort went narrowly wide.

In response, Bright Stars came close through Ashraf Mulindi, Marvin Young man and Shafic Kimera, but none of the strikes could go past the goal line.

Bright Stars are now winless in six games, which creates debate on what could be wrong with the Kavumba-based side.

On the other hand, the victory lifted Mbarara City to the fourth position with eight points in six games.

How they lined up

Bright Stars XI: Shamulan Kamya, Nelson Senkatuka, Andrew Kyambadde, Warren Buule, John Kokas, Noordin Bunjo, Jonathan Gift Odongo, Joseph Youngman Marvin, Ashiraf Mulindi, Paskali Oketcho, Khasim Mustapha.

Mbarara City XI: Kimera Abdul, Ibrahim Musa, Karim Ramathan, Mafabi Yusuf, Odong Francis, Adinho Gibson, Henry Kitegenyi, Innocent Wafula, Akandwancho Joseph, Arigumaho Seiri, Ssenkubuge Latif

FUFA Big League | Results

• Onduparaka 2-1 MYDA
• Kataka 1-0 Booma
• Kiyinda Boys 1-1 Gaddafi
• Kigezi HomeBoys vs Busoga United (Postponed)

Ceaser Okhuti scored two goals as Onduparaka secured a 2-1 victory against MYDA in the FUFA Big League at Greenlight Stadium on Sunday.

The Caterpillars picked maximum points in the fourth game of the 2024-25 campaign.

Onduparaka started the campaign slowly, with a draw and two losses, but this victory brings a fresh attitude to the side.

At the stroke of the first stanza, veteran forward Okhuti broke the deadlock in front of a loud home crowd with a well-curled freekick.

Erick Kamuhanda levelled matters for the visitors in the 68th minute, thus bringing life to the game.

MYDA’s joy lasted for a little while after Okhuti’s goal in the 70th minute reclaimed Onduparaka’s lead.

The victory guides Onduparaka to the eighth position with four points in four games.

On the other hand, MYDA lies at the bottom of the log with one point after playing three games.

How they lined up:

Onduparaka XI: Hamadian Ajida (GK), Rashid Yakin (C), Sabir Simba, Michael Ajiga, Jonathan Mungufeni, Mahad Swaleh, John Rogers Okumu, Jamal Malish, Denis Andama, Ceasar Okhuti, Ezra Bida,

MYDA XI: William Rollings Osikol (GK), Masuudi Kafumbe (C), Rodgers Ssebyondya, Corcas Kaizi, Joel Boke Matua, Erick Kamuhanda, Abraham Alyong, Shafik Wasangwa, Moses Ocoman, Clinton Ochora, Innocent Opira

AFCON U20 Qualifiers | Result

• Uganda 3-1 Burundi

Uganda U-20 National Team secured a 3-1 victory against Burundi in the CECAFA Regional AFCON Qualifiers on Sunday evening.

In the game played at KMC Stadium, Burundi kicked off on the front but the Hippos turned the score around.

Ramazan Hakizimana found the back of the net in the fifth minute to give Burundi an early lead.

Before the end of the first stanza, Abubakali Walusimbi restored parity to reignite Uganda’s hope in the game.

At the hour mark, John Paul Dembe placed Uganda in the lead as the forward extended his scoring tally to five goals.

Dembe completed a personal brace in 78th minute to get a clearer look at the tournament’s golden boot.

Despite the win, Uganda finished third to take home bronze.

Uganda missed out on a chance to qualify for the 2025 U-20 AFCON Tournament after failing to beat Tanzania in the semifinals.

Finalists, Tanzania and Kenya will represent the CECAFA region in the fourth coming continental tournament.

How they lined up:

Uganda XI: Dennis Mugerwa (GK), Toto Majub, Steven Namaisi, Sowedi Lwenda, Louis Anguti, Figo Rayn Kizito, John Paul Ddembe, Charles Batiibwe Okello, Bashir Mansur, Godfrey Sekibengo, Elvis Ssekajugo

Burundi XI: Ally Nzeyimana (GK), Yakubu Uwimana, Amissi Irakoze, Kaseye Mlongo, Jean Mukiza, Gloire Tambwe, Adolphe Mugisha, Christopher Ndayikengurukiye, Destin Maniriho, Ramazani Hakizimana, Jean Claude Ininahazwe

Uganda Cranes Westnile Tour

• West Nile Region Select 1-2 Uganda Cranes 

Uganda Cranes secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory against the West Nile Region Select in a Regional Tour in Yumbe on Sunday evening.

Patrick Mbowa and Denis Kalanzi scored Uganda Cranes’ two goals while Khalid Odagiu pulled one back for the hosts.

Defender Patrick Mbowa fired the Uganda Cranes in the lead after eight minutes as the visitors assumed the driving seat.

The Cranes kept on the front foot but West Nile’s backline stood firm and tall to keep the score line intact.

Four minutes into the second stanza, Kalanzi extended Uganda’s lead as they took full command of the game.

With nine minutes to play, Odagiu pulled one back for the hosts but it was not enough to get back into the game.

How they lined up

Uganda Cranes XI: Edward Kasibante (GK), Hudu Mulikyi, Patrick Mbowa, Farouk Katongole, Amisi Bagwani, Saidi Kyeyune, Hassan Ssenyonjo, Norman Namanya, Denis Kalanzi, Joseph Akandwanaho, Henry Kitegenyi

West Nile XI: Ronald Jakisa (GK), Francis Yikita, Mansur Malish, Swabir Dadik Malish, Khalid Odagiu, Fred Agu, Moses Abiti, Gariel Matata, William Munguromo, David Ochirchan

Uganda Premier League side Vipers SC relieve head coach Nikola Kavazovic after four months in charge.

Kavazovic joined Vipers in June this year but his stay at the club lasted only for four months.

The development was announced on Friday, October 18 in an official statement via Vipers website.

“Vipers Sports Club informs it’s stakeholder and general public that it has by mutual consent ended its relationship with Nikola Kavazovic effective October 18, 2024,” the statement partly reads.

According to reports, Kavazovic had a strained relationship with the team’s management. That led to a suspension prior to SC Villa’s game.

From that point, Vipers has secured two victories against Villa (2-1) and Wakiso Giants (2-0). The club sits second on the log with 10 points after five games.

Uganda Premier League | Result

• Mbarara City 1-1 Kitara
• SC Villa 2-2 Bright Stars
• NEC 2-1 Maroons

Mbarara City held Kitara in a one-all draw in the Uganda Premier League encounter at Kakyeka Stadium on Friday.

Ronald Edwok fired the home side ahead before Patrick Kaddu restored parity in the closely contested game.

In the 12th minute, Joseph Kafumbe forced Kitara’s goalkeeper Chrispus Kusima into a big save before Dudu Ramathan cleared the ball away from danger.

Two minutes later, Joseph Akandwanaho came close to breaking the deadlock, but his volleyed effort went narrowly wide of the target.

Kusiima made a full stretch to clear the ball before forward Seri Ariguma got a foot on the through pass as the hosts kept knocking on the door.

Arigumaho failed to place the ball on target after beating the custodian. Dudu made a sloppy back pass, but the forward’s effort missed the target by a whisker.

Edwok fired the home side in the lead after 84 minutes. Kusiima made a big save to deny Akandwanaho but later fumbled with the ball, and Kitara was punished.

Late in the game, Kaddu rose highest to node home Denis Omedi’s corner kick, thus salvaging a point for the visitors.

A point leaves Mbarara City in the 10th position with six points while Kitara lies 13th with four points after playing five games.

Uganda Premier League | Result

• NEC 2-1 Maroons
• SC Villa 2-2 Bright Stars
• Mbarara City 1-1 Kitara

NEC registered a hard-fought 2-1 victory against Maroons in the Uganda Premier League encounter at MTN Omondi Stadium on Friday.

Paul Mucurezi and Muzamiru Mutyaba scored for the hosts while Jacob Okao guided the ball into the back of the net.

It was an even affair as no side failed to find the back of the net in the first 45 minutes of the game.

However, Maroons took the lead Okao deflected the ball into the back of the net as he tried to clear Brian Omirambe’s effort in the 48th minute.

Nine minutes later, Mucureezi restored parity after converting from the 12-yard mark.

NEC kept pushing for the lead and their hard work yielded in the 72nd minute as Mutyaba fired home against his former paymasters.

The victory takes NEC on the log summit with 12 points while Maroons lie 11th with five points.

Crested Cranes are set to face the Democratic Republic of Congo in two friendly matches later this month.

The matches scheduled for 27th and 30th Octoober in the caapital Kinshasa are part oof the preparations for the Crested Cranes ahead of the CECAFA Women’s Championship to be played in Noovember.

Head coach Sheryl Botes named a 38-player provisional squad for the international engagements having seen no action for nearly ten months.

“We last had an engagement in December last year and I believe we needed competitive games to see the level of players,” Botes said during the squaad announcement.

The selected players will satrt training on Saturday, 19th October with foreign-based players are expected to join the group by Monday, 21sst October.

“Unfortunately, we couldn’t compete at the COSAFA Championships due to reasons beyond us but thankfully, DR Congo allowed to have two friendly games with us,” added the South African coach.

The squad summoned includes five goalkeepers, ten defenders, thirteen midfielders and nine fowards.

Full Squad

Goalkeepers: Ruth Aturo (Vihiga Queens FC), Daphine Nyayenga (Fortuna Hjorring), Daisy Nakaziro (Kampala Queens FC), Molly Naava Nabitaka (She Corporate FC), Sharon Kaidu (Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC), Hadijah Nalongo (She Corporate FC)

Defenders: Shadia Nankya (Tutankhamun FC), Bridget Nabisaalu (Modern Sports FC), Phiona Nabulime (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Jamirah Nabulime (Kampala Queens FC), Maureen Kimono (Kampala Queens FC), Cissy Nakate (She Corporate FC), Shakirah Nankwanga (Kampala Queens FC), Jolly Kobusinge (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Docus Lwalisa (Olila High School WFC), Angel Awuki Kigongo (Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC)

Midfielders: Joan Nabirye (FC Spartak Moscow), Phiona Nabbumba (Boldklubben Af 1893), Teddy Najjuma (Kampala Queens FC), Zabina Namboozo (Amus College WFC), Yuster Kayesu (Rines SS WFC), Shamirah Nalugya (Kampala Queens FC), Brenda Munyana (Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC), Sandra Nantumbwe (Athletic Club Bihor), Doreen Nakayiwa (She Maroons FC), Violah Nambi (Napoli FC), Peace Muduwa (Kampala Queens FC), Hadijah Nandago (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC)

Forwards: Fazilah Ikwaput (Gokulam Kerala FC), Sandra Nabweteme (Santos Laguna Femenil), Joanita Ainembabazi (New Heroes Queens FC), Resty Nanziri (Boldklubben Af 1893), Sylvia Kabene (St. Noa WFC), Agnes Nabukenya (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Immaculate Kizza (She Maroons FC), Mastulah Atuhaire (FC Tooro Queens), Jesca Namanda (She Corporate FC)

Express left-back Kizza Mustafa has bid farewell to Uganda Premier League side Express in an emotional statement.

Kizza joined the club in the recent transfer window, but his stay has been cut due to a reported transfer to a League Two side in Egypt.

“As I prepare to embark on a new journey, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for the incredible time I have spent with all of you,” he stated through his social media platforms.

“The memories we’ve created together will forever hold a special place in my heart. Your unwavering support and passion have inspired me every day, and I am thankful for the bonds we’ve formed,” he added.

“Though I am moving on, I will carry the spirit of our team with me wherever I go. Thank you for believing in me and for being a part of this unforgettable chapter
in my life.”

“I wish you all the best in the future, and I hope our paths cross again. To the Express fans, thank you for the hospitality and support accorded to me, indeed you’re the best fans in the lad,” he concluded.

The Red Eagles have already replaced Mustafa with former KCCA left-back Herbert Achai, who made his debut in the 2-2 draw against Police.

Express lies third on a 16-team log with eight points after playing five games in the ongoing transfer window.

Uganda Premier League | Fixture

• Wakiso Giants vs Vipers

Vipers will take on Wakiso Giants in the highly anticipated Uganda Premier League encounter at Kabaka Kyabaggu Stadium on Thursday.

This has always been one of the interesting league fixtures due to the environment in which it’s played since it’s a Wakiso Derby.

Wakiso Giants come in this game on the back of losing against UPDF, the head coach Steven Bengo revealed that they have worked on their mistakes mainly about taking away the chances.

“We prepared well because during this course of the international break we have worked on our scoring and finishing,” he said.  

“We are working hard to improve this team. Some things take time but am happy with the improvement of these players and we shall keep working towards improving,” he added.

Wakiso Giants will miss the services of Marvin Mukiibi, Alex Komakech, Derrick Kaija, William Kizito Luwagga, Rahmat Senfuka, and Vicent Zziwa due to injuries.

On the other hand, Vipers come into this game with a positive feeling after beating SC Villa in a 2-1 victory. The situation of the team’s head coach Nikola Kavazovic is unclear since serving his suspension.

Currently reports indicate that John ‘Ayala’ Luyinda will be in charge of Vipers as they lock horns with the Purple sharks.

Head to Head

The two teams have met 10 times in all competitions. However, Wakiso has never beaten Vipers the latter has secured five winsa and made as many draws.